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just say "maybe, whatcha need it for?" if they wanna do something that would abuse it then no, no knife here, if they just need to open or cut something, then yeah I got a knife, I often carry a Victorinox tho, I often have the right tool for any job.
See, but I usually have a Leatherman Free K4, and I always show them the package opener/staple remover first so they aren't abusing my edge. And if not, I always have a Victorinox Sportsman in my laptop bag 💪💪
We are out there brother. Luzon large, VoyagerXL, Espada Large, Ti-Lite VI, Counter Point, and an assortment of fixed blades. Almost every day. The off days I carry a Balisong, or Karambit.
this is an excellent review. you are the first guy on youtube to review these blades from a practical perspective. everyone else does torture's tests which is ridiculous. i already know the knives are tough. i am more worried about how these blades carry in the pocket and how practical they are. thank you so much.
My dear brother, in my country the only one of big cold steels is Radja2, so it was destiny for me to buy it and i am so glad that you are choosing it from oll other ones!!!
Just ordered my Rajah 2 today! I carrie for years a Pocket Bushman, and I love this knife. I have four of them. Three in BD-1 steel, and one in 4116. Greetings from Germany!
Really???I did not know this. I've bought a Voyager tanto xl and a Rajah 2 from Amazon Cold Steel . I'm afraid to sharpen them myself, because they aren't simple blade shapes... Thanks for the info, sir
Like yourself I own a bunch of LARGE cold steel folders, infact I'm a little addicted to XL folders, my personal favorite by far is the rajah2, I even kinda prefer it over my G10 Espada xl
I'm another poor boy haha, but I got the Luzon. Not the BEST blade ever, but I love that thing. Always feel comfortable jogging at night when carrying it
I have the Espada large with aluminium bolsters & pommel. It's perfect fit & fitness & is head & shoulders above any of my other Cold Steel folding knives. That's not to say there's anything wrong with any of them. It's just that everything on the Espada is dovetailed & none of the others feature this. I got it from Midway USA for $204. I love it.
I agree, the rajah ii is nice to carry. I go in the pants. Its easier to deploy with the wave than any of the large folders. Hand in the right spot to use it right from the start. Espada large is my favourite overall but its among the hardest to wave open. And while the espada xl is ok to wave open, it sits so low in the pants, not as comfortable. Even though its thin.
The Rajah 2 and the Talwar are the two greatest (folding)blades that Cold Steel has ever made. And I usually carry the Rajah 2 because it is badass, it has many utility uses, and it doesn't look as "stabby"
@@underscorechalice9929 Hell Yeah, it's out now....they are just now shipping them to retailers. I just watched " Stilletto " video on YT about it. He got one of the new ones. Anyways, love your blade reviews and thanks for the reply, sir.
Don't you people read the damn red insert wrapped around the rajah 2 when you unboxed it? It clearly says ( This knife was never intended for use as a tool, axe, or prybar, its made for carving flesh!) Then you cry when you lose a couple fingers or wind up bleeding to death! The video of Mr. Thompson using it to do all those punishment tasks are to show us proof of how strong the knife is so we know their not junk!
The Large Luzon is a great Cold Steel large folder. Six inch blade reminiscent of a Balisong, flipper deployment. One of my favourites and at a very good price too. Thanks for the tour. I have the Espada XL in plastic handle and I love it. Also the Voyager in clipped blade - I like it.
Thank you for the most intellectual review which includes reasoning about the motives to purchase and to carry, and carrying issues. And special thanks for not trying to fold the knife with a blow on the butt.
You got my knives !! No for real I own those very same Folders by Cold Steel and I absolutely love them ,they just make you want to go on a camping outting for a few dayz.😎🎱😎
I like the Cold Steel XL folders. I have the Counter Point XL and the 4Max Scout. I received the Voyager XL Tanto today. My XL folders are my AHC (Around House Carry). But the 4Max Scout is EDC/AHC for me. Anyway, good video!
A tip that i was given, and use with my spartan that ive carried daily for 2 years now is to add a short paracord lanyard to give your hand more purchase on deployment.
