Top 7 Cold Steel Knives with Lynn Thompson | Knife Banter Ep. 81

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  • Опубліковано 28 чер 2024
  • Zac sits down with Lynn Thompson to discuss the top 7 Cold Steel knives. Check out Cold Steel here: bit.ly/2SQ6qpI
    Knives in order of appearance:
    Urban Pal: bit.ly/2SPO0oY
    SR1: bit.ly/2SUlv9K
    Spartan: bit.ly/2SVOwlH
    Recon 1: bit.ly/2SPH2AD
    Frenzy: bit.ly/2SU9gds
    Ti-Lite: bit.ly/2SRD4Y4
    Espada XL: bit.ly/2STlKly
    Voyager XL Vaquero: bit.ly/2SOKwDn
    Laredo Bowie: bit.ly/2SOL641
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  • @csknives
    @csknives 5 років тому +1530

    Thanks for having us!

    • @zach4007
      @zach4007 5 років тому +34

      Cold Steel Thanks for being on! Looking forward to buying a new release of yours!

    • @shadyvito
      @shadyvito 5 років тому +19

      So glad you guys were on. I'm saving my pennies for an AD-15. So badass! Right now I'm broke from throwing my axe gang at the world championships this weekend in Cananda. Love you guys! Keep up the great work!

    • @John.VanSwearingen
      @John.VanSwearingen 5 років тому +14

      I remember getting a DVD of you guys slicing up pigs and anchor ropes and such with an old gun magazine back in high school.
      Good times.

    • @biffchipperwink4217
      @biffchipperwink4217 5 років тому +11

      Great video. I have always loved Cold Steel quality, design, and prices. My XL Voyager tanto is probably my favorite. But every time Lynn waves around that Vaquero, I want that one too.

    • @francescomotolese4644
      @francescomotolese4644 5 років тому +1

      Pls we wont Edc size knife

  • @keatonminter3306
    @keatonminter3306 5 років тому +1870

    Other knife companies- this makes the perfect EDC blade, unassuming and small. Coldsteel- this blade is really good for stabbing

    • @TheScotchaholic
      @TheScotchaholic 5 років тому +171

      There is no other knife company founder that is unabashed about self defense and what certain blades are for.
      Lynn and Cold Steel doesn't pull no punches and tells it like it is, since the very beginning. Check online for some of his early catalog articles, penned by Lynn himself - his stances and philosophies have remained staunch about self defense.
      CS is a melee weapons company - more than just knives.

    • @anotherknafguy3679
      @anotherknafguy3679 5 років тому +12

      @@TheScotchaholic Very true, and its awesome he's owning the space--but this is a polarizing issue and Lynn is a polarizing person. I'm sure a lot of people in the knife community would really like to see Cold Steel take a different direction as far as marketing and rhetoric are concerned. Perhaps a rebrand with their more practical EDC friendly options under one name and the Self Defense tools and larger folders under Cold Steel. The knives showcased in this video are great, but not even close to their top 7 offerings in my opinion.

    • @TheScotchaholic
      @TheScotchaholic 5 років тому +94

      @@anotherknafguy3679
      The saying goes:
      "Get woke, go broke."
      CS doesn't need rebranding or a different line marketed to PC pansies. Anyone with a bit of sense, will know that any PC looking blade, is still capable of being an emergency self defense tool/weapon.
      People that are turned off by Lynn's style and rhetoric, are not the types to use their blades heavily for training, defensive, or utility purposes.
      Everyone that I know that owns CS products, uses/carries them regularly.
      That is why CS has such a large and devout following - the more a person uses a certain brand or type of tool, they will know which brands/types are the "real deal".

    • @anotherknafguy3679
      @anotherknafguy3679 5 років тому +12

      @@TheScotchaholic I admit, you bring up very valid points..but I don't agree completely that people turned off by Lynn's style would be precluded from using their knives in Self Defense or Hard Use roles. Im a proud owner and user of several Cold Steels, but also admit that sometimes Lynn comes off as a bit cringeworthy for my tastes..anyone willing to do a bit of research into their products will find years and years of abuse testing and marketing proving their point and products true. I just think they can chill now is all and avoid a lot of the hate they get from people who just don't understand.
      The rebrand could be done under cold steel's name, but you have to admit there is a distinct difference in some of their design philosophies..and the variety of products they carry is huge and could benefit from its own brand. Lynn Thompson is a legend in the Knife game, nobody can deny that, but I think they are big enough to let the products speak for themselves now.

    • @Jerm1179
      @Jerm1179 5 років тому +18

      Lynn is a nut😂

  • @stepheno.2730
    @stepheno.2730 4 роки тому +832

    “I think every American should carry a Bowie” -Give this man a medal 🇺🇸

    • @bluegrasssurvival9423
      @bluegrasssurvival9423 4 роки тому +24

      Lynn is a badass.

    • @baylorsuko9100
      @baylorsuko9100 4 роки тому +2

      CHS Miner I want to buy a bowie now.

    • @conradsmith9332
      @conradsmith9332 4 роки тому +3

      I'm looking out for a nice old 1960s or so bowie to restore ;)

    • @conradsmith9332
      @conradsmith9332 4 роки тому +3

      @Perkin Warbeck I would love to come to England, that bowie sounds awesome! Sadly here in new zealand I havint found a single old bowie yet

    • @conradsmith9332
      @conradsmith9332 4 роки тому +2

      @Perkin Warbeck yeah I'll look online, thanks for the suggestion man :)

  • @azrael_war_schon_vergeben6810
    @azrael_war_schon_vergeben6810 4 роки тому +315

    Other CEOs: so I got a Swiss army knife
    Coldsteel CEO: well, I got a foldable longsword, two short swords and a Bowie

  • @mgj989
    @mgj989 5 років тому +721

    "If you bet your life on our knife, we won't fail you" love it

    • @saheliumd7182
      @saheliumd7182 4 роки тому +8

      Margil Garza Lyn is a god damn knife.

