So - taking the word “never” seriously, we may reasonably conclude that this was also the case before you got yourself an espada, the reasons for which we can only speculate about …
Obviously you’ve never had to defend yourself with a blade. This exact knife saved me on Bourbon St when I was mugged. Was a simple matter of mine being bigger lol. No matter what you think sometimes bigger is better. No matter if I agree with you or not, I respect your opinion though…. I’m also grateful for all the testing and reviews you’ve done. You’ve greatly helped my learning about, and understanding of different steels. Thank you sir for all you do!
I own an espada xl and about 40% of why i do is for my collection. The other 60% is use. The only use it gets is use as a mini machete for clearing trails while hiking. But i will say this, i used to be a street food vendor and worked late night/early mornings and carried large amounts of cash. 3 different times several individuals tried to rob me. All i had to do was pull it out. I was never robbed. Even an untrained individual can easily do major damage with this knife. Luckily it never came to that. The size in and of itself is a deterrent.
@@awatchmanoftrueisrael every county can be different, pretty sure la still has a length cap. my county, length does not matter, but it does need to have a clip.
Here’s a bit of mall ninja wisdom: you have to hold down the back lock when opening your Espada XL to be completely silent. Undetectable like a fart in a storm.
@@RadDadisRad if you have your grip all the way to the top when pressing the back lock, the dull part of the blade (the flat part below the choil) is what closes on your index finger. This is how I close mine with one hand. I wouldn’t suggest trying it but it’s something you can look into.
I bought the XL Espada in G-10 with AUS10A steel. Why did I buy it? Because I could, that’s why. I wanted a ridiculously large folder for no reason other than it’s a ridiculously large folder. My daily carry is a clip point Voyager XL.
I have a retro voyager XL 6" and it's a great knife, bought it in 2006-2007 ish. at the time it was £68 and the most ridiculously expensive knife I had ever bought in my life at the time. oh how that has changed, you can add a zero on the end of that price mark now for stuff I'm looking at. I thought to myself, an espada is basically a voyager XL on steroids. Mine is the XHP version and I really like it. Both knives can be pocketed quite nicely in my right side back pocket of jeans.
I tend to think that at most this knife's self defense application is you pull it out and hack the shit out of someone with it since it's a giant knife.
@@DL-ij7tf There’s definitely way better options than this to take with you camping etc, they just proved that it was capable. Would I depend my life on it for a few days? Hell no. 🤪
@@itsawonderfulknife7031would you per this, or an 3inch knife if you need to depend your life on it? Remember, survival isn't just about chopping wood, you also have to keep away wild animals.
The Espada is based on the Navaja which is a traditional large folding knife from Spain so it has interest to history enthusiasts and weapons collectors. I think it's great that Cold Steel makes quality functional products based on historical weapons. It's no sillier than collecting swords or armour.
There's an interesting history to that knife design. "The Manual of the Baratero" deals with the use of knives with that profile in 19th century Spain. There are historic European martial arts practitioners that train to fence with knives like that. I've seen antique Spanish folding knives that are even bigger than the Espada XL. There's obviously little practical use for a knife like that in modern times, but I've used the G10 version as an effective machete for clearing black berry vines.
The Rajah II is a great large folder. Bit of an unsung hero really. It was the first bigger than usual folder that I'd ever owned, the lockup was and still is incredible, and it has I 4 or 5 grip positions. It's great fucking knife, and you can stab with it because the tip is very easy to index into an effective thrust. The full Flat V grind is so well suited for this multipurpose knife, it's a grind that is so much stronger than the Hollow grind. It would have worked very well with a Sabre grind with the full Flat V grind for the secondary bevel aswell, but it's just fine the way it is really. You can see the Kukri inspiration for the design straight away. Great knife.
@@W49Boowie Yes. It's definitely a fantastic knife. Rajah 2 was my first kukri inspired knife. And I'm sure the Espada could fit the bill for anything a fixed bowie can do. The triad lock isn't something to scoff at.
Ive got the xl talwar and I love it its got such a fine slicing blade I always bring it camping to act as my “kitchen” knife. I feel like theres a lot of people who are snobs about large knives without actually understanding why you would have one. And the rajah 2 is fucking sick Ive wanted one since forever
7:53 Especially note that Lynn carries the G10 Espada, so the size of this knife in your pocket will be much less if you're using the lightweight version, as is also the case with the 6" Hold Out which is my EDC. The Hold Out 1 is just a bit shorter than the Espada XL so it actually does fully seat in your pocket and is no more noticeable than any large 4" folder.
“The Espada XL: It’s like Gaydar for Kyles” I feel like that is the intent of the knife. They know their target audience. I think I found the purpose of the knife, After Lyn sold cold steel, he also sold his soul as well. His Soul was too powerful to contain so Cold Steel using their mall ninja ninjutsu they forged his soul into horcruxes. The Espada XL is fragment of Lyn’s soul, sold by cold steel to scatter it to true believers across the world. Perhaps to appease it, perhaps to contain Lyn’s true power.
Kind of like someone from an Avengers movie, they need to collect all the Espada XLs and some magic sh-t will happen and Lyn Thompson rules the universe … sorry … MULTIVERSE!