@@adods9824 i did a snake knot lanyard about 8 inches long with an 810 vape drip tip for a bead i use my pinky and ring finger to wrap the lanyard and forward fingers on the pocket clip and i pull straight up while tilting towards the rear seam to give the wave the most catch time
Every knife has its advantages and disadvantages. I like the Cold Steel knives and the first Folder I bought was the Voyager with a 5 inch blade. I still have it, it's great and many others followed over the last 30 years. Some years ago I bought the latest Voyager and regarding to the statement you gave to this folder I agree with you - as well as to all your other complaints. But which folder doesn't have these problems, which one is perfect? What would be of interest for me is, how the folder would look like, which satisfies you. Last 50 years I was looking for the perfect folder, but unfortunately I did not find one. Possibly your ideas might help. Best greetings from Germany and thanks for your super video.
I'm with you brother! I have a Luzon 6", Spartan, Rajah II, and Espada XL (G10) I'm trying to decide what is next, but the Espada XL is a tough act to follow!
I enjoyed this. And as for easily pulling out a big Cold Steel folder, from a pocket, a short 2-3”snake-braid paracord 550 lanyard is perfect. Even if the clip is really tight.
My boyfriend uses the Spartan heavily as a work knife and adores it. The grip is a bit big or poorly spaced for me. I do carry various voyagers. If you aggressively swing the XL versions outward in an arc, you can kinetic open any of them. Be indelicate and hold on tight. It is definitely worth it to sand under the pocket clip.
I have had a number of Coldsteel knives over the years since they came out in 1980. I recently bought the Espada XL with the G10 handles. It is a bit awkward in the pocket. If you don't use the pocket clip it will sit a little deeper in the pocket. I've been checking out custom made sheaths for this knife for horizontal and vertical carry on the belt. I'm also looking into in the waistband sheaths. Something to think about for anyone wanting to carry a large blade without being to conspicuous.
I am a Cold Steel freak as well. The Vaquero Grande 6" serrated folder has been my EDC for 28 years in my right pocket. It is my best friend. I bought the Rajah ll in March 2020 and it is my EDC in the left. I have over 100 pieces from Cold Steel. About 50 are blades. My dream Cold Steel weapon is the Nodachi.
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Been carrying the xl espada for only about a week, so I don't know if it fits all my pants pockets, but in my everyday work pants it fits fine and lays nicely so I'll keep trying it for a while. If it doesn't fit something I'll switch back to the rajah 2 since it has fit in all my pockets so far. I have had to dedicate a pocket for the xl espada though lol. No keys or anything else goes in there now
To sharpen the Rajah II use the edge of the stone, if it's a whetstone make sure there are no chips on the edge, if they are just remove them with sand paper. Also make sure you don't put too much of forward pressure, as you can litteraly slice the stone. On diamond stone you won't have this issues, so you can just go sharpen it on the edge of the stone right away. I sharpened my spartan this way.
CARRY YOUR FIGHTING KNIFE IN YOUR WAISTBAND. I HAD TO PULL MY XL VAQUERO ON THIS SHIT STAIN OUTSIDE OF MY JOB. LONG STORY SHORT IT SCARED THE PISS OUT OF HIM. THANK GOD. STAY SAFE DUDE THAT RAJAH LOOKS LIKE A MONSTER
I highly recommend you try the 4-Max. You'll probably like it too. I know I like my Fancy Large Espada and my 4Max Elite tied for favorite, both for different reasons.
With a recurve blade like the Spartan or raja you need to go from tip to heel in order to sharpen them but instead of going forward like you’re slicing a piece off go backwards on the edge of the stone like you’re stropping it on a piece of leather with light pressure or with the weight of the knife it took a lil while to learn and adjust my sharpening patterns but it works and polishes the edge instead of dulling the blade
I’ve been carrying the drop point voyager xl and I can see myself going the way of buying each of the ones you did after yours. I should just skip straight to the espada and save myself some money.
I just got my 2 Voyager both are seraded I like them. But yes the texture is rough on hands. They say you can with light sand paper sand them down. I think I will do that.
Ceramic Rods, aka, Crock Sticks. Or bet the Ken Onion Edition Work Sharp. The one inch wide belts are just perfect for sharpening the Rajah 2. I should know I have one, its sitting by my computer. Its a Pocket Khukuri. It's not plastic. It is some time of glass filled nylon.
