I have both this knife and the Cold Steel 4MAX Scout (AUS10). Both of them are carried on a regular basis, I have one or the other in my pocket at all times. I prefer the toughness you get with the lite models over the edge retention in the more premium ones in S35VN as I use them in more of an impact role for outdoors, and the ability to easily maintain them in the field is great as well. If they ever come out with 3V premium ones than I'll probably step up at that point but for my use they are awesome as is. Thanks for the great vid and keep making sharp things fun and enjoyable.

@joex

2 жыл бұрын

will do!

@cassanoa

2 жыл бұрын

i carry both also - i like the sr1 because its boxy and fits well in the jeans but the 4max scout is great also great pocket carry - its wide but i seriously forget its there - i just put all the other junk in the left pocket so the scout can be on its own :-)

@_veritas-369

Жыл бұрын

CPM 3V is the shit 💪🏼

@tomquirin4231

Жыл бұрын

@@cassanoa amen brudda , i do the same, ive had to sand my scale/handle and bend the clip a little bit to make it more moveable in pocket in/out that is , greatest knives ive ever owned/hands down , i e.d.c. the ad-10 for work/travels too, talk soon > tom !

@cassanoa

Жыл бұрын

@@tomquirin4231 they are great

Damn, Joe... I didnt hesitate buying sr1 lite after watching this! You are doing a great favor to all knife community by your videos!

@joex

2 жыл бұрын

thanks, cool knife it is!!!

Red LocTite for the win. Cold Steel must spec the perfect balance of blade toughness vs edge wear for their heat treat. This isn't a pocket knife. It's a fixed blade that breaks down for pocket carry without a sheath.

Joe, it is not even a contest. You have THE BEST knife channel on youtube!

@joex

2 жыл бұрын

thanks a lot, not everybody would say that!!!!

@duuuude3208

10 ай бұрын

He's definitely a man of the people . He gives us what we want

@ghozt9119

10 ай бұрын

No one use a folder this way. Not a good Channel

@-Rottenapple-

9 ай бұрын

LMAO@@ghozt9119

@epicdillweed

5 ай бұрын

100% facts right here. I only trust a knife if Joe has reviewed it...and it did well. I gotta know if my knife can destroy a car, break a brick, and survive cutting a train track in half. (Sure Maybe a bit of sarcasm, but Joe's durability test are the most extreme I've ever seen, and they are great!)

Joe is the best knife tester on youtube period.

@joex

2 жыл бұрын

thanks a lot!

@indigenius9877

Ай бұрын

FAX

My SR-1 lite arrived today. One of the first things I have done is take off the pivot screw and put a bit of Loctite on, it was a bit loose when it arrived and I didn’t want to lose it. I checked the other screws too, no problems.

@joex

2 жыл бұрын

cool, thats a good idea!

No folder you tested, it has withstood such brutal stress as this knife, it is unbelievable, amazing knife

@joex

2 жыл бұрын

indeed! outstanding!!!!

This knife is so good! Even though it is a beast, it is also a really good cutter! Slices cardboard and preps food surprisingly well-the high saber grind is actually slicey! The tip is dead center, perfect for drilling. The handle is great and I actually carved a spoon with it! Also, for a budget steel, it really holds an edge-Cold Steel’s heat treatment is next level. Also, Joe, keep up the great work! A channel like this will push knife quality and sort out the junk!

@marty1685

Жыл бұрын

Not to mention, you have a full sized survival knife in your pocket that actually carries pretty well.

@joex

Жыл бұрын

thanks, awesome blade it is!!!!!!!!!!! hopefully the junk goes away!!!!!

Amazing. My SR1 lite clip point just arrived i am so happy about this performance. KEEP THE GOOD WORK !

@joex

2 жыл бұрын

thanks!

Thank you for your videos from Russia! SR1 Lite is my pocket hunting knife, and it's really can survive anything.

@joex

2 жыл бұрын

100 % true, thanks!

Interesting that the triad lock didn't fail on this one like it did with the tanto version. What a beast of a knife, and for only $40. Amazing knife for the money.

@joex

2 жыл бұрын

crazy!!!!

@joex

Жыл бұрын

@@MetalMelee i did not know that, thanks!

