FYI Matt, the sheath is made of thermoplastic. It was formed with heat and by using a heat gun or blow dryer to warm the area you want to mold you can easily make it tighter without the knife in it. I've done that myself on several sheaths.
Everyone should save for 2 COLD STEEL blades, the SRK in CPM 3v and the magnum tanto XII in 3v. The non-war craft tanto have a different grind, hollow ground and the tanto tip is stronger than the warcraft. I do like the G10 handles but the the blades are hard to beat
I really like tanto style for work knives. My SR1 Lite is great in this regard. Cold Steel misses the mark a little bit at times but not often with folders. (I don't think their 4Max Scout is as good as people often say.) But generally their folders are the way to go for me, they a just the best tools I can rely on when it really matters. Their fixed blades seem to have more competition, there are many good (or better?) alternatives on the market.
Finger grooves help you get better slash. Try locking your index and middle fingers in the grooves and clenching the rest of your fingers loosely,Then bottle-slashing or slashing at any target. And you can made sheath locking tighter by use hairdryer heated around locking area and press it for few minutes,I did it with my 3V Mini Pendleton's sheath also.
As far as the sheath is concerned, slowly warm it up with a heat gun, put the knife in and then press it between to sheets of firm foam. A little ghetto but thats how a lot of people were making kydex holsters and sheaths. Good review, saw one at a local outfitter. Might have to get one now, I've had the AUS10 Spartan for 4 years now and it is definite hard use knife.
I've tried that. The issue seems to be with the contouring of the indent. It is either too aggressive, or not aggressive enough. The heat gun thing does work a bit, but just not quite the way I'd like. Thank though!
I love cold steel to man I have lots of coldsteel knives I also like S.O.G Ka-Bar and Gerber... Yes I know there are thousands of other good knife makers but the ones I named are the best EDC fixed blades that won't kill your budget..
great lil review! I love this knife & the AK~47! I had the AK~47 on order for months before covid shut down. i figured it wouldn't come out & be dropped, but they got `er done! Once i got the AK~ i searched for another Italian made & found the meduim warcraft. I love warcraft more than AK~47 but both are beast! Beware on new Warcraft! it looks cheap.... the only thing that looks better on new model is the Jimping for thumb to rest on! The Buck GCK is very similar in spec~ weight, length, thickness & price... if still available & Made in USA!
Made for Cold Steel by Lion Steel. Great Quality knife maker. I have a Dendra Inazuma that is Niolox HRC 60 beautiful. The Italians are high value. Fox and Lion Steel do a great job with fine attention to detail in jimping, chamferring, grind, austenitic and martensitic manufacturing.
Oh cool. Your in Tennessee. Hello neighbor. Howdy from Knoxville brother. I frequent SMKW myself. Ah yes. The beckoning call of the big blue roof. Lol. Simply irresistible.
@@MattRoseKnives ROLL TIDE. I'm a hated man in my own state. Lol. Been a Tide fan since I was 8. Lived here my whole life. Got it from my grandfather. He was a Bear Bryant fsn. I fell in love with there tradition, pageantry, and spirit during games. Shawn Alexander my favorite player of all time. Just behind Cornelius Bennett.
Do you know what the worst part of Cold Steel knives is? The friggin' model logo. Always a bit over the top, and huge. Some of the names can be pretty silly too, which is totally forgivable, but it sucks to be reminded every time you go to use it. That said, I am right there with you,. I absolutely love Cold Steeel knives, and I own more of them than any other brand. The day Lynn Thompson announced that he had sold the company, I literally became depressed. It felt like my pet died. I am grateful that they are still producing the classic catalog, but I have heard mixed reviews about the QC on some of the mid-higher end folders like the Recon 1, and Bush Ranger. I am also a bit disappointed with some of the material choices, and the pricing seems to be getting looser slowly but surely. only time will tell, but man...I miss Lynn being in charge.
That's what I will never understand about knives like this. CPM3V exists purely so the damn thing doesn't need to be 5mm to be strong. If thyre gonna make it that thick, why not just use 154cm or Elmax and still get adequate toughness but better edge retention plus stainlessness. Not that logic is used at all when it comes to steel choice in 90% of production knives (maker or consumer)
FYI Matt, the sheath is made of thermoplastic. It was formed with heat and by using a heat gun or blow dryer to warm the area you want to mold you can easily make it tighter without the knife in it. I've done that myself on several sheaths.
Thanks, that’s good to know
Everyone should save for 2 COLD STEEL blades, the SRK in CPM 3v and the magnum tanto XII in 3v. The non-war craft tanto have a different grind, hollow ground and the tanto tip is stronger than the warcraft. I do like the G10 handles but the the blades are hard to beat
I really like tanto style for work knives. My SR1 Lite is great in this regard. Cold Steel misses the mark a little bit at times but not often with folders. (I don't think their 4Max Scout is as good as people often say.) But generally their folders are the way to go for me, they a just the best tools I can rely on when it really matters. Their fixed blades seem to have more competition, there are many good (or better?) alternatives on the market.
I have both the Italian-made CPM-20CV 4Max and the AUS10 4Max Scout - and the 4Max Scout is most certainly "as good as people say."
4max scout is fine it's just ugly AF and doesn't even come with a sharp tip lol
Finger grooves help you get better slash. Try locking your index and middle fingers in the grooves and clenching the rest of your fingers loosely,Then bottle-slashing or slashing at any target.
And you can made sheath locking tighter by use hairdryer heated around locking area and press it for few minutes,I did it with my 3V Mini Pendleton's sheath also.
As far as the sheath is concerned, slowly warm it up with a heat gun, put the knife in and then press it between to sheets of firm foam. A little ghetto but thats how a lot of people were making kydex holsters and sheaths. Good review, saw one at a local outfitter. Might have to get one now, I've had the AUS10 Spartan for 4 years now and it is definite hard use knife.
I've tried that. The issue seems to be with the contouring of the indent. It is either too aggressive, or not aggressive enough. The heat gun thing does work a bit, but just not quite the way I'd like. Thank though!
I love it aside from the super cool lettering on the blade.
Lol fair
I love cold steel to man I have lots of coldsteel knives I also like S.O.G Ka-Bar and Gerber... Yes I know there are thousands of other good knife makers but the ones I named are the best EDC fixed blades that won't kill your budget..
Agreed
great lil review!
I love this knife & the AK~47!
I had the AK~47 on order for months before covid shut down. i figured it wouldn't come out & be dropped, but they got `er done!
Once i got the AK~ i searched for another Italian made & found the meduim warcraft. I love warcraft more than AK~47 but both are beast!
Beware on new Warcraft! it looks cheap.... the only thing that looks better on new model is the Jimping for thumb to rest on!
The Buck GCK is very similar in spec~ weight, length, thickness & price... if still available & Made in USA!
Thanks so much! I'll have to take a look at the Buck GCK
Made for Cold Steel by Lion Steel. Great Quality knife maker. I have a Dendra Inazuma that is Niolox HRC 60 beautiful. The Italians are high value. Fox and Lion Steel do a great job with fine attention to detail in jimping, chamferring, grind, austenitic and martensitic manufacturing.
Is that right? Could you point me to where I could confirm this?
I cut a sharpening notch in mine.
Not a bad idea
Italians have