@@Sammyandbobsdad If someone is able to gather all the espada balls They can Snap all Gentlemen Folders and We-knives out of existence. Only Tacticool and buck knives will remain.
I absolutely love the Espada XL. Personally I feel it's one of the best knives ever made.... do I daily carry it no! But it is always in my vehicle, and when I am in a seedy area which can be quite often it is in my back pocket.
I have a 23 DIFFERENT Espadas and 8 of them are XLs. Out of the box sharpness is impressive. I edc a Large. I carry the XL to chop water bottles in front of friends. It’s worth a laugh.
Obviously, this is a giant comic knife, and I think that’s it’s schtick, but did you see the Dutch Bushcraft Knives‘review’ of it last week. They laughed at it and decided to put it through their usual Bushcraft test it to destruction process to take the piss. However, much to their surprise it scored extremely well! In the end though, their conclusions were similar to yours… it’s really big… pretty well made… and… end of review! Brickie is really smart and insightful! Love him! Great video!
It's almost weirder that it's so well made. It's like something a 7 year old would draw for art class and tell everyone how awesome it is then forget about it and move on, but this was made by people who are really good at making knives. Hard to reconcile the contrast of "good at making knives : decides this knife needs made". It'd be like if Toyota made a sedan that was 145 feet long powered by a 747 jet engine. Sorta cool, definitely dumb.
As usual, Brickie nails it. The missing piece here is the Big Silly Knife’s tactical party trick - whip it out of your pocket and you can bet that whoever is coming at you will instantly be overcome by a fit of laughter so debilitating that you’ll get to draw first blood for sure.
I used to scoff at all the Cold Steel XL folders as ridiculous Mall Ninja nonsense, this one most of all. But then I figured out that some of them are actually quite effective for gardening, hiking, and camping. As soon as I get a good enough sale on the G-10 version of this one, I'm snagging it to be a super-compact folding machete.
However, as an insane metis I appreciate Lynn Thompson's take on the navaja and in fact had the psychic break yesterday and purchased the XL Voyager (sic) Drop Point here in Leningrad, former Soviet Union where muzhiks lav beeg naivs. Also watched schola gladatoria on taking the hand and short swords and wished I had a 15 inch long knife.
4:54 in honor of truth, Lynn is pretty agile and springy for an overweight 60 year old. It could be seen more in the old commercials,or the machete fighting video series,not bad at all.
"No it's something much more embarrassing " got me lol. Knife self-defense people just always seem so unhinged, you know. Never met one that seemed normal.
It may be a cliche, but It's a folding sword, and a very well built one. When I want to feel safe (I don't carry a firearm, not sure If I ever will) I love knives, and I do carry one as emergency self protection (maybe a bad choice, but I know how to handle one in such a capacity) and when I want to feel very safe in a scary place, and also totally prepared for big cutting tasks, I carry my Spartan. This is perhaps a bit less practical, but I would certainly feel safe carrying one, It cuts beautifully, is made of awesome materials, and is built as tough as any folding knife I can think of. Add the amazing price, and you have something that is not for everyone...call it silly, but its engineering and capability are no joke. I respect this knife a great deal.
This was one of the funniest knife reviews I've ever seen. I like Spanish Navajas so I have coveted one of these things for several years. This came up and I watched, laughed like hell all the way through it. I have to tell you I have a Cold Steel sword, a friend that was an enthusiast recommended I buy through him when he was going through a divorce. Said there was a sale on seconds, he was placing an order. So I have a Wakashishi or what ever its called. It's like a four foot long razor blade. I used it to trim an arborvitae shrub in front of our house. It's no joke swinging around a four foot razor. It cuts whatever it touches. Watch enough movies ... light sabers takes it to the extreme. You have to be really careful. I have a little Joker Jerenzana that I just love looking at and using. It's almost 10 inches long open, and too heavy to carry around all the time in my pocket. I keep it open on my work table and use it to cut string when I sew leather or open amazon packages. It gives me great pleasure. I think you should use your Espanada to cut meat. Big knives are fun to cook with. I do a cut on pork tenderloins that makes it a long thin strip, tell people its rattlesnake. Thank you for the humor. The AI robot advice at the end was classic.💯💥
I just wanted to pop back to this video a week later and let you know that my UA-cam recommendations have been filled with more vids about the Espada XL. This has never happened with any other knife/video before. The Espada XL is too powerful.
I am a knife collector, I live in Wyoming. And I have bought the G10 version of the Espada XL. And I am getting it for self defense. You see 95% of the people who pull a knife to rob you,, use the knife to intimidate you. You pull out your Espada, and I am pretty sure the guy trying to rob you will leave, in a hurry. Even if he still attacks, you had some pretty mad skills on those bags. Specially the one you tossed into the air then slashed. Not bed, Not bad at all. So since you can carry your big knives or your little sword. Carry the Espada and be safe. Its a crazy world out there.
Where I live half of blue collar workers have the top of a folding knife sticking out of their pocket and a few have a fixed blade. That might look slightly unusual, but not something that would attract much attention.
Where would we be Without Cold Steel ? They make great , high quality knives , swords , and spears , ect .. , at affordable prices , that actually work ...What other knife company can say that ? Somebody has to do it , right. I'm a HUGE C.S. fan , I've always like big knives that actually cut good , and I've never been a fan of the small sub 3" edc knives , I can do so much more with a bigger knife. It would be a Sad Sad day in the knife community , without Cold Steel...