    • @mariuscezar7374
      @mariuscezar7374 3 роки тому

      Yeah, don't bring a knife to a ...

    • @mgj989
      @mgj989 3 роки тому +5

      @Marius Cezar As a primary, no. As a secondary or even back up option to a secondary weapon, definitely. I've owned dozens of knives from various brands and craftsmen, and for the price, can't go wrong with Cold Steel. From military to private use, never had an issue besides coatings wearing off.

    • @mariuscezar7374
      @mariuscezar7374 3 роки тому +1

      @@mgj989 I had a Cold Steel Immortal. Piece of shit. Dropped on the concrete and broke into several pieces. I'll never buy another Cold Steel. I carry Kansept Sprite in carbon fiber now.

    • @mgj989
      @mgj989 3 роки тому

      @@mariuscezar7374 They have limited lifetime warranty. Maybe that'll help you out. Sucks that it broke like that tho

  • @kennethhughes6951
    @kennethhughes6951 5 років тому +250

    You can tell Zac never really considered having to "end" a guy with a knife before 🤣 I love his reaction

    • @toddreynolds1928
      @toddreynolds1928 4 роки тому +6

      😂😂😂

    • @stormcloak8659
      @stormcloak8659 3 роки тому +33

      @@KaizenB being prepared to defend yourself or others and looking forward to murder are two very different things.

    • @aschroederqli
      @aschroederqli 3 роки тому +3

      When I was in Elementary School a kid pulled a knife on one of my best friends & I stepped right in front of the kid with the knife & told him that if he wants to hurt my friend Mac he's going to have to go through me & if he does I will make sure that he spends a very long time in prison, so then he put his knife away. He died a few years ago from a Drug Overdose on something like Heroin, Cocaine, or Methamphetamine.

    • @hankymcspanky1113
      @hankymcspanky1113 2 роки тому +15

      @@aschroederqli r/iamverybadass

    • @pvolkspvolks
      @pvolkspvolks 2 роки тому

      @@stormcloak8659 Only that this is a case of looking forward to defending yourself.

  • @eclairvoyance2927
    @eclairvoyance2927 4 роки тому +422

    Mugger: "Hey guy! Give me your money!
    Lynn: "So you have chosen death."

    • @prboystx
      @prboystx 4 роки тому +7

      😂🤣😂🤣

    • @faizalnizar8261
      @faizalnizar8261 4 роки тому +18

      Mugger: points Chinese knock off knife at Lyn Thompson
      Lynn : that's not a knife... These are knives!

    • @God-mb8wi
      @God-mb8wi 4 роки тому +5

      @@faizalnizar8261
      don't be an idiot, all it takes is 2 inches of shit quality steel to stab a man who will NOT have time and who will NOT have any use for his shitty knife fighting "training", 20 times in the chest, end his life, take his cash. doesn't matter what knife you have, or how much training you have.

    • @howmakeaname9486
      @howmakeaname9486 4 роки тому +1

      God r/woooosh

    • @stephenyoung8069
      @stephenyoung8069 3 роки тому +6

      @God maybe a 2 inch blade will kill someone after 20 times to the chest, but if you need a cardio work out to stab someone to death your knife sucks.

  • @joshprice5798
    @joshprice5798 5 років тому +35

    By the time he pulled out the fourth giant knife out of his pockets I realized this man is my spirit animal

  • @piggypoo
    @piggypoo 5 років тому +416

    Is that an Espada XL or are you just happy to see me?

    • @OsamaBinDarrel
      @OsamaBinDarrel 4 роки тому +3

      @@cmxxviii 💀💀💀

    • @roelleuss
      @roelleuss 4 роки тому +1

      I don't get it

    • @7ali7
      @7ali7 4 роки тому +3

      Or in my case
      Is that a mini tuff lite in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?

    • @Mournforthelost96
      @Mournforthelost96 4 роки тому

      It's Lynn Thompson, those are the same thing.

    • @gerardobrito1209
      @gerardobrito1209 3 роки тому

      @AKARukh RIP💀💀☠☠

  • @frozenturtlefarts1025
    @frozenturtlefarts1025 5 років тому +578

    "I want all of america to carry a bowie knife", Lynn Thompson.

    • @wcropp1
      @wcropp1 5 років тому +18

      Amen, Mr. Thompson.

    • @pbbeast1788
      @pbbeast1788 5 років тому +31

      I want all of America to carry a gun. We'd have a hell of a lot less crime.

    • @potatoskins8155
      @potatoskins8155 5 років тому +15

      Problem is his all about self defence yet his not protecting himself against diabeties or heart attack

    • @theycallmehunter4126
      @theycallmehunter4126 5 років тому +13

      I agree people would be a lot more respectful

    • @jacobbenns6090
      @jacobbenns6090 5 років тому +17

      Blacksmith here, I'm working on it, on bowie at a time....

  • @jadeniantosca1377
    @jadeniantosca1377 4 роки тому +41

    civivi: we make elegant EDC knives with beutiful detail
    coldsteel: so this one stabs good.

  • @ImJohnConstantine
    @ImJohnConstantine 5 років тому +72

    LT is a top-shelf, humble individual. I've been buying his knives since the 80's. True innovator & natural salesman.

  • @mr.morris2907
    @mr.morris2907 5 років тому +171

    Zac : So Lynn that leaves us to the final...What knife are you carrying on your person everyday
    Lynn : Yes

    • @kongandbasses8732
      @kongandbasses8732 4 роки тому +2

      "So Lynn, what knife do you carry?"
      Lynn: "All of them."

  • @OhItsPrimetime
    @OhItsPrimetime 5 років тому +152

    "I want all Americans to carry a bowie knife". I love this man, you're god damn right.

    • @russellis6993
      @russellis6993 3 роки тому

      Merica! what a country .. if you want to get shot or stabbed by a nut job. Jesus Christ

    • @keepermovin5906
      @keepermovin5906 3 роки тому +4

      @@russellis6993 at least it’s not Britain where only the criminals have the guns and knives.

