I have a whole new level of respect for Master L. Thompson A lot of people see the ballistic upper torso test but, after this I saw Master Thompson handle a blade like a Master martial arts instructor, he does not hold back and and yet like a good teacher show what he did and how he did it. Such a awesome video. I trained in TKD for 8 years (2nd Dan)) and really never got into knife fighting. I did 22 years in the Army and a good knife for cutting and killing 550 cord and MRS was a must. Master Thompson seeing you work and move, back cuts, parring. You are the real deal many thanks. Great work Mathew for sharing this with the knife community.
Thanks for the video. Really been getting into bowies and back cuts lately. Working on a 9" trailing point knife now, with a sharpened false edge of course. Doing a full tang with a taper.
Unfortunately the current choices for the Laredo are Cpm 3v or stainless steel which I purchased for $145,It's half the price of cpm 3 V and arrived razor sharp,the others are apparently discontinued unfortunately,I love my Trailmasters in San Mai as well as my other cold steel knives ,I'm considering a cpm 3 V SRK that Midway is promoting for $99.95 ,which is a lot less than the regular cpm 3 V SRK that sells for much more
I recently acquired a CPM3V Natchez and love it, however it doesn't seem to have the same quality of fit and finish as the old Japanese ones I've handled, is your experience with the Laredo versions different?
To make the knife faster in hand. Cables are strong, I've never seen a cable tang break. The cable tang adds cost to producing the knife, it's very intentional.
The cable tang also helps dissipate the shock of hitting blade to blade. It’s plenty strong for its intended purpose and designed to be a fighting blade not a camp knife.
The only gsm one i think is a down grade is the cpm3v master hunter. Don’t get me wrong the new master hunter is tougher than the old one but I preferred the distal taper of the old master hunter for hunting purposes. The new one is the same thickness to the tip.
I have a whole new level of respect for Master L. Thompson A lot of people see the ballistic upper torso test but, after this I saw Master Thompson handle a blade like a Master martial arts instructor, he does not hold back and and yet like a good teacher show what he did and how he did it. Such a awesome video. I trained in TKD for 8 years (2nd Dan)) and really never got into knife fighting. I did 22 years in the Army and a good knife for cutting and killing 550 cord and MRS was a must. Master Thompson seeing you work and move, back cuts, parring. You are the real deal many thanks. Great work Mathew for sharing this with the knife community.
Fantastic video
Lol I was wondering if people would like it.
Lol I was wondering if people would like it.
I just got a trainer laredo. I'm really excited to start learning bowie knife fighting.
I need a Laredo!!! "GREAT" video btw...
Nice mix!
Very informative video! 😊
"FINALLY" got one on the way!!!
Great video Matt.
Lol I was wondering if people would find it useful. I have a cool audience.
Thanks for the video. Really been getting into bowies and back cuts lately. Working on a 9" trailing point knife now, with a sharpened false edge of course. Doing a full tang with a taper.
I had to get 1 of your cpm3v knives and I love it for home defense 😊
Beautiful bowie Les
Unfortunately the current choices for the Laredo are Cpm 3v or stainless steel which I purchased for $145,It's half the price of cpm 3 V and arrived razor sharp,the others are apparently discontinued unfortunately,I love my Trailmasters in San Mai as well as my other cold steel knives ,I'm considering a cpm 3 V SRK that Midway is promoting for $99.95 ,which is a lot less than the regular cpm 3 V SRK that sells for much more
Glad to hear the shout-out to Jim Keating!
Great video! Thank you for putting it together.
Dang! it makes me want to keep my Laredo but a deals a deal!
Good to see you in the comments:)
I learned a few things abt bowie knives that I never knew. Thanks !@@mathewrculbertson
You just made me to pull the trigger for a laredo in 3V😊
I've got 2 of them.1 iz San Mai and the other in cpm3v.The San Mai blade is from Japan.
I recently acquired a CPM3V Natchez and love it, however it doesn't seem to have the same quality of fit and finish as the old Japanese ones I've handled, is your experience with the Laredo versions different?
I can't fathom the cable tang, though.
And why the cable tang begin with? What’s the point?
To make the knife faster in hand. Cables are strong, I've never seen a cable tang break. The cable tang adds cost to producing the knife, it's very intentional.
@@Nxtrice ok thanks but as stated by Lynn Thompson, these certainly wouldn’t be an all-around outdoor knife or anything
@@scodoguy5581 Yeah probably, I might buy a spare to beat up.
The cable tang also helps dissipate the shock of hitting blade to blade. It’s plenty strong for its intended purpose and designed to be a fighting blade not a camp knife.
Now the come with securex sheaths
I'm getting a Laredo...
always wanted the Laredo, especially the 3v, but I'm not sure I trust cold steel these days. anyone had any issues with 3v version?
Dude the 3V is bad ass. I own it. I also got the Natchez and Trailmaster in 3v too because GSM Cold Steel is doing it right!
@@jonathandiamond6801 4031 is pure junk!
The only gsm one i think is a down grade is the cpm3v master hunter. Don’t get me wrong the new master hunter is tougher than the old one but I preferred the distal taper of the old master hunter for hunting purposes. The new one is the same thickness to the tip.
Interesting
Would you be interested in checking out one of our pocket knives? 😊
Absolutely!