When I go to the city (Detroit) I grab either my Espada large g10 or my Espada xl polished or my ti light large. When I want to protect myself I grab a cold steel every time! Can’t beat it!
I'm right there with you my friend. My Spartan makes me feel invincible. I've had to pull it one time in a sketchy situation, and the other guy had some piece of garbage. He looked at me for a second, and I took one step forward, and he ran away. The dude just pulled a folder on me for no reason at all when I was having a smoke in front of my girlfriends apartment. Gotta love Chicago.
@@matthewadler1329 fellow Chicagoan here. In the colder months I carry the polished xl espada, in summer I usually go with the rajah 2. They really make me feel safe in possibly sketchy situations.
XL Voyager Vaquero serrated, left pocket. XL Counterpoint serrated in the right. Well armed in a NO gun carry country, to keep my wife and me safe. Thanks Lynn!!
XL Voyager Vaquero serrated, left pocket. XL Counterpoint serrated in the right. Well armed in a NO gun carry country, to keep my wife and me safe. Thanks to CS, been safe for 35 years. Thank you Lynn!!
I have the original XL in AUS8A and want to get the other two in AUS10A. I hope Cold Steel continues to produce these, and in the nation of Taiwan's excellent manufacturing facilities. Superb folding knives
My favorite knife, just gorgeous dagger design, that false edge drop makes it just beautiful. I am a lefty so swapping the clip option and thumb knob on both sides makes it perfect for me. I cannot comfortably use ti lite for example because it is not as lefty friendly so counter point is just gold. Hey Coldsteel!! Make a new version of counter point please!! That knife is worth some de luxe pimped edition 😁
I own both counter point 1 and 2. The counter point 1 is my daily carry, I feel safe, and it is awesome. I would buy these knives again. Thanks cold steel for making the best knives for the money!
What can I say, Lynn Thompson is the Man! I love a company that isn't afraid to push the boundaries and give good value for the money. Cold Steel keeps setting new standards.
Very cool to see a knife company LOWER prices when most constantly outright gouge their customers annually. With Cold Steel's 2019 lineup I can predict this year will be amazing!
Спасибо тебе за прекрасный нож Counter Point 1! У меня ещё старой версии, из AUS-8A, и это мой самый любимый нож, который каждый день радует меня своим совершенством.
I just got the Counter Point XL. For years I’ve been carrying the AK47 folding knife as my self defense knife but recently I’ve become interested in getting a bigger knife that can still fit in my pocket. When I discovered the CP XL I knew that was it! Did research on the knife and it just reinforced what my instincts were telling me. Got it in the mail a few days ago and I love this thing! It fits in my jeans pocket excellently. Cold Steel this is a great knife y’all made!
this is one of the best knives ever made i carry the counter point 1 everyday for three or four years now not one day has past it hasn't been in my pocket since the day I bought it I carry Counterpoint 1 and a Leatherman everyday I can go without my Leatherman but if I forget my Counterpoint I have to turn around and go get it no matter what it holds a great Edge the only thing it needs is to change the thumb stud to the top of the blade thumb stud that they use on some of their other knives I also have the XL version it's very nice knife but it's a little too much for EDC
Excellent blades ! I'd like to see from Cold Steel make a budget series of D2 steel folding knives with variable sizes .. this kind of knives are best sellers ..
I have the Counterpoint XL, the quality and sturdiness of this knive is really amazing. I wish there was a size between 1 and XL though ("Counterpoint L")
Like Lynn Thompson or Not the Counterpoint xl can't be Beat I have 6 of them in Aus8a and Love Them .If You want Bang for Your Buck Look no Further than Lynn Thompson Cold Steel Knives! Great Video Sincerely Thomas Raymond Fresno California.
Would like this in a full flat grind.I wish Cold Steel revamped the classics like The Recon 1 folders and smoothed under the pocket clips for easier access(for 2019).
I LOVE the Counter Point series. Big comfy thick handle, great blade grind, and of course the Tri Ad lock is the only lock anyone should consider in a knife of this design. AUS-10 is one of the classic "Super Steels", just about the best you could possibly ask for from anything available in the 90's. I could ask for M390 for something modern but I know that would probably double the price.