You can have a good sheath made to conceal your espada, it’s a nice “tool “ to have if you really needed it as a last resort. There are better ways to carry the espada. Play around with it.
Purchase a pair of Wranger Ranger trousers, get a decent gun belt and you can carry your XL Espada with no problem. I carry mine just loose in the pocket so it doesn't stick out but you of course can use the clip if that's what you prefer.
If you try it does flex, just by virtue of how long it is. I haven't put it through a lot of hard use though, so maybe that would cause some issues. But the lockup seems solid.
I carry the recon and voyager both regular and XL I found with the thumb suds the blade is easy to open and does not get caught up in the pocket. The thumb disc are terrible the disc gets caught up in the pocket and sometimes opens by accident or just keeps you from being able to get the knife out of the pocket without a struggle. Cold steel puts a cheap wave feature on their knives so they do not have to pay Emerson for permission to use the patent.
I bought a second-hand C.S. Vaquero Grande today. Not because I needed it, but because "just to have it in my possession".. Anyone else who have had the same itch?
I thought the same thing about the XL clip point... The poor man's Espada! But I really like it though. I also wouldn't spend the 300+++ for a knife but, I would go for the G10 one! The LG and XL... I'm hoping that they stock em again... So, I'm waitin'! Sigh...
@@underscorechalice9929 dude I don’t know what happened, 2018-2019 cold steel shit was everywhere and so so cheap. I regret not having money then. I have bought like ten of the cs knives I always wanted in the past few months but I regret not being able to find some of the gear for epically low prices.
Get a Swiss Army Knife for loaning to friends and small utility task. Don't use a Espada XL or Rajah II for small blade task because that's what a Swiss Army Knife is for, so get one or two. ⚔️🎱⚔️
not too bad. Candid. Work on your close. I found the same problem with dragging to open. They sure are pants-rippers. Experts will say slashing will not kill as effectively as the thrust into the vitals. I often think that a push dagger can be deployed more effectively than anything. My tip to cold Steel is........make some of your Spike neck knives 2 or 3x bigger. Also ...the only knife I need in case SHTF is a double edge. 5-6" dagger, no slip very grippy rubber handle. .I don't care about durability. All I need it to do is win one fight. If it does, I can buy another one. As to shape, the blade needs to be thin enough to slip between the ribs. If it glances off, I'm toast.
In the UK, if the police stopped a driver and the car was searched and if ANY...of those were even just in the trunk of the car, he'll be arrested on the spot, and charge with possession of an offensive weapon. We're not even allowed to own any bladed article where that blade is curved and is longer than 50 cm... ...IN OUR OWN HOMES! - SERIOUSLY! If such a thing is found, we will be arrested, right away, and charged with possession of a BANNED item! Don't ever think of moving to Britain...it's a cesspool of overdone legal bullying and utter rubbish!
I like the espada XL but the price is 130 good price just more than I would want to spend when I know I might brake it. The rajha 2 was 85 dollars so bought the rajha 2 of Amazon cheaper than knife center
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You can easily sharpen the recurve part of the blade on that Rajah with a ceramic rod
Cold Steel should have a selection of clothing with pockets designed to carry their massive folding knives
Cold Steel: WRITE THAT DOWN WRITE THAT DOWN!!
Or just buy some normal pants and not skinny jeans
Ha ha ha true 😅
@@zachparker778 that Espada XL technically fits in normal jeans, but it gets a little uncomfortable.
"if anyone asks 'do you have a knife?', say no" haha I agree with this advice.
Get a few dirt cheap Chinese made pocket knives to lend to people. That way you don’t have to lie and they get a knife.
and tell everyone on internet that you carry and lie about it
just say "maybe, whatcha need it for?" if they wanna do something that would abuse it then no, no knife here, if they just need to open or cut something, then yeah I got a knife, I often carry a Victorinox tho, I often have the right tool for any job.
See, but I usually have a Leatherman Free K4, and I always show them the package opener/staple remover first so they aren't abusing my edge. And if not, I always have a Victorinox Sportsman in my laptop bag 💪💪
I’d say no but I got a sword instead would that work 😁
HAHA I never thought i'd see another dude who EDC'd the Raja II! best pocket sword ever.
