“In the United States, you might have bad health care, but you have good knife prices!” Lol!😂

Cold Steel is the champ of affordable real world tools.

@jackfranks7160

4 ай бұрын

Maybe cheap bulky brittle cutting tools?

@adamjames1375

4 ай бұрын

@@jackfranks7160 Their machetes are by & large are outstanding, the trail boss axe is excellent, the trench/war hawks are great, albeit a bit mall ninja. The Recon 1 series are a benchmark for true hard use folders. The SRK's various iterations, while not my favorite, have received tremendous use/acclaim. The Trailmaster & Recon Scout are justifiably legends & hard to beat at any pricepoint. The often sub $30 G.I. tanto is fun to customize. Their kitchen knives are solid. They do alot of Taiwanese manufacturing with very budget steels like 4116, aus-8/10,SK-85 and they often have upgraded versions of s35vn, san mai, 3v e.t.c... Their quality control is excellent, especially at their price point. While the Ad-10 and the like aren't my favorite, they're an excellent value if that's what you're looking for. Can you name a company, with a large product line that surpasses them in the aforementioned capacity? Not that... your custom scaled s90v para 2, or whatever is better...

@adamjames1375

4 ай бұрын

@@jackfranks7160 Can you cite an example of a CS product that bears those three qualities? The Ad10 is bulky & relatively very affordable, it's also regarded one of if not the toughest production folder. Which cold steel products have you used that failed to a similarly priced competitor? I think they nearly always exceed "good" in their case use & are no less good because better exists, usually at 2-3x the price point.

@just9911

6 күн бұрын

I would say as far as best bang for your buck - Cold Steel and Spyderco stand apart from all other production companies.

@brawndothethirstmutilator9848

2 күн бұрын

@jackfranks7160, Nope. Durable products that perform at a good value.

I love you guys but please don't follow the trend of having to go higher and faster. Your best videos are completely relaxed and without pressure. Everything will be fine. Stay true to yourself.

@danjones7

4 ай бұрын

lol that video was as chill as all their other ones why are you people so hard to please 😂

@Winnie_Grett

4 ай бұрын

@@danjones7 I'm not hard to please. But I've known the guys for more than a decade and I think that after the difficult years, even more relaxed videos give them more joy. Thats all.

@Knivess0

4 ай бұрын

This was as true a DBK video as it gets.

@accordsamurai

4 ай бұрын

Well put! I Second this sentiment 😎🧐

Next….the 5 max!

The Coldsteel SR1 Lite is probably the best folder for the money. Basically indestructible, but still affordable.

@dreadfulldimitri

3 ай бұрын

That will be true when DBK say so 😂😂

@adrianfytr35

3 ай бұрын

The blade on my Sr 1 lite developed up and down play after flicking open and closed at various times throughout the day for about a week. Not very happy about that lol but I'm still gonna buy more Cold Steel knives.

@jarmijo2534

5 күн бұрын

Loctite ​@@adrianfytr35

I got the 4Max Scout as soon as they were available. Being a large human, I found it carries nicely & is very comfortable in hand. I've batoned & de-limbed trees with it often since I got it & it's still tight. The Tri-Ad lock is outstanding. While my abuse will never equal that of DBK, I KNOW it can take anything I throw at it! It just requires edge maintenance proportionate to use. Glad you boys ran it through the wringer Great job gents!

@Cracktower1

4 ай бұрын

Did you get the pin to make it a fixed blade?

I bought the spartan when it came out over a decade ago. Still one of my most used knives and still going strong. Gotta hand it to cold steel for making strong, affordable folders.

It can take a beating for sure. It nearly survived 3 Joex tests

Y'all have asking for this video for I swear years now, it didn't disappoint.

Could you guys please one day make a sketch like in the old days

@funnypicturess

4 ай бұрын

Those were the best!! Loved them. That's the reason why I subbed too

@Zeratsu

3 ай бұрын

what sketch?

@funnypicturess

3 ай бұрын

@@Zeratsu check older vids. 2019/2021 I believe

Makes me want another Cold Steel! I would've loved to this exact video but with a Cold Steel AD-15 to see how that lock holds up.

I own S35VN version. Its a sturdy, shaving all the time indestructible beast. Locking system is made from titanium and is immensely strong, far beyond any other folding knife. It literary is "a strong fixed blade which folds". Do not expect EDC portability however.

@Molonlabe07

4 ай бұрын

I wear 5.11 pants(sometimes shorts) every day so I edc mine, actually I've been edc'ing my espada xl alot lately.

@roel.vinckens

4 ай бұрын

@@Molonlabe07 Not packing much else are you ? Just kidding, I EDC the AD10 on a regular basis and even forget that it's there.