@@mikkirurk1 Because Lynn Thompson has sold Cold Steel to GSM Outdoors to build a new company ("Never get unarmed" I think). So, will the new knives still be produced in the same philosophy they were so proud of, or become a cheap commercial product? We'll see in the future...
AUS-10 is a great steel for knives of this size. That is what they use on their Voyager series. I carry the Voyager Vaquero XL everyday. I also carry a Tuff Lite which is AUS-8 and still very good. They hold a sharper edge than 440C with slightly less corrosion resistance. Simply oil your blade once in a while if you are worried. Though daily pocket carry has never harmed my blades personally.
Lynn Thompson , i bought my first cold steel Tanto in the early 80s , i own probably 35 of your knives now ! PLEASE make the AK-47 field knife with a 7 1/2" blade !!!!!!!
Will it be possible with that handle to use a tanto blade, the handle is better than the others, with the tanto blade of the Voyager.... It will be the perfect folder.
I would like to have the same knife but with premium handle made for example by titanium and less curved. Something like frenzy but tiny and with more ordinary blade.
I think it might give it a sleeker look but for reliability I think the blade is perfect for EDC use if it had a sharp tip it would break off I've carried the counter point 1 the medium size for probably more than 5 years and I just broke the pocket clip I've done so much with this knife there's not much you can do to break it in the blade shape that it is
Hey Cold Steel I'm in desperate need of a new clip for my counter point 1. Please explain to me how I can I buy them I carry and use this knife everyday and now I'm afraid I'm going to lose it I have put a parts request in but have not received any emails or callbacks I'm not asking for it for free I would like to buy a couple of them I own 5 different Cold Steel Knives but I only trust my life to this one I've carried it every single day it has been from California toSouth Carolina and back I've had this knife for so long I can't remember when or were I bought it I am going to buy another counter point 1 as a backup but I prefer the original grip that I have and would like to continue carrying it without losing it please give me some information on how to purchase a new clip
The days when I could trust that my fingers were protected no matter what. I have just been mourning the death of Cold Steel since that fateful day. The knife community lost a structural pillar the day that Lynn sold the company. The only thing that gives me consolation is knowing that Lynn is out there living high on the hog. Talk about someone who deserves everything he has, because he worked his ass off, and did something good and memorable. Maybe I sound dramatic or like I am putting him on a pedestal, but I can help it. The guy developed a small cutlery empire that produced quality tools at a more than fair price. I actually had never realized it, but I have more cold steel knives than the next two brands put together, and when I need a no joking around knife, I trust my Cold Steel blades to do the job. People are haters sometimes, but it's so unfounded. I would trust my American Lawman over my PM2. If I'm going somewhere shady, and need a blade that can make me feel safe, I take my Spartan. As backup for defense and utility I have my mini tac bowie. In the winter when I am wearing gloves, I know that I can draw my counter tac 2 dagger from my boot with zero fumbling or difficulty. RIP Cold Steel. We miss you Lynn.
XHP is so far superior to s30v or s35vn when you look at the whole picture. Better sharpenability, holds hair splitting edge longer, better corrosion resistance. It seems to be tougher and have better apex stability as well. Just my experience. S30v does make a good work knife though, holding a working edge longer than XHP.
I bought a large XL. The scales edges are very sharp, the opening stud is so sharp I cannot use it. The lock spring is very stiff, making open and close almost impossible. Total crap. Never buy CS knife again.
Aw, poor baby can’t open up his knife because he’s so weak 😢 Grow up. The scale edges are totally fine but some prefer them to be smoother, so they file them down. Stop whining.
@Михаил Липовой Брак в коромысле замка, отверстие на котором стоит замок... я бы отправил Вам фото, что бы увидели. Уже и в компанию отправлял, но ножи так и далее поступают с браком уже второй год.
Lynn for the win. Nice to see the boss around more, had me worried!!
Dude is really skilled with a blade in his hand. He obviously loves his job and products as much as us customers.
So.. should we tell him?
@@karlizen4990 nah. Ignorance is bliss
Ty for the price drop when a lot in the industry raised prices.
Thanks for your support!
Cold steel is a bad ass company
Lik if u agree
Cold steel The Best knife in The world
When I go to the city (Detroit) I grab either my Espada large g10 or my Espada xl polished or my ti light large. When I want to protect myself I grab a cold steel every time! Can’t beat it!