Honestly, I started collecting when I was about 12-13 years old, started out as I'm sure many enthusiasts do, with flea market rubbish and gas station zombie hunters. One day I bit the bullet and spent the most ridiculous amount of money I had ever spent on a knife at the time, and ordered a C.S. XL voyager for £68.00! This was back in 2006-07, and man, when I received it i was blown away, i had no idea knives could be like that, solid lock up, horrifyingly sharp out of the box (at least compared to gas station knives) My spending habits are now through the roof, but I still use that voyager XL. As my knowledge on knife steel etc increased, I drifted away from Cold Steel as every other knife seemed to be AUS 8. I got the espada XL as a birthday present and saw it was XHP and also saw they use a lot more of other types now which peaked my interest again.
There is a third type of person - one who says "I really hope he filmed the food preparation scenes *before* the farm work scenes...also, that's a fucking huge knife".
It's the same price as the traditional Spanish navajas, just more streamlined and much better blade steel 👍 No-one has moaned about those knives..... Anyway looking forward to receiving mine tomorrow 👍👍👍😁
@@9mmmike642 does he/she do the "boxer hug"? I really love dogs generally, but really prefer larger breeds. I've got a rescue Great Pyrenees / Labrador Retriever mix named Boom Boom. He's an 80 lbs lapdog. When we meet people during walkie time, strangers sometimes are concerned by his size. I let them know to brace themselves, because he is really friendly and affectionate to the point where he may knock someone over in an attempt to snuggle. Not aggressive just hyperactive. We have doggie neighbors in a Boston terrier and a rednose pit mix who are also friendly to the point of near comedy. The pit especially is such a sweet little girl. I think she thinks my family & dog are part of her extended family, judging by how she sometimes tips over wagging her tail like a maniac when she says hello. A really beautiful dog who was an absurdly cute puppy especially during the period her ears & paws grew a bit faster than the rest of her. I simply do not understand how people could not love those animals.
In my state, you can carry a fixed-blade knife "concealed" only if it's a "hunting knife" that's _being carried in that capacity._ "Concealed" means that if you go into a national forest to camp, and you want to use a knife for your campfire/bushcrafting/whatever, and it starts raining, your raincoat will cover your knife and then you will be committing a felony. While I can't think of a reason why someone would have any real use for carrying a survival/bushcraft knife out and about, this big folding knife can legitimately help someone avoid some of the pathologies that are a necessary byproduct of any system of rules. It takes 144 pages of rules for some slobs to kick a ball around in a field, and even then you still need umpteen refs or umpires to play a game of soccer.
I love this. You and Advanced Knife Bro do the best reviews. Also crazy eyed war face attacks on things. Y’all should collaborate more on cold steel Edit: my top five knives? ESPADA XL 5 times 💀
Spyderco or Benchmade with same materials but a tiny 3inch blade would cost well over $200. Then take into account the way these Espadas are hand-fit and finished on another level above what those brands put out....brands who couldn't even offer something this size meant for use responsibly to begin with. :/ The exclusivity is a thing. The dime a dozen titanium framelock from current popular custom makers aren't touching any of the large CS folders let alone other production companies.
Food and survival are part of Agricultural customs, Mate.. I have a Spaniard background and I have to hide it because of discrimination .... Jungle Safari customs
On the one hand Cedric is highly underrating home defense in and of itself irrelevant to knives. On the other hand, a 6 or 7 inch folding knife would be my last choice for this application. It is rather ridiculous compared to an equivalent sized fixed blade, but doesn't mean someone won't like, buy, wear and use it to good effect in any regard. I mean you can like 1 swipe a watermelon.... I respect anyone wearing a weapon more than an idiot who thinks they are safe without one.
Back when I was in school we called guys like that "chads". They drove around in a loud single cab dodge with a tap out sticker, wearing affliction shirts listening to the band Hinder.
Cold Steel is for when you want to be a backyard ninja but the knives well built. Personally I like to have fun with the G. I. Tanto when I'm playing around.
I have the AUS-10A version. It was a gift. I never carry it. That said, it's not a terrible folding machete. If, for some reason, you feel like you need a folding machete.
There is no information from Cold Steel about MagnaCut adoption yet, but with the way momentum is going I expect the entire industry to jump on that train fairly quickly.
Though of some other uses 1. Walking around using a bad american accent of a bad Australian accent saying " thats not a knife, this is a knife". 2. Hanging it over your fire place in a place of honor like in game of thrones. 3. Get a rike hummingbird for a lanyard bead to get that little bit extra to hold on to.
Lynn Thompson is the only man to go 3 rounds with Chuck Norris. He gassed by the 4th and 5th championship rounds, thus allowing Norris to edge out a split decision win. His walkout song? *Semi Charmed Life.*
My personal favorite folding fighter that they make is the Luzon. 6" blade for easy pocket carry and less exposed grip an adversary could grab, wicked sharp and slicey/stabby, very affordable but tough and chipping/snapping resistant blade unsuited for rough service work but great as a weapon, only real problem is the lock, but even that bests many competitors. I've never owned one of these but above a 6" blade with a handle that doesn't fold in on itself like the benchmade LFK, I see it as either suited as a novelty or as a hard chore knife for those who prefer a folder.