@fluffylittlebear

Жыл бұрын

The only reason I can think of, is the tanto blade is heavier and a bit longer, meaning you can hit harder with it, thus putting more stress on the lock.

Impressive, always amazed at the strength of these cold steel folders, at a lite version, very good buy, great information gained on this, for a comfortable purchase, Aside from the obvious stone of knife death it handled the abuse well....well done Mr. Joe

@joex

2 жыл бұрын

thanks a lot! Mr. Joe!

@epicdillweed

5 ай бұрын

Cold steel fan boy! It's ok, me too. Had my cold steel recon Tanto for 5 years, and my cold steel sure flights for 3, and they are all holding up great. Especially impresses with the throwing knives still being good. The tips broke, but they still stick in targets just fine.

I love these tests! It wasn't long ago that i bought the SR1 lite, and i knew it was a though folder, but now after seeing this i have so much confidence in it when carrying it, thank you Joe! Have you tested the Cold Steel Jungle Machete yet? It's on my list to get, and it would be interesting to see how it would perform in these brutal tests. My favorite knife testing channel hands down

@joex

2 жыл бұрын

yes, check my videos "Cold Steel Junlge Machete" !!!!

I am amazed that a folder made it to the iron pole! I just bought this SR1 Lite today, I'm glad I did after watching how much abuse it can take.

@joex

Жыл бұрын

it can take a lot!!!

@indigenius9877

Ай бұрын

I bought one too because of this video. VERY impressive cheap EDC knife. I carry a razor but through the years I've found myself in situations where I need something that is also robust, strong, and durable.

Thanks Joe, I bought this knife last year but I have not carried it much. But now after your incredible test. I am going to start putting it in my EDC rotation. Freken Awsome test. You are the best!

@joex

Жыл бұрын

thanks a lot!!

I've had my SR1 Clip point since Christmas. It's my go to beater knife around the yard & house, replacing my well worn CRKT M21SFG. On top of that I've been taking it camping and it's performed very well as a folding camp knife. It's strong enough to treat it like a small fixed blade & I haven't found any major hotspots. It's become a must-take-along knife this summer, leaving my other go-to models, Benchmade 275 Adamas & Spyderco Manix 2 S30V, at home. Edge retention is a little lacking against cardboard & other household materials but it's adequate for outdoor/camping/firemaking needs.

@joex

Жыл бұрын

cool, thanks for the info! it is an awesome blade!

Awesome Joe! You really put it through the paces and it took the abuse! Thanks 👍🏻

@joex

2 жыл бұрын

u are welcome!

Absolutely amazing test, thanks so much!

@joex

2 жыл бұрын

u are welcome!

One does not simply carry an SR1 Lite in their pocket. Rather, the SR1 Lite carries you.

@joex

2 жыл бұрын

u can say that!

Thanks so much Joe. Always thought this one would hold up but no proof until now.

@joex

2 жыл бұрын

cool! thanks!

It seems like any time I'm surprised by the strength or durability of one of these tests it turns out to be a Cold Steel knife. I definitely feel like several of their knives have proven their worth when running your gauntlet, and this SR1 Lite is no exception! Impressive! Thanks!~

@joex

2 жыл бұрын

u are welcome, one of the best i've ever had!!

I got one of there's and named it Joe. I got it about three days before you channel "died" still just as sharp as when I first got it. I am glad both you, Joe and the knife Joe are in top form. I hope you are both part of my life for the next 20 years!

@joex

3 ай бұрын

thanks a lot, i hope so too!!!

Hi Joe ... you always produce the best knife destroyer videos ... I'm really impressed with your videos Joe ... so now I have 3 units of CS SR1 Lite Tanto and now I'm ordering 3 more units of CS SR1 Lite Clip Point! Thank you for your best videos Joe ... 😘👍👍👍

@joex

2 жыл бұрын

cool! glad u like it!!! you can not have enough of this blades!!

@ZefKomodo

2 жыл бұрын

@@joex Yeahhhh... exactly Joe...😘😘👍👍👍

Fantastic knife test vids! Gives everyone a great idea of how much punishment these knives can take. Keep up the great work 👍

@joex

Жыл бұрын

thanks, will do!

