Why doesn't anyone make knives that compete with Cold Steel?

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CrimsonTideShooter said:
I really don't care either way. I'm happy with my Manix knives. They have served me well for a long time. I do find it strange that you are so concerned about proving yourself right.
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And, if you had bothered reading at all, including, say, the post with text in bold, you'd find that I'm no different. I like my Manix 2's (heck, if you were enough of a stand-up guy to actually do some research before calling someone a liar, you'd know that it's my FAVORITE Spydie, and one of my all time favorite knives) and I like Spyderco. But nobody calls me a liar. As I said, if you want to call me a liar, come to Colorado and have the balls to do it to my face.

Anyways, I'm done with the Spyderco topic. Take it for whatever it's worth to you. I hadn't meant for this to go off-topic. Someone else had mentioned that the Manix 2 was a hard-use knife that could take as much abuse as a Cold Steel knife, and I took it upon myself to prove it, because I thought, based on Barry's account, that that would be an easy task. Does that mean that I don't like my Manix 2? No. I love it. It's one of my very favorite folders, up there with my Gun Hammer and Ritter Griptilian with custom handles, and one of 3 knives I carry on a regular basis.

But the lock isn't up to serious abuse like Cold Steel's folders are. At the end of the day, I'm pretty sold on Cold Steel having the strongest lock out there. I don't like their handle designs, and I don't much like the style of lock, so I'll probably never own a CS folder myself. I have no need for a knife that will stab through the hood of a car. I still kinda think that the Manix 2 could do that, and since I've already broken mine, I might give it a try. But in terms of straight up toughness, I'm now convinced the Manix 2 doesn't belong in the same category. I think the Jeep vs Porsche analogy was a good one, really.
 
Ahh the old "come say it to my face" standby. Internet tough guy extraordinaire!


Cold steel makes good stuff, and they make crappy stuff. Their voyager series would fall into the good category. Awesome knives for the sub $50 price tag.
 
The hood of a car is really not at all difficult to stab through without tip deformation. It's very thin and soft metal. Same goes for cans. I've opened cans with knives plenty of times in the past by repeatedly tapping the point into the lid and working around the top. Worst I've ever had a knife (even folders) suffer is a slightly dulled edge. Never any tip problems.
 
A lot of companies make good knives so in the end people should just buy what they like.
 
monger4142 said:
Maybe they're popular because some people want to carry a large cheap folder where it's illegal to have over 3.5" or 4"+ blades?

Who wants to make some cops day by having to hand over a $200 knife?
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What makes you think it would "make" his day. As a cop I can tell you that this is a silly statement. Secondly I'm in California, where do you live that folding knives over 3.5-4 inches are illegal?
 
Back on topic, any other recommendations for a 4 inch folding knife with a good lock and a pocket clip?
 
jedi391 said:
Back on topic, any other recommendations for a 4 inch folding knife with a good lock and a pocket clip?
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Yes, but I find myself in Fermat's predicament. This post is too small to contain a complete list. :D

If you have any other criteria that might narrow it down a bit. Price range, blade style, grind type, desired application, pocket clip orientation, color, steel...? ;)
 
jedi391 said:
Back on topic, any other recommendations for a 4 inch folding knife with a good lock and a pocket clip?
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I would suggest the Zero Tolerance 0200, I know others mentioned it and it is a beast of a knife. A 4" 154cm blade and sturdy pocket clip. Like you I could carry a half pound knife and it not bother me in the least. Its a liner lock but a super beefy one.
ETA you can get a blem from kershaw guy for like 90$ shipped.
 
Dunno where all this thread went but, the OP statement, granted he said "not a knife expert" but....

Folder, hardcore, strong lock, punch a hole in a car door - Hinderer XM 24 Spanto . Period.
 
Reported for trolling!!! Haha!!!! What another Dusey of a cold steel thread! So much butt hurt!
 
rubiconss said:
Dunno where all this thread went but, the OP statement, granted he said "not a knife expert" but....

Folder, hardcore, strong lock, punch a hole in a car door - Hinderer XM 24 Spanto . Period.
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You could save a grand and perform the same task with a 3 dollar screwdriver.
 
Bout time people graduated from buying tons of $50 knives and started buying a few 400+ dollar knives so they understand what an actually true crafted piece of cutlery is, and all the mall-ninjary can quell.
 
Tim616 said:
Bout time people graduated from buying tons of $50 knives and started buying a few 400+ dollar knives so they understand what an actually true crafted piece of cutlery is, and all the mall-ninjary can quell.
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I have a few expensive knives and they don't do the job any better than 100-200 dollar productions (IMO).
 
bigmark408 said:
I have a few expensive knives and they don't do the job any better than 100-200 dollar productions (IMO).
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If you wanna argue that an AUS-8 knife will equal perform an ELMAX, go right ahead. I won't argue because I know the truth already...
 
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