    • @skeltonslay8er781
      @skeltonslay8er781 3 роки тому

      @Tea And Crumpets! finally! A Brit I could call a friend.

  • @beeochg4
    @beeochg4 3 роки тому +42

    I love this guy, he’s so energetic n passionate about his knives. Really going to miss him and cold steel

  • @bigdubyuh7901
    @bigdubyuh7901 4 роки тому +121

    When he says he would put a toaster around his neck I actually believe him 100%

  • @Alexander210
    @Alexander210 5 років тому +153

    Even though I think Lynn is a bit ludicrous at times, I can't help but acknowledge his passion for the knife industry. I wish a lot of companies were this passionate about their products such as this man. Cheers to him.

    • @stevekatz4372
      @stevekatz4372 5 років тому +2

      Oh Yea, he is so passionate about his product that he has his Bowie Knives Mand in India instead of our Country! Tell it like it is Lynn, you Fraud!

    • @NunsHaveNoFun_
      @NunsHaveNoFun_ 5 років тому +8

      I'm probably in the minority but I'd rather have a good product made outside of the United States than a low quality product made inside the United States.

  • @LastLineOfDefense
    @LastLineOfDefense 5 років тому +426

    Was bummed there was no pig slicing in this video. ;)

    • @drgearknives8090
      @drgearknives8090 5 років тому

      Last Line Of Defense me too

    • @thestig007
      @thestig007 5 років тому +2

      Don't invite this guy to a pig roast! xD

    • @commiesarehorrible7622
      @commiesarehorrible7622 5 років тому +3

      If a knife can slice a pig in half I buy it.

    • @Troy_Lmafo
      @Troy_Lmafo 5 років тому

      ua-cam.com/video/4OO9gHsscyc/v-deo.html

    • @bullaaron
      @bullaaron 5 років тому

      Last Line Of Defense same here!

  • @yaboinightwing
    @yaboinightwing 5 років тому +209

    I love how Lynn’e idea of a “very lightweight” knife is 5 oz😂

    • @1810jeff
      @1810jeff 4 роки тому +14

      Jonathan Ubaldo he’s a strong man

    • @TheTuneAce
      @TheTuneAce 4 роки тому +10

      Lightweight for the size. 5" blade? good god

    • @hyssean12
      @hyssean12 2 роки тому

      5oz is light for 5.5 inch blade.

    • @triumphant39
      @triumphant39 2 роки тому

      It is pretty light, flighty feeling, even. Context is key.

  • @doug9522
    @doug9522 5 років тому +326

    Awesome.
    I can see how visibly uncomfortable Zach is with Lynn's whole ethos there.
    I could almost see a thought bubble forming above his head containing the words "Yeah, but what will my barista think when they see this?!"
    Good stuff, thanks Lynn, for being unapologetically you.

    • @papasauce234
      @papasauce234 4 роки тому +24

      his alpha aura was too much for zach

    • @lackadaisicale492
      @lackadaisicale492 4 роки тому +3

      hahaha fucking hipsters.

    • @sammyjf
      @sammyjf 4 роки тому +30

      This thread is remarkably boomer.

    • @titot2370
      @titot2370 4 роки тому +13

      Lynn: you can use this push dagger to open letters, amazon boxes, carve intricate works of art and severe the odd carotid...

    • @christopherdean1326
      @christopherdean1326 4 роки тому

      Why would you care what the guy making your coffee in Starbucks would think?
      The word you're looking for there is "barrister" ;-)

  • @2267victor
    @2267victor 5 років тому +267

    Great interview. Other knife companies talk about their latest carbon fiber flipper with a super steel 3.5 inch blade that runs $300. Lynn talks about how his friend was cut 12 times and then "finished" the other guy with the $75.00 Spartan.

    • @olrikparlez3152
      @olrikparlez3152 5 років тому +14

      +victor g
      Good ol' Lynn...he sure knows how to market his stuff to 12 year olds. [or those with a like mentality]

    • @ajopasoij9d00
      @ajopasoij9d00 4 роки тому +47

      @@olrikparlez3152 Come live in brazil for a week and then repeat what you've said. Your 2" $500 gentleman's knife with a "overbuilt" lock that fails if you tap it against your boot will show how valuable it really is.
      Believe it or not, many people around the world don't live a sheltered life in a gated community. I've carried knives for years, although the one time a folding knife saved my life against a violent criminal, it was a spyderco resilience. I trust my cold steels more than the spydercos, it's just what I happened to have on me that day

    • @olrikparlez3152
      @olrikparlez3152 4 роки тому +2

      @@ajopasoij9d00écoutez et répétez
      :
      Good ol' Lynn...he sure knows how to market his stuff to 12 year olds. [or those with a like mentality]

    • @olrikparlez3152
      @olrikparlez3152 4 роки тому +2

      @@ajopasoij9d00 Would not buy this man`s products. The pokey stabby fantasy macho bullshit is ridiculous. Back when I was 12 I might have gotten suckered in...but I doubt it.

    • @TheStratman007
      @TheStratman007 4 роки тому +8

      The Spartan is one of my all-time favorites. I've given several as gifts. A friend of mine was walking downtown when two thugs asked for his wallet and pin code. He pulled his Spartan and the two ghetto thugs hauled ass.

  • @italianman22147
    @italianman22147 5 років тому +94

    Lynn Thompson is the MAN!!! He's the one who got me hooked into knives when I was young and I'm still rocking cold steel knives today. I love em (the 4max is king)

  • @blueeyeswhitedragon9839
    @blueeyeswhitedragon9839 4 роки тому +8

    Lynn Thompson makes me smile. Can you imagine the stories around the campfire with your buddies, Lynn and a few beers?
    Cold Steel Rules, man!