What a strange world. Lynn Thompson looks exactly like the stereotype of someone who would carry this knife, and he does. You look exactly like the stereotype of someone who would be critical of this sort of knife, and you are. I guess you really can judge a book by its cover. That's the real lesson of the Espada XL.
I own one. Mainly out of curiosity. I guess you could call me a collector. To many people and youtubers showing off this knife for me to ignore it! It's very well made and came hair popping sharp. Brings my smile out every time I handle it, but it will never be used for anything serious other than exactly that :) Edit: I guess you could say it is a camping/folding saw when someone wonder what you have folded up in your pocket/elsewhere. It's around the same size as my Bahco Laplander/Silky folding saws ;)
I needed a knife to defend myself from rabid squirrels when exterior decorating but also something to keep people from bothering me with social interaction. Looks perfect.
Lynn Thompson was once told that nothing could kill him so he hunted down nothing and killed it.
That was not Lynn that was Somebody Else Name Dude ⚔️ 😎 dude.
Impossible is nothing
@@jasonbeatty9269 If nothing's impossible then why do I do it all the time?
Bravo! Best thing I read this week. Cheers!
Legend!
I ALWAYS carry my XL Espada...I've also never had to share an elevator.
So - taking the word “never” seriously, we may reasonably conclude that this was also the case before you got yourself an espada, the reasons for which we can only speculate about …
Best knife ever. Love mine too
Obviously you’ve never had to defend yourself with a blade. This exact knife saved me on Bourbon St when I was mugged. Was a simple matter of mine being bigger lol. No matter what you think sometimes bigger is better. No matter if I agree with you or not, I respect your opinion though…. I’m also grateful for all the testing and reviews you’ve done. You’ve greatly helped my learning about, and understanding of different steels. Thank you sir for all you do!
I own an espada xl and about 40% of why i do is for my collection. The other 60% is use. The only use it gets is use as a mini machete for clearing trails while hiking. But i will say this, i used to be a street food vendor and worked late night/early mornings and carried large amounts of cash. 3 different times several individuals tried to rob me. All i had to do was pull it out. I was never robbed. Even an untrained individual can easily do major damage with this knife. Luckily it never came to that. The size in and of itself is a deterrent.
@@donjuanmckenzie4897 you gonna need more than a knife they dont give a shit
@@mariaconcepcionrodriguezhe2850 depends who it is i suppose, and if you live in a gun control city I can think of worse things to be armed with.
@@donjuanmckenzie4897 If you live in a city which does not allow CCW then I would wager this knife will have its own set of restrictions due to size.
@@kennethfharkin -the Xl Espada Is a legal conceal carry in California
@@awatchmanoftrueisrael every county can be different, pretty sure la still has a length cap. my county, length does not matter, but it does need to have a clip.
Watches his favourite Australian knife reviewer review the largest folding knife available. Not one Crocodile Dundee joke to be found.
Almost like stereotypes dont define us spoiler alert we dont chuck shrimps on the barbie either lmao
@@TST594 well life isn't worth living anymore then
I was waiting for it, but it never came. It was the perfect low hanging fruit and I’m both proud and sad that he didn’t do it
@@nephron9924 sorry man haha
And for once the accent would have been right
Here’s a bit of mall ninja wisdom: you have to hold down the back lock when opening your Espada XL to be completely silent. Undetectable like a fart in a storm.
Not sure that’s advisable. The flip back of it closing is SCARY!
@@RadDadisRad if you have your grip all the way to the top when pressing the back lock, the dull part of the blade (the flat part below the choil) is what closes on your index finger. This is how I close mine with one hand. I wouldn’t suggest trying it but it’s something you can look into.
@@manueldelgadillo LOL
My girlfriend got me an XL Espada for our 1yr anniversary. I love how ridiculous it is overall. Every time I carry it I can’t help but smile
So, when's the wedding?
"Every time I carry it" LMAO yeah right
Just don't use it on her
Please 🥺
She's a keeper
@@powerplay4real174 the handle or the blade ?
I bought the XL Espada in G-10 with AUS10A steel. Why did I buy it? Because I could, that’s why. I wanted a ridiculously large folder for no reason other than it’s a ridiculously large folder. My daily carry is a clip point Voyager XL.
XL voyager is a nice edc if you got enough pocket for it
Don’t need a reason bruh ! Merikuh FK YEAH!
@@shakehandswithdanger7882 Carpenter jeans have the pockets.
@@jasonchatham4170 HELLZ YEAH!! MURICA!!
I have a retro voyager XL 6" and it's a great knife, bought it in 2006-2007 ish. at the time it was £68 and the most ridiculously expensive knife I had ever bought in my life at the time. oh how that has changed, you can add a zero on the end of that price mark now for stuff I'm looking at. I thought to myself, an espada is basically a voyager XL on steroids. Mine is the XHP version and I really like it. Both knives can be pocketed quite nicely in my right side back pocket of jeans.
At most, this knife's self-defense application is you pull it out and the mugger is like "This man is crazy, I'll mug someone else".
True that. Posturing is a really effective defense strategy.
Exactly. Not that I'd use an Espada XL for that purpose, but I can totally see the utility in it.
