Can I break the Cold Steel Espada XL? You HAVE to see this Review!
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- Опубліковано 26 сер 2021
- The Cold Steel Espada XL is the biggest meanest folding knife the company offers. Can you break it? Probably. Did I? To answer this I did some field testing in my back yard. I thought about stabbing the hood of a Corolla. I made a sandwich with it, and batoned the heck out of it. And when I thought I whacked it enough- I kept on hammering with it. This 7 inch pocket knife is bigger than many cold steel fixed blade knives, and (I think) the biggest folder they make. You'll see me compare it to the Colossus, the Spyderco K2, the Boker Kalashnikov XXL, the Ti-Lite, the Luzon, and the Para Military 2, and Par 3. I don't know if I learned anything, but it's more about the logs I chopped along the way.
Espada XL on BladeHQ: shrsl.com/34wjv
Cold Steel on GP Knives: shrsl.com/2txc3
Amazon: amzn.to/38y5vzT
Music: Web Weaver's Dance by Asher Fulero (part of UA-cam's free library)
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This is one of my all time favorite knives. It looks outrageous but is extremely well executed.
(I only have the 5.5" version)
My condolences.
@@AdvancedKnifeBro Ironically out of the half-dozen Tri-Ad locks I have the 5.5" Espada was the least sticky. I actually thinned out the spring on all my other Tri-Ads but the Espada was smooth enough to keep stock.
I suspect the XL is constructed a bit more stiff.
@@budthecyborg4575 If you like 5.5 inch blades you should try out the voyager clip point if you haven't. It drops closed like it's on ball bearings and you can thumb flick it open. I like it over my espada xl.
5.5" is above average in many countries. Remember it's not the size, it's how you use it 😉
That's how I justify my 3" anyway 😭
@@marmite8959 The bigger the blade the more efficient it is to use, just like a saw. Unless you are doing a draw cut, in which case you'd want the smallest knife you can find. My state allows me to carry anything up to a literal sword, but I live a few minutes away from the border of another state, so I carry according to their laws so I don't end up as a surprise felon.
Your talent in script-writing is "only" matched by your talents of voice-over-ing, enacting, directing and editing your own videos, good sir-knife-bro-sir!
“If you have to even ask if it’s practical you don’t fundamentally understand what cold steel is or does”. Made me laugh a lot. Should definitely be cold steels slogan!
"knife collecting at its core is very stupid"
Balderdash! Now if you'll excuse me, I've spotted a screaming deal on a titanium framelock in m390. I have to jump on this quick, because if I don't my other 14 m390 framelocks will be lonely without it.
Self offense is the term that 99% of people that say self defense are actually looking for.
Self defense would be when the opposition makes the first aggressive move. Self defense is most of the time the correct term. Self offense, you would be the aggressor and starter of the conflict.
To borrow a quote: "It was much too big to be called a -sword- folding knife. Massive, thick, heavy, and far too rough. Indeed, it was like a heap of raw iron"
Berserk?
@@slicksalamander72 yes
Funny thing is (from what I have heard) this beast is only about 10 ounces
This is what happens when a very irreverent man meets an utterly ridiculous knife. Love it! Thanks for continuing to rip the piss out of this hobby…it’s one that far too many take far too seriously.
If your buddy rocks up at the camp with this thing you are automatically assigned to do the dishes.
Probably the most beautiful chopping/batonning montage ever. I really mean it.
This video almost makes up for the lack of batoning as of late. Almost.
It’s almost poetry at this point.
Don’t insult Lin’s filipino footwork he could kill you with the 5 espada XLs he carries
I like that the units of measurement are “Cold Steel” and “Metric.”
I’m not an XL type of knife guy. But if anyone gets me across the line it’ll be you, bro. Great, fun, informative video. Cold Steel better be prepared for an onslaught of orders.
This channel is gold dude. You never fail to make me laugh whilst also informing me about knives I’ll never own.
"When does the boar stop becoming a sparing partner and more of a mate?" I think it depends on who/ what is doing the penetrating
This is by far the best knife review channel on UA-cam.
Massive respect for the woodchopping segment being completely synced to the music. I know how much time goes into that.
I have to say... after all the years of watching numerous knife UA-camrs... You are by far my favorite. After a bad day, your videos are just what the doctor ordered.
Super impressed with the bread slicing capabilities of this blade. 👍
You and me both!
An automatic Espada XL would be badass. Imagine it flying out of someone's hand 🤣
What a beautiful mental picture
Thats why u have g10 broooo
Protech Espada XL collaboration?
Amazing. You captured the absolute essence of the Espada. I have the g10 version and love it for how ridiculous and impractical it is. I get off on the look of shock and confusion people make when I show it to them.
“Why do you own that?” They ask. Because the divine Lyn commands it.
The finest evolution of the Spanish navaja.
I really love this man's brand of comedy
I'm with you bro. At 71, I've been an avid collector & user of many brands & models, but I own about 2/3 of Cold Steel's line. Why? Because I can & because it still makes me moist!!!