  • @lucassmith992
    @lucassmith992 5 років тому +202

    Low key, Lynn just walks into dark ally ways and yells for people to come rob him so he can just Rambo out on some poor soul

    • @mr.rotten9915
      @mr.rotten9915 4 роки тому +18

      If I was as alpha as that man is I would too

    • @bluegrasssurvival9423
      @bluegrasssurvival9423 4 роки тому +27

      @@enwin1912 Cheap knives? Cold Steel makes a hell of a knife son. A lot of our troops in the military carried Cold Steel Knives through Iraq and Afghanistan and have returned home with stories of how these knives saved their lives. As for Lynn, the dude is on UA-cam with a big water buffalo charging him with about 10 feet between the both of them and he side stepped and shot the buffalo in the head with a 44 mag. I'm pretty sure Lynn can handle himself. My point to all of this: You're talking out of your ass.

    • @TheStratman007
      @TheStratman007 4 роки тому +2

      En Win, you don't have a modicum of erudition.

    • @bb3866
      @bb3866 4 роки тому +1

      En Win Your are the insignificant dick.

    • @garyhost1830
      @garyhost1830 4 роки тому +1

      He flew to China on a covid/corona hunt and after the corona had to quarantine itself from lynn

  • @honestdave
    @honestdave 5 років тому +76

    You know it's funny I was going to make a request to see Lynn Thompson's EDC out of pure curiosity. I don't know what I expected him to carry but honestly I'm not surprised

    • @BladeHQ
      @BladeHQ  5 років тому +9

      You knew we wouldn't leave you hanging 😎

    • @honestdave
      @honestdave 5 років тому +2

      @@BladeHQ you never do.

  • @andrewthompson2536
    @andrewthompson2536 5 років тому +377

    Zac: ...
    Lynn: "So this is really great for killing people..."

    • @Black_Cat_997
      @Black_Cat_997 5 років тому +42

      Gotta be ready for those gas station knife fights that happen all the time...

    • @jeremybelyk8690
      @jeremybelyk8690 5 років тому +17

      It’s the same emotion as when your aunt comes up to you and starts talking about her reiki crystal healing.

    • @Watchandcutgearchannel
      @Watchandcutgearchannel 5 років тому

      @@KB-kw8ni lol

    • @HappierHealthierYou
      @HappierHealthierYou 5 років тому +11

      Spoken like a true limousine liberal. Why don't you guys ever live in the neighborhoods who vote 95% democrat like easy Detroit or west Baltimore. Weird seems like that would be paradise for you. I wonder if gas station fights happen in those liberal enclaves?

    • @HappierHealthierYou
      @HappierHealthierYou 5 років тому +27

      I was referring to Jason's comment that suggested violent assaults are uncommon. Many people work or live in areas where these crimes are very common. Acting like self defense tools are a crackpot idea is simply insane. Usually liberals are the ones who push this idea, hence their push to make them illegal. You can't help but call out their own hypocrisy. The most democrat cities are the most dangerous. Also they love to say "rape culture is so bad women are afraid to go out side". The in that same breath "conservative women carry guns, paranoid much". I will always call out their bullshit, especially when referring to self defense as some irrational measure for scenarios that will never happen. That's how these tools become illegal.

  • @ringo1029384756
    @ringo1029384756 5 років тому +12

    Lynn Thompson... I didn't know what to make of him at first but he's grown on me over the years. I carried a Spartan on deployment to Afghanistan and it held up well. It's probably my favorite Cold Steel design and still has a place in my EDC rotation.

  • @njc41980
    @njc41980 4 роки тому +39

    Came here for the comments. Not disappointed. LOL Good times.

    • @jameshuggins4300
      @jameshuggins4300 4 роки тому +3

      Lynn's the real deal that's for sure I bet he's got bigger balls than that water buffalo! I think Zac had a right to be nervous! Lol!!

    • @garyhost1830
      @garyhost1830 4 роки тому +2

      Lucky Zac has a beard as lynn might of smelt his femininity and tried to mount him or even just piss on the table leg.... because this is now Lynn's territory

  • @Logan2070
    @Logan2070 5 років тому +113

    I used to hate on Lynn pretty bad for some of the clownish things Cold Steel does in their videos. Then I got 4 or 5 of his knives and now I love him like a favorite crazy old uncle that is the fun one to hang out with at family events. Cold Steel is doing a lot of things right and they have a catalog with price points for everyone. I will be adding several of these to my growing Cold Steel collection.

    • @DVLDOC8404
      @DVLDOC8404 5 років тому

      did you buy the ad-10 or ad-15 yet?

    • @Logan2070
      @Logan2070 5 років тому

      @@DVLDOC8404 not yet, working my way up the price tree, Recon 1 is next.

    • @AdolfHitler-xp1nx
      @AdolfHitler-xp1nx 5 років тому +3

      cold steel is one of those longer boils
      they have been around and consistent for ages :D

    • @aschroederqli
      @aschroederqli 5 років тому +2

      I have 17 Cold Steel products most of which are pocket knives

    • @jlogan2228
      @jlogan2228 5 років тому +3

      Cold steels marketing may be a bit cringe and Lynn can def take time to get used to bc he seems a bit full of shit with the likelihood of how rare it is you'll use a know to defend yourself but nobody can deny that they make some.of the BEST tank knives at a really great price.

  • @ballin_on_a_budget1239
    @ballin_on_a_budget1239 5 років тому +62

    The man is an incredible salesman & just a general badass. I feel like I should say "keep on truckin'"

  • @immts6475
    @immts6475 5 років тому +71

    The urban edge is like punching with a shark tooth

    • @saheliumd7182
      @saheliumd7182 4 роки тому +3

      Im MTS best description I’ve ever heard.

  • @andrewsinn1914
    @andrewsinn1914 4 роки тому +23

    It's great to see a CEO who is a fan of his own products. I know he is always looking to improve his products.