@dannyguijt8571

4 ай бұрын

I disagree, i carry the 4max elite and not even know it is there. BDU trousers, 5.11 tactical operator belt. It's all about the right choises for the job.

@Molonlabe07

4 ай бұрын

@@roel.vinckens I rotate through a few cold steels, but normally it's a recon 1 bowie and the all black g10 espada xl. The g10 espadas are easily concealed.

@johncoulter1507

4 ай бұрын

I have been EDC my 4max elite for months. Of course, I wear work pants and not skinny jeans soooo... your wardrobe choices may be different and may limit options.

I've had the same cold steel recon 1 tanto for 13 years, great budget brand!

I have one and I love it. Total beast of a folding knife.

I have a Cold Steel code 4 and it's the best folder ever. Thanks for the video guyz! 😁👍🏼😁👍🏼

Now you guys need to test the 5 max they just released

That’s right!! Cold steel master of the lock

@user-re2sk2un7q

4 ай бұрын

Ps Andrew demko master the locking art alone

I got this on sale for $38, crazy amount of knife for the money

@kabirh3626

3 ай бұрын

Dang it’s 100 pounds in uk 😢

@jackbrightside

2 ай бұрын

where

@Bfr3shBrian

2 ай бұрын

@@jackbrightside MidwayUSA

I have had this 4max for a while, I thought you guys should do a video about it and here it is🎉 not the best knife but it’s my EDC for a long time, stay with me longer than benchmade spyderco hogue teeeraavaa jaahaaalii puukko any others, and did any job well, so imagine if that made of magnacut 😱😱😱

The Ka-Bar Dozier Folding Hunter (AUS-8 or D2) is also an amazing tough cheap knife. Was tested by "JOE X", but was sadly deleted with his entire channel due to "fanboys"(for a lack of better words) of certain knife brands unhappy with his opinions/results. Sad day for the knives enthusiasts.

@Knivess0

4 ай бұрын

Is that why? People said all kinds of things, like that he was blackmailed or threatened with his identity or big knife sent him a cease and desist, it was just bitchy assholes?

You guys need a Top Gear Ranking Pole for results of your knife tests. Thanks for the great video again!

I used one quite extensively a few years ago. It’s so robust that I put it in my emergency kit has a back up knife in case something happens to my fixed knife.

Another good one boys!!! Appreciate all the work on these vids!!

"I'm a real man... but I ain't got no money." Absolute classic.

Can’t wait for you guys to show off your folder you designed for WE Knives. That things is dope af!

Love mine 4MAX Scout, have a convex on it, love it love it❤

My wife just bought me this knife for Christmas and I love it. I'm super happy to see how it stood up the your testing boys. The only slightly negative thing I'd say is the pocket clip is so tight, I can't even bend it to clip it onto my pocket

@WillEDC

4 ай бұрын

Stack some papers under it overnight. More papers to make it looser.

Good review guys, thank you for your hard work.

One stop pack survival tool - works as a shovel and even a paddle if you lose an oar.

the 4 max scout is awesome. I own several and one is in my SHTF bag

Greetings from Northern California. Thank you for sharing this informative video. You gentlemen always do a great job. Stay safe out there. 😊

Hello Maarten and Mikkie, love watching, keep up the good work and vids!!! Hope all's well with everyone/thing. Be safe and take care, "God Bless", sincerely, Randy. 😇🙏👊

Excellent

I have been loving Coldsteel knives.

Thanks fellas . Appreciate this . 👍✌️🦅

This is why I own and carry Cold Steel folders.

Cool knife!

Another satisfying video by DBK. I so look forward to the next one. You guys are celebrities in my opinion. I own the Tai Pan fix blade fighting dagger by Cold Steel and it is a work of art and razor sharp right out of the box.

Love my two 4-max elites. Still on midwayusa at half price.

My edc for several years now has been a Recon 1. Current version I’m running is s35vn. Cold Steels triad lock is the best. Want to check out the 4 max, but the Recon1 has never failed me.

@henryvandeventer2457

4 ай бұрын

I have all of the Recon 1's as well as the 4Max and 4Max Scout (and about 60 more CS knives 😂). The Recon 1 is a workhorse EDC knife and an absolute beast, the 4Max is a different use case. It's very heavy for an EDC and massive for pocket carry. Definitely get one though, they're awesome.

I have a Pro Lite Sport with drop point blade, and I love it. One of my stable edc knife, next to my shaman and my petrified fish.❤

I EDC the Cold Steel American Lawman S35VN steel blade. I switched the handle with the old Aus8 steel & it's perfect.

Bedankt gasten, knoop eindelijk doorgehakt en besteld!

literally bought this 1 week ago. lol. i was insanely impressed with its quality. only downside is the pocketclip but some bending and it’ll work as it should.

