Ka Bar or CS fixed

['songsrflipnswt]

Are CS's top of the line fixed knives (trailmasters, recons, srks, etc) comparable to any top of the line fixed Ka Bars?

 

[Olaff]

the quality of these two brand is comparable,some knives of cold steel are good & most KA-BAR are good two

For me it's KA-BAR anytime!

 

[Horn Dog]

Yes, and the CS will likely come sharper. Love them or hate them, most Cold Steels cut very well. They are usually well made, at least in the models you mentioned. Ka-Bar is an old American company, and they make some fine knives, but the Cold Steels are at least as well made.

 

[Tony_A]

I liked the older Cold Steel fixed blades (satin finish, Carbon V/50100b) especially when they were available with non-kraton handles. Got a sambar stag Trailmaster that's pretty sweet. My brother has a Master Hunter with (aftermarket) micarta handles. However, they have definitely cheapened up over the years....SK5 steel, coated blades, China mfr, etc.