We are out there brother. Luzon large, VoyagerXL, Espada Large, Ti-Lite VI, Counter Point, and an assortment of fixed blades. Almost every day. The off days I carry a Balisong, or Karambit.
this is an excellent review. you are the first guy on youtube to review these blades from a practical perspective. everyone else does torture's tests which is ridiculous. i already know the knives are tough. i am more worried about how these blades carry in the pocket and how practical they are. thank you so much.
Thanks man!
My dear brother, in my country the only one of big cold steels is Radja2, so it was destiny for me to buy it and i am so glad that you are choosing it from oll other ones!!!
Just ordered my Rajah 2 today!
I carrie for years a Pocket Bushman, and I love this knife.
I have four of them. Three in BD-1 steel, and one in 4116.
Greetings from Germany!
Not to worry, Google cold steel sharpening service. Add 5 bucks for return shipping they will re sharpen for free. Great vid bro.
Really???I did not know this.
I've bought a Voyager tanto xl and a Rajah 2 from Amazon Cold Steel .
I'm afraid to sharpen them myself, because they aren't simple blade shapes...
Thanks for the info, sir
Like yourself I own a bunch of LARGE cold steel folders, infact I'm a little addicted to XL folders, my personal favorite by far is the rajah2, I even kinda prefer it over my G10 Espada xl
When people say "don't you know that's illegal?" then you ask them what that actual state law is :)
I'm another poor boy haha, but I got the Luzon. Not the BEST blade ever, but I love that thing. Always feel comfortable jogging at night when carrying it
I have the Espada large with aluminium bolsters & pommel. It's perfect fit & fitness & is head & shoulders above any of my other Cold Steel folding knives. That's not to say there's anything wrong with any of them. It's just that everything on the Espada is dovetailed & none of the others feature this. I got it from Midway USA for $204. I love it.
Yes, Pls more knife reviews and more knife varieties. Looking forward to more brand new blades from you.
I agree, the rajah ii is nice to carry. I go in the pants. Its easier to deploy with the wave than any of the large folders. Hand in the right spot to use it right from the start. Espada large is my favourite overall but its among the hardest to wave open. And while the espada xl is ok to wave open, it sits so low in the pants, not as comfortable. Even though its thin.
You're not supposed to wave open the espada
😊😊
The Rajah 2 and the Talwar are the two greatest (folding)blades that Cold Steel has ever made.
And I usually carry the Rajah 2 because it is badass, it has many utility uses, and it doesn't look as "stabby"
I heard the Talwar is supposed to be coming back. If it does, it’s definitely going on my list 😏
@@underscorechalice9929 Hell Yeah, it's out now....they are just now shipping them to retailers.
I just watched " Stilletto " video on YT about it. He got one of the new ones.
Anyways, love your blade reviews and thanks for the reply, sir.
Don't you people read the damn red insert wrapped around the rajah 2 when you unboxed it? It clearly says ( This knife was never intended for use as a tool, axe, or prybar, its made for carving flesh!) Then you cry when you lose a couple fingers or wind up bleeding to death! The video of Mr. Thompson using it to do all those punishment tasks are to show us proof of how strong the knife is so we know their not junk!
The Large Luzon is a great Cold Steel large folder. Six inch blade reminiscent of a Balisong, flipper deployment. One of my favourites and at a very good price too. Thanks for the tour. I have the Espada XL in plastic handle and I love it. Also the Voyager in clipped blade - I like it.
XL Counterpoint. Luzon on steroids ! Tri Ad lock, AUS10A steel, serrated too, ideally..
Awesome, my first 2 cold steel knives were also the clip point voyager xl and ti lite 6. 👍 😆
The Cold Steel Espada XL is the King of the folding knives!
Thank you for the most intellectual review which includes reasoning about the motives to purchase and to carry, and carrying issues. And special thanks for not trying to fold the knife with a blow on the butt.
Nice knives, thanks for sharing
Carry 2 Rajah2's daily because why the hell not son! Great video subbed!!
And this is why i love people in the knife community. Not the most practical but who cares its cool
You got my knives !!
