it takes years and years to build your reputation and only 5 seconds to lose it.

@DonnieBAllDay

5 күн бұрын

@@CalvinMorris-cf8jk facts

@LXT43

2 күн бұрын

How do they loose reputation because some idiot threw their folding knife into a tree and the tip bend. Try harder DonnieB fanboy.

@CalvinMorris-cf8jk

2 күн бұрын

@@LXT43 kiss my butt CUPCAKE and go play with your junk knives don't hurt yourself man.

@DonnieBAllDay

2 күн бұрын

@@LXT43 they gained popularity from some round guy showing you they can stab through car hoods

@DonnieBAllDay

2 күн бұрын

@@LXT43 they lose reputation because of things like, sorry, its impossible to transfer you to a supervisor. Not standing behind a product says a lot about that product. They expect failures.500 knives get thrown, 1 bends and morons like you says it bent because it was thrown. I guess the rest were made of different stuff

Even Chinese made Rough Rider has a no questions asked return policy. Cold Sterl needs to step up.

@DonnieBAllDay

5 күн бұрын

@@deniskozlowski9370 imagine that

@ronalddunne3413

4 күн бұрын

They need to change their name- or maybe WE should change it for them- from "Cold Steel" to- "cold stool".. 🤣

@davidjacobs828

4 күн бұрын

​@@DonnieBAllDay My 15 year old ti lite is great ....

@Herpetile

4 күн бұрын

Rough riders rock

@marccarson7620

4 күн бұрын

Where is this RR policy, how do you activate it...I reached out to seller and they sent me to a WordPress contact form on the RR site...nothing heard back.

Company trend -Lets get rich by making a great product. Later -Lets get richer by cuttering corners but charge the same. Down fall 👎

@W4RM4T

4 күн бұрын

Part of it was the selling of Cold Steel to GSM Outdoors. They also bought SOG Knives.

@DonnieBAllDay

4 күн бұрын

@@stonefox9124 sadder, they made them worse and raised the prices

@DonnieBAllDay

4 күн бұрын

@@MetalMelee the buyout doesn't matter if the company backs the product

@FerociousSniper

2 күн бұрын

That is almost every single company. I've only come across a handful who've gotten better as their reputation grew.

GSM is garbage,no Lynn-no quality control.

@DonnieBAllDay

5 күн бұрын

@@igoryurkin9038 I had some poor quality then too, but worse now

@lanius9

4 күн бұрын

Old ones was much better. Got only one shit quality back then and it was recon tanto, blade was super soft.

@adamkane7513

4 күн бұрын

Cold Steel would not have been a successful company if they started out with their _current_ standard of quality & customer service. They have definitely got worse. They used to be one of the best.

It’s so sad. I had been a Cold Steel customer since 2004. In the past two years I’ve noticed a serious decline in their products and their customer support. The worse was when I had to wait an entire month to get a new extendable baton. They made me wait 2 weeks to report it lost even though the tracking said it was still waiting in their factory. And when I finally asked for my money back, they magically found it somewhere in shipping 🤦‍♂️

@DonnieBAllDay

5 күн бұрын

@@mrblaque215 imagine that

To tell the truth, I have noticed the quality of Cold Steel going down every since they discontinued the "Carbon V5" steel.

@DonnieBAllDay

5 күн бұрын

@@ragin2490 fact

@RiderOftheNorth1968

4 күн бұрын

My only Cold Steel is a gen1 SRK. That is a decent knife. Since then: No thanks, i have enough garbage in the bin already!

@Teufel_Resen

3 күн бұрын

I had the Kobun and Recon Tanto all through my time as a pre and post 9/11 Marine, both Carbon V. I’ve only had a small push dagger since and tossed it after the sheath kept failing. They’re junk and Tops has been my go to company since.

when i found out he sold the company i bought all my favorite CS knives cuz i knew the company would go to shit and for the most part it has :(

@DonnieBAllDay

4 күн бұрын

@@RHACOREBERS down the drain

That is SO disapointing. They shoot themselves in the foot with that foolish attitude.

@DonnieBAllDay

4 күн бұрын

@@tonnywildweasel8138 100%

If your wanting to verify those heat treat concerns ...send em to your boy. I'll rest em for free. 😎

@DonnieBAllDay

4 күн бұрын

I think I'm going to put it in my forge

@apex_alchemy_knives

4 күн бұрын

@@DonnieBAllDay okay, but offer stands. I have a rockwell tester. You could put it in the forge afterwards lol.

To any newer knife guys: if it looks like a gas station knife, it is. Price doesn’t matter. Knives are tools buy the tool you need in the price you want.

@DonnieBAllDay

3 күн бұрын

I brought the XL Espada to Afghanistan. Used it and it was good. This was not

@FerociousSniper

2 күн бұрын

​@@DonnieBAllDay I carried a proguard that I got at a going-out-of-business sale on my plate carrier. They used to make great stuff.

