New Cold Steel traditional line

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Just saw at knife center some of Cold Steel’s new traditional patterns, while interesting I was not impressed. Looks like they are made with the same fit and finish that Rough Riders have, is it possible that are made by the same manufacturer? Speculation on my part, of course, nothing wrong with a good bargain from Rough Rider but I would expect more from Cold Steel, even after being sold.
 
I cannot find anything on new patterns, I think they are still making the Lucky series (which are very nice, way better than Rough Rider) and they have a slipjoint Kudu.
 
CVamberbonehead said:
I cannot find anything on new patterns, I think they are still making the Lucky series (which are very nice, way better than Rough Rider) and they have a slipjoint Kudu.
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Is the slipjoint Kudu (and ring/ratchet lock Kudu, for that matter) still in production?
They were "out of stock" right after the sale. I couldn't find them on the website (or the Finn Bear, and a couple other of their affordable line) when I looked in early June.
 
afishhunter said:
Is the slipjoint Kudu (and ring/ratchet lock Kudu, for that matter) still in production?
They were "out of stock" right after the sale. I couldn't find them on the website (or the Finn Bear, and a couple other of their affordable line) when I looked in early June.
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Not sure, I think the slipjoint is but take that with a grain of salt after they got bought out.
 
CVamberbonehead said:
I cannot find anything on new patterns, I think they are still making the Lucky series (which are very nice, way better than Rough Rider) and they have a slipjoint Kudu.
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I had a Lucky for a short time, and really liked it... but I gifted it to a friend at work... wouldn't mind having another someday.... it was a nicely built knife.
 
I read a brief article about the sale of Cold Steel, and it stated that there were no plans to change the steels used, or to discontinue any of their current production.... made it sound pretty much as life as usual. Lynn Thompson is staying on with the company....
They are also located in Iriving, Tx.... just a hop and skip away from where I live... 😁

Another company escaping Kommie-fornia..... :thumbsup::thumbsup:
 
afishhunter said:
Is the slipjoint Kudu (and ring/ratchet lock Kudu, for that matter) still in production?
They were "out of stock" right after the sale. I couldn't find them on the website (or the Finn Bear, and a couple other of their affordable line) when I looked in early June.
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That Kudu is the scariest knife I've ever handled! :eek: :oops::thumbsup:
 
I saw those, 8cr13mov steel, which I guess could be considered an upgrade over the 440A stuff depending on what you want it to do. Price is not bad, if I can handle one in person I might be willing to check one out depending on the fit and finish. I am planning a trip to a large knife store in Tennessee in the next few months, so I will have to check them out while I am there ;)
They have trappers, mini trappers, and sowbelly stockmen that I have seen.
 
chevyrulez1 said:
8cr13mov steel, which I guess could be considered an upgrade over the 440A stuff depending on what you want it to do.
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Isn't 8CR13MoV the 420HC "equivalent"? (or perhaps the 440B "equivalent"?)
Supposedly 7CR17MoV is the 440A "equivalent" and 9CR18MoV the 440C "equivalent".
Better than the 5CR15MoV they replaced the German 1.4116 KRUPP with on the Kudu and Kudu Light (and possibly other affordable line knives?) just before the sale, at any rate.
 
afishhunter said:
Isn't 8CR13MoV the 420HC "equivalent"? (or perhaps the 440B "equivalent"?)
Supposedly 7CR17MoV is the 440A "equivalent" and 9CR18MoV the 440C "equivalent".
Better than the 5CR15MoV they replaced the German 1.4116 KRUPP with on the Kudu and Kudu Light (and possibly other affordable line knives?) just before the sale, at any rate.
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From my understanding 8cr13mov is close to aus8, maybe not quite as much chromium so probably a little less corrosion resistant. It is not a bad steel, but a good heat treat is key
 
I am picking up the full size blue bone trapper. I honestly don't have the highest hopes, as it looked rough even in the promotional phots, but I will compare it to my Chinese made Kissing Cranes, and my US made Weed and Co trapper.
 
Jack Black said:
That Kudu is the scariest knife I've ever handled! :eek: :oops::thumbsup:
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I actually really like the Kudu line. The older ratcheting version was so robust I used it as a hard-use garden knife. Digging out roots and stuff in the soil.
I picked up the slipjoint version somewhat more recently, and I actually like it much better. I wish they made a smaller version.
 
From DLT. I’m actually intrigued with the stockman.

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These looks nice for the price. I only doubt the strength of the spring, I like a strong pull on trappers.
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hornetguy said:
I read a brief article about the sale of Cold Steel, and it stated that there were no plans to change the steels used, or to discontinue any of their current production.... made it sound pretty much as life as usual. Lynn Thompson is staying on with the company....
They are also located in Iriving, Tx.... just a hop and skip away from where I live... 😁

Another company escaping Kommie-fornia..... :thumbsup::thumbsup:
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You might want to read up on how things are ACTUALLY going after the sale to GSM...Cold Steel is circling the drain.
 
As I said in the RR thread these look like they are made by the same company as the RR, which is good news, provided the prices are similar.
 
Since the sale, Cold Steel has been known for firing its entire staff, substituting poor steels in many of their formally premium products, defective/incomplete products (especially the machete line), high prices, virtually zero warranty and no customer service (they carry zero replacement parts).

Also, their proof videos have descended to uninformative inane drivel delivered by actors who know absolutely nothing about knives, their own products, nor care about the company’s history or customers.

In short the Cold Steel brand no longer means anything. There are still a few of their traditional suppliers delivering quality products but prices are ballooning and conditions can change without warning.

Exercise caution and inspect the products carefully.

n2s
 
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not2sharp said:
Since the sale, Cold Steel has been known for firing its entire staff, substituting poor steels in many of their formally premium products, defective/incomplete products (especially the machete line), high prices, virtually zero warranty and no customer service (they carry zero replacement parts).

Also, their proof videos have descended to uninformative inane drivel delivered by actors who know absolutely nothing about knives, their own products, nor care about the company’s history or customers.

In short the Cold Steel brand no longer means anything. There are still a few of their traditional suppliers delivering quality products but prices are ballooning and conditions can change without warning.

Exercise caution and inspect the products carefully.

n2s
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Really sad to hear the news, not that I ever was in love with the brand, but at least I knew most of the time I good get good dependable users, I wonder if Lynn is sitting on a beach somewhere with a drink in his hand enjoying the sunset. This is just me, but the whole situation sounds like Jurassic World, where a good idea turns to disaster quickly and the monsters take over, and devour the guests and each other. Then in the end, the desire for money winds up being their Achilles heal. :)
 
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