The 3 things that I take away from everything I hear and see about Cold Steel 1.BIG on safety 2. unapolegetic about knifes that can be used for self defense 3. a boss that really stands behind his products. I like that.

@ibj3

4 жыл бұрын

I never use knifes for self defence rather have pepper spray or a firearm but other than self def these knifes are really good. People always used to hate cold steel products and try to lure you away to other brands but i always liked cold steel products even their pepper spray was awesome they sure know how to make good quiality products and i'm happy to be their costomer.

@phillipnunya6793

4 жыл бұрын

@@zdub8438 It was my fault every time I've ever cut myself with a knife. I think some of that is because I use my Code 4 from Cold Steel for almost everything. No telling what could happen if I spent the same money on a flimsier knife.

@phillipnunya6793

4 жыл бұрын

@@zdub8438 Using your knife won't be a problem unless you managed to round the point and edge so much that you have a fancy folding butter knife. If you already carry two knives for different purposes, just carry a small pocket knife and an easily drawn dagger of some sort. Also, sharpening is very easy. I would take an average knife over one of those flimsy box cutters any day.

@phillipnunya6793

4 жыл бұрын

@@zdub8438 Agreed.

@paypatrolfactor5336

3 жыл бұрын

He only has all those haters because he is successful in the knife industry and also enjoys knives and not just selling them.

Can't touch this 😂😂😂. That's cold blooded.

@BladeHQ

4 жыл бұрын

We got a good laugh out of it 😁

@Surago

4 жыл бұрын

Jacob De Leon I did not notice that the first time around I felt so awkward for him I blanked out.

@Nudel-nc1cp

4 жыл бұрын

rofl ( ͡ᵔ ͜ʖ ͡ᵔ)

@imbadman6658

4 жыл бұрын

Got me laughing 😆

@Aurelius_01

3 жыл бұрын

I’m pretty sure it’s in big part just a safety mesure. But it was fun for sure. Edit : seeing the rest of the vid it may not be XD

Everyone else: $300 for our luxury tool Cold steel: $75 for our super weapon

@sneakypeaky6000

4 жыл бұрын

Got me a code 4 in s35vn for 80 bucks great price.

@emwu1988

4 жыл бұрын

That’s why I have like 20 Cold Steel knives and maybe like 4 or 5 from other companies

@TengyueZhang

4 жыл бұрын

Code 4!Me too!

@anthonyb2990

4 жыл бұрын

tbh I love my $370 4-Max but I might even get the budget version too, that really is a bang for buck knife.

@jbocajs2999

4 жыл бұрын

unrepeatable raddish or he just likes cold steel knives. Get a brain and think before you type, you might not have to edit your comment next time.

I had a freak camping accident, and i had a Cold Steel Shovel on me. It literally saved my life. I am a huge fan of their products.

@bobnib2328

4 жыл бұрын

Story? If it's not to traumatic ofc.

@happycamperjack

3 жыл бұрын

A lot of cold steel fans came from the shovel! It’s an amazing product at a “cut throat” price 😉 This guy is like the Kalashnikov of knifes, sturdy knifes/tools for the mass!

@gaylordpantamime

3 жыл бұрын

TELL THE STORY OR IT DIDN'T HAPPEN

@hunterman600cc

3 жыл бұрын

@@gaylordpantamime crapped himself and buried the evidence. ;)

@michaelhanlon1985

3 жыл бұрын

I was camping with my brothers, and we hiking along a ridge. The ground gave out and i slid down. As i was going my right foot got caught between a down tree branch and a rock, I kept falling and ripped all the connective tissue in my ankle. Used the shove to pry my foot out and make a splint. It didn't help i ended up crawling several miles back to the car. As a side note becuz i was crawling i had ticks all over me and ended up getting treat for lyme disease LOL. I now have 2 plastic bolts in my right ankle. Took 6 months after surgery to walk again.