"Nobody expects the espada XL, just like nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition"
I don't know... I get the same "prey" vibe out of this as I do when I see someone on a Segway.
I tend to think that at most this knife's self defense application is you pull it out and hack the shit out of someone with it since it's a giant knife.
C'mon Pete, you know it, we know it, the only reason someone like us would buy that is because it exists
DBK just proved that this knife can definitely more than hold its own in the bush. Much to my surprise.
Exactly what I was thinking.
Could, but still an absurd choice for that. You could open a box of cereal by hitting it with a Lamborghini too.
@@DL-ij7tf There’s definitely way better options than this to take with you camping etc, they just proved that it was capable. Would I depend my life on it for a few days? Hell no. 🤪
I wish dbk did the aus 10 version too because i wonder if that would hold up differently
@@itsawonderfulknife7031would you per this, or an 3inch knife if you need to depend your life on it? Remember, survival isn't just about chopping wood, you also have to keep away wild animals.
The Espada is based on the Navaja which is a traditional large folding knife from Spain so it has interest to history enthusiasts and weapons collectors. I think it's great that Cold Steel makes quality functional products based on historical weapons. It's no sillier than collecting swords or armour.
I applaud Cold Steel for daring to make something like this so well and not cutting major corners.
It's no *more* silly then collecting swords and armor. Because honestly, it's pretty silly.
@@sharpends4279 I bet your fun at parties..
I agree, and I want one.
I think that i read somewhere, Navajas had blades up to 24 inches, if you google image search they basically look like a giant Opinel
“Lynn Thompson definitely fucks.” *guts theme fades in* 😂😂😂 I almost fell out of my chair.
There's an interesting history to that knife design. "The Manual of the Baratero" deals with the use of knives with that profile in 19th century Spain. There are historic European martial arts practitioners that train to fence with knives like that. I've seen antique Spanish folding knives that are even bigger than the Espada XL. There's obviously little practical use for a knife like that in modern times, but I've used the G10 version as an effective machete for clearing black berry vines.
Glad someone brought up the navaja. One of my favourite knifes from history
@@scottmundy6693 Mine too
Since when has the fighting knife become useless?
@@donjuanmckenzie4897 people are to used to their guns. in my country we cant have guns so people get knives.
Did you see the guy reviewing them?
Seems like a fine tool to me. I enjoy my Rajah 2. I highly doubt anyone who carries an Espada cares what anyone thinks about it.
The Rajah II is a great large folder. Bit of an unsung hero really.
It was the first bigger than usual folder that I'd ever owned, the lockup was and still is incredible, and it has I 4 or 5 grip positions. It's great fucking knife, and you can stab with it because the tip is very easy to index into an effective thrust.
The full Flat V grind is so well suited for this multipurpose knife, it's a grind that is so much stronger than the Hollow grind. It would have worked very well with a Sabre grind with the full Flat V grind for the secondary bevel aswell, but it's just fine the way it is really.
You can see the Kukri inspiration for the design straight away. Great knife.
@@W49Boowie Yes. It's definitely a fantastic knife. Rajah 2 was my first kukri inspired knife. And I'm sure the Espada could fit the bill for anything a fixed bowie can do. The triad lock isn't something to scoff at.
Ive got the xl talwar and I love it its got such a fine slicing blade I always bring it camping to act as my “kitchen” knife. I feel like theres a lot of people who are snobs about large knives without actually understanding why you would have one. And the rajah 2 is fucking sick Ive wanted one since forever
7:53 Especially note that Lynn carries the G10 Espada, so the size of this knife in your pocket will be much less if you're using the lightweight version, as is also the case with the 6" Hold Out which is my EDC. The Hold Out 1 is just a bit shorter than the Espada XL so it actually does fully seat in your pocket and is no more noticeable than any large 4" folder.
I've never carried my six inch holdout 1 or ti-lite kris, but they indeed do fit in my cargo shorts pocket.
Silly little man
The g10 espada fits very comfortably in the pants, the rajah even more so
Lynn says he carries the vaquero xl that their most self defense based folder and the best slasher style blade shape
“The Espada XL: It’s like Gaydar for Kyles” I feel like that is the intent of the knife. They know their target audience. I think I found the purpose of the knife, After Lyn sold cold steel, he also sold his soul as well. His Soul was too powerful to contain so Cold Steel using their mall ninja ninjutsu they forged his soul into horcruxes. The Espada XL is fragment of Lyn’s soul, sold by cold steel to scatter it to true believers across the world. Perhaps to appease it, perhaps to contain Lyn’s true power.
Kind of like someone from an Avengers movie, they need to collect all the Espada XLs and some magic sh-t will happen and Lyn Thompson rules the universe … sorry … MULTIVERSE!
Third Eye Blind’s Semi Charmed Life; hilarious Mate! Spot on.
@@Sammyandbobsdad If someone is able to gather all the espada balls They can Snap all Gentlemen Folders and We-knives out of existence. Only Tacticool and buck knives will remain.
I absolutely love the Espada XL. Personally I feel it's one of the best knives ever made.... do I daily carry it no! But it is always in my vehicle, and when I am in a seedy area which can be quite often it is in my back pocket.
This is literally the best review i have ever seen. Thanks for making me cramp up at the gym while I was laughing my ass off.