Sharp edge throws good sparks!!!

your first coldsteel, guys? coldsteels are awesome sturdy and always damn sharp out of the box

Keep it up boys!!!!

awesome vid.

Hey dbk im that dude that has all that dutch army surplus from my grandpa just my accaunt changed

Impressionnant...from Frenchy man😊

I love my 4 max scout. Obviously I don't beat on it as crazy as the bushcraft boys, but having it in my bag has come in handy.

Mighty Folder :D i am impressed with it :D

Wow, I have to say I was kinda hoping that the knife survived the shots but that was probably too much too ask. If it did I'd have pretty much to buy one 😁 Great testing, fellas!

I just bought one for $46 on amazon. I was worried it was some kind of scam but its been amazing. Cant beat it for that kind of money.

Yup, I own 2 ❤

I have both the 4max s35vn and the Scout, both carried as edc, took imense beating with no issues. I also have the SR1 in s35vn and the Lite. Its easier to carry for edc and I think its just as tough. Please try the SR1 Lite from cold steel, its an awesome pocket beast and even more affordable than the 4max Scout. Love you guys from Australia!

The newest version of the Cold Steel Recon 1 has the Triad lock, S35VN, 4 inch blade and a 90 degree Spine. And is sub $100

Dulo makes great knives out of best HRC treated steel like Vandis 4 and others. Have used and abused in shop setting daily.

Hahaha yes that opening punch was a bit of magic lads, As for the knife it’s nice to see you battering more folding knives than ever in your enigmatic style. I was very surprised how much of a good fight the Aus-10A put up until you opened up on it lol. That last shot from the rifle was a bit of beautiful filming😂👍🏼 You two keep up the great work and your own style as always and well keep on watching and waiting for the next instalment. As always you two stay safe and healthy and keep them loved ones likewise 🫵🏻😘👍🏼

I have the 20cv version made in Italy, it's still one of my favorite knives and I've been chopping with it for years, still no blade play never tightened it, amazing for a folder

@hansrunneboom1672

4 ай бұрын

I own the same. Bit bulky for edc but never failed me.

My favorite biggie knife, and it can be had for fifty usd on midwayusa, so you can't beat it for that price as well as its outstanding performance. After shooting it, it's not a broken knife, but a smaller knife, haha.

5:15 "you always need the full length for the crack"🤔

I got one in S35VN.... it's really that tough.

Hate to say i told you so but........i told you so several times. And you tested the cheap version! I, being a doomsday prepper EDC the 4max elite (better steel, CPM S35VN) because you can't EDC a fixed blade in the Netherlands and let me tell you this, i do not want another knife. It will not let me down. Keep your benchmade, keep your fallknifen. You are right about the spine, i sharpened that a little and it trows sparks. concerning the handle, you get use to it and you start loving it, all the different grips you can use....love it! If you put a lanyard on it you can use it as an axe! 4MAX FOREVER!

@SkunkPunch73

4 ай бұрын

Why are you so wound up? What use is any knife going to be if the doomsday hits? its 99% going to be of a nuclear weapon type event. So just relax and enjoy the lads while we still can and before everything gets turned into dust, and in that case a knife will only be as good as a shovel. You have a beautiful day and stop worrying about the future live for today or you will end up like me! Sever depression and seizures brought on by stress 🫵🏻👍🏼

I love my cold, steel triad locks. I have botoned with some of my cold steals and have always pushed the blade steel beyond the lock. Which is to say, I split wood with a Cold, Steel Spartan and chipped the blade, big chip out of the edge, half a coin size and shape. It was Aus-8a version however I believe the more relevant factor was that the Spartan is a hollow ground blade which is not a great shape for heavy would work.

AUS10A is a great choice for toughness

Full length for the crack - wise words my friends.

Wild steer wx folder

Better then my fixed blade 😂😂😂 I have a fixed blade buck knife. I also have a Bowie knife from coldsteel. But Your lille folder seems like one of the best folders out there. And I need one

Sold 😊👍

You guys should try out the cold steel bush ranger if you like this one the bush ranger you will love it’s a great folder

Nice one boys!! I have the AD10 in s30v and its a beast!!!!!

@roel.vinckens

4 ай бұрын

Double the price, 10 times the edge retention.

@adamjames1375

4 ай бұрын

10x? Aus 10 is "real world" around the 440c/154/VG10 range. S30V is certainly an outstanding overall steel, and has greater edge retention, but with an equal edge bevel & H.R.C. it's more like an 33% edge retention increase. Even with a more obtuse edge angle, say factory 25° vs 20° and few points lower on the Rockwell...maybe 2x-3x tops.

@roel.vinckens

4 ай бұрын

@@adamjames1375 You're right, of course, but in the field the difference feels so much bigger. Figure of speech. Also, my AD10 is s35vn. It really makes a difference.