This happens when the 'Bean Counters' take over.

@DonnieBAllDay

4 күн бұрын

facts

Ever since they sold out to GSN, I just gave up on them. I already had everything I would ever want out of the company. Considering that Andrew Demko created almost all of the knives that I had from Cold Steel, he is my new go to for new knives. Really can't wait for him to start shipping out his new AD10 with the enhanced Triad Lock.

@DonnieBAllDay

4 күн бұрын

@@danzigrulze5211 Demko is awesome

@BruteForce.

3 күн бұрын

me too

Public announcement, gsm also owns SOG knives.. soon both sog and cold steel will be synonymous with Smith & Weston...

@DonnieBAllDay

4 күн бұрын

@@meanwileinthedesert..2320 Smith at least shoots straight

@BruteForce.

3 күн бұрын

lol

I'm definitely hearing you on the customer service. I ordered one of the limited edition titanium Ad10's from the Cold Steel website over two and a half weeks ago. It was in stock when I ordered it, and they took the payment from my bank account. Well, a week went by, and there was no update on shipping. So I called customer service and was told that they would have to get answers from higher management, and placed on hold. When she returned she said that no one was available and someone would contact me later that evening. Never happened. So I called again a couple days later. I was told that they were out of stock and would get more middle of July and someone would contact me to see if I wanted to wait or get a refund. Again no reply. I finally called back again today to confirm the date and was now told it would now be July 30. And from now on if I want to place an order to call them to confirm its in stock before I purchase it. I'm not going to say that I won't purchase another Cold Steel. But I guarantee it won't be from their site.

@DonnieBAllDay

2 күн бұрын

Thats exactly them

Damn They really went downhill

@DonnieBAllDay

5 күн бұрын

@@jnzupka yup

@jnzupka

5 күн бұрын

@@DonnieBAllDay it sucks because I had some good experiences with their customer service a couple of years ago

Their swords surprised me. I had the 1830 Napoleon sword and was gently testing its cutting capability on those bow and arrow targets the foam kind and the blade broke in half as soon as I did that! The sharp part of the sword that broke nearly hit me!

@DonnieBAllDay

23 сағат бұрын

Wow! THats nuts

Thank You! Joe X just broke their leatherneck like it was nothing. It shattered at the tip test.

@DonnieBAllDay

Күн бұрын

people are waking up

glad you finally did a video on it! Hopefully someone there sees it.

@DonnieBAllDay

5 күн бұрын

@@pistolpete4991 they dont care

This really sucks. I've been holding off buying new CS knives for a while now since LT sold off the company. Not because I'm so smart, but because their pricing of their new big blades went through the roof. The Mayhem being one of them, not to mention the Jimi Slash Competition Chopper. I don't know who they are trying to appeal to, but it's definitely not their base.

@DonnieBAllDay

5 күн бұрын

@@onesky8647 exactly!

@ronalddunne3413

4 күн бұрын

Their prices on the knives I like sure did go thru the roof! That's when I backed off of them... And prices are one thing IF THE QUALITY AND SERVICE had remained good- but alas they haven't. I can't help but think that this review by DBAD is gonna hurt them cash flow-wise!

@DonnieBAllDay

4 күн бұрын

@@ronalddunne3413 lessons learned

Seems you’d stop giving them money after two bent knives. Who cares what a knife looks like if you keep having issues, just saying

@DonnieBAllDay

4 күн бұрын

@@JasonIsaac-wh9km I review knives. Done with theirs though

Oh man Donnie I am sorry to hear that you are having problems with the Cold Steel knife company. So far, the Cold Steel knives that my dad bought are holding up pretty good. One of my "I wish I had knives" was the Natchez bowie, but I am afraid of purchasing one of them now. If it breaks, they probably wouldn't replace it. Thanks for letting not only me but the rest of us knife guys know.

@DonnieBAllDay

5 күн бұрын

@@TinmansCorner the Natchez has been a problem with them

@TinmansCorner

5 күн бұрын

@@DonnieBAllDay It's really that bad, well I might as well not get one now. Imagine if there walking sticks are bad as well.

I do like the knives that I have from Cold Steel ... but I have heard multiple complaints about their CS. Thanks for the share of your experiences, DBAD. There is NO EXCUSE for poor/no heat treatment of the steel.

@DonnieBAllDay

5 күн бұрын

@@byronkennedy7912 exactly

Dude, if they are that bad, how did you come about buying three of their knives ? After the first knife failed, I would not take another chance on them.

@eatonknass247

4 күн бұрын

Because cold steel used to have a stellar reputation on all fronts. Indestructible knives, great prices, great customer service. They spent decades earning the benefit of the doubt. They always pulled through and made it right, quickly.

@noapologizes2018

4 күн бұрын

@@eatonknass247 O.K. I guess legacy does deserve a second chance. But only one Mulligan.