I own the Rajah II. Single pocket deployment is outfreakingstanding. Triad lock is amazing 👏 😍
I chopped down a 8" palm 🌴 down. Muhahaha...😈
This was great. I’m at home with Covid right now and the laughing literally almost killed me. You are right about that knife being a threat to everyone around you. The extra 2” has some serious reach. No one on the interwebs is safe while this is at large.
NOOOOO... get better man!
Yeah, the flu or pneumonia can be rough! Bronchitis also being an unpleasant bug, that has been isolated, and verified to actually exist. Get well man! Oh wait, this is 3 days later! I’m sure you have completely recovered by now lol
But did you die? Covid lol
You should make a “Five Knives that Make Me Smirk” video.
I didn’t mean to like my own comment. I just meant to see who else liked it, for my last will and testament.
Been watching your channel for a time now, and you helped push me to make my own. Love your sarcasm, and the Cold Steel videos are the best! Thank you, and please keep turning them out!
was watching this at my desk while fidgeting with my Luzon and upon seeing the comparision am now compelled to go buy an espada
Finally, another great video! Love when you review CS! Hysterical and creative as always! Love the cursing!
The best 15 minutes and 15 seconds of my day today! Top shelf chopping/hacking montage!
THIS is the reason your channel is the only one that has me notified if you fart cross eyed. I'll be a new Patreon at the end of this month, you made me laugh too hard not to. Thank you & good day.
Oh… another thing. You have over 70K subscribers but you remain a regular guy. Refreshing. Respect, man, respect.
I’m just a dude. Hope no one finds out I have a UA-cam channel
@@AdvancedKnifeBro That would be catastrophic. My lips are sealed. 👊💪
I have followed you for a while and wow, this is the best, if not penultimate, video of AKB. Praise Be to Lynn!
II have to say man your my favorite knife channel I love your humor and self awareness your honestly someone I'd just want to kick back and drink with Also your scale swap video for your pm2 made me finally do it too I have a maxamet one I put wood scales and a brass backspace on it anyway sorry for the long comment hope to see more vids soon
A friend* once called my Espada XL "Obnoxious" then asked why I have so many knives..... I don't miss that guy.
More content please , love the videos and the humor is a nice touch. THANKS FOR SHARING
Your videos are nothing short of glorious. LOL Need a weekly video for sure.
The asmr montage at the end is a nice touch.
One of the best reviews I've ever watched 😂😂. Love the comedic review.
Love your videos bro, they have the “cozy factor” Thank you
First time watching one of your videos. Worth watching just for the humor. Love your sense of humor; it’s intelligent and funny. Will be looking for more of your videos on knives I’m curious about.
First video I’ve watched of yours. Love your since of humor. Will be supporting on Patreon
Great video, glad UA-cam recommended something interesting in years.
I love how irrational the Espada XL is when you can buy the Marauder bowie
I've got some pants that will fully conceal my xl espada. Ain't nothing gonna conceal a marauder.
Great vid. I love your style and scripting. I've always wanted one. I do have the Vaquero Grandie in serrated version. It is almost the size of the XL but half the weight. I treasure it. What you did with the XL was sacrilege in my opinion, but a knife should work. If it doesn't, it isn't a Cold Steel or a knife.
Very well said Sir you have my respect . And i rarely pay respect
Back when the GSM deal was announced, Uncle Lynn’s ranch in California was for sale. He may already have moved to an island in the Pacific.
Oh My Lynn, I needed that! Thank you, AKB.
The Espada XL is based on a 18th century (late 17th century) Spanish/Andalusian weapon called a Navaja (or Spanish Folding Knife) It was used for both self defense and dueling, most often by commoners.
That’s the most cold of all cold steels! Yesss!!
Sir. First, mine arrived last week. To explain this knife to people who know my stupid ass, I send them this video. I have shared this, in my insane opinion, the best knife review video ever made, well, with about ten people. You sir are gold. I would love to sit with you and break beers. Or cut full cans. Whatever. Cheers!
How have I missed your channel,keep it up!!!
That was great, I have more than one Cold Steel knife, including the Luzon. Brilliant, thanks
A fine and cultured review ole boy!
AKB, man your like m number one knife channel! Love your style bro!
FANTASTIC review. Sarcasm will always be KING 😎. I just got this knife,,,,one of my grail knives. I absolutely LOVE IT. 👍👍👍💥🔥💥
Metal Complex recommended this video/channel and it doesn't disappoint! Humor is spot on👌
He’s a good dude
I love how you treat your knives Bro. You try to act all cool and sarcastic but i know you really get it
This video is a gem, sure to be a classic.
🤣pure awesomeness, just like the Espada. Absolutely unnecessary and over the top and yet, so well made and just a thing to behold.🤣 I had to watch it twice immediate 😱 🤣👍👌
Bro.... maybe my favorite video so far
Loved the video, I look forward to them believe it or not.
As a rajah ll proud owner, the best use for it is the fun. The face os my friends when i take it out of my pocket is priceless.
I just sat my fat middle aged 5.11 clad arse down in the mancave and you simply cracked me up. Could relate to soooo many references. Hi-friggin-larious!
