The little 3 inch model is more of a tactical blade than what meets the eye. With simple but effective training you can be as deadly with a short blade as with a larger and longer one.

I've carried the hold out 3 for 8 months now. It's so light. Really good edc but last week prove how grippy the g 10 is. Was jogging it's the wife. Wearing light weight swear pants. Had the hold out 2 in a pocket when a loose pit bull mix attacked at the park jogging track. 3" blade was enough to break the dogs bite. Didn't slip even with blood g-10!had enough traction without finger guard

The Rajah series is my Fav! Thanks Nutn & Crew!

WOW your on a roll!! Keep them coming Nutn. I love it!!

haha your sense of humor totally got me. the silent intro... i totally turned it up going where the whip noise!

glad to see you finally got around to this knife. ive used the mid size at home and down range quite a bit and i love it. great review

I just ordered the small one. Love your vids nutn Thanks for reviewing!!!

AWESOME, a blade review!!! I've been looking for these for a while, was wondering of the feel of these cold steel blade. Very attractive and cheap for what you get, they did it again, got to get the 3 of em, my collection needs em so bad...Thanks again Nutn, you still going for my pocket, no choice, high value blade can't resist...

Great Old school review bro! Awesome options for sure and I'm sure I'll take a harder look at this one if not at least some of the other options you put on the table. Thanks dude and keep up the great work!! As always!

I was waiting for this one. Thanks.

You got me at the beginning, haha. I saw my speakers will up and running and I was just like.. wait.. what? Good review Nutn!

You got me Nutnfancy, I checked my volume at the beginning!

I just got an email from cold steel promoting this video! That is freaking awesome! Nutn getting the recognition he deserves!

I knew this review was coming and was stoked. I am currently wracking my brain over my next knife purchase. Damn you nutnfancy for making my decision that much harder.

It is so hard to not get a knife out and make a whip sound when you break it out to show somebody now. Thanks Nutn.

Love the strength of the lock, their lightweight, and they're fast. Love Spain, been there lots...much gusto y mujeres bonitas

I still don't know how I feel about this series. They would make more sense to me as a fixed blade, I think. The big thing I don't jive well with is the fact that it doesn't have just a little indent for the finger to protect you while stabbing. I like their concealability though, so I might consider the midsize to go somewhere I wouldn't ordinarily have something stabby.

I just bought the Hold Out I on Amazon. With my Prime membership I had it overnighted for $3.99! Great deal! Massive knife!

Great review, I love this knife. It's what I like to call, my EDT (Every Day Tactical). I did a review of it a little while back. Very underrated. The G-10 is thick enough to file down finger grooves, if you want to customize a greater grip. I've found it eased the opening of the blade, too. Made a wave for it, as well (more detail on that if you check out Cold Steel's forum). I'm glad you reviewed this one, will definitely popularize this great knife in many's EDT.

Me too, that continue to hold my interest

Good job, bro...was honestly just thinking about getting a new blade. Def will consider one of these.

Sgian Dubh (Skean Doo) - Black Knife; Popularly worn in Kilts Hose since the 19th century similar to the Biodag (Be-doc) knife which was commonly hidden on the person usually up ones sleeve. Love the cold steel knives.

Cold steel has a grip on my wallet. You don't help sir.

EXCELLENT response and you are correct. There is consistency in the reviews here for many years but I always have the freedom to like or dislike whatever knife or gear item based on the logic presented in the video. Some guys think I should march lock step to a certain formulation that pleases them and I just can't guarantee that. Also I find it odd that "long time follower" Bubblewhip341 has an Unavailable Channel...hmmm.

I love cold steel.i own many and eventually became a dealer for them.thanks nutn

Second kind of cool for sure. Plus the weight is great!

I have used my smallest model hold out as a throwing knife many many times, still locks up solid, only time i managed to damage it was when i dropped it point first onto ceramic tiles, made a tiny chip or dent in the tip

Great Review and what a cool trio of awesome looking knives. If money wasn't an object, I'd purchase all three on looks alone.

I actually thought my computer froze. Very funny, Nutn.

Good work Nutn, burnin the midnight oil!

Just finished deepening and enlarging the index finger groove on my Hold Out 1 and then decided to add grooves for the rest of the fingers. Took about 10 minutes with a die grinder. Now it doesn't feel like I'm holding a ruler.