@DonnieBAllDay

4 күн бұрын

I get paid to review knives. Not just some knives

The tip on my SRK broke without any abuse. It's actually the only knife that failed on me, ever.

@DonnieBAllDay

10 сағат бұрын

@@petrepompiliu2408 wow! Those are usually pretty good

I tried to order a "securex" replacement sheath for an older carbon v srk and got ignored. Nice service huh? Been hearing a lot of bad reviews of late. One guy broke a brand new Republic fixed blade and they refused to honor the warranty

@DonnieBAllDay

5 күн бұрын

@@larryroberts3598 they're terrible

I was never interested in the Mayhem design, but it is still disappointing to hear that GSM is making things worse. They also own SOG knives.

@DonnieBAllDay

5 күн бұрын

@@omarcorrea1996 ruining one company at a time

It's an unfortunate situation because there's a lot of companies out there in the gun industry the knife industry that are terrible. They will talk all day long about how good their products are and won't back anything up.

@DonnieBAllDay

3 күн бұрын

@@GTA_500 facts

Sad. I remember when Cold Steel used to be the real deal. They offered big outrageous looking folders that stood up to abuse. Wish I’d have pulled the trigger on a Spartan and Gladius machete before Lynn sold the company

@DonnieBAllDay

Күн бұрын

what was will never be

Had a friend buy a cold steel knife for a camping trip he was going on . I don’t remember what he said he bought but on the first day there he was going to shave some small pieces of wood for kindling and his blade Broke right at the handle

@DonnieBAllDay

2 күн бұрын

wow!!

So where to go now for outrageously large wall ornaments?

@DonnieBAllDay

4 күн бұрын

@@monomarino5349 haha! Good question

@michaelyoung5298

2 күн бұрын

Midgard messer

After listening to this I am never buying another Cold Steel product.

@DonnieBAllDay

2 күн бұрын

@@bruceruzicka6089 its sad. Older used ones are good

Never abuse your Tools! 😂

@DonnieBAllDay

4 күн бұрын

If they can start making them as good as Harbor Freight....

I've been done with them since they switched out the 01 tool steel for 4034 budget steel and put a premium sticker on it.

@DonnieBAllDay

5 күн бұрын

@@jimbusmaximus4624 facts

I think I have 40 Cold Steel knives, the first bought in 1987. I’ve contacted their customer service three times, the first to get a new pocket clip 5 years ago which was no problem, but the last two times to the new company and they were useless. Every one of the old knives came like razors, except two in the last year were like butter knives they were so dull. How disappointing. They should have outright replaced any knife with such a crappy heat treat that the blade bends. This is becoming more and more common as giant companies buy up existing companies then water down their quality and warranties.

@DonnieBAllDay

7 сағат бұрын

100% facts

Throwing it likely voids the warranty.

@Professionalobserver1

2 күн бұрын

Well done sir. You can read between the lines. Most people just parrot nonsense! #Cheerleaders

@LXT43

2 күн бұрын

yes it does. Cold Steel never told him it's ok to throw this folder into the tree but he does it, damages the tip of the blade and goes on you tube to badmouth the company. More on.

@DonnieBAllDay

2 күн бұрын

its not about them not standing by their product as much as it was about them saying its impossible to be transferred to a supervisor and at that point, that had no knowledge of how it bent, just that it bent. Defend that...

@jtr109

2 күн бұрын

Maybe they saw the video of you throwing it? They definitely have now. The point is that YOU knew that you caused the damage by throwing it and that it was outside of what it covered by the warranty. No folder is designed for throwing. If you throw a $300 folder at a tree and bend it, that’s kinda on you. Also, you’re damn lucky that the point only bent and didn’t snap off. AND you were able to bend it back. Heat treat might be better than you think if the knife survived your abuse.

@DonnieBAllDay

2 күн бұрын

@@jtr109 the vid went up after they made the claim that its impossible to be transferred and after they claimed credit card records aren't proof of purchase. Really sad that, that kind of business is being defended more than the American buyer

Unrealistic bro.The Mayhem is not a throwing blade.It’s a people slasher. I’m not gonna boycott just yet but I will say NEVER spend more than $200 on any cold steel regardless of metal type.I have a couple high end fixed blades that have bad grinds and uneven tips.$300 + blades should be flawless in build quality. Never overpay by buying direct from cold steel.Get them much cheaper from Midway.

@Herpetile

4 күн бұрын

Midway is an awful company too

@DonnieBAllDay

4 күн бұрын

@@DukeTolgo the Harbor Freight 10 dollar knife isn't a thrower either. No damage. Neither are any of the other folders Ive thrown with zero damage. Its not about what its not, its about what it is. Why should a slasher get a free pass on a bad heat treat?

@mikeappleget482

3 күн бұрын

I bought 3 Cold Steel knives from Amazon last year and they were all 🔥with awesome heat treats. I got the Code 4, Recon 1, & 4-Max Scout.