  • @therealweenis
    @therealweenis 5 років тому +219

    "I carry a 7-1/2 inch Espada, 2 Vaqueros, and I usually carry a San Mai Laredo Bowie as well." - Lynn Thompson, the walking talking meme

    • @biffchipperwink4217
      @biffchipperwink4217 5 років тому +41

      I just looked at my 3.5 inch edc and felt very inadequate

    • @timnichol6566
      @timnichol6566 5 років тому +13

      @@biffchipperwink4217 as you should lol

    • @cmac1100
      @cmac1100 5 років тому +7

      And legend

    • @mhsr2001mh
      @mhsr2001mh 5 років тому +4

      Bc MURICCCCAAAAAHHHHHHH!

    • @DBoom70
      @DBoom70 5 років тому +1

      I love this guy. Holy shit.

  • @NomenclaturalMan
    @NomenclaturalMan 5 років тому +87

    I honestly had some preconceived notions about Cold Steel, but I have to give Lynn Thompson quite a bit of credit. I am impressed with the knives on the table there. He knows who his knives are for and he's truly proud of what he's created. He's a super likable guy and I have a new found appreciation of Cold Steel. I don't own any Cold Steel Knives but I feel like my favorite from that table was the Frenzy or the Recon 1, which may be in my Blade HQ cart here soon!

    • @AllenMaestas
      @AllenMaestas 5 років тому +6

      Get yourself one, they are tough knives, like I said in my comment, I've carried a Vaquero Grande (Now the Voyager Vaquero) full serration for the past 20 years. I just recently stopped carrying it (after cleaning and resharpening) because I want to give it to my son to have as a keepsake, it's still like new after 20 years of being carried just about everyday. Never had to use it for defensive purposes, but it always felt good knowing I had it.

    • @NomenclaturalMan
      @NomenclaturalMan 5 років тому +2

      @@AllenMaestas I do appreciate that man. EDC'ing a Vaquero is admireable. I honestly couldn't see myself EDC'ing one, as I do work at a hotel in AV. I would definitely take one along for something like hiking or camping. If anything, it'd be neat to have one of the bigger Cold Steel knives just to add to my collection!

    • @Surago
      @Surago 5 років тому +3

      You won’t be disappointed with a cold steel unless you really are against non American made knives. If they moved production to America I’d gladly pay the double cost to keep them in business

    • @NomenclaturalMan
      @NomenclaturalMan 5 років тому +3

      @@Surago I am in no way against non American made knives. We Knives and Kizer are doing some really amazing work with knives produced overseas, as with many other companies. Heck, with many knife brands non-US based and made, their quality is beginning to outshine the many of the US knife manufactured companies as far as overall value and fit and finish goes.

    • @Surago
      @Surago 5 років тому +1

      Shawn Faller honestly everything you just said has been ringing so true with me lately. I strayed from non us made knives a couple years ago but I’ve found the only brand I’ve liked enough to keep buying is firstedge. I’m seriously considering some WE knives and cold steel(again) I just promised my wife no knives for a year. 2020 can’t come soon enough.

  • @Michael-pf8we
    @Michael-pf8we 3 роки тому +13

    “I often carry two 6” Ti-Lites”
    Legend

  • @Dtmdeman
    @Dtmdeman 5 років тому +31

    Been carrying a cold steel voyager tanto for about 30 years...hard use.

  • @jram1590
    @jram1590 5 років тому +45

    This episode said MERICA all over it. Hell yea Mr. Thompson!!!

  • @roguemonk9840
    @roguemonk9840 5 років тому +97

    I just ordered my 4th Recon 1, I felt complete with it during my patrols in Iraq.

    • @yukon065
      @yukon065 5 років тому +21

      Thanks for your service, brother!

    • @chrisd933
      @chrisd933 4 роки тому

      What’s your favorite blade style? Tango, clip point or spear point?

    • @martinjames6942
      @martinjames6942 4 роки тому +10

      @@yukon065 Iraq was an illegal invasion where armed American troops killed 100000s of friendly unarmed people...based on a lie..that Saddam Hussain had WMD. THE ONLY COUNTRY TO USE WMD AGAINST OTHERS IS THE USA.. 2 IN WW2 and multiple nuclear devices in the non discreet demolition of the World Trade Center 911 based on the lie Terrorists did it.. so then THAT IS FUCKALL TO BE PROUD OFF PAL.. be PROUD TO HAVE SELF DEFENCE THOUGH 😉

    • @darthunicorns3006
      @darthunicorns3006 4 роки тому +2

      RAM TRUCKS this man is a legend he served our country and done more for the country of America than you have ever dreamt of. Queer

    • @aasmith6117
      @aasmith6117 4 роки тому +2

      @@darthunicorns3006 You make your country seem homophobic lol

  • @3vegemite
    @3vegemite 5 років тому +30

    I just love how Lynn‘s philosophy towards knives! And I love how uncomfortable it makes some people who see knives as strict box cutters. 🤣

  • @caseymyhro3769
    @caseymyhro3769 Рік тому +3

    I love how passionate he is about his knives. It makes me proud to be a fan of Cold Steel.

  • @gazay7777
    @gazay7777 5 років тому +31

    He seems like a likable guy. Very humble.

  • @John.VanSwearingen
    @John.VanSwearingen 5 років тому +218

    the man, the myth, the legend, the living meme

  • @user-wr6nj8du1r
    @user-wr6nj8du1r 5 років тому +29

    Greatest BHQ video yet. “It’s only 7 ounces!!!”

  • @laszlovandor4770
    @laszlovandor4770 4 роки тому +21

    Yes, all free men should carry a proper blade and of course a hand gun !
    Love Cold Steel.

  • @jangabor6065
    @jangabor6065 5 років тому +85

    Lynn: 3 folders and BOWIE
    Me: swiss knife

    • @TheGuerillapatriot
      @TheGuerillapatriot 4 роки тому

      Love my Swiss, carry both Cold Steel Raja 2.