I have the 6" plain edge, and have just ordered the 4" serrated. They're extremely good knives albeit the 6" is too large to take out and use in public. I get more use out of my Tuff-Lite. That too is an incredibly good knife if what you want is a tool rather than a potential weapon.

Yes Keep the caddy shack sound effects coming!

Hey Nutn, You Rock!!!! I picked up an old CS Culloden boot knife and honestly, it sucks, in the first type of cool that is. Second type of cool is dripping off the knife, I found it in a pawn shop for $50 with some lite surface staining (Carbon V). Anyway, the hold out looks to be less traditional, but better engineered for tactical use and REALLY improved for EDC tasks, esp with that wide blade config. I was just watching my fav gear reviewer before I go to the local Highland Games! You Rock!!

I love these blades :)

@csknives Love that you guys watch these videos!!! Holdout II w/ serrations is my all day blade, I freak out when I forget it at home...

Some blades you just get hold of and they work for you.......end of story! I was starting to miss some blade reviews, thanks for bringing me back to reality

Lol I totally fell for it! Good one Nutnfancy!

For the money the hold out 2 is the lightest for its size blade and the grip is amazing. Best edc Ive ever owned, period.

haha i totally thought my comp froze. good one nutn!

yes great job and great knives hope to pick up all tree

Gotta love the Sgian Dubhs (Skeen Doo, Black Knife) blade shape!

Love my miniAK its so sick thanx for the awesome knife guys.

Have the big one and lovlig it! Big blades makes me smile :)

Hope you're alright with the wild-fire brother. Thanks for the great knife review!

And when he began to correct himself he didn't... I was thinking "so close!"

Man, and I was just hoping for a nutnfancy knife review.

Agreed, I have one and if it were open lying on the table and you grabbed it quickly it's not obvious which way is up. Easy to cut yourself. It needs better cutout where the thumb stud is to provide a place for finger.

I swear, it's either hold out 1 or counter point xl.... such options. I like the traditional look of hold out but I do worry about thin tip....

U should make a vid on how u sharpen ur knives and I wana see ur whole collection of knives thatd be awesome

I have been carrying a 3 " Voyager for years. Mine was made in Japan. Serrated tanto blade. This video makes me think its time to upgrade.

The beginning trick got me, thought my computer froze.

Being of Scottish descent, I now, out of cultural principle, carry one of these as an EDC. Thing is, the knife is so light, unobtrusive and useful that dust is gathering on all my other knives! They do need a couple of weeks to be 'worked-in' to get the slickest deployment and one-handed closure. Best thing anyone can do is get themselves the 3" version, fall in love with it's lines, it's feel and it's practicality, then buy the 4" or 6", just for hell of it. Believe me, you will...

you got me nutnfancy

I find it truly awesome that Cold Steel sent me an Email to watch this Review on their Blade.

I did think my computer froze, good one!

Could you perhaps see about adding a pocket grabber? Similar to the one on the AK-47 or Ti-lite? My biggest concern with my own defense is how quickly I can employ the blade, and I love that feature! Pretty please with sugar on top?

hahaha you got me so good on the intro...

I really like the CS blades and escrima stick... thanks TNP

I'm glad your making knife reviews again! I lovem! Keeper coming!!

I love the Cold Steel knives, carry 2 with me ALWAYS!!!

awesome knife.

Totally got me with the (non)intro, thought my audio was off.

lol can't believe this is the only time he can edit and upload these D: that model is visually simple but nice :)

I believe Cold Steel is the best folding knife designer. They are pricey. However, they makes knives which will hold for decades. Lockback is a must in this, in my opinion. Best from Spain.

i got a ak in my pocket right now i fell in love with it right away, it comes super sharp and the pocket wave works great and it feels great in the hand even if you got big or small hands. get the ak you wont be disappointed. your best price would be on amazon. goodluck

Cold steal has some great knives. I still think my favorite are the voyager .

I think it interesting that just because you like a knife line that "just doesn't seem you " people think it's wrong, or off the mark. this is a good knife at a great price point, for the most part. good review.

You guys rock! Recon 1 for life.

I think the point of the intro was to mention that few if no other companies put huge martial folding blades into full production. It only made sense to use other Cold Steel blades because only those line-ups could stack up for all the different models. The Endura may compare to the midsize Hold-out 2 but what about 1 or 3? It would have taken forever to do a full line-up of knife comparisons for all 3 models.