@DukeTolgo

3 күн бұрын

@@DonnieBAllDay Is it a bad heat treat or throwing it into a tree is the problem.I love you Donnie but sometimes we gotta take the blame for our mistakes.If that blade got bent slashing or stabbing some meat I’d be right on board with you.

@DonnieBAllDay

3 күн бұрын

@@DukeTolgo Brother man, when have you seen me bend another the same way? Cheap, expensive, flat, saber or hollow. The rest survived. So did I simply get lucky on 500 other knives or is this just bad? Lynn made sales by taking knives just like this and stabbing them through car hoods to show how strong they are. A short toss into a soft tree is the limit?

My first Cold Steel knife was from before the internet was public about 1992 or so. I somehow lost that knife or probably stolen. This was from back when they probably only had fifteen or so things in their paper brochure that got sent in the mail. Now I had a kudu? Never used it too thin of a blade and a Pendleton Lite Hunter that I use as a kitchen knife that doesn't keep an edge that is probably ten years old.

@DonnieBAllDay

4 күн бұрын

I threw the cheap ass Kudu. No bending

This is a crying shame. I have been a fanboy since the 80's. You were generous to even give them a 2nd chance. Can't say I would buy from them again after hearing this.

@DonnieBAllDay

3 күн бұрын

downhill fast

CRKT is better. Agree with you for sure!

@igoryurkin9038

5 күн бұрын

CRKT don’t make knives this size.

@kenpoorman5945

5 күн бұрын

My edc is the crkt M16 fixed blade. Great knife for protection. A pocket folder does the normal tasks.

@siegfriedwashburn3484

5 күн бұрын

@@kenpoorman5945 M16 its a legend! 😀 Jealous, but in positive view point 👍😉

@DonnieBAllDay

5 күн бұрын

@@siegfriedwashburn3484 I have a CRKT chopper tha is amazing

@Ve-suvius

5 күн бұрын

CRKT Hissatsu fixed blade. Killer in no disguise.

Although I've never had to use their customer service folks have said the same things since the early 90s. Sad that it's gotten worse 😢

@DonnieBAllDay

4 күн бұрын

downhill fast

Im just curious is that knife meant for throwing some of these high end knives only have certain applications they can be effectively used for im not saying ur wrong i was just wondering myself

@DonnieBAllDay

3 күн бұрын

90% of the knives I throw aren't made for throwing. This is the one that bent

Word gets out quick!!! They will definitely lose business over their CS BS!! Hate that happened to ya..Know you really liked the design!!! Positive side is you saved alot of people money!!! 👊🏻

@DonnieBAllDay

5 күн бұрын

@@David_DY 100%

I stopped buying Cold steel when my brand new Cold steel neck knife was lost because it would not stay in its sheath. I just refuse to waste my time and money on a poor brand. Cold steel over priced Junk knives.

@DonnieBAllDay

2 күн бұрын

the older ones only

We all knew this was going to happen after the company sold. Lynn should have saved face by abandoning the company all together instead of sticking around to help the new owners sell products with his presence.

@DonnieBAllDay

2 күн бұрын

facts

When I first got a Natchez Bowie many years before CS was bought by GSM it came with the tip folded back on itself 180 degrees. Sent it back and they sent me a new one. Years later I bought a 1917 Bowie and it came dull. But all my other CS knives have been good.

@DonnieBAllDay

3 күн бұрын

@@117rebel a lot of soft tips

That's a real shame about Cold Steel. With all of the experiences you've had recently there's no doubt that big problems exist there now. There was a time when they had excellent customer service and fantastic quality, but it seems that time has passed. I bought a Cold steel 4'' Voyager around 1995 - 1998. I carried it a couple of years and snagged the plastic pocket clip (before they were steel) on a pallet at work while inspecting product and broke it. I called Cold Steel the following day to see if they could send me a new handle and they said send the knife back to us. I said just bill me and whatever the cost I'll pay for it. I had skinned game, filleted fish, and done camp duties with it and it became my go to knife. 2 weeks later a brand-new Voyager arrived with the then new, steel pocket clip and a note stating no charge and the steel pocket clip should be far more durable. I wish that type of service was still available from them.

@DonnieBAllDay

4 күн бұрын

we all wish they still had those morals

Simple: Transaction History, Get the Transaction Number, give it to them

@DonnieBAllDay

3 күн бұрын

@@sprinkleddonuts6094 thats what I said. They gave me the run around. Who says its impossible to be transferred to a supervisor?

@sprinkleddonuts6094

3 күн бұрын

@@DonnieBAllDay wow man i am sorry that this has happened to you, that plus is/was your favorite knife brand 😬

This is such a shame. I've been carrying, using and loving their blades for many years. They used to be my number one choice for reliability. I guess I'm sticking with Spyderco, ZT and CRK from here on out

@DonnieBAllDay

4 күн бұрын

smart

A better way to straighten a bent knife is to put it in a bench vise with two screwdrivers on one side and one screwdriver on the other. In this way you can bend the knife anywhere along the blade by repositioning the screwdrivers.