    • @duggydugg3937
      @duggydugg3937 4 роки тому

      Jan Gabor
      me 2n1 cr Lawrence ultra thin combo

    • @vybtom1
      @vybtom1 4 роки тому +1

      I also carry a swiss knife and in couple of weeks I'll be carrying the Spartan as well.

  • @survinenathan
    @survinenathan 5 років тому +113

    I've never owned a cold steel knife, but his attitude makes me want to. 😂

    • @saheliumd7182
      @saheliumd7182 4 роки тому +7

      NateInTheSticks my first was a cheapy Kukri and dear lord did I underestimate what it was capable of. Made me go out to my property looking for stuff to cut down.

    • @towatchvids
      @towatchvids 4 роки тому +5

      Same here first Cold Steel I got was the Rajah 3, not a full size kukri but I still have it 8 years later and it'll probably go another 8 just fine. For the price you can't ask for a better knife to do all the things you don't want to do with expensive ones.

    • @davidcarson7855
      @davidcarson7855 4 роки тому +3

      CS makes first rate knife

    • @kalijasin
      @kalijasin 4 роки тому

      Last one I owned (recon 1 tanto) fell apart.

    • @towatchvids
      @towatchvids 4 роки тому +3

      @@kalijasin how does a knife fall apart? You can take them apart for cleaning... did you strip a screw or something?

  • @RikthDcruze
    @RikthDcruze 4 роки тому +13

    Cold steel is my fav. They make unapologetic, unfussy, fighting knives.

  • @robertlewis4244
    @robertlewis4244 4 роки тому +18

    Im glad someone else carries 4 knives at once
    I thought I was the only one 😁

    • @kongandbasses8732
      @kongandbasses8732 4 роки тому +1

      Wellcome to the club!
      At this verry moment:
      - a Vaquero Grande, about 30 years old. I have a second one, because I could not find it for some time, so my Brother thought that I may have lost it, and he bought me a new one. Short time later the old Vaquero Grande was found in my car.
      - a Luzon XL, great knife, a lot of knife for the buck
      - two Pro Lite, one with a clip point, one with a tanto blade, my latest acquisition. Two more "apropriate" blades that may not scare people when you draw it during a picknick.
      Ah, I forgot, I carry an old "the Spike" with tanto blade around my neck, this knife is maybe 25 years old as well.
      My verry first Cold Steel knife was a Trail Master in Carbon V steel. This one I may have bought in the 1980's. It is heavy used, but as sharp as from the factory. There is as good as no corrosion on the blade, as I maintain my knifes.

    • @liam3044
      @liam3044 3 роки тому +1

      Ha, I'm in the club too, kabar 1211, Leatherman free, no Name folder, Victorinox alux farmer.

    • @pretzeljawbreaker5140
      @pretzeljawbreaker5140 3 роки тому +2

      Any less than 3 is dangerous

  • @keatonminter3306
    @keatonminter3306 5 років тому +127

    You cant help but like this guy.

    • @BladeHQ
      @BladeHQ  5 років тому +20

      Lynn is a genuinely solid dude👊

    • @willc9235
      @willc9235 5 років тому +13

      He is most certainly a knife guy.

    • @MrMre11878
      @MrMre11878 5 років тому

      He seems to be a really cool guy.

  • @crytpolane3449
    @crytpolane3449 5 років тому +48

    Great video!!! You have to love Lynn’s attitude and style, really seems like a true knife fanatic...and that daily carry!!! Love this guy!!! I honestly don’t own a Cold Steel, but there are going to be a couple in my next BladeHQ order...today!!!
    Thanks fellas!

    • @thestig007
      @thestig007 5 років тому

      You gotta try one, trust me. They make the best hard use work knives. I use mine for yard work because it's so easy to sharpen and holds and edge like crazy. They heat treat their steel very well. The lock and grip just make it a solid beater knife!

  • @JohnChoidotOrg
    @JohnChoidotOrg 5 років тому +264

    I love it how quiet Zac got, because of the immense alpha-ness of this dude.
    No respect, but Zac wasn't ready.

    • @isaacpotmesil6516
      @isaacpotmesil6516 5 років тому +11

      John Choi nobody is ready for this goober of a man

    • @bladeandcloak666
      @bladeandcloak666 5 років тому +4

      @@isaacpotmesil6516 ye med bruh?

    • @bladeandcloak666
      @bladeandcloak666 5 років тому +19

      @@isaacpotmesil6516 Lynn is a legend.

    • @user-ue6iv2rd1n
      @user-ue6iv2rd1n 5 років тому +16

      @photag216 he could have took that stupid hat off inside and unbuttoned his shirt

    • @tallswede80
      @tallswede80 5 років тому +13

      @@isaacpotmesil6516
      "nobody is ready for this goober of a man"
      But isn't that the same thing that your mother said about you?

  • @msloan1972
    @msloan1972 4 роки тому +15

    Awesome. I'm sitting here with a Spartan and a 6" Ti-lite on me.

  • @MCRideout
    @MCRideout 5 років тому +30

    This is one of the best interviews I've ever seen.

    • @BladeHQ
      @BladeHQ  5 років тому +4

      Thanks! Lynn is a great guy to sit down and talk knives with!

    • @filthyego8433
      @filthyego8433 5 років тому

      Hahaha

    • @AdolfHitler-xp1nx
      @AdolfHitler-xp1nx 5 років тому +2

      WAY BETTER THAN ANY JOE ROGAN PODCAST :D

    • @spicecrop
      @spicecrop 5 років тому

      You must not watch many.

  • @bobcampbell7551
    @bobcampbell7551 5 років тому +15

    “I want all of America to carry a Bowie knife” if only I could do just one thing with that level of conviction I’d be a millionaire.

  • @jigginwithg5595
    @jigginwithg5595 4 роки тому +50

    random stranger-so lynn, why do carry all these knives? what are you worried about?
    lynn-what am i worried about? well, not much

  • @Hellichibi
    @Hellichibi 4 роки тому +9

    Also, gotta love Zac's face when he sees the dude unpacking his daily care package lmao.