Lynn Thompson is literally the bob ross of blades, he’s so damn calm 😂😂

@utrak

4 жыл бұрын

angry buffalo: dafuq you want?? Lynn Thompson: don't worry, I'm just the Bob Ross...... OF BLADES angry buffalo: *death rattle*

@andrewt248

3 жыл бұрын

So calm while talking about maximizing blade penetration.

Can we just talk about how Lynn obviously built up an immunity to sharp edges and can no longer cut his skin? He has reached dragon scale status.

I don't care what anyone says, Cold Steel makes the best beater knives!

@gbiscuits

4 жыл бұрын

Yup, great users for sure

@skycorrigan6511

3 жыл бұрын

I definitely agree. I'm looking at the 4max as my vehicle knife

@Cheese_Boi1986

3 жыл бұрын

They make the cheapest usable blades far from the best

@a29s12

3 жыл бұрын

@@Cheese_Boi1986 not that I care but just as a reference, who's the best?

@njrivetelite

3 жыл бұрын

@R.J. Lewis he did say best 'beater' knives.. meaning inexpensive not top end.. but you can beat up on it and it will last.. I torture my cold steel knives.. I have them from 8-10yrs ago.

Cold Steel's new motto " An ounce of Lynn Thompson's arm hair with every knife".

@commandercool1669

3 жыл бұрын

Lol my nigga I laughed waaay to hard at this hahahah

Lynn Thompson = auto like 👍

@stevetheripper7675

4 жыл бұрын

best bang for your buck, those kris blades are badass

Everybody gather round, uncle Lynn is talking about knives.

Much respect, a man whom didn't forget where he came from.

I could listen to this guy talk forever! Love Blade Hq!

@solidtank7957

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah when I saw this video I was all in.

I've carryed cold steel folders with me overseas. When it comes to a folder for self defense I don't buy any other brand. Great video thanks

@Mex_the_Fox

4 жыл бұрын

Code 4 + Recon 1 is the way to go

@dsbiddle

4 жыл бұрын

Sgt bear - I carry the 4” full serrated Talwar. I think it is far better than the Recon 1 although I love that folder, too. For EDC cutting purposes, obviously the plain edge would be better.

@christianmolick8647

4 жыл бұрын

Luzon, best self defense value that can be had

@d3generate804

3 жыл бұрын

Wouldnt it be illegal?

Dear Blade HQ, any video with Lynn Thompson gets an instant 👍 from me, he’s such a unique knife-guy. Thanks for the quality videos!

@BladeHQ

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for tuning in!

I always love how he talks about how effective they are against people as if that's a common thing

@mrk3554

4 жыл бұрын

It definitely is a reality in the world today....be safe and watch your back never know and when ....dont ever take your avenues for granted things change real quick...happens all the time every day

@AG.Floats

4 жыл бұрын

Yea. Knives as self defense is stupid.

@AG.Floats

4 жыл бұрын

Can stab a person tons of times without them backing down an attack Knife can easily be takin from you and used against you.

@ericadkins6310

4 жыл бұрын

It will always be a factor when I buy a knife..

@KG-th3cr

4 жыл бұрын

Well he's actually defended himself with one of his knives against someone.

Gotta love Lynn. The definition of standing by your product.

Lynn creates brand loyalty simply because of his passion.

Lynn Thompson is such a cool dude! I love the work Cold Steel puts out and their dedication and commitment to their product shows. I helped a buddy lay sod on his acre plot and used my Pro Lite to cut it to size and at the end of the day it still had a working edge on it. That's just outstanding on $25 knife.

@coleschank5469

4 жыл бұрын

I love my pro lite! I have the tanto and clip. I use the tanto to pry field points out of my back stop when I shoot my bow. Knife is a workhorse!

In every video that Lynn Thompson is in he is so passionate about the knives that he and his company produce. It is very contagious and it shows someone that truly loves what they do. He puts a lot of thought and heart into his designs and you can feel his excitement. I will always carry a Cold Steel, Kershaw, and Leatherman with me at all times. Good job bringing him on BladeHQ!