This video convinced me a couple of months ago to buy it and I have not regretted a thing about it.

@joex

3 ай бұрын

cool!

Awesome🗡️Just ordered one ..Thanks Joe👍

@joex

2 жыл бұрын

u are welcome!

Thanks a lot of man!!!! I was waiting for this video ;)

@joex

2 жыл бұрын

u are welcome!

After watching many of your videos multiple times, i have decided to purchase a SR1 lite! One heck of a knife 🤯 THANKS JOE X!

@joex

Жыл бұрын

u wont regret it, i will post today a best of 3, and it is in there 2 times!!!

@wigglywrigglydoo

Жыл бұрын

​@@joexwow, awesome. What's your latest folding knives best of, and fixed blades best of? I want to watch them!

@joex

Жыл бұрын

@@wigglywrigglydoo my last videos!

Best video i’ve seen in a LONG time!

@joex

Жыл бұрын

cool!

You are an absolute madman. Thank you !

@joex

7 ай бұрын

thanks a lot!

Спасибо за тесты, купил тоже такой, очень доволен!!!!

@joex

Жыл бұрын

thanks!

people keep saying these are budget steel knives - seems to me knife strength is more a function of design and heat treatment of the blade - amazing knife - i think you found another indestructible - an immortal - a loose screw can be fixed with locktite and a pocket screw driver - i dont consider a loose and then lost screw a failure - another knife for the rotation - thanks Joe

@joex

2 жыл бұрын

u are welcome, yes knife can be repaired!

@omegarad123

Жыл бұрын

Agree about calling it a budget knife..cold steel just wants everyone to be able to enjoy the products they make..not just the rich..just sad companies like microtech and Benchmade don't follow in cold steels footsteps..oh that's right they're to busy making all the knife snobs happy.

@joex

Жыл бұрын

👍👍

Hi Joe ! I'm French, New on your channel. Your crash tests are very hard It's good for the customers and for the compagny . Too much compagny want sail thé pièces of sheet for the GOLD. Now, with your owns tests we know, understand, compare and save the money. THX so much Joe 🙏✌️

@joex

2 жыл бұрын

welcome to the "show"!!! thanks!!

La tengo y creo que es una navaja prácticamente perfecta para campo y supervivencia. Los modelos Lite son una excelente opción de compra

@joex

2 жыл бұрын

verdad!

Aguenta mais do que muitas facas, impressionante. Tenho um desses e não fazia ideia do quão resistente ele é. Grato pelo vídeo.

@joex

Жыл бұрын

gracias amigo, mucho gusto!

I’m very happy with my SR1 lite. Mine is the tanto. Another great test.

@joex

2 жыл бұрын

cool, thanks, awesome knife!

I just bought one of these for myself and a friend and was wondering how good they were. After finding this video I’m glad I made the purchase. Thanks Joe!

@joex

7 күн бұрын

u are welcome!

Thanks to you and your 😅video, I will be purchasing another Cold Steel knife. Keep it brutal Joe!

@joex

Жыл бұрын

cool. glad i could help!

От вашите видеоклипове получаваме реална представа за здравината и качеството на ножовете.

Thanks Joe

@joex

Жыл бұрын

u are welcome!

Love Cold Steel knives. Thank you.

@joex

3 ай бұрын

me too! u are welcome!

Fantastic review Joe! I've daily carried this knife for over a here now. I jb-welded the screw on mine so it doesn't come loose...nothing but good results since I did it

@powerplay4real174

2 жыл бұрын

Loc Tite is good also especially the blue ,but the red works very well I'm told you just can't get the screws out after using the red Loc Tite so the blue is better. ⚔️🎯⚔️

@muzzl-rip-4518

2 жыл бұрын

@@powerplay4real174 I tried blue, red, teflon tape, pipe dope, and even super glue. All eventually worked loose. Jb weld was my only other option. Side note, I am a well driller and my knife gets beat on

@powerplay4real174

2 жыл бұрын

@@muzzl-rip-4518 Well you chose the right Folding Pocket Knife with the SR1 Lite 👏👏👏👏👏

@joex

2 жыл бұрын

thanks!!

@joex

2 жыл бұрын

thats a fact!!