  • @GOxHAM
    @GOxHAM 5 років тому +23

    *Pulls out 7" espada and a few other giant knives comfortably

  • @PhatNutz
    @PhatNutz 5 років тому +55

    thumbs up for the vid, but kind of miss seeing "what izzz up" ben in front of the camera. 👍

    • @doug9522
      @doug9522 5 років тому

      Ben actually can't be in the room with knives over 2.5 inches. It started out as a vigorously overstated preference, but has now become an actual illness.

  • @whitneyallen9237
    @whitneyallen9237 5 років тому +2

    Cold Steel Large Espada w/polished handle is the greatest folder of all time. Had it for years and love it!!!

  • @454pakr
    @454pakr 4 роки тому +6

    The Spartan is my all-time favorite! I want that 7.5 in Espada!

  • @mctourer5549
    @mctourer5549 5 років тому +8

    I love my cold steel knives! The Triad lock has to be the toughest on the planet!

  • @gumbothundereagle8006
    @gumbothundereagle8006 5 років тому +5

    Lynn is A Personal Inspiration!
    My Family ❤️Loves Lynn Thompson and can attribute our lives to His Amazing Knives 🔪!
    Been carrying Lynn’s Cold Steel Tanto since the it was introduced! I got one of his first production runs!
    My Cuzin used his in Iraq! Saved his life! Many many times!
    Thankful to and for Cold Steels Lynn Thompson!
    PS
    I got all your training videos and swag

  • @00brin
    @00brin 5 років тому +11

    Lynn is the man. Fave cold steel knife "Recon Tanto".

    • @garyhost1830
      @garyhost1830 4 роки тому +2

      Love that knife, I'm running a cold steel bushranger. It's performing like a champion

  • @TheStratman007
    @TheStratman007 4 роки тому

    Mr. Thompson, I always look forward to your videos here and your company DVDs. I love your attitude, passion, products, and your commitment to quality. Thank you for all you do.

  • @guerillamike5150
    @guerillamike5150 5 років тому +16

    I was so worried for Zac... he was the only carcass on set...

  • @bot9127
    @bot9127 5 років тому +5

    One of my favorite knives was the Cold Steel Scimitar. I carried that thing for 5 years when I was in the Military, love that knife.

  • @hanishpunamiya4195
    @hanishpunamiya4195 5 років тому +2

    The recon1 tanto was my introduction to the knife world. It is forever in my wishlist and I absolutely love it!

  • @T.Q.
    @T.Q. 4 роки тому +2

    I subscribed because of this video and Lynn Thompson and the amazing products from his company Cold Steel. I love the fact that he makes products that can be used in real-life dangerous situations when a firearm isn’t at hand. Unlike some others, he doesn’t live in a bubble and knows just how messed up and dangerous the real world can be. Much respect and thanks from me. Hope he stays around for a long time to come. Thanks for posting this. And yes, I’m already planning to buy a couple of the ones you featured. All the best to the both of you.

  • @mj1653
    @mj1653 5 років тому +29

    Can u please bring back the mini recon 1 with s35vn or xhp.

    • @joeyfreeman5052
      @joeyfreeman5052 5 років тому

      MJ I carry one it’s the perfect edc size for me. Love it

    • @PRS-qh5jf
      @PRS-qh5jf 5 років тому +1

      For real i dont like real big blades the only reason i dont have a cold steel. Really like 2.75 - 3.25 blades.

  • @WalterReade
    @WalterReade 5 років тому +7

    I haven't bought a Cold Steel since the 80s, but recently bought a Tuff Lite. Super great knife for $30. I'm buying 4 more for Christmas presents, and going to start putting more Cold Steels in my BHQ checkout basket. 😀

  • @crofthowley2992
    @crofthowley2992 3 роки тому +7

    So tell us about this one Lynn,
    “ my buddy killed a dude at a gas station with this knife”
    😂😂😂

  • @ricancira
    @ricancira 4 роки тому +1

    I agree with the gentleman Lynn Thompson's statement about bowie knives. I also enjoyed this presentation very much.

  • @Ulf_H
    @Ulf_H 5 років тому +13

    Does anyone remembers the "Gunsite Folder" ? my first Cold Steel, and still my fav!

  • @listenup455
    @listenup455 5 років тому +43

    "I want all America to carry a Bowie knife" -Lynn Thompson 2019

  • @bjlewis5431
    @bjlewis5431 4 роки тому +9

    My 4" Cold Steel Voyager was my favorite knife for nearly a decade, it lived on me, (yup, pretty much litterally!) And it never failed in any way..
    I have yet to try one of their new tri-ad lock folders, but expect a Recon 1 will be my next knife..
    If i can still order one into Australia..
    We aren't free people in a free country anymore.

  • @TechZACH16
    @TechZACH16 2 роки тому +3

    This man, in another life, is absolutely insane. I’m glad he found the knife business because you couldn’t stop old Mr. Thomas with a battle axe and a running start.

  • @DvBattlegears
    @DvBattlegears 5 років тому +6

    Lynn Thompson is legendary! I wish I can carry him instead my recon 1 for EDC!! hahaha

  • @alpine1600s
    @alpine1600s 5 років тому +6

    Holy crap, since the 15th I was thinking about getting a Raja 2. And now a Cold Steel knife banter!😂

    • @BowmanHawk
      @BowmanHawk 5 років тому

      I... just cant sing the praises of that knife properly. Its amazing and you will never regret the purchase.

  • @legiontraining4691
    @legiontraining4691 4 роки тому +1

    Lynn and the guys at CS are great people and great martial artists. Their products are an amazing value which reflect their personal integrity and dedication to their customers.

  • @M.J.C.W.
    @M.J.C.W. 5 років тому +14

    I could watch Lynn talk about knives all day.

  • @ethanstang9941
    @ethanstang9941 5 років тому +33

    I like the emphasis on blades primarily made for protection. Thanks cold steel.