Brickie just offended ¾ of the knife community
I have a 23 DIFFERENT Espadas and 8 of them are XLs. Out of the box sharpness is impressive. I edc a Large. I carry the XL to chop water bottles in front of friends. It’s worth a laugh.
This knife is a modern variant of the Navaja dueling knives from Spain a few hundred years ago. You can see the influence.
"That's not a noif, this isa noif." -Crocodile Dundee, National Treasure
Obviously, this is a giant comic knife, and I think that’s it’s schtick, but did you see the Dutch Bushcraft Knives‘review’ of it last week. They laughed at it and decided to put it through their usual Bushcraft test it to destruction process to take the piss. However, much to their surprise it scored extremely well! In the end though, their conclusions were similar to yours… it’s really big… pretty well made… and… end of review!
Brickie is really smart and insightful! Love him! Great video!
It's almost weirder that it's so well made. It's like something a 7 year old would draw for art class and tell everyone how awesome it is then forget about it and move on, but this was made by people who are really good at making knives. Hard to reconcile the contrast of "good at making knives : decides this knife needs made". It'd be like if Toyota made a sedan that was 145 feet long powered by a 747 jet engine. Sorta cool, definitely dumb.
I don't think they were taking the piss at all
As usual, Brickie nails it. The missing piece here is the Big Silly Knife’s tactical party trick - whip it out of your pocket and you can bet that whoever is coming at you will instantly be overcome by a fit of laughter so debilitating that you’ll get to draw first blood for sure.
What kind of training do you need to use the Espada to defend your self?
I used to scoff at all the Cold Steel XL folders as ridiculous Mall Ninja nonsense, this one most of all. But then I figured out that some of them are actually quite effective for gardening, hiking, and camping. As soon as I get a good enough sale on the G-10 version of this one, I'm snagging it to be a super-compact folding machete.
The rajah 2 is a great folding kukri as well I use mine to baton firewood
this is the funniest fucking review ive ever watched please never change
You ever think about growing a meat garden?
Baton meat bro !
Hi I'm Pete, and this is my goat Charles
OMG, the timing of this video is hilarious to me because I just got my impulse buy Espada XL delivered in the mail three days ago. Lol
It's a serious knife for serious people and serious defence ..
I've seen many people around here that followed Bricky's advice. Do they carry a Cold Steel Espada ? Don't know, I avoid them like the plague !
In the immortal words of your countryman: "That's not a knife. :-) This is a knife."
However, as an insane metis I appreciate Lynn Thompson's take on the navaja and in fact had the psychic break yesterday and purchased the XL Voyager (sic) Drop Point here in Leningrad, former Soviet Union where muzhiks lav beeg naivs. Also watched schola gladatoria on taking the hand and short swords and wished I had a 15 inch long knife.
The music, the shirt, the glasses, the hair, the arms, the accent. It's so perfect it must have been generated with AI.
4:54 in honor of truth, Lynn is pretty agile and springy for an overweight 60 year old. It could be seen more in the old commercials,or the machete fighting video series,not bad at all.
"No it's something much more embarrassing " got me lol.
Knife self-defense people just always seem so unhinged, you know. Never met one that seemed normal.
"Ladder Based Combat"
Fucking Rolling! 🤣🤣🤣
It's stuff like this which is precisely why this is my favourite UA-cam channel
It may be a cliche, but It's a folding sword, and a very well built one. When I want to feel safe (I don't carry a firearm, not sure If I ever will) I love knives, and I do carry one as emergency self protection (maybe a bad choice, but I know how to handle one in such a capacity) and when I want to feel very safe in a scary place, and also totally prepared for big cutting tasks, I carry my Spartan. This is perhaps a bit less practical, but I would certainly feel safe carrying one, It cuts beautifully, is made of awesome materials, and is built as tough as any folding knife I can think of. Add the amazing price, and you have something that is not for everyone...call it silly, but its engineering and capability are no joke. I respect this knife a great deal.
The basil perspective shot really hits home
This was one of the funniest knife reviews I've ever seen. I like Spanish Navajas so I have coveted one of these things for several years. This came up and I watched, laughed like hell all the way through it. I have to tell you I have a Cold Steel sword, a friend that was an enthusiast recommended I buy through him when he was going through a divorce. Said there was a sale on seconds, he was placing an order. So I have a Wakashishi or what ever its called. It's like a four foot long razor blade. I used it to trim an arborvitae shrub in front of our house. It's no joke swinging around a four foot razor. It cuts whatever it touches. Watch enough movies ... light sabers takes it to the extreme. You have to be really careful. I have a little Joker Jerenzana that I just love looking at and using. It's almost 10 inches long open, and too heavy to carry around all the time in my pocket. I keep it open on my work table and use it to cut string when I sew leather or open amazon packages. It gives me great pleasure. I think you should use your Espanada to cut meat. Big knives are fun to cook with. I do a cut on pork tenderloins that makes it a long thin strip, tell people its rattlesnake. Thank you for the humor. The AI robot advice at the end was classic.💯💥
"Built like Grimace"... I'M DYING HERE, WHEEZING AND LAUGHING LIKE A GRIMACE-SHAPED PERSON OVER HERE!
Thanks, that alone was worth the review!