I know alot of people talk crap about Cold steel knives. They're definitely a brand you either love or hate. But I'll tell you what. If you ever need a tough knife that gets the job done no matter what you put it through. Cold Steel is the way to go. I love that they're using S35VN now. And man oh man do they come crazy sharp out of the box. They fill a hole in the market that not very many companies do.

@luispinsf7538

4 жыл бұрын

The CS knives are not to my personal taste, but Lynn Thompson seems to really want everyone to have a good knife regardless of their budget.

Dude Jaime is on fire on this video!! The clips are hilarious!! The weightlifter made me blow water out my nose laughing!! And then Mean Gene Okerland was soooo classic!! Good job Jaime!

@MementoMori._.

4 жыл бұрын

esporev good job Jamie!

My old spartan took me to the bone when I was cutting a zip tie. The damn thing was so sharp, I never expected it to cut so easily.

@pierogiguy

4 жыл бұрын

If you think an out-the-box edge on a Cold Steel product with the typical steel they use, you might just be amazed as to what some fine-grained carbon like shirogami/white #2 from Hitachi...nothing quite like it, and sharpening it by hand is a joy.

@ClickClack_Bam

3 жыл бұрын

@@pierogiguy My American Lawman knife out of the box was the sharpest knife I've ever held in hand to this day.

Lynn Thompson: Chuck Norris? Nah, never heard of her!

Long live the xl cold steel folders. Got a few, just started last year. Edc my large luzon/spartan for the moment. Thanks lynn and cold steel for making these awesome knives

You can really tell that Lynn sees knives through a unique perspective. Fascinating to see him talk about his products.

I live Cold Steel....need more.

Andre the Giant and Mean Gene clip FTW

Love Lynn Thompson! Just spent my morning cutting inch think vines with a broken skull. From first to last it went thru so easy. When work needs done it's Cold Steel.

I remember being in high school having a veteran for a substitute teacher saying he carried a cold steel while deployed. He was super cool I carry a recon 1 tanto

I really enjoyed this more low energy episode! I enjoy all your vids, but it would be cool if you did more relaxed videos every now and then!

@BladeHQ

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback!

Im 100% getting most of these over 2020!! Love coldsteel! Such hones and real dudes!!!!!

Love listening to Lynn talk about his knives. Thanks.

Lynn is that type of man, who's passionate about his products, rather than just making money out of them

My first Cold Steel was a Ti-Lite for my wife. The first one I carried was an AK47 I picked up in Kabul, love that thing. I think the 4MAX will fit in nicely right next to it.

@alpine1600s

4 жыл бұрын

Nathaniel Miller Wait, you used a Ti-Lite on your wife?! 😱

@NMiller_

4 жыл бұрын

@@alpine1600slol. It was actually a lot a concealable knife for her when I got deployed.

What an outstanding presentation, nice work Zac. Mr. Thompson you are awesome, thank you for your dedication.

This video warms my heart. Been carrying Cold Steel for years. Lynn seems like such a cool guy. Would love to meet him some day. He unapologetically stands behind each product on a personal level. Pretty cool to see someone love design that much.

I love CS Blades and Lynn's philosophy on edged tools. I just got my Double safe hunter and 4max scout from Blade HQ and I'm in love to say the least the 4Max is amazing! Thank you CS and Blade HQ!

@BladeHQ

4 жыл бұрын

That 4-Max is 🔥🔥

@christopherskipp1525

4 жыл бұрын

How do you like the double safe?; do you know where it's made? Thank you.

Couldn’t click fast enough Lynn is the man! Would love to meet him one day. Love cold steel.

@random_eskimo_in_the_rockies

4 жыл бұрын

He's easily in the top 10 most egotistical guys I've ever met, but he backs it up with SUPERB knife designs and builds. More than that, he's an avid hunter, supporter of law enforcement and the military, and defender of the Second Amendment. Any video with Lynn Thompson will get me to watch.