I almost threw my droid when I didn't get the wuuuuu push sound affect! You got me And now I have some internal conflict, voyager or hold out? I may have to flip a coin

Great review!

nice knives, I think it is funny how expensive the small holdout is and how reasonably the extra large one is priced.

I owned the 3 for a while, just couldn't get used to the stiffness of the lock. coupled with a shorter blade, it was tough to deploy. would love to try one of the larger ones, especially with the steel upgrade.

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The largest is the best, try that. (I know, that's what she said)

We remember that in the East the martial arts leaders are also part of the spiritual leadership of the local people. Thus, their neighborhood (of the culture I was in contact with) had a sword/spear home defense system. These people would practice, like, everyday or something in morning, as they do now. Also, when I said the naginata was large, he said it was for home pest control or something like that.

I modified the thumb stud opening to accommodate my finger size and I had to use my Dremel to alter the "cam angle" of the blade so that it would open easily, other than that I really like my 4" Hold Out!

Cool review thanks

That XL blade is sick! I still prefer my 6" aluminum Ti-Lite though. Maybe I'll buy the hold out XL to keep it company.

Ahhhh! You're trick DID make me think that my computer's sound got shut off, sigh that was sad but hilarious for me

You're not the only one!

The video is even embedded on their Special Projects page for the Hold Out knife.

Blade review at midnight! That's just how I roll!

Great Review! Thinking about getting the HO-1 :-)

I myself have the smallest ones of these knives as a in the car edc type of knife and im really happy about it, the only bad thing i have to say is that the screws holding the pocket clip on will get loose, or atleast for me they did. Glue em in if your afraid to loose them:) My preffered cold steel blate at the moment has to be the ak 47 series, havent tryed the new one but the old steel handle one is my most used knife, and most durable. ( had to modify the plastic impakt part tho:) )

Agreed--teflon comes off too easily, and bead blasting leads to rust. Satin/stonewash is the way to go. A coated/black offering makes sense for military personnel, etc., but make it something that won't come off so easily--DLC, powder coat, cerakote, etc. This will probably increase cost, but it's worth it IMO.

great review

"it looks funky"

So glad to see you do a revue of the Holdout series... Ive had my HO2 since last summer and ive sung its praises to anyone who would listen.... IMO the 4in version is a competitor to the Spyderco Military for those on a budget... Millie uses better steel however Holdout has way stronger Triad Lockup.... In the end its all about the Triad Lock and i continue to stand by my argument that the large 5.5" blade G10 Espada is superior to any Emerson offering when it comes to a "Combat Folder".

me two also got an e mail from cold steel with your video!!!!!!!!!! great job WYS........OUT

Every time You open your mouth Nutnfancy, you make me buy one :D Good knife, good vid!

Knives look great. Gotta get me the 3" due to city ordinances.

LOVE the Rajah!

Although I usually prefer a physical stop on my tactical blades (especially pierce cutters) such as a large finger choil or thumb ramp, like on the AK, espada, Recon, etc... to keep your hand from slipping forward on the blade, but not in this "hideout" knife pou. The more streamlined shape makes a much less wide profile for better carry and drawing less attention. Just order the 6" and already have plans of sanding down the handles to get even slimmer and re-tractioning with the dremel.

You got me, was messing with my volume,

Fair comment. Maybe great is not the word. But I dinged them at the end, the small one, for being $50.

Hey did yall start those fires in Utah from all that target shooting lol just read about it on my Fox news app :) lol anyway keep up the good work, love the videos!

Cool option. I think I would like the Cold Steel Spartan for the price/size blade you get. Does your triad lock get looser/easier to use with time? Mine is still pretty stiff. Thanks for sharing!

Actually the review makes the case pretty good: a 7 ounce knife with a very strong lock and 6" blade. The largest Hold Out blows away those competitive offerings you mention on that criteria as a pure defensive blade. I didn't show others b. CS hasn't had a review here in awhile. You are correct in that they lack the much needed jimping, guards but it is very aggressive G10. As usual the tale of the tapes is reflected in my likability scale in sidebar. But I stand by the review.

The large would be pretty awesome as a spear head... lash it to a nice staff through those holes in the handle. I like the looks of it. I would have liked to have seen you put the large blade in your pocket and see how it looked, also, how does it feel in pocket? Can't be worse than my left pocket which has a ginormous smartphone in it.

I like the hold out 1