No for real
I own those very same Folders by
Cold Steel and I absolutely love them ,they just make you want to go on a camping outting for a few dayz.😎🎱😎
Dig your personality! And great selection of knives. I hope to get a Rajah II soon.
you have a great knife collection and i like that you carry them all - i have the rajah and tilite
I like the Cold Steel XL folders. I have the Counter Point XL and the 4Max Scout. I received the Voyager XL Tanto today. My XL folders are my AHC (Around House Carry). But the 4Max Scout is EDC/AHC for me. Anyway, good video!
A tip that i was given, and use with my spartan that ive carried daily for 2 years now is to add a short paracord lanyard to give your hand more purchase on deployment.
Can you explain how pls?
@@adods9824 i did a snake knot lanyard about 8 inches long with an 810 vape drip tip for a bead i use my pinky and ring finger to wrap the lanyard and forward fingers on the pocket clip and i pull straight up while tilting towards the rear seam to give the wave the most catch time
@@alexdoss3521Crikey! Thanks ! A Quick and detailed reply. Do U reckon U cld film a vid of U using it?
I just got my Espada XL! I've never had one and it EDC's well with my cold steel tiger claw
You seem like a wholesome bro. I like that. 🤙
01:30 this voyager xl is basically a mini Espada.
The Espada medium: am I a joke to you.
Every knife has its advantages and disadvantages. I like the Cold Steel knives and the first Folder I bought was the Voyager with a 5 inch blade. I still have it, it's great and many others followed over the last 30 years. Some years ago I bought the latest Voyager and regarding to the statement you gave to this folder I agree with you - as well as to all your other complaints. But which folder doesn't have these problems, which one is perfect? What would be of interest for me is, how the folder would look like, which satisfies you. Last 50 years I was looking for the perfect folder, but unfortunately I did not find one. Possibly your ideas might help. Best greetings from Germany and thanks for your super video.
I'm with you brother! I have a Luzon 6", Spartan, Rajah II, and Espada XL (G10) I'm trying to decide what is next,
but the Espada XL is a tough act to follow!
XL Counterpoint! A Luzon on steroids. AUS10A steel, Tri Ad lock, serrated blade, more comfortable handle and with a hand guard !
I enjoyed this. And as for easily pulling out a big Cold Steel folder, from a pocket, a short 2-3”snake-braid paracord 550 lanyard is perfect. Even if the clip is really tight.
My boyfriend uses the Spartan heavily as a work knife and adores it. The grip is a bit big or poorly spaced for me. I do carry various voyagers. If you aggressively swing the XL versions outward in an arc, you can kinetic open any of them. Be indelicate and hold on tight. It is definitely worth it to sand under the pocket clip.
i wanna see more of your knife collection that would be SWEETZ
"hey let's rob that dude in the glasses he definitely doesn't have a pocket machete"
1:40 😂😂😂 "yea whatever"
Very cool video, I own a Talwar XL and now need a Rajah II
The Cold Steel Espada large with the 5.5 inch blade is perfect to carry in a front pocket.
the best way to sharpen curved bladed knives with ceramic crossed sticks. It's all I ever use.
More knife videos, absolutely! 👍
Cool man! Cold Steel Extra Large knives rule!
I have had a number of Coldsteel knives over the years since they came out in 1980.
I recently bought the Espada XL with the G10 handles. It is a bit awkward in the pocket. If you don't use the pocket clip it will sit a little deeper in the pocket.
I've been checking out custom made sheaths for this knife for horizontal and vertical carry on the belt. I'm also looking into in the waistband sheaths.
Something to think about for anyone wanting to carry a large blade without being to conspicuous.
Nice compare/contrast of those blades!
You sharpen the Rajah II w/ the Spyderco Sharpmaker. I love my CS Rajah II and the Sharpmaker.
I carry my American 4 Max in 20 CV steel.
I am a Cold Steel freak as well. The Vaquero Grande 6" serrated folder has been my EDC for 28 years in my right pocket. It is my best friend. I bought the Rajah ll in March 2020 and it is my EDC in the left. I have over 100 pieces from Cold Steel. About 50 are blades.
My dream Cold Steel weapon is the Nodachi.
About 50 are blades?? What else do they make my friend......
