My first Cold Steel knives
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I don't usually peruse the MTK forum, but I did today and found this link. The 4 C/S knives I'm posting have been posted before in other threads, but when I saw this link for C/S knives I thought I'd share em' here with you too. The first is a C/S Grivory "Tai Pan" and was my 1st C/S knife. It's 13" oal with both edges relatively sharp for a non-metal knife. Prior to buying it I watched a C/S video review of the knife, and when I saw them clasp it in a bench vise and bend it almost 90 degrees without it breaking, I had to have one. The CDN$12. price helped me decide also, that and the fact that the metal model was sold out on every site I checked. The second knife is the metal version, and it's also 13" oal with both edges shaving-sharp. I wanted the model with the white satin blade, but it remained sold out, although, I've found some on Ebay and I'm wrestling with myself whether I should purchase one to complete the set. Knowing me I'll probably buy it! The third knife is a recent purchase and it's a MONSTER! It's a C/S 13 1/4" oal "Holdout" model that won the decision of whether to buy it or the 13" "Counter Point XL" or 13" "Luzon" models. I keep looking at the last 2, so I may get those eventually as well. The last knife is the 12" oal C/S "Paradox" look-a-like butterfly slip-joint, and since I want a butterfly for my collection this one has the look without the ability to "flip". Balisongs are prohibited in Canada, so this knife is a good substitute, along with it being a very cool folder. It MUST be opened with 2 hands due to half-stops and springs, and is impossible to "flip". With a lot of modification it could be converted, but I'm not that big a fan of Balisongs, so I'll be satisfied that it looks like one. I still want at least 1 genuine Balisong in my collection, so I'll have to wait for the right circumstances to purchase one!
Re: My first Cold Steel knives
I need to pull out some of my old C.S. stuff from the late 80's and early 90's and see what I goodies I have tucked away I used to go up to the Great Western Gun Show in L.A. county. ( Note: DEC. 10, 1999 12 AM PT: the Great Western Gun Show said Thursday that they are leaving Los Angeles and moving to Las Vegas. must be in Vegas now ) At that show Cold Steel had table after table of discounted items and some not discounted I used to walk out of there with an arm full of USA and Seki-City made C.S. products. I got a Trailmaster once and I remember I was in Heaven swinging that thing around...
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- Madmarco
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Very nice Dog! Gotta love C/C knives!GSPTOPDOG wrote: ↑Thu Sep 09, 2021 2:22 am I need to pull out some of my old C.S. stuff from the late 80's and early 90's and see what I goodies I have tucked away I used to go up to the Great Western Gun Show in L.A. county. ( Note: DEC. 10, 1999 12 AM PT: the Great Western Gun Show said Thursday that they are leaving Los Angeles and moving to Las Vegas. must be in Vegas now ) At that show Cold Steel had table after table of discounted items and some not discounted I used to walk out of there with an arm full of USA and Seki-City made C.S. products. I got a Trailmaster once and I remember I was in Heaven swinging that thing around...
Re: My first Cold Steel knives
Oh yea!Madmarco wrote: ↑Thu Sep 09, 2021 2:49 pmVery nice Dog! Gotta love C/C knives!GSPTOPDOG wrote: ↑Thu Sep 09, 2021 2:22 am I need to pull out some of my old C.S. stuff from the late 80's and early 90's and see what I goodies I have tucked away I used to go up to the Great Western Gun Show in L.A. county. ( Note: DEC. 10, 1999 12 AM PT: the Great Western Gun Show said Thursday that they are leaving Los Angeles and moving to Las Vegas. must be in Vegas now ) At that show Cold Steel had table after table of discounted items and some not discounted I used to walk out of there with an arm full of USA and Seki-City made C.S. products. I got a Trailmaster once and I remember I was in Heaven swinging that thing around...
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They say, “Hard work never hurt anyone”, but I'm still not willing to risk it.
They say, “Hard work never hurt anyone”, but I'm still not willing to risk it.
- Madmarco
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Re: My first Cold Steel knives
I'd already posted these in a different Cold Steel thread but since I forgot about this thread I'll post em' here too for you to see!
The 13 1/2" oal "Luzon"! The 13 1/8"oal "Counter Point XL"! And the 13"oal "Ti-Lite"!Re: My first Cold Steel knives
Mark. Them some fine pocket fillers !! WoW!!
John
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Re: My first Cold Steel knives
It looks like I am not the only one around here that likes Cold Steel...
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They say, “Hard work never hurt anyone”, but I'm still not willing to risk it.
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Re: My first Cold Steel knives
Impressive knives and admirer.
Re: My first Cold Steel knives
Very KOOL!!!
