XHP Recon 1

[B.F.U]

Rumours are around that Cold Steel will be moving to CTS BD1 steel.

I'm not sure that it's necessary though.

Correct me if I'm wrong, I'm not knowledgeable with steels, but isn't that a downgrade?

 

[GCG199]

Actually, it should be considered a step up because of having slightly more carbon and a lot more chromium.

So, because of that, it should have better edge-holding/wear-resistance and corrosion/stain resistance too.

 

[903lew]

Also, an American made steel. For some, this is important.

 

[ZeroTurnDude]

Is the knife American made?

 

[Freman Bloodglaive]

I'm pretty sure they'll still be made in Taiwan. They'll export the steel, get the knives made, import them back.

 

[thatguybryan]

would love to see plain edged xhp recon 1's as a production piece..

 

[ZeroTurnDude]

I'm pretty sure they'll still be made in Taiwan. They'll export the steel, get the knives made, import them back.

That's sucks it would be nice to see a us made cold steel

 

[Mike Sastre]

From talking with Robert at Blade, the blades are made and heat treated here with American steel, then sent overseas for DLC coating and final assembly, then back here.

 

[ZeroTurnDude]

Cool. I think someday soon there we'll be fully made in USA cold steels

 

[jazub]

Sweet! In for this. :thumbup:

 

[Neil2323]

If they made a separate "gold class" like this id buy alot of their products.

 

[RevDevil]

Can't wait for this one to come on sale without the serrations. And the price is good too. :thumbup:

Agree. I do not mind spending some money on a good quality steel on a knife that has an already excellent design. For what you get for a $120 it's a lot better value in terms of steel than what the $75 tag in AUS8 gives you normally.

 

[Cold Steel Knives]

We have a limited supply of XHP Edition Recon I folders for sale HERE
Also, as from 6/24/2014 11:00AM PST, the next 300 orders of our Limited XHP Edition Recon I Tanto will be signed by Lynn C. Thompson himself AND will receive a FREE Never Unarmed DVD ($119.00 Value) in addition to the knife
This offer ends Monday (6/30/2014).

Hurry if you want to grab one of these limited run XHP, DLC coated beauties! They are going fast...

 

[kaotikross]

I really, really miss the "Ultra Lock". You'll never see me sell my original series Recon 1. I know why you switched, Cold Steel, and the Triad is also a great lock, I own some with it too, but man..the Ultra, after a sufficient work in, is buttery smooth. Lynn and the whole company just keeps doing great things the regular working man can afford, and I'm a fan. Just wish you still made the Ultra.

P.S.- LOVE the MAA line. Good Work.

hey, one more thing. how about a breastplate and some gauntlets, maybe? Maybe a helm? Something in blackened steel with black leather backing would be good.

 

[Divine_Madcat]

Well damn... better not tell the wife how much i just spent..... ^_^
(Hope i was one of the first 300... )

 

[Divine_Madcat]

So, i got my new Recon today, and while i love the DLC, i am somewhat bothered by the blade grind.

On the side with the "Recon" text, the blade is ground a good few mm. On the other side, there is almost no grind, especially at the tip. Is this normal for the 50/50 blades? I can say my straight Recon 1 is equal on both sides.
The blade feels sharp, but it looks really unequal, and i question future sharpening (assuming i use it, and not keep it nice and safe).

Pics if they help..

 

[Jay S.]

So, i got my new Recon today, and while i love the DLC, i am somewhat bothered by the blade grind.

On the side with the "Recon" text, the blade is ground a good few mm. On the other side, there is almost no grind, especially at the tip. Is this normal for the 50/50 blades? I can say my straight Recon 1 is equal on both sides.
The blade feels sharp, but it looks really unequal, and i question future sharpening (assuming i use it, and not keep it nice and safe).

Pics if they help..

Mine is the same way. When it gets dull I plan on evening out the other side on my wicked edge.

 

[Freman Bloodglaive]

Remember that Cold Steel's serrated blades are practically chisel ground. The combo edge is probably biased to one side to avoid the the serrations being offset from the plain edge.

 

[RevDevil]

Remember that Cold Steel's serrated blades are practically chisel ground. The combo edge is probably biased to one side to avoid the the serrations being offset from the plain edge.

Actually, the same can be said for 99% of combo edge or fully serrated knives.

 

[RonFL]

note on CS XHP Recon 1....the steel is US but it is marked Taiwan on blade, still a very well put together folder, but reviewing the CS e-mail it doesn't let you know its not all USA made... It made think why didn't I verify its origin before I ordered it.