Some videos you just have to see more than once... This one, being one of them!!! An awesome video on an awesome knife!!!

@joex

Жыл бұрын

thanks a lot my friend!

@jorgefernandez6407

Жыл бұрын

@@joex Joe, please, thank "YOU"!!!

Amazing!! Fell alot more confident after buying this knife an watching this video!!

@joex

9 ай бұрын

cool!

I have both! Just pure awesomeness for the price!! 🤘🏻🤘🏻

@joex

2 жыл бұрын

wath the video first!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Love this thing! I have the tanto version and it's my favorite camping folder. It will do anything you need it to do. Love your videos, Keep them coming dude

@joex

Жыл бұрын

will do, thanks!

@brandondang7156

6 ай бұрын

Which is more durable

@thibs8839

6 ай бұрын

@brandondang7156 I would say the tanto is more durable because it comes to a more abrupt point, so you have the full thickness of the spine to the tip. The clip point would be a better piercer though

@brandondang7156

6 ай бұрын

@@thibs8839 I wonder why the clip point lasted longer in his video compared to tanto

AWESOME VIDEO!!!!!! That's it buddy, you convinced me, I'm getting one.

@joex

2 жыл бұрын

cool!

Oh no, I think it's time to buy one of these.. Thanks Joe!

@joex

Жыл бұрын

u sure should!

Da quando che vedo i tuoi video sto imparando molto ad acquistare coltelli di valore, grazie sei grande Joe x👍🏻👍🏻💪💪💪💪💪💓🇮🇪

@joex

Жыл бұрын

thanks!"

Joe really did the real test.....SR1 Lite...... beast

@joex

5 ай бұрын

thanks!

When YOU say unbelievable !!! It's mean really unbelievable. Thanks for you tests .

@joex

Жыл бұрын

u are welcome !

Wow that thing took a beating.

@joex

2 жыл бұрын

it did!

Hey Joe thanks for the great videos ! Your channel is awesome 👍.

@joex

2 жыл бұрын

thanks a lot Space!

I love this knife! Awesome video man, when a budget version is this good I see absolutely no reason to buy the premium version. Also you should try the pocket bushman the ram lock on that is an odd one but definitely as strong as the triad.

@joex

2 жыл бұрын

thanks!

Tri-Ad locks are possibly the only one where your fingers can be safe more than in other traditional folding knives so far. That's why I keep the AD-10 S35VN. This one SR1 in lite version is an incredibly strong low budget knife.

@joex

9 ай бұрын

yeah i agree!

Wow, that’s more impressive than i figured. I think I’m gonna have to pick one of these up soon. I’m curious as to how hard it would be to actually break one of these. You should put some thread locker on the pivot screws on cold steel knives, my code 4 didn’t have any and i almost lost the screw. Keep up the good work destroying knives lol

@joex

2 жыл бұрын

thanks, i will consider the screws!

I've been collecting knives for years now and I'm ashamed to admit that the SR1 lite is my first cold steel in my collection but it definitely won't be my last.

@joex

Жыл бұрын

cool, u can never have enough CS Folders!!!!

@mwillblade

Жыл бұрын

Don't get the Kudu. The spine will snap and head for your eyes. Happened twice with me.

Ok Joe after this video I immediately bought this knife that I had had my eye on for a while. You are great ,Joe.

@joex

8 ай бұрын

cool!

One of my fovorite knives.

@joex

2 жыл бұрын

cool!

Thanks, this is verryyyyy cool🙀❤

@joex

Жыл бұрын

u are welcome!

I was confused with the tanto test,I like this better.I plan to get one.👍

@joex

2 жыл бұрын

u should!

Impresionante ! Excelente review amigo ! Ahora no se cuál comprar, éste o el 4 steel max scout. Gracias !

@joex

Жыл бұрын

muchas gracias amigo!

wow great video, i have the tanto thank you.

@joex

2 жыл бұрын

made a vid about the tanto as well°

@charlesc6375

2 жыл бұрын

@@joex Yes I saw it thank you. It was very good.

Cold steel just released the AD-10 Lite with AUS-10 steel like on the 4Max scout. Should be very tough.

Just received my sr1 this morning! This knife is a BEAST!! Cold steel really needs to send you a commission!

@joex

Жыл бұрын

yeah, they should! but it is just silence!

I own this knife glad I bought it for my Bob this video makes me feel alot better about it cold steel makes good shit

@joex

Жыл бұрын

this one is awesome!!!!!!!!!!

What i love abt these kinda knives from cold steel is you get something that will take and hold an edge and will stand up to a very unrealistic beating and all for under 50 bucks. For people who like me just carry knives as a tool its great knowing i have essentially a fixed blade in my pocket that even if it is lost or broken i can replace it no problem vs being out 200 bucks

@joex

8 ай бұрын

cool, thanks for the intel!

I'm gonna buy one. Thanks Joe

@joex

2 жыл бұрын

you are welcome!

I am ordering one now because of your video, thanks Joe! Your test are awesome and most people won't even go to this measure of using the knife this tough but your videos give confidence incase we one day have a heavier duty task we know this knife can handle it!

@joex

Жыл бұрын

cool, thanks!

Now thats a knife testing, after the test i immediately buyed one. Great job dude!

@joex

3 ай бұрын

cool, thanks!

👏👏👏👏👏 спасибо, брат !!! Понятно без перевода.

@joex

Жыл бұрын

thanks!

Salut Joe, toujours aussi intéressantes tes vidéos.

@joex

2 жыл бұрын

gracias!

i love this knife so much i watched this video 3 times :-)

@joex

2 жыл бұрын

awesome!!!!

i bought this knife to carry with me on a 3D shoots with bow. When an arrow gets stuck in a tree sometimes or in a branch i use it to dig out the arrow. It can be used as a prybar as well as the knife. But when i started using this knife it quickly became my favorite and i use it pretty much everywhere where a folding knife is needed. My favorite use for it is to cut ice cream. when you get a bucket from deep freeze, it is as hard as stone. This knife is perfect to cut out the chunk of ice cream easily. Any kitchen knife or a spoon would break or bend. Love the sr1 lite!

@joex

10 ай бұрын

cool, i like it too!!!

Amazing they got there aus 10 and 8 cr mov on point never would other blades last 4 times the price . All he had to do was tighten the pivot screw I'm blown away.

@joex

2 жыл бұрын

#metoo!!!

I have this model and the tanto one. I prefer the clip point a lot. I carry it a lot a home just in my pocket (usually don't mess with the clip). Great "beater" do anything knife since it's easier to carry than a fixed blade and is so inexpensive, $35! Half the price of the Civivi. I've found the edge retention perfectly fine. I keep thinking about dropping the $120 for the premium version but can't really justify it.

@joex

2 жыл бұрын

cool!

@TulkOrkan

2 жыл бұрын

Normally isn’t it 60 - 70$ (usd) even then it’s worth it for sure just look at this thing. Cold steel only faulty on this one is the only thing they don’t make the hardware.

@joex

2 жыл бұрын

@@TulkOrkan agree!

@fluffylittlebear

Жыл бұрын

Why do you prefer the clip point over the tanto? I've been trying to decide which to get for a few days.

@DL-ij7tf

Жыл бұрын

@@fluffylittlebear Purely aesthetics - I'm just not a fan of tantos as just a personal preference. I guess the only real thing would be that since tanto blades have no curve they're a little harder to cut food (et al) on a flat surface since you can't really rock the blade back and forth.

¡Wow this Knife is a Beast!

@joex

2 жыл бұрын

for sure!

Best part of the video is testing knife edge against iron poll.

@joex

2 жыл бұрын

you said it !!!

No wonder uncle Lynn said he would choose the SR1 as his dropped in the jungle knife for survival. This thing is a beast.

@joex

2 жыл бұрын

it truly is!

Joe's videos like this cost me money! Just got one of these in the mail today.

@joex

6 ай бұрын

awesome, thats what u neeeed!!!!

This is amazing! Because of your videos, I bought the 4max scout and the sr1 lite tanto

@joex

2 жыл бұрын

cool!!

Wow! I am honestly & very positively astonished. I was not holding much expectation for this small folder; Cold Steel, or not. This deserves the Hultafors Golden Award for Extraordinary Rugged Reliability.🏆

@nicksweeney5176

2 жыл бұрын

@@joex Boy, oh boy, are you gonna wake up in an unfamiliar realm, Mr. Joe X. It's 0330Hr where you are, right now. You should be asleep like all good, sobre boys in your town. Saturday is no excuse to lose your shit.😉

@joex

2 жыл бұрын

@@nicksweeney5176 it is when you do a lot of coke,it is 0345 in my town!!!

@DL-ij7tf

2 жыл бұрын

Haha Small folder? It's a gigantic folder

@nicksweeney5176

2 жыл бұрын

@@DL-ij7tf Really? Not by my measure. But, that aside, there're still lotsa little and moving parts bearing lots 'n lots of forces. The knife's a rugged little pocketful of potential.👍🏻👍🏻

@DL-ij7tf

2 жыл бұрын

@@nicksweeney5176 it's almost 10" overall, a 4" blade, and 3/16" thick. There are some bigger ones (mostly also from Cold Steel) but the SR1 is probably in the largest 2% of all folding knives.

I have the tanto and drop point.... these are beasts

@joex

5 ай бұрын

cool!

Gott damn that’s impressive two thumbs up 👍

@joex

2 жыл бұрын

oh yeah!!

❤❤❤COLD STEEL now that was a work out 👍👍👍👍👍👍

@joex

2 жыл бұрын

yeah, lost some kilos on this one!

you are the best 👌 👍

Das Messer ist der Wahnsinn. Wie immer geiles Video💪👍

@joex

5 ай бұрын

Marlboro!

Impresionante una bestia total saludos desde Bolivia

@joex

2 жыл бұрын

gracias amigo!

L ho acquistato una settimana fa, è veramente eccezionale direi un carrarmato 👍🏻👍🏻💪💪💪👋👋👋👋💪💪💪...grazie per il consiglio!!💪👋👍🏻🙏

@joex

Жыл бұрын

grazie!

One tough pocket folding knife for certain, worth every penny and will make a true servival blade and for the price you can get two. ⚔️🎯⚔️

@joex

2 жыл бұрын

yes!

liked and subscribed! AND Sharing with my knife friends! keep up the great content!

@joex

Жыл бұрын

thanks a lot for sharing!!!!

@moneykills

Жыл бұрын

@@joex hey Joe, have you ever seen these [now defunct maybe ~20 year old] videos? formerly called knife test website but dissolved and reuploaded. youtube.com/@alloutdoor307 his content was good and exposed me to Busse and other knives to look into or ignore. thanks joex!

@moneykills

Жыл бұрын

also @joex can you do a review on Busse, specifically the combat basic or battle mistress ? their side knives swamp rat are slightly cheaper .... ebay

This is why I have one, why my sister has one, and the thing just keeps going and going; ours has the Tanto blade which is slightly thicker, but the same steel. You can buy a Snaggletooth blade opened and replace the thumb stud, no issues, just use the blue Loctite.

@joex

9 ай бұрын

cool! everybody needs one!

Overall great job

@joex

2 жыл бұрын

thanks!

You know what I’m going to buy that knife thanks for the awesome review joe

@joex

2 жыл бұрын

cool!

I have the SR1 in CPM S35VN amazing knife

@joex

2 жыл бұрын

yes it is!

You should do an SR1 vs. 4max video!

@joex

Жыл бұрын

🤟

Not only a great truck knife but if learning how to do knife throwing it looks like it can handle.

@joex

2 жыл бұрын

it can handle it for sure!

MR.joex.您这测试sr1非常真实，我感觉不像充值的，现在中国的淘宝sr1降价了，408块rmb,😢但是还是不便宜，相当于我两天工资💰。上学的时候无脑入，现在有点舍不得买。不过冷钢的PROLITE折刀，我已经用了3年了还没用坏，打磨好几次。依旧在服役，期间经受了摔车和被警察盘问。仍是我可靠的伙伴。看情况再入sr1吧。多谢您的测评😅

@joex

11 ай бұрын

cool!

Cool.

@joex

Жыл бұрын

thanks!

Le sr1 lite une bête , excellente vidéo 👍

@joex

Жыл бұрын

thanks!