Bugout4Life 91 Someone that sees the light! Love my Espada XL G10, it lives on me.
I'm right there with you my friend. My Spartan makes me feel invincible. I've had to pull it one time in a sketchy situation, and the other guy had some piece of garbage. He looked at me for a second, and I took one step forward, and he ran away. The dude just pulled a folder on me for no reason at all when I was having a smoke in front of my girlfriends apartment. Gotta love Chicago.
@@matthewadler1329 fellow Chicagoan here. In the colder months I carry the polished xl espada, in summer I usually go with the rajah 2. They really make me feel safe in possibly sketchy situations.
A MAC 10 is the minimum I take to Detroit. What a poop hole.
XL Voyager Vaquero serrated, left pocket. XL Counterpoint serrated in the right. Well armed in a NO gun carry country, to keep my wife and me safe. Thanks Lynn!!
XL Voyager Vaquero serrated, left pocket. XL Counterpoint serrated in the right. Well armed in a NO gun carry country, to keep my wife and me safe. Thanks to CS, been safe for 35 years. Thank you Lynn!!
I have the original XL in AUS8A and want to get the other two in AUS10A. I hope Cold Steel continues to produce these, and in the nation of Taiwan's excellent manufacturing facilities. Superb folding knives
My favorite knife, just gorgeous dagger design, that false edge drop makes it just beautiful. I am a lefty so swapping the clip option and thumb knob on both sides makes it perfect for me. I cannot comfortably use ti lite for example because it is not as lefty friendly so counter point is just gold. Hey Coldsteel!! Make a new version of counter point please!! That knife is worth some de luxe pimped edition 😁
Lynn made some great points, and countered any doubt that these knives are the best in the world.
Nice pun
Love my Counterpoint XL
I really love my Counterpoint 4 inch blade. It's my EDC knife since 4 years ago. It's EXCELSIOR.
These look good. I like the bayonet profile blade.
Absolutely love it. Thank u for making great knives
¡¡Beautiful knives!!👍👍🏆
I just ordered the 4 inch version, I think its gonna be a solid carry piece.
Just ordered the Counterpoint XL. For me, it's perfect for self defense!
I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to see a counter point 1 with a G10 handle…perfect edc
Coldsteel is making a huge comeback this year! Love ya Lynn!
From Egypt Iam a big fan of cold steel
I have both the 4 inch and the big guy. Both are perfect !
Always good to see you, Lynn. Keep up the good work with a longtime favorite brand that I use. Cold Steel!
I own both counter point 1 and 2. The counter point 1 is my daily carry, I feel safe, and it is awesome. I would buy these knives again. Thanks cold steel for making the best knives for the money!
Thank you Lynn. The stippling is great. Happy New Year.
i have the counterpoint 2 as my edc, it really is feather weight but super sturdy, such a good knife.
every time I buy a knife or machete from cold steel I am always above and beyond pleased. They scream quality.
What can I say, Lynn Thompson is the Man! I love a company that isn't afraid to push the boundaries and give good value for the money. Cold Steel keeps setting new standards.
just bought the counterpoint 2 for 36$. cold steel rocks!
Very cool to see a knife company LOWER prices when most constantly outright gouge their customers annually. With Cold Steel's 2019 lineup I can predict this year will be amazing!
Thanks, AJ!
I love my Counter point 2 , well done COLD STEEL.
Спасибо тебе за прекрасный нож Counter Point 1! У меня ещё старой версии, из AUS-8A, и это мой самый любимый нож, который каждый день радует меня своим совершенством.
Awesome knife collection!!!😄👍💜
I just got the Counter Point XL. For years I’ve been carrying the AK47 folding knife as my self defense knife but recently I’ve become interested in getting a bigger knife that can still fit in my pocket. When I discovered the CP XL I knew that was it! Did research on the knife and it just reinforced what my instincts were telling me. Got it in the mail a few days ago and I love this thing! It fits in my jeans pocket excellently. Cold Steel this is a great knife y’all made!
this is one of the best knives ever made i carry the counter point 1 everyday for three or four years now not one day has past it hasn't been in my pocket since the day I bought it I carry Counterpoint 1 and a Leatherman everyday I can go without my Leatherman but if I forget my Counterpoint I have to turn around and go get it no matter what it holds a great Edge the only thing it needs is to change the thumb stud to the top of the blade thumb stud that they use on some of their other knives I also have the XL version it's very nice knife but it's a little too much for EDC
Trois fantastiques couteaux .