    • @LilView
      @LilView 5 років тому +1

      Are you him? lol

    • @ethanstang9941
      @ethanstang9941 5 років тому +1

      @@LilView gee i wish. Im planning on getting more of there products.

    • @LilView
      @LilView 5 років тому +1

      @@ethanstang9941 lol. You're definitely him.

  • @ItsKYRO13
    @ItsKYRO13 5 років тому +19

    Zac: What do you like best about this knife
    Lynn: My buddy killed 4 people with this knife

  • @jonathanbillings4395
    @jonathanbillings4395 4 роки тому

    Love how Lynn is confident and proud of the knives cold steel makes. I own a few myself and love love them

  • @horuslupercal2385
    @horuslupercal2385 5 років тому

    Gotta love Lynn!
    My very 1st Cold Steel purchase (my Special Forces Shovel, bought 10 years ago) has been my EDC to this very day and it's still going strong.

  • @cbrstar7145
    @cbrstar7145 5 років тому +8

    The best part of this is Cold Steel isn't anti 2A as they know that they are an arms maker. I've never bought a CS before but after seeing how much Lynn loves his products I'm ordering a tri-lite

    • @keltar4071
      @keltar4071 5 років тому +1

      If any knife maker is anti 2nda then they are stupid because knives will be next to be banned after guns.

  • @budsblades7211
    @budsblades7211 5 років тому +12

    Lynn said himself that he always has 6 blades on board at all times including an urban pal on each shoe. He will tell the location of all but 1 which leads me to believe he stores a voyager xl in his rectum

    • @adammorgan2670
      @adammorgan2670 5 років тому

      Im guessing he has a wave opener on that voyager...

  • @ShaneABaker
    @ShaneABaker 4 роки тому +3

    I have one Cold Steel knife, and it is the Spartan, and I absolutely love it. I'm thinking of ordering another sometime!

  • @EinfaII
    @EinfaII 5 років тому

    The 6in ti lite was my first real quality knife that i bought and i love it i have had it for a couple years now and it still holds up today love cold steel

  • @mleeman01
    @mleeman01 5 років тому +45

    Attention Benchmade: This is what a company who loves and respects their customers looks like. Mr. Thompson’s knowledge and enthusiasm for his craft is inspiring.

    • @johnl198210
      @johnl198210 5 років тому +1

      Dude I understand what you are saying. I think Cold steel is great I have owned/own several of their products. I think the dig should be at Spyderco over Benchmade. Benchmade has one of the best warranty's in the business. They also only produce US made products. Spyderco thinks a pocket clip will last as long as a blade. I own Spyderco products too. Not trying to start shit but can you please elaborate on your comment? Thanks.

    • @NikhilNaik22N
      @NikhilNaik22N 4 роки тому +1

      @@johnl198210 anyone gonna talk about Gerber???

  • @shadyvito
    @shadyvito 5 років тому +4

    I'm a competitive axe thrower in two different organizations. I used to buy antique axes and modified them for throwing. Four doubles I wanted an inexpensive axe so I bought Cold Steel axe gang. The only modification I made was to shorten the handle. I was amazed at how great it was. I now exclusively throw cold steel axe gangs. Their products are amazing and the prices they sell them for is even more amazing. One of my favorite knives for work is the Tuff Light. The only drawback is that it's tip down carry only. I usually never carry a knife that is tip down carry but this knife is so good I really don't care. Cold Steel is an amazing company. When they found out how popular the axe gang is for competition throwing they decided to work with throwers to come up with a competition axe gang that is legal in both major throwing organizations. I only hope to get more involved with our sport.

    • @csknives
      @csknives 5 років тому +1

      Thanks for the kind words as always, friend!

  • @paulderr1653
    @paulderr1653 5 років тому

    My sons and I are big fans of cold steel products. This is a company that cares about their customers and go the extra mile to make sure ALL of their products are fully functional. 3 customers for life!

  • @jd-jw8hm
    @jd-jw8hm 4 роки тому

    Love Cold Steel...high quality & shaving sharp, right out of the box...I've been a collector & patron for years...A+

  • @BT_360
    @BT_360 5 років тому +4

    My favourite Cold Steel is the Arc Angel Balisong.
    Please bring it back

  • @charlesadamo9861
    @charlesadamo9861 5 років тому +4

    Love the Recon 1 been carrying it everyday as my primary self defense knife for 6 years.

  • @randlereeves5976
    @randlereeves5976 Рік тому

    I've replied before several years ago about being a 30 year full time LEO. I'm retired no, but while employed and after being retired I still carry the Cold Steel Recon 1 Tanto. It has never not once failed me. I am and will always be a Cold Steel Knife carrier. I have numerous ones I carry but my Recon 1 is always my first to use. It is truly a knife I personally trust every time to save my life in a bad situation. Thank you Cold Steel for taking the time to make a knife that meets the high demands and dependability Law Enforcement and our Military and First Responders can rely on when needed.

  • @gumbothundereagle8006
    @gumbothundereagle8006 5 років тому +1

    ❤️👍🇺🇸✅❤️👍🇺🇸✅❤️👍🇺🇸✅ Been Carrying Cold Steel since late 80s and saved my life in 91 and many times since...

  • @hotrodparker
    @hotrodparker 5 років тому +15

    Lynn Thompson is one of the greatest TRUE Americans alive today! Thank God for Lynn Thompson and Cold Steel!

    • @hotrodparker
      @hotrodparker 5 років тому

      @@biilybutt9016 Crack kills, crack baby

  • @SteveAubrey1762
    @SteveAubrey1762 5 років тому +3

    Lynn Thompson is THE MAN!

  • @miguelsobreira9830
    @miguelsobreira9830 4 роки тому

    Amazing video, thank you for the quality of the knives and the perfect information about them.

  • @BowhuntingAfrica
    @BowhuntingAfrica 5 років тому

    Love it! Thank you for all your work Mr Thompsson.