Got my first CS in 1991 and moved on. Only been two or three dozen CS knives since then. (Most of them still mint, come to think of it... Blasphemy!) But oh man... good ol LT. You gots to love the guy.
Anyways. Thanks!
Absolutely brilliant motion picture thingy, bro'. Best thing to come out of the Universal Studios of Hollywood (hmmm... where does that A come in?) since Bogart.
Standing ovations from Sweden. You made my week.
I don't know how I've not seen your videos, instant fan. Bought a shirt and subscribed.
My man!
That ending montage with the music synced was absolute peak kino.
I often worry about what would happen if a cop had to search me when I’m in full knife nerd mode.
“Sir, do you have any weapons on you?”
“Yeah uhhhhhh just take my pants off I guess”.
One of the reasons I try not to break laws.
So much gold my dude. I’ve loved all your recent videos but this is a return to form to your bread and (peanut) butter
I have no idea why I enjoy this channel so much.
Me neither
Always enjoy your video
I lightly sanded the scales of my Espada xl and it makes it way easier to grip. Is a great knife.
Absolutely love the creativity! Haha
You've been MIA. Good to see ya back!
I'm really glad I saw this today
The paper plates have elevated this video; well done!
That was a great video. I love Cold steel . I have a lot of them. You cannot beat them.
i havent used mine for anything. i never carry it and have no idea what its for. (lynn said skinning rinos but i dont do that) it just puts a smile on my face when i wave it around like a crazy person then put it back in the collection
That’s kinda it
@@AdvancedKnifeBro now were i to be suddenly attacked by flesh eating ghouls or thrust back in time to some wild west solon i know what i knife i would grab so i have that going for me
This knife is my grail knife! Ive pined after this knife for years now! Im so glad its finally been reviewed by a sardonic and awesome knife reviewer such as yourself! Love the video, love Cold Steel, love the channel! May God and demigod Lynn Thompson smile on us all!
I got the cold steel rajah 2 Is, and that thing has performed in every theater I have needed it for. Although, I would have preferred a clip point booey style blade the rajah 2 was just on sale so it made sense I have literally used that thing with the triad lock to chop down small trees I've also used it for everyday some tasks such as opening boxes and I'm currently using talk to text right now because I'm driving so yeah , forgive my typo's
Edit: recently bought the espada xl. Yeah the rajah 2 is my favorite. Easier deployment, thicc down the whole length, and I guess one inch less of big ass blade just fits me better
Best design ever created
They let you in the movies with that thing?
@@abc456f they'd probably be more pissed about the 3 course meal I sneak in
Tactically snacked
…most excellent production…definite follow…even though I’m late to the party…. As looking to buy & did not know CS sold, ty4info…once again, just wonderful
This channel needs more subscribers 👍. Also, this knife is INSANE
Greatest video I've seen in ages
Ah, I see you finally got it. It was only a matter of time before you did. Great work
Always enjoy watching your vids broooooooooooooo
I am definately gonna watch your other vids!
Once again a hilarious video bro! Your commentary is the best haha. Now, we've got to get some Work Tuff Gear blades in your hands...
What a rhythmic knife!
Have one. Love it.
i laugh more watching your content than with most comedians out there
Cold Steel Knives hate two things. Being pulled out of the pocket, and being folded. My Recon 1 sometimes simply refuses to be drawn. They are so mighty, they have a mind of their own.
wetsand the grip where clip contacts it or tape/epoxy it smooth.
😂😂🤣👊👊👊keep on keepn on brother, enjoyed and still do enjoy for content for years. 😂🤙gotta luvit
A Dave Berry reference? I have the Espada XL with the G-10 handle and I love it. Thanks for the review.
Hearing your sweet voice warms my icy heart with a warm island song. Keep is real boo! Love you! Kisses!
Yes! A new video! When you were showing the pocket deploy method, for a second I thought you were shouting "Pol Pot! Pol Pot!" and had visions of you running around The Killing Fields of late 70s Cambodia, eviscerating members of the Khmer Rouge with your Cold Steel Espada XL. It was awesome.
So after I recorded it… thought about going back in and saying sounds like a dead Kennedy’s song but didn’t.
@@AdvancedKnifeBro 'Holiday In Cambodia'!! The youngsters who worship your videos probably have no idea what a Dead Kennedy is. They definitely miss half of the references you make, and therefore half the funny. Oh boy I'm gettin old
This guy is a great narrator. Sounds a lot like the old Warren Miller ski movies.
Best knife video I’ve ever seen
This review elevates batoning to another level of artistic expression. 5 out of 5 stars.
Thanks dude- and thanks for watching from basically the beginning!
Subbed because of the script. Well written man
Hahaha. First time seeing your videos. Instantly subscribing. You should have way more subs then you do. Keep it up man
Cool video! I got the large one and the ex, the ex had the Ctx -hxp steel. It seems that one gets sharper to me.
Any way love cold steel! And I have used both as edc here in Tennessee there’s no restrictions! You rock knife bro!
When you deployed that majestic beast my PBR began to fizz! Good God almighty!