VIDEO: CS New 2010 Recon 1 - Impressions

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Ankerson

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Cool, I had a tough time deciding between the new Recon 1 and the AK 47. In the end I went with the AK 47 and love it. Probably won't be my last knife of the bunch either! :thumbup:
 
Thanks. I like tip down on bigger folders. Anyway, won't matter. I'll just have to find a technique.:D
 
Thanks for your thoughts on this one. I have one on the way from ebay, which will be my first Cold Steel. At under $60, these knives are priced right.
 
thank you for the review !:thumbup:

my recon 1 clip point arrived me today and im very impressed :thumbup:
the tanto version is on my list.

bye
tom
 
Would you say this new version is better or worse than the previous version? I have the previous version and i think that the more aggressive handle design might be uncomfortable with the already abrasive checkering on the handle.
 
I have a new Recon 1 and I can tell you that it is one of the most comfortable knives I have handled. Which is saying a lot since I have owned literally hundreds of knives.
 
ThornStrike said:
Would you say this new version is better or worse than the previous version? I have the previous version and i think that the more aggressive handle design might be uncomfortable with the already abrasive checkering on the handle.
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I own a 1st gen. Recon, but don't consider the handle to be very abrasive at all. If you feel that way about the old Recon handle, don't buy a Hatamoto. Roughed up G10; almost like sandpaper, all on purpose, to help with grip.
 
Ankerson said:
No, no plans to get an AK-47.. ;)
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Well, crud! I may have to buy another one just to send it to you for testing. I'm on the 2011 list for a Demko custom to be built on an AK-47, and I need some entertainment to help me with my wait time--which you helped to create by filling up the wait list w/all those purty pitchers of your new folder, grrrrrr. :D

Ever considered a career in knife marketing, Ankerson?

Anyhoo, I love the fact that you always give CS knives a fair shake by evaluating them on real world performance testing rather than the personality of the company owner. I've always found them to be a great value for the money.
 
Having received my Recon 1, and can say that its a pretty dang good bang for the buck. The back lock takes more effort and travel than I am used to, but thats part of what makes it a strong lock. And I agree with nutnfancy that the G10 is a pocket shredder, so I may have to hit it with the dremel. But it does grab the hand well, and feels like its built to last.
 
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