@DonnieBAllDay

5 күн бұрын

@@3vil3lvis still would need a new heat treat. I was just hoping theyd honor their product... nope

@3vil3lvis

4 күн бұрын

@@DonnieBAllDay Fun Fact: This straightening trick was from a video in which the blade warped during heat treatment.

I don’t understand why the writing on the wall long long ago wasn’t enough to stop people from buying cold steel wasn’t enough. Absolute garbage and I stop buying cold steel 6 years ago. Sold off majority of my cold steel. Do better cold steel. Do BETTER!

@DonnieBAllDay

4 күн бұрын

they wont

If you sent it back they could look at it and might be able to figure out what went wrong. Surely it is in their own interest to replace it and examine the faulty knife.

@DonnieBAllDay

2 күн бұрын

You'd think so. Thats what professionals do. Not them

@jean-philippelangevin2757

Күн бұрын

Unless they already know

I had a similar issue when I purchased a Set of XL Talwars when GSM, Cold Steel, first brought them back. They would go into, what I call, Fixed Blade Mode. It was almost impossible to unlock the Blade when opened. GSM, Cold Steel wouldn't let me send them in for repair or replacement. This was a Factory Defect. They should of handled it. I ended up figuring out how to fix them, after giving up on GSM, Cold Steel's Customer Service. The problem was the Stop Pin. It was too small. It was 5.97mm thick and needed to be 6.22mm thick. I swapped the Stop Pin from one of my Original AUS-8A Talwar's; it had the 6.22mm thick Stop Pin in it... So, they didn't make them exactly like the Original XL Talwar. The way GSM, Cold Steel's, New Customer Service treated me, well, it turned me off. The Original Cold Steel Customer Service in Ventura, CA always took care of any problems I had. Their Customer Service used to be Top-Notch. GSM, needs to back their Products. My experience turned me off and I started trying other products from other Companies. Sorry to hear about what happened to you, Bro. :-( Myself, I still like to use and carry my Cold Steel Blades. But, I don't have a lot of luv for their Customer Service. I hope my Mayhems are okay. I modded one and use it. When I recieved my first one, I noticed that it didn't have a reinforced Blade Tip and that the tip looked fragile to me. So, I don't stress the Blade Tip. Also, the one I modded wasn't a easy one to polish. So, I know it was heat treated... The Steel is hard. And, m8ne is holding it's edge and is razor sharp. Like you, I think the design of this one is a lot of fun. I have three Mayhems, the Limited and two AUS-10A Models. I absolutely luv mine. It's like a Pirate's Pocket Knife... :-) I bought my AUS-10A Mayhems from MidwayUSA.com; they were only $135 a piece. The Mayhem is a very Heavy Folder with a weak, unreinforced Blade Tip, that's why I think yours bent. Actually, I am sort of surprised it didn't snap the tip of the Blade off... A Blade Tip, like what's on the Mayhem, can not handle lateral stress. It would be stronger vertically. That's why I always pay attention to how the Blade is ground. Not all Knives are made to withstand throwing. Especially, heavy Knives without reinforced Blade Tips. But, regardless, GSM, Cold Steel needs to back their products, especially, against Factory Defects. :-( Peace, Stiletto :-)

@DonnieBAllDay

4 күн бұрын

I threw that cheap ass Kudu. No bending. Just sad

@Kris_Stiletto

4 күн бұрын

@@DonnieBAllDay I totally believe you Bro! The Kudu doesn't weigh anything so it would most likely not stress out the Blade Tip... I know Japanese AUS-10A Stainless Steel is more brittle than Japanese AUS-8A Stainless Steel. That's the reason why it holds a better edge than Japanese AUS-10A Stainless Steel. Myself, if I would've designed the Mayhem, I would've given it a reinforced Blade Tip like Cold Steel used to always do... And, I would've used CPM-3V for one of it's Blade Steel options. Japanese AUS-10A can be brittle like Japanese VG-10 Stainless Steel. That's why I find it kind of surprising that your Tip bent and you were able to almost bend it back without snapping the Blade Tip... Perhaps, yours wasn't correctly tempered... When Joe X did a destruction Video on th e Mayhem, his Japanese AUS-10A Mayhem snapped the Tip and Blade Edge and finally the Blade. It looked like it was too highly tempered to the point of brittleness... The part I liked in his Video was how well the Atlas-Lock held up. That's what made me want the Mayhem! I still absolutely luv my Mayhem. I just won't be abusive with the Blade Tip. It is one very fun Blade to own! :-) The Mayhem, in my opinion, is a very Intimidating and Sinister and Sexy looking Folder; I absolutely luv it! But, it's not a Woodcrafter or Camp Folder or Survival Folder or Utility Folder, no, to me; it's a Folding Fighter! :-) For that, the Mayhem is a Beast, even with an "Unreinforced" Blade Tip. GSM, Cold Steel, should redesign the Blade Tip and make it strong enough to handle the weight of the Mayhem, if thrown or stabbed into something hard... Personally, I hope Cold Steel makes more, lighter, Atlas-Lock, Mega Folders. Right on, Bro! Keep up the great Videos you make. I always enjoy watching your Videos. I, too, was very upset with GSM Customer Service. I made several Videos on my funky experience with GSM Customer Service. I still buy and use Cold Steel Knives. But, I do so cautiously. And, I never expect GSM to be a "Good" Customer Service. To me, the quality is about the same. And, some of the New GSM, Cold Steel Knives have been better functioning than the Old Models, that's been my experience. But, it's so sad what GSM did to the Cold Steel Customer Service... I feel your pain Brother! :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)