I'm happy to see Lynn da Boss! 👊👍🖐🙂
Cold Steel is still the King of Knives and modern as well as old designs.
Got the counter point one and love it. Puts other locking knifes to shame....
Excellent blades ! I'd like to see from Cold Steel make a budget series of D2 steel folding knives with variable sizes .. this kind of knives are best sellers ..
Really nice knife series. He only thing that I would like different is a deep carry pocket clip.
Lynn reminds me of santa claus. Especially his smile at the end. But like a really badass santa claus.
I have the Counterpoint XL, the quality and sturdiness of this knive is really amazing. I wish there was a size between 1 and XL though ("Counterpoint L")
Happy New Year Lynn. Great seeing you starting out the year with a new collection of Knives. Keep up the good work.
Just ordered thanks coldsteel
I want one XL !
I like the blade on the hold out, and the handle on the counter point... please combine lol
I love cold steel I've spent hundreds of dollars on them and have yet to be disappointed. 😊
I have two XL espadas , 3 voyager XL in tanto , clip point . and my personal favorite the vaquero. When my life depends on it I count on cold steel.
A lot for the $$ and you cannot beat the Tri-ad Loc system.
Would love this knife with a thumb plate. Maybe a 5 inch blade.
Like Lynn Thompson or Not the Counterpoint xl can't be Beat I have 6 of them in Aus8a and Love Them .If You want Bang for Your Buck Look no Further than Lynn Thompson Cold Steel Knives! Great Video Sincerely Thomas Raymond Fresno California.
Nice knives 😀
Would like this in a full flat grind.I wish Cold Steel revamped the classics like The Recon 1 folders and smoothed under the pocket clips for easier access(for 2019).
Cool steel
I LOVE the Counter Point series. Big comfy thick handle, great blade grind, and of course the Tri Ad lock is the only lock anyone should consider in a knife of this design. AUS-10 is one of the classic "Super Steels", just about the best you could possibly ask for from anything available in the 90's. I could ask for M390 for something modern but I know that would probably double the price.
Good video
Lynn, hope you are fishing on a large yacht somewhere catching some large swordfish. Thank You for the large swords and other great knives.
RIP Cold Steel... I'll miss you... 😞
Why rip? What happened?
@@mikkirurk1 Because Lynn Thompson has sold Cold Steel to GSM Outdoors to build a new company ("Never get unarmed" I think). So, will the new knives still be produced in the same philosophy they were so proud of, or become a cheap commercial product? We'll see in the future...
The 4in counterpoint seems perfect, but how does aus 10 hold up?
Like 440C. It's a good steel, not a super steel. Good corrosion resistance and edge retention.
AUS-10 is a great steel for knives of this size. That is what they use on their Voyager series. I carry the Voyager Vaquero XL everyday. I also carry a Tuff Lite which is AUS-8 and still very good. They hold a sharper edge than 440C with slightly less corrosion resistance. Simply oil your blade once in a while if you are worried. Though daily pocket carry has never harmed my blades personally.
nice Video 😆
i hope u guys make a mini frenzy for 2019
Lynn Thompson , i bought my first cold steel Tanto in the early 80s , i own probably 35 of your knives now ! PLEASE make the AK-47 field knife with a 7 1/2" blade !!!!!!!
Will it be possible with that handle to use a tanto blade, the handle is better than the others, with the tanto blade of the Voyager.... It will be the perfect folder.
Wish they made a fixed blde version!
I would like to have the same knife but with premium handle made for example by titanium and less curved. Something like frenzy but tiny and with more ordinary blade.
HALLELUJAH!
I 💖 the CS 6"+ folders!
Will CS bring the 6" format to the Recon 1 XL & the Voyager XL series?
Шикарные ножи!!!!!!
Can you please design something with a deep carry clip? Something with a more premium steel. Something with a thin profile.
Are strong enough for flex tape
I have the 4" in CTS-BD1, not sure how it compares w/ AUS10A.
I wish the medium Counter-point had a sharper tip like the smallest one.