I just wanted to pop back to this video a week later and let you know that my UA-cam recommendations have been filled with more vids about the Espada XL. This has never happened with any other knife/video before. The Espada XL is too powerful.
Damn, that’s a big cat
All hail Bricky, our new Overlord and Master
I am a knife collector, I live in Wyoming. And I have bought the G10 version of the Espada XL. And I am getting it for self defense. You see 95% of the people who pull a knife to rob you,, use the knife to intimidate you. You pull out your Espada, and I am pretty sure the guy trying to rob you will leave, in a hurry. Even if he still attacks, you had some pretty mad skills on those bags. Specially the one you tossed into the air then slashed. Not bed, Not bad at all. So since you can carry your big knives or your little sword. Carry the Espada and be safe. Its a crazy world out there.
I think “knives that make you happy” applies to this too. It doesn’t have to have a purpose, you find a purpose for it just by enjoying carrying it.
Soy boy knife guy. A new species I was unaware of.
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Where I live half of blue collar workers have the top of a folding knife sticking out of their pocket and a few have a fixed blade. That might look slightly unusual, but not something that would attract much attention.
Good for " ladder based combat " well played
Where would we be Without Cold Steel ? They make great , high quality knives , swords , and spears , ect .. , at affordable prices , that actually work ...What other knife company can say that ? Somebody has to do it , right. I'm a HUGE C.S. fan , I've always like big knives that actually cut good , and I've never been a fan of the small sub 3" edc knives , I can do so much more with a bigger knife. It would be a Sad Sad day in the knife community , without Cold Steel...
Cold steel for the win.....😐
Agree 100%
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Honestly, I started collecting when I was about 12-13 years old, started out as I'm sure many enthusiasts do, with flea market rubbish and gas station zombie hunters. One day I bit the bullet and spent the most ridiculous amount of money I had ever spent on a knife at the time, and ordered a C.S. XL voyager for £68.00! This was back in 2006-07, and man, when I received it i was blown away, i had no idea knives could be like that, solid lock up, horrifyingly sharp out of the box (at least compared to gas station knives)
My spending habits are now through the roof, but I still use that voyager XL. As my knowledge on knife steel etc increased, I drifted away from Cold Steel as every other knife seemed to be AUS 8. I got the espada XL as a birthday present and saw it was XHP and also saw they use a lot more of other types now which peaked my interest again.
There is a third type of person - one who says "I really hope he filmed the food preparation scenes *before* the farm work scenes...also, that's a fucking huge knife".
It's the same price as the traditional Spanish navajas, just more streamlined and much better blade steel 👍
No-one has moaned about those knives.....
Anyway looking forward to receiving mine tomorrow 👍👍👍😁
For the record - staffys are great dogs. The douchenozzles that get them because of their intimidating reputation shouldn't be allowed to own animals.
Bully breeds in general are great dogs. I have a 90 pound Boxer / American Bulldog mix who is the sweetest dog ever!
@@9mmmike642 does he/she do the "boxer hug"? I really love dogs generally, but really prefer larger breeds. I've got a rescue Great Pyrenees / Labrador Retriever mix named Boom Boom. He's an 80 lbs lapdog. When we meet people during walkie time, strangers sometimes are concerned by his size. I let them know to brace themselves, because he is really friendly and affectionate to the point where he may knock someone over in an attempt to snuggle. Not aggressive just hyperactive. We have doggie neighbors in a Boston terrier and a rednose pit mix who are also friendly to the point of near comedy. The pit especially is such a sweet little girl. I think she thinks my family & dog are part of her extended family, judging by how she sometimes tips over wagging her tail like a maniac when she says hello. A really beautiful dog who was an absurdly cute puppy especially during the period her ears & paws grew a bit faster than the rest of her. I simply do not understand how people could not love those animals.
@Just in If you get down on the floor he will hug you and knock you down.
@@9mmmike642 that's adorable. Hope you and your doggo had a merry Christmas.
I need a clip of just Brickie’s advice
That beach scene with Lynn's reflection was EPIC!
Bro, Lynn Thompson would put hands on you. That dude is a modern day Beverly Hills Ninja.
In my state, you can carry a fixed-blade knife "concealed" only if it's a "hunting knife" that's _being carried in that capacity._ "Concealed" means that if you go into a national forest to camp, and you want to use a knife for your campfire/bushcrafting/whatever, and it starts raining, your raincoat will cover your knife and then you will be committing a felony.
While I can't think of a reason why someone would have any real use for carrying a survival/bushcraft knife out and about, this big folding knife can legitimately help someone avoid some of the pathologies that are a necessary byproduct of any system of rules. It takes 144 pages of rules for some slobs to kick a ball around in a field, and even then you still need umpteen refs or umpires to play a game of soccer.
I love the Espada. Such a beautiful blade.
I love this. You and Advanced Knife Bro do the best reviews. Also crazy eyed war face attacks on things. Y’all should collaborate more on cold steel
Edit: my top five knives? ESPADA XL 5 times 💀
Spyderco or Benchmade with same materials but a tiny 3inch blade would cost well over $200. Then take into account the way these Espadas are hand-fit and finished on another level above what those brands put out....brands who couldn't even offer something this size meant for use responsibly to begin with. :/
The exclusivity is a thing. The dime a dozen titanium framelock from current popular custom makers aren't touching any of the large CS folders let alone other production companies.