I prefer Buck way more than Cold Steel, the new TRX 110s are frickin amazing.

@DonnieBAllDay

3 күн бұрын

I agree

@OnlyGamingClips

3 күн бұрын

@@DonnieBAllDay their no questions warranties rock too,

Not my experience with Cold Steel. When I bought a Gladius machete, it came unsharpened. They sharpened it poorly, so I complained & they sent me a 2nd sharpened Gladius and an SRK for my trouble. The 2nd Gladius was sharpened properly. They treated me well and I'll continue to buy from them. They have a good quality-to-price ratio.

@DonnieBAllDay

4 күн бұрын

how long ago?

@jamesw713

4 күн бұрын

@@DonnieBAllDay, shortly after Lynn sold out. Just checked the emails and it looks like June 2022. It did take a few emails, but they did make things right.

I've bought at least 6 or so different weapons from Cold Steel, they've all been awesome so this is heartbreaking to hear.

@DonnieBAllDay

2 күн бұрын

@@Zach_D i have some CS pieces that are amazing. I wouldnt care if some of the many sucked if theyd just stand behind their product

@Zach_D

2 күн бұрын

@@DonnieBAllDay I agree completely.

I gave up on Cold steel when they sold to GSM. Will never buy another

@DonnieBAllDay

4 күн бұрын

@@hillbillyfromtheswamp6223 Im with you

@punisher288

3 күн бұрын

But wich knife company would still be the best atm then if it goes about quality controle and service? ​@@DonnieBAllDay

I cut down a small tree with one of harbor freight survival knifes

@DonnieBAllDay

3 күн бұрын

@@davidhelka8929 its crazy good for 10 bucks

So freaking true thank you my brother they used to be a good knife but production now is garbage I will never waste a cent on any cold steel products a company that can't stand behind it's own product isn't worth our hard earned cash ,

@DonnieBAllDay

5 күн бұрын

@@ChuRock-kb5mf exactly

What steel is that on that mayhem?

@DonnieBAllDay

Күн бұрын

AUS8A I believe

The guy above said it best. Decades to build a reputation and seconds to wreck it!!! The only knife company I would 75% trust is ESEE. The reason I say 75 percent is because of folders and knives they sub out.

@DonnieBAllDay

2 күн бұрын

@@jamesaustin9848 Esee subs out folders, but tbey keep the same no questions asked warranty.

That's a shame 😢 I'm working on my second lone star hunter. I flipped the blade out on my first one, and it cracked and fell off right behind the thumb stud. I had to pay for shipping to get it replaced. The only other knife I've had do that is a spyderco endura. I slashed a water bottle with it and hit the cap. It was that zdp189 steel when they first came out with it. The new one they replaced it with was vg10.

@DonnieBAllDay

4 күн бұрын

thats nuts

Thank you Donnie, I was wondering why my srk got chips in the edge from.... Literally nothing. I know to take my money elsewhere now

@DonnieBAllDay

4 күн бұрын

this is why

Fortunately the only Cold Steel Product I own Is the .625 Big Bore Pro, a chunk of aluminium. Barely anything to mess up there. And I bought it long ago, so there's that

@DonnieBAllDay

4 күн бұрын

fact! Haha

I hate to say it as well. I used to love Cold Steel. Luckily I found a new company that builds big tough rugged knives

@DonnieBAllDay

4 күн бұрын

there are so many better

It probably doesn't apply, but my favorite line from "Van Halen" is, "The only thing that stays the same, is CHANGE"! I'm 74 & I'm ashamed to admit how many models of the original "Cold Steel" cutlery & other "Special Projects" items I own & have never had a problem with any of them. Lucky me!!! Wait, I've got another one, "It's an ever changing World in which we're living"!!!

@DonnieBAllDay

4 күн бұрын

@@barrybaldwin5535 makes me give it a cry.... live and let die

@LonestarTaoboy

4 күн бұрын

If you want Cold Steel, "You've got to bleed for it baby". Ain't talking bout love. 33 different models and still going strong.