I think it might give it a sleeker look but for reliability I think the blade is perfect for EDC use if it had a sharp tip it would break off I've carried the counter point 1 the medium size for probably more than 5 years and I just broke the pocket clip I've done so much with this knife there's not much you can do to break it in the blade shape that it is
Hey Cold Steel I'm in desperate need of a new clip for my counter point 1. Please explain to me how I can I buy them I carry and use this knife everyday and now I'm afraid I'm going to lose it I have put a parts request in but have not received any emails or callbacks I'm not asking for it for free I would like to buy a couple of them I own 5 different Cold Steel Knives but I only trust my life to this one I've carried it every single day it has been from California toSouth Carolina and back I've had this knife for so long I can't remember when or were I bought it I am going to buy another counter point 1 as a backup but I prefer the original grip that I have and would like to continue carrying it without losing it please give me some information on how to purchase a new clip
Thinking about getting this but seems to be conflicting info on the steel. Website says AUS8A but also AUS10A. Anyone able to advise which is right
AUS 10A is like 440C.
Less chromium, should be generally tougher than 440c.
@@oceanwaves83 They are Japanese copies of the ABC steels. 440A=Aus6, 440B=Aus 8 and 440C -Aus10 roughly.
@@SailfishSoundSystem very similar, yes
Does it have liners?
His man
This would be much nicer in CTS-XHP.
👍👍👍👍👍
The days when I could trust that my fingers were protected no matter what. I have just been mourning the death of Cold Steel since that fateful day. The knife community lost a structural pillar the day that Lynn sold the company. The only thing that gives me consolation is knowing that Lynn is out there living high on the hog. Talk about someone who deserves everything he has, because he worked his ass off, and did something good and memorable. Maybe I sound dramatic or like I am putting him on a pedestal, but I can help it. The guy developed a small cutlery empire that produced quality tools at a more than fair price. I actually had never realized it, but I have more cold steel knives than the next two brands put together, and when I need a no joking around knife, I trust my Cold Steel blades to do the job. People are haters sometimes, but it's so unfounded. I would trust my American Lawman over my PM2. If I'm going somewhere shady, and need a blade that can make me feel safe, I take my Spartan. As backup for defense and utility I have my mini tac bowie. In the winter when I am wearing gloves, I know that I can draw my counter tac 2 dagger from my boot with zero fumbling or difficulty. RIP Cold Steel. We miss you Lynn.
rajah2+ti-lite6=counter point xl
For me only cts xhp and s30v:)
XHP is so far superior to s30v or s35vn when you look at the whole picture. Better sharpenability, holds hair splitting edge longer, better corrosion resistance. It seems to be tougher and have better apex stability as well. Just my experience. S30v does make a good work knife though, holding a working edge longer than XHP.
@@oceanwaves83 It's interesting from my experiences and tests that xhp holds the pyramid 1/3 longer than s30v. One and the other steel
@@chudyolo1205 cold steel did their XHP extremely well. Sad to see it go.
I prefer american g10 on the handle.
Почему отвертие в коромысле расположено слишком близко к краю?
I bet he killed that deer with those 3 knives
Good video.
Oh wait
*Russian anthem*
What?
Lyn want pie
Did this knife replace the Ti-Lite?
How fast can you open the blade when removing from your pocket?
See you at the parking lot sale
First
What is a “false edge?” Thanks.
1st like!
Since when does Lynn has to carry glasses? I thought rich people can undergo eye surgery to keep good vision ?
They can
Some choose not to
Privet ia pervi
Ножи крутые, а что у босса очки кривые 😄😄😄
I bought a large XL. The scales edges are very sharp, the opening stud is so sharp I cannot use it. The lock spring is very stiff, making open and close almost impossible. Total crap. Never buy CS knife again.
Aw, poor baby can’t open up his knife because he’s so weak 😢
Grow up. The scale edges are totally fine but some prefer them to be smoother, so they file them down. Stop whining.
You’re not improving anything. Cold Steel does not make anything they sell. They don’t make knives or swords.
Опять БРАК штампуют!!!👎👎👎
@Михаил Липовой
Брак в коромысле замка, отверстие на котором стоит замок... я бы отправил Вам фото, что бы увидели. Уже и в компанию отправлял, но ножи так и далее поступают с браком уже второй год.
Wow i really like these......... can't wait for the 2019 line up!