Cold steel literally sucks
It’s a piece of Lyn’s soul, pf course it is well made and custom fit.
This is the best knife content I have seen on youtube
all knives are for Agricultural traditions
Food and survival are part of Agricultural customs, Mate.. I have a Spaniard background and I have to hide it because of discrimination .... Jungle Safari customs
On the one hand Cedric is highly underrating home defense in and of itself irrelevant to knives.
On the other hand, a 6 or 7 inch folding knife would be my last choice for this application.
It is rather ridiculous compared to an equivalent sized fixed blade, but doesn't mean someone won't like, buy, wear and use it to good effect in any regard.
I mean you can like 1 swipe a watermelon.... I respect anyone wearing a weapon more than an idiot who thinks they are safe without one.
Back when I was in school we called guys like that "chads". They drove around in a loud single cab dodge with a tap out sticker, wearing affliction shirts listening to the band Hinder.
They were listening to hinder, all the while I was blasting dying fetus
This channel deserves so many more subscriptions
Cold Steel is for when you want to be a backyard ninja but the knives well built. Personally I like to have fun with the G. I. Tanto when I'm playing around.
Meh. I liked the idea. But after this review, I think I'll just continue EDCing my Fiskars block splitter instead. Cheers for the review, Pete!
Possibly your best video ever, Pete. Very well done!
I have the AUS-10A version. It was a gift. I never carry it.
That said, it's not a terrible folding machete.
If, for some reason, you feel like you need a folding machete.
"It's got great reach!" Sums it up well.
Just bought one, waiting for it but still laughing my ass off over your roast 😂😂😂
I dunno. Whip that puppy out & the attackers will be rolling around laughing giving you time to run away.
Loved this knife synopsis, but now im looking at all my big knives and having a mild panic midknife crisis
Almost looked like you made gardening Fun again...at least for a day...
Pete this is probably my favourite review you've done. Epic.
I personally carry an opinel no. 13
As soon as these are available in MagnaCut I am 100% getting an Espada XL to go with my regular Large Espada.
There is no information from Cold Steel about MagnaCut adoption yet, but with the way momentum is going I expect the entire industry to jump on that train fairly quickly.
"woah cool knife! what do you use it for?"
"use it?"
Though of some other uses
1. Walking around using a bad american accent of a bad Australian accent saying " thats not a knife, this is a knife".
2. Hanging it over your fire place in a place of honor like in game of thrones.
3. Get a rike hummingbird for a lanyard bead to get that little bit extra to hold on to.
Bricky is full of wisdom.
The point of the Espada XL is if you want a big blade, but the place you live has outlawed fixed blade knives, but not massive folding knives.
Oh wow, a small shield buckler and that knife. Um, yeah, such a great combo, and I mean it. I will have to get a shield buckler now. Good on ya.
Lynn Thompson is the only man to go 3 rounds with Chuck Norris. He gassed by the 4th and 5th championship rounds, thus allowing Norris to edge out a split decision win. His walkout song? *Semi Charmed Life.*
It's great for when you get attacked by weeds in the bush
I guess I’m alone in seeing this (perhaps the cheaper model) as a decent folding machete for your camp pack, bugout pack, Book of Eli pack!
I don't care what the internet says about you Pete, you are fucking hilarious. Please never stop doing what you do.
This is one of the greatest pieces of media ever created! Truly art
As Crocodile Dundee once said, "Now that's a knife!"
I love that you use songs from the Berserk OST, 10/10 review, and music.
My personal favorite folding fighter that they make is the Luzon. 6" blade for easy pocket carry and less exposed grip an adversary could grab, wicked sharp and slicey/stabby, very affordable but tough and chipping/snapping resistant blade unsuited for rough service work but great as a weapon, only real problem is the lock, but even that bests many competitors.
I've never owned one of these but above a 6" blade with a handle that doesn't fold in on itself like the benchmade LFK, I see it as either suited as a novelty or as a hard chore knife for those who prefer a folder.
What a strange world. Lynn Thompson looks exactly like the stereotype of someone who would carry this knife, and he does. You look exactly like the stereotype of someone who would be critical of this sort of knife, and you are. I guess you really can judge a book by its cover. That's the real lesson of the Espada XL.
I own one. Mainly out of curiosity. I guess you could call me a collector. To many people and youtubers showing off this knife for me to ignore it!
It's very well made and came hair popping sharp. Brings my smile out every time I handle it, but it will never be used for anything serious other than exactly that :)
Edit: I guess you could say it is a camping/folding saw when someone wonder what you have folded up in your pocket/elsewhere. It's around the same size as my Bahco Laplander/Silky folding saws ;)
It took me ages, but I finally wrote down all Bricky's advice. From tomorrow morning, I shall embrace Espada XL life.
Lynn Thompson really is a magnificent beast isn't he?
I’ve kind of fallen out of the whole knife thing, but the bell will remain rung for this channel lol. Always great content 👍🏻
I needed a knife to defend myself from rabid squirrels when exterior decorating but also something to keep people from bothering me with social interaction. Looks perfect.
"People will experience you involuntarily...'
Also, suddenly the Espada doesn't look so XL when next to Basil.