The warranty clearly states: Don't be a "Donnie B". Donnie B will not be honored, we've seen his videos. 😂 Seriously, this is sad news as I have a large Cold Steel Collection. I just purchased another "Black Bear Classic" from them. That's an expensive knife. I won't be spending my money with Cold Steel any longer, after seeing this. There are plenty of really great knife brands that are no risk. Heck, even Rough Rider honors their knives.

@DonnieBAllDay

5 күн бұрын

@@harolddavis4138 oh snap! I didnt read the fine print! Haha

I have a lot of their older knives. I like most of them. The spartan is good.

I’ve ordered 2 frontier bowies,Wild West Bowie,riflemans Bowie,code 4 tanto,and a Kyoto tanto from cold steel. Some of the edges were uneven,there were some flaws but overall they are well made knives. 🔪 I’m sure that when GSM took ownership they planned to cut quality and go for quantity since it will make them money. Lynn Thompson doesn’t care how it’s run anymore since he sold it. I’m going to order several more Coldsteel knives and that will be all for me. There are other companies out there that have far superior products but the price is also much greater. Also knives,swords and other cutlery has taken a massive decline because of firearms so they are only used occasionally. Now people can’t justify spending $100 or more on a blade unless it’s for their job.

@DonnieBAllDay

4 күн бұрын

so many better choices

@ricosuave7102

4 күн бұрын

@@DonnieBAllDay there is but for the working class, coldsteel dominates that market.

Thanks Donnie ! I didn’t even know that grown men actually bought Cold Steel knives. I bought my first CS when I was 15 and my second and last one when I was 17.

@DonnieBAllDay

Күн бұрын

@@cris-tiada the 4max isnt a childs knife

Damn so you're saying the Bolo Machete I have is garbage from them? I thought it was gonna be good, but I should have known the price was so low.

@DonnieBAllDay

4 күн бұрын

@@bullridermusic2054 never know. It might be great. Not fun when its a 50/50 chance

This is why I go through Amazon when it comes to buying cold steel. At least through Amazon theres a a slightly better chance at getting your money back. I had my issues with cold steel hatchet right before Lynn sold the company. Had even more issues since GSM took over. Quality Control is trash.

@DonnieBAllDay

3 күн бұрын

You aren't lying

My last 2 CS were dull as fuck. I mean it took me 5 mins to sharpen but.. Fart! Also broke 2 of my Sure flight sports knives in half. If only TOPS made some of the ColdSteel models we'd be in business

@DonnieBAllDay

5 күн бұрын

@@Jimmy-gd5ho exactly!

@airiksknifereviews9548

5 күн бұрын

Love my Tops blades, I've never had issues with their heat treat. I always reprofile them, though, cause they are a bit too thick for woodwork. That's how I know the steel is good , I freaking love my Tanimboca Puukko , keeps a wicked edge .

@DonnieBAllDay

5 күн бұрын

@@airiksknifereviews9548 best dif heat treat in the business

Thats a real bummer because I just got a bunch of Cold Steel Knives

@DonnieBAllDay

4 күн бұрын

sucks

Man. I wanted this knife bad but for some reason my gut told me no...

@DonnieBAllDay

4 күн бұрын

@@stonefox9124 smart gut

My 1917 came with a so-so edge, it wasn't sharp like it should have been. My GSM Talwar has serious lock stick.

@DonnieBAllDay

4 күн бұрын

just terrible

That's a shame! That blade shape on that folder is cool damn shame!

@DonnieBAllDay

5 күн бұрын

@@coleenmccrory9018 fo sho

Yo , sorry to hear that! Congrats on the 100k milestone! Keep up the great content!

@DonnieBAllDay

5 күн бұрын

@@SubUrbanOutdoors-no2kp thanks!

I bought a Recon 1 back in 2018 and it's perfect and held up. But I would not buy anything further from them hearing this.

@DonnieBAllDay

4 күн бұрын

@@frankcastle4213 it sucks when buying can be hit or miss

cold steel have been hit and miss for years now. Many of the knives are produced by other companies and stamped with the cold steel logo. they may as well be drop shipped. I dont know what they were like many years ago, but in the 1980's when I was a kid they seemed ok.. then they turned into crap. Lynns left and theyre still crap? doesnt surprise.

@DonnieBAllDay

36 минут бұрын

facts

I only buy the older ones pre-new owner off of ebay

@DonnieBAllDay

4 күн бұрын

@@abandonedotter4270 im completely done

Im noticing this with a lot of things these days not just knives not like it used to be it sucks

@DonnieBAllDay

3 күн бұрын

@@Overlooked1 facts

@Overlooked1

3 күн бұрын

@@DonnieBAllDay yeah man I respect you for calling the knife out for what it is. And telling the consumers your experience its important we start being honest with each other on the internet instead of scamming other people..... but that knife looks the part and definently costs enough, but apparently is out performed by a 10 dollar knife thats a scam imo

dont forget their dull the crap out of its edge Sheath with fiberglass

@DonnieBAllDay

4 күн бұрын

fact

Only question I have is when didn't cold steel suck because I don't remember?