John
Not all who wander are lost!!
Of all the paths you take in life,
Make sure some of them are Dirt!!!
Of all the paths you take in life,
Make sure some of them are Dirt!!!
Re: My first Cold Steel knives
John
Not all who wander are lost!!
Of all the paths you take in life,
Make sure some of them are Dirt!!!
Of all the paths you take in life,
Make sure some of them are Dirt!!!
Re: My first Cold Steel knives
C.S. One of my favorite designs!
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Re: My first Cold Steel knives
One of the 1st of my C.S. knives was an SRK. I love that one and the Recon Tanto ...
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Re: My first Cold Steel knives
((My only complaint is that the lock spring is quite stiff and it takes a serious effort to press the lock deep enough to release it. I'm tempted to thin the spring a bit but I don't know if I want to risk it considering the company's status at the moment. It's not a big deal. When using two hands to close the knife, it's not an issue at all. It's only when I'm trying to close it one-handed that overcoming the spring is a little difficult for me.))
I have the same strong spring issue with all my Cold Steel folders and most of their sheaths for fixed blade. I bought these at Amazing.com.
I have these Cold Steel folders, 1-Immortal (2) Code 4, (2) Rajah 3, 1-Spartan, 1-Lawman, 1-AK-47, 1-Voyager XL, 1-Gurk, 1-Lite, (2) SRI lite and several liner locks (some has center lock issues).
I have heard of 5 different fixes for the strong spring #11 lbs as measured. All bought in 2019. Not sure if there was a bad batch. I doubt China was cloning these then? I did see Allibaba clone of AD-15?
The 6 possible fixes on YouTube are as follows. 1-Open knife at 90* and keep open for 1-2 weeks. Tried it no go. 2-Depress the lock at 90* with a c-clamp. Tried it no go. 3-Bend spring with two pliers? YouTuber showe it work but didn't show him doing it? 4-Bend in a vice while hammering with a heavy ball ping hammer. He showed it works. No idea how he measured it at correct angle? 5-Machinist ground .0001 of the thickness of the spring? I think it will work but will fail in the future. 6-Grind smooth rough machining on the lock bar and lubricate. Not sure this will fix the spring strenght. Guns have strong spring issues and trigger jobs are a reoccurring problem. Some buy trigger spring kits. GSM-Cold Steel won't even sell you action parts and they have no repair shop. Original Cold Steel in Ventura wouldn't reply in 2019. That was a no go. GSM was asked about returning, replace and no reply so fare as last week. So I think I will get nothing from GSM. I posted this question on Jimmy Slash YouTube channel and he deleted it. So I can see GSM has no plan to warranty anything they sell. So much for lifetime warranty.
If I have the specifics of your bending fix? I would appreciate it. Thanks again man
I have the same strong spring issue with all my Cold Steel folders and most of their sheaths for fixed blade. I bought these at Amazing.com.
I have these Cold Steel folders, 1-Immortal (2) Code 4, (2) Rajah 3, 1-Spartan, 1-Lawman, 1-AK-47, 1-Voyager XL, 1-Gurk, 1-Lite, (2) SRI lite and several liner locks (some has center lock issues).
I have heard of 5 different fixes for the strong spring #11 lbs as measured. All bought in 2019. Not sure if there was a bad batch. I doubt China was cloning these then? I did see Allibaba clone of AD-15?
The 6 possible fixes on YouTube are as follows. 1-Open knife at 90* and keep open for 1-2 weeks. Tried it no go. 2-Depress the lock at 90* with a c-clamp. Tried it no go. 3-Bend spring with two pliers? YouTuber showe it work but didn't show him doing it? 4-Bend in a vice while hammering with a heavy ball ping hammer. He showed it works. No idea how he measured it at correct angle? 5-Machinist ground .0001 of the thickness of the spring? I think it will work but will fail in the future. 6-Grind smooth rough machining on the lock bar and lubricate. Not sure this will fix the spring strenght. Guns have strong spring issues and trigger jobs are a reoccurring problem. Some buy trigger spring kits. GSM-Cold Steel won't even sell you action parts and they have no repair shop. Original Cold Steel in Ventura wouldn't reply in 2019. That was a no go. GSM was asked about returning, replace and no reply so fare as last week. So I think I will get nothing from GSM. I posted this question on Jimmy Slash YouTube channel and he deleted it. So I can see GSM has no plan to warranty anything they sell. So much for lifetime warranty.
If I have the specifics of your bending fix? I would appreciate it. Thanks again man
- Madmarco
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Re: My first Cold Steel knives
Good information, KennyB, and to AAPK!