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@Red Faux Cool my man...thankyou
Yea I'm Cold Steel target audience as well. I just had to have the Espada XL when it came out in G10, wasn't even a question.
Nice dude. I have all those except voyager is a “vaquero”
Love my serrated spartan. Cold steel makes awesome knives 👍👍
Been carrying the xl espada for only about a week, so I don't know if it fits all my pants pockets, but in my everyday work pants it fits fine and lays nicely so I'll keep trying it for a while. If it doesn't fit something I'll switch back to the rajah 2 since it has fit in all my pockets so far. I have had to dedicate a pocket for the xl espada though lol. No keys or anything else goes in there now
To sharpen the Rajah II use the edge of the stone, if it's a whetstone make sure there are no chips on the edge, if they are just remove them with sand paper. Also make sure you don't put too much of forward pressure, as you can litteraly slice the stone. On diamond stone you won't have this issues, so you can just go sharpen it on the edge of the stone right away. I sharpened my spartan this way.
The hold out is king!
I carry the Spartan.. Love it
Good job! Thanks
CARRY YOUR FIGHTING KNIFE IN YOUR WAISTBAND. I HAD TO PULL MY XL VAQUERO ON THIS SHIT STAIN OUTSIDE OF MY JOB. LONG STORY SHORT IT SCARED THE PISS OUT OF HIM. THANK GOD. STAY SAFE DUDE THAT RAJAH LOOKS LIKE A MONSTER
I highly recommend you try the 4-Max. You'll probably like it too.
I know I like my Fancy Large Espada and my 4Max Elite tied for favorite, both for different reasons.
Lynn Thompson is disappointed you bought the large Espada and not the XL
Rajah II My favorite
More knife videos my friend.
HMM! Ok I will.
With a recurve blade like the Spartan or raja you need to go from tip to heel in order to sharpen them but instead of going forward like you’re slicing a piece off go backwards on the edge of the stone like you’re stropping it on a piece of leather with light pressure or with the weight of the knife it took a lil while to learn and adjust my sharpening patterns but it works and polishes the edge instead of dulling the blade
I’ve been carrying the drop point voyager xl and I can see myself going the way of buying each of the ones you did after yours. I should just skip straight to the espada and save myself some money.
I order my first rajha 2 and Spartan can't wait to get. My rajha 2 on Tuesday.
So I have the Spartan and Rajah 2. for the Spartan I added a small paracord lanyard, made it much easier to get ahold of and get out of the pocket.
Eyeglasses XL
😆
Wow , they are XL glasses
4 real to.
I just got my 2 Voyager both are seraded I like them. But yes the texture is rough on hands. They say you can with light sand paper sand them down. I think I will do that.
Yeah I do really like the Voyager. I’m gonna look into getting a wave-style opening stud for it too.
Sweet CS Blades, Bro! Peace, Stiletto :-)
I slightly loosened my cold steel voyager. I flick it open no thumb stub. For me its just a knife for the woods. A hike or fishing
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Ceramic Rods, aka, Crock Sticks. Or bet the Ken Onion Edition Work Sharp. The one inch wide belts are just perfect for sharpening the Rajah 2. I should know I have one, its sitting by my computer. Its a Pocket Khukuri. It's not plastic. It is some time of glass filled nylon.
You can have a good sheath made to conceal your espada, it’s a nice “tool “ to have if you really needed it as a last resort. There are better ways to carry the espada. Play around with it.
Best way to fix aggressive pocket grip is to put a smooth layer of JB Weld under the pocket clip.
What's JB weld pls?
@@adods9824 Ask Google. It can help you more than I can.
Purchase a pair of Wranger Ranger trousers, get a decent gun belt and you can carry your XL Espada with no problem. I carry mine just loose in the pocket so it doesn't stick out but you of course can use the clip if that's what you prefer.
Yea... selectively spend more money on stuff just to carry a giant junk knife. Good plan.
You should reenforce your pocket liner inside with a Jean iron on patch. That will stop some of the ripping from the wave.
Nice video cool knives, any blade play issues with the ti lite 6?
If you try it does flex, just by virtue of how long it is. I haven't put it through a lot of hard use though, so maybe that would cause some issues. But the lockup seems solid.