I have used my Recon Tanto to chop 2” tree branches while at work. I didn’t even have a slipping of my hand nor did it roll in my hand. I carry it because I trust it and it looks good!

I love Cold Steel knives, and Lynn is such an awesome guy. I'd love to just sit around a fire and listen to him tell stories. He has such an innovative mind, and his love of blades is easy to see. I will be picking up a couple, if not several of these 2020 offerings.

Ive been waiting for this video oh so patiently 😵 well worth the wait !!!!!

@BladeHQ

4 жыл бұрын

👊

@Skinnymoose

4 жыл бұрын

Me too

Jamie's editing is on point here! 😂

That ranch boss reminds me of the knife my grandpa carried , I think I’m going to get one to pass down. The liner lock is such a great feature to me.

Just ordered my first ever cold steel knife the the 4 max 62rg knife for work and believe I will not be disappointed. As from what I have researched on KZread it is one of the strongest heavy used folders out there. I can tell by looking at the knife that it is going to work for me as it has all the many different thing I am looking for in a knife. I own many different type of knives and different makers for all the different type of uses I have from work & EDC to wood craft and self defense and this knife looks like it could do a pretty good job at any one & all of those tasks.

Lynn Thompson is freakin awesome!! Such a great guy!!

Lynn is very entertaining and informative when he discusses knives. They're like his little children LOL

Collected and accumulated knives since I was a kid. Which was a looong time ago. Cold steel is one of my favorite mfgs. Great value and you have selections from more novel items to straight up work like hell models.

Love this guy so much! He’s such a great guy and such a great knife maker. Everyone should be looking up to him in the knife world. Really great knives. Can’t wait to save up and buy them.

The “can’t touch this” had me dying

Those "LITE" knives have me really interested. I've always wanted a beefy cold steel but they're so thick in the pocket. Those LITE models are like the best of both worlds.

@BladeHQ

4 жыл бұрын

They are really awesome!

@sneakypeaky6000

4 жыл бұрын

Code 4 is nice in the pocket. Has pretty wide handles but it's very narrow so it's not to bulky in the pocket.

I bought my first Cold Steel Knife (4” Voyager) around 1996-1997. Have loved them ever since.

Always a pleasure to listen to Lynn Thompson. Awesome line this year

Just know that, if Lynn Thompson is around, nobody else is speaking 😂😂😂

Yes. I love all my Cold Steel knives

Love CS ... been following them since '81. My go to carry knife!

I had a cold steel full serrated tanto fixed blade I bought with my first tax check when I was 18 almost 25 yrsago .used it all over the house and yard and wore the entire serration down and recently made it a straight edge tanto on the grinder. I've got a very large collection of the machetes and pocket knives collected over the years. awesome stuff

I'd still like to get my hands on the Scimitar folder they made all those years ago. Didn't have the money to buy it back then...

i am going to share this video that man on the right sure does take pride in his work you don't see that anymore

I never bought a Cold Steel but I've always liked watching Lynn Thompson. He seems a genuinely nice guy. If they start making an FFG Tuff Lite, I'd consider it.

My first serious knife was a Cold Steel SRK that was a factory 2nd. Yup I was extremely tigh on money then . I've now had it for about 30 years and it still does everything I want or need. Thanks Lyn for some great cutlery.

I need to get a kris voyager!

I want the clip point SR1 lightweight so much, the original model was always too much out of my wheelhouse. That 4Max and the Kriss blades too though!

@BladeHQ

4 жыл бұрын

4 Max for days!

@TheIrcbully

4 жыл бұрын

@@BladeHQ how much ?

This will become a gold classic interview.👍🏼👍🏼

Cold Steel knocked it out of the ball park this year! Both of those Kris blades are perfection. I love how he covers all the price ranges too

Lets force cold steel in to making a spartan with a tanto tip

@benfelland

4 жыл бұрын

Andreas Küünal damn never thought of that! That would look awesome! Tanto! Tanto! Tanto!