@adamjames1375

4 ай бұрын

@@roel.vinckens That's fair... In my experience, in the field I prefer a quick to dull/quick to sharpen tool. Although I understand the logic otherwise & also own d.m.t. stones e.t.c... S30/35 are probably about as ideal/comprehensively speaking as you can currently get for most knives in my opinion.

@roel.vinckens

4 ай бұрын

@@adamjames1375 In my experience and with my sharpening tools s35vn is quick to sharpen, not quick to dull. It hits that soft spot for me...

I like mine

you guys should try a manual microtech, like an amphibian or manual socom elite. great video!

I tried it 100 times...but once again. Please test the Cold Steel air lite. Same lock in a backpacking format. I personally love it.😂

@sgsheff

4 ай бұрын

Great knife. Essentially a broken skull with worse steel.

@richardhenry1969

4 ай бұрын

​@@sgsheffabsolutely love my broken skull. Its the old xhp model it cost $45 when i got it. An that knife will hang with all the fancy new steels.

@sgsheff

4 ай бұрын

@@richardhenry1969 100% the xhp era were the best knives for the money in the industry without a doubt. Nothing came close. Still the s35vn versions are great deals when they go on sale but not quite what it used to be.

@bastig.5690

Ай бұрын

The AUS10 Air Lite is good enough. It is one of my most used knives an it holds an edge really well. Some strops on the leather and its shaving again. I also like the blade design much more, than the broken skull. I do not like any coating either

@sgsheff

Ай бұрын

@@bastig.5690 I also like the design but the blade steel and lack of DLC coating doesn't come close in performance. The Diamond Like Carbon is indeed of the best coatings out there and resists scratches better than just about anything else. Cold Steel's DLC is the best in my opinion.

More cold steel videos please, SR1 Lite 🙏

Always nice video!

8:58 Thanks, Martin! It seems that the leather sheath was indeed made.

I feel like u guys should take a look at tomahawks (trade axes) u can easely take them from their shaft and use them as a knife and u can carry just the head with you while carve a new handle for them.

I know this knife is like super well known but if you liked this one try the cold steel SRK in CPM3V, Ive put mine through hell and its still holding up great

Bad ass!

since they love super steels I'm surprised they didn't review the Elite version in s35vn but also glad they did the more affordable one...now do the 5max

Loved the jacket that Martin is wearing, what brand is it, if I may ask, good to see you guys still going strong,

Ive batoned tree roots up to 1 1/2 inches in diameter with the SR1 Lite, also a total beast and pretty inexpensive

Can’t believe I sold my m390 4 max but my rajah 2 was always was better for outdoors. It was basically sitting around.

Andrew Demko and Lynn Thompson liked this video

Andrew Demko is the lock master.

AUS 10A is not bottom of the barrel steel. Properly heat treated, it's tough and has decent edge retention.

"you always need the full length for the crack" 😂 That's what she said.

I like your hat

Could you guys please do a review of the Reiff knives f6? It’s amazing and I think you will be very impressed. Its very quickly became my favorite knife.

You guys need to try the CRKT Linchpin. The Deadbolt lock is beastly and you wont accidentally disengage it while batoning.

Please review Spartan Harsey Fighter. It's proper version of Kabar. Filled tang, better handle with jimping etc

aus 10 takes a keen edge quickly, but yes its a chippy steel.

For folders, I’d like to see you baton the knife tip down, strait into a log.

The pellet gun made the knife look like a carpet cutter.😂 Thanks for making me laugh and putting out great videos. 🤜🤛🤙

Keep on creating videos, please Maarten & Mikkie B!

Rest in peace Joe X videos

Great video. Would love to see you guys test the cold steel SR1 lite as a comparison.

@just9911

4 ай бұрын

They tested one a while back if I remember correctly. I know they had one in a comparison video.

@kieranh3440

4 ай бұрын

Thanks! I recall them testing an SR1, the premium version, in the toughest folding knife video, but i can't seem to find the lite version. It'd be interesting to see how a £70 knife hold up.

@sgsheff

4 ай бұрын

The 4 Max scout is better for this with better steel in aus10a than the 8cr13mov or 8cr14mov (which are identical in reality but the Chinese insist they're different). The Sr1 Lite series uses worse washers, smaller screws and the Tri-ad Lock is actually designed with a flaw. It has a 90° angle on the lockbar face which allows failure on spine whacks more often than a normal trial should. The Sr1 Lite also doesn't have full liners making it weaker.

@kieranh3440

4 ай бұрын

@sgsheff. Great info. Thanks so much

@just9911

4 ай бұрын

@@kieranh3440 crud. I think my my memory is off, I think they only did the sr1 and not the lite.

I have opened multiple cans of beans with this knife