@@underscorechalice9929 thanks for the reply 👍
Good review!
Rajah II is a pure monster. It handles like small machete, feels unbelieavable in hand.
I carry the recon and voyager both regular and XL I found with the thumb suds the blade is easy to open and does not get caught up in the pocket. The thumb disc are terrible the disc gets caught up in the pocket and sometimes opens by accident or just keeps you from being able to get the knife out of the pocket without a struggle. Cold steel puts a cheap wave feature on their knives so they do not have to pay Emerson for permission to use the patent.
Good 👍video
I bought a second-hand C.S. Vaquero Grande today. Not because I needed it, but because "just to have it in my possession".. Anyone else who have had the same itch?
I thought the same thing about the XL clip point... The poor man's Espada! But I really like it though. I also wouldn't spend the 300+++ for a knife but, I would go for the G10 one! The LG and XL... I'm hoping that they stock em again... So, I'm waitin'! Sigh...
Yeah it’s hard to find any of the cool stuff that was everywhere 5 years ago.
@@underscorechalice9929 dude I don’t know what happened, 2018-2019 cold steel shit was everywhere and so so cheap. I regret not having money then. I have bought like ten of the cs knives I always wanted in the past few months but I regret not being able to find some of the gear for epically low prices.
A kindred spirit
Get yourself a black handled G10 XL Espada in aus10 steel. You deserve it.
use the spyderco sharpmaker to sharpen.
Get a Swiss Army Knife for loaning to friends and small utility task. Don't use a Espada XL or Rajah II for small blade task because that's what a Swiss Army Knife is for, so get one or two. ⚔️🎱⚔️
nice!
get a ceramic rod, you can sharpen serrations and recurve blades easily.
I never looked back
You sharpen serrations on the back side of the knife. You’re welcome 😉
You hold her the hold out 2 by cold steel the intimidating factor is definitely there
Haha I meant to say you should get the hold out 2
not too bad. Candid. Work on your close. I found the same problem with dragging to open. They sure are pants-rippers. Experts will say slashing will not kill as effectively as the thrust into the vitals. I often think that a push dagger can be deployed more effectively than anything. My tip to cold Steel is........make some of your Spike neck knives 2 or 3x bigger. Also ...the only knife I need in case SHTF is a double edge. 5-6" dagger, no slip very grippy rubber handle. .I don't care about durability. All I need it to do is win one fight. If it does, I can buy another one. As to shape, the blade needs to be thin enough to slip between the ribs. If it glances off, I'm toast.
My favourite knife is Espada Large
To sharpen the Kukri, Kris, Kopis, and recurve blades just use a ceramic rod and you can get a very good edge
In the UK, if the police stopped a driver and the car was searched and if ANY...of those were even just in the trunk of the car, he'll be arrested on the spot, and charge with possession of an offensive weapon. We're not even allowed to own any bladed article where that blade is curved and is longer than 50 cm...
...IN OUR OWN HOMES! - SERIOUSLY!
If such a thing is found, we will be arrested, right away, and charged with possession of a BANNED item! Don't ever think of moving to Britain...it's a cesspool of overdone legal bullying and utter rubbish!
I like the espada XL but the price is 130 good price just more than I would want to spend when I know I might brake it. The rajha 2 was 85 dollars so bought the rajha 2 of Amazon cheaper than knife center
a knife for everything!
Rough on the clothing...cool guy.
People-"Omg dont you know thats ILLEGAL?"
Me-"Omg you dont know the laws🤦"
Хороший обзор, спасибо! У тебя очень понятный английский, приятно смотреть для языковой практики.
Yay a UA-camr that's almost as odd as me, i shall subscribe
😆 Thanks.... I think???? 🧐
@@underscorechalice9929 Yes that was a compliment, i can't stand listening to all the wannabe G. I. Joes on UA-cam, you are yerself & that's good eh
Awesome vid definitely made me laugh and can relate
WHY IS THERE NO RAJAH 2? I WANT TO BUY BUT I NO FIND KNIFE.
Spartan is the best 👌🏼
This video made me hug my cold steel products harder
300
Yeah!
WHOA! Guess I'd better make a 300 subscriber special then.