@DonnieBAllDay

4 күн бұрын

Im sure there was a time

I threw my laptop at a stump and it broke! Mac sucks man! What if this was the zombie apocalypse bro! My lap top needs to be able to pry open a car door or pound nails or chop wood! Why dont you just buy a crow bar and sharpen one end. Stop abusing knives then expecting these companies to eat the cost of replacement.

@DonnieBAllDay

3 күн бұрын

Did you cry like a sissy when Lynn was stabbing car hoods to show us how his knives could stand up to anything or did you simply drop to your knees to please him?

I love my SRK 3v. Haven’t had to deal with the customer service, and hopefully I don’t need to. Didn’t know they were that bad!

@DonnieBAllDay

2 күн бұрын

Never had a problem with the SRK

I've heard of knife makers having trouble with heat treats. Usually they come out a few numbers lower in the hardness, not completely soft and unusable. This is ridiculous. I'll get that Microtech Ultratech then. I was looking at a couple of the large Cold Steel folders with the tri-ad lock. Nope.

@DonnieBAllDay

4 күн бұрын

The Ultrateck is fantastic

Cold Steel as it was is gone. Cold Steel WAS Lynn Thompson!

@DonnieBAllDay

4 күн бұрын

seems long ago

Sorry to hear this. I’ve got a little bit of a list of cold steel products I was going to buy. Thanks for the heads up. I’ll find other products. Cold Steel is not the only game in town

@DonnieBAllDay

4 күн бұрын

@@TucoDog-ho6fw better to go with a "sure thing" company

Wow what an experience to have when you can relate this information to How many people that respect your reviews and information. I’m glad you brought this to light as I don’t think I want to purchase from them now. Thanks

@DonnieBAllDay

5 күн бұрын

@@chrishall9208 im done with them

I would say.. Carefully hammer out the tip straight. I had to do that with both my Bark River Edwin Forest bowies due to the tips coming through the box during shipping and getting bent. The tip on those is so pointy it can so easily happen. But, you have to go slow, and go easy when hammering out the tip lest you break it or weaken the steel. You could even fire harden the tip carefully as well with a torch.

@DonnieBAllDay

3 күн бұрын

@@B-leafer i might give it a full HT in my forge

oh my god, dude... what happened to you - you've lost so much weight

@DonnieBAllDay

4 күн бұрын

@@cafeqc3793 and Im sure as hell not looking for it

Looking forward to hearing about the outcome of this.

@DonnieBAllDay

4 күн бұрын

@@sturmgewehr70 the promised call never happened

Its getting to the point where you are paying for a name. I have several "cheap" knives that out perform the expensive ones. But in the knife community its not fashionable to be carrying a cheap blade. I will take that Harbor Freight any day.

@DonnieBAllDay

4 күн бұрын

facts!

I’ve never liked Cold Steel. Cold Steel sucked when Lynn was there, sucks now. I’ve never owned one and likely never will.

@DonnieBAllDay

4 күн бұрын

and getting worse

I seen on another reviewer the tip of a Mayhem break right off. Don't know if Cold Steel replaced it or not. I really want a Mayhem, but now I just don't know. Thanks for sharing, have a great Independence Day and God bless.

@DonnieBAllDay

5 күн бұрын

@@Stans_Collectors_Universe might not be worth the issues

I am not happy with their s35vn. I do like my older cold steel throwers. I wouldn't buy another folder from them. The reason I got my last one(tiger claw folding karambit) was because Andrew Demko supposedly worked on the knife design and the triad lock.

@DonnieBAllDay

4 күн бұрын

Demko went solo. Killer stuff

@edwardk6764

4 күн бұрын

@@DonnieBAllDay yeah, love my shark lock on my sharks foot.

Thanks for the warning. I too, was lusting for the Mayhem & probably would have gotten one someday. Think I'll stick with Spartan Blades & Topps Knives as they have never let me down.

@DonnieBAllDay

4 күн бұрын

smart

Thanks for the heads up. I will spend my money on other knife companys. Whats your thoughts on OKC knives?

@Professionalobserver1

4 күн бұрын

If OKC knives give him free stuff. He will probably say they are great! 😂💯

@DonnieBAllDay

4 күн бұрын

OKC made quality blades. FIt and finish is never great, but thy can be hammered on

Sad to hear. I grew up loving cold steel blades and whatnot. Shame to hear they sold

@DonnieBAllDay

4 күн бұрын

terrible

I bought an SRK recently. The edge was as dull as a butterknife out of the box. It also had several low spots which took hours to work out. I finally got it sharp, and then it dulled itself by rubbing against the kydex sheath which is too narrow for the knife. Fucking bullshit.

@DonnieBAllDay

Күн бұрын

That must have a bad heat treat too