@alpine1600s

4 жыл бұрын

Andreas Küünal ummm the kopis/kukri blade makes the Spartan, the Spartan.🤔

@soulzzplaysgames

4 жыл бұрын

But than it would get rid of the Kopis style blade shape, which kinda kills the point of the 'Spartan', not?

@Mr.Goodstime

4 жыл бұрын

Get a Voyager for now. I love it.

@samlee6240

4 жыл бұрын

Love my spartan

Jamie is a genius. If not for the editing, I would have fallen asleep listening to this.

I have an old school serrated XL voyager, it’s a beast. I have several Cold Steel products, never been disappointed.

I bought my first Cold Steel 1998 at a gun show and I have been carrying one ever since. Thank you for excellent blades !

That air lite though!! Omg thats a beautiful knife, it really reminds me of the cold steel broken skull :D which is my favorite cold steel knife ever :)

@scotteger6271

4 жыл бұрын

Watch the Cold Steel video with Andrew Demko where he talks about how he came up with it...started as a modified broken skull that he carried

"One of my corvettes" a man with taste

@sneakypeaky6000

4 жыл бұрын

@Old Luke bruh he's living the American dream. Dont hate appreciate

@k.stacks2445

4 жыл бұрын

Idk I would go with a CTS V over a corvette anyday

Great video I really enjoyed this I was waiting to see what Cold steel Had for 2020 Thanks guys

I still like Cold Steel, however I had an issue actually brought up in this video about failed locks. Back in the very late 90s I bought a 4 inch Voyager Tanto. I was using it to poke a hole in a large cardboard barrel ( the kind we received wire spools in) and unfortunately the lock failed, cut the tip of my thumb off , juat up to the bone and halfway through my index finger. I just sharpened it the night before so I'm guessing that's why it did so much damage. Anyway, I have steered clear of any lock back folder ever since. I did contact Cold Steel , they asked me to send them the knife to check it, however I had a lot of reservations about sending the knife in as, once it's gone it's gone and so is my proof. I cleaned the knife and put it back in its box and wrapper and still have this knife today. I wouldn't ever use it, but I still have it as a reminder. Yes I'm well aware of Cold steel redesigning the lock to the new version of Axis, but once biting twice shy. I still have an original 7 inch Cold steel Recon Tanto that I swear by and was my go to bush knife for 20 years or so.

I actually really like and agree with his explanation of using the plastic pocket clip on that folding hunter.

@edwardmicoo4177

4 жыл бұрын

I actually prefer a benchmade atomatic edc...iam from Trinodad lookin for a cool benchmade but got to wait till work starts back cause the vir put a halt on work on my side so gotta do some saving when working is back to het a benchmadeautomatic with a case if iam luckyand I will be cool so u all can give me the guidance I need to get one off those blades if u'll don't mind🤷🏾‍♂️

@edwardmicoo4177

4 жыл бұрын

Let me know the best direction to that goal ok guys

Anyone else want to see a sitdown interview with Lynn Thompson and Nick Shabazz together?🤣

@joeallen2354

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. Lol.

@DJHamburgla

4 жыл бұрын

Wow...what a interview that would be lol...awkward as heck lol hahaha.

@MrRPM110

4 жыл бұрын

Cringe

@jayr526

4 жыл бұрын

What a concept!!!!!!!!!! I will subscribe to the channel that carries it.

@TheMord44

4 жыл бұрын

Lynn and Lugermonger

Great video... this gentleman is a class act. I don’t have any of his knives, but will be picking one up. He speaks to the average man that may not have his knowledge, but can relate. Hope to see more videos with him in it.

I EDC an Ultimate Hunter. Cold steel makes huge knives and sometimes that’s not for everyone. But there’s something reassuring about carrying a huge folder. I love cold steel.

Lynn ( or Mr.Thompson), if you love and listen to your customers, please bring back the Black Rhino and/or the Black Sable. Maybe in g10? Thanks

@daryleferguson1955

3 жыл бұрын

Bring back the cold steel Culloden

I EDC my rajah 2 and it's never failed me

@robinkonig5828

4 жыл бұрын

The overall best large folder from coldsteel imo

@bb3866

4 жыл бұрын

TK Sproule Such a great looking knife. Definitely my next purchase. Bought the XL Espada and the XL Vaquero last week.

My 4max scout arrived today. When I opened the box and he come out of bubble wrapping, I just felt happy and had I biggest smile. Anyway l love this beast

Nice video! I really enjoy Blade HQ videos.

Zac, much much better job interviewing in this one man.

"This one is featherweight. Most of our knives come with a lanyard hole that allows them to be easily retrieved from the murky depths in their regular service as boat anchors. This one doesn't need a windlass to pluck it from your pocket. We still advise avoiding deep water, though."

My mom always tells people to take out there pocket knives before sitting in the living room for this exact reason!

Lynn's enthusiasm is always contagious.

"Life-long Phillipino martial artist" 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

@moneystewart5257

4 жыл бұрын

Don't you wise you could be one 😉 dude is friends with Dan Inosanto and many of the martial artist from that culture.

Cold Steel: Ranch Boss 2 comes out, cowboy knife, classic knife Buck: you mean 110 😲😡

I've got an SR1 (tanto point, and not the Lite version); it's one of my favourite knives, I carry it with me everywhere as it's just the right size and thickness where it's not too big but not too small either.

Just ordered the air lite. Cant wait to review it.

I have AK-47 myself - it's incredible! Greetings from Mother Russia!

Most of us are looking at a knife with the opening of another knife box in mind, Lynn is looking at his knives as to how he can inflict the most damage on a human.

Yep, this is one of the things that Cold Steel did to me. A lot of people would say 5 ounces is a bit too heavy. For me that's standard weight and I can't even feel they're there when I carry them around.

@joeallen2354

4 жыл бұрын

I carried a large espada for several months and couldn't it was in my pocket. Weight and size considerations are radically overstated in the pocket knife world.

Tuff lite and mini tuff lite are awesome! I have them everywhere. Great work knife and doesn't scare anyone

When are you guys going to restock on the spartan?!

Well I was waiting for Lynn to tell a story about someone killing a bad guy with his knife, but still an excellent video

It's fascinating how this guy generates such a huge range of reactions. Perfect example of the endless differences among human personalities and preferences. Incidentally, I just bought a new Cold Steel Air Lite direct from the Cold Steel company store in Ventura, CA. Very excellent, economical knife. I'm pocket carrying tiny knives right now for a change of pace, but I recently bought one of the Houston brand inside-the-waistband magazine sheaths cuz I miss carrying a bigger folder. Everything up to a bigger Emerson fits in it, and the Cold Steel Air Lite slips in and out easily. Disappears right there in the small-of-the-back until I need it. Little Gerber Prybrid X with the slide-out #11 X-acto blade also rides unnoticed in the front pocket. Also, I WAY prefer Zac's more mature demeanor in this vid without his face-making jive routine with a 25 year old teenager buddy. Did I say that? ;-)

@Islandjud

4 жыл бұрын

And also no fake or nervous laughing at the end of every sentence. I enjoy watching Zac, he's obviously a good dude but that "laughter" makes me cringe. I recognise that that's my problem, just detracts from the video for me though.

@eqlzr2

4 жыл бұрын

@@Islandjud You understand completely. ;-)

Every time i watch a vid with Lynn, i can tell he loves what he does n loves his knives

Lynn for president 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@TedOfNod

4 жыл бұрын

I can’t wait for National Proof Day!

Lynn Thompson doesn't talk to people he talks at them

Whoever edited this video did an amazing job!👌👌

Keep those wonderful knife designs coming Lynn. I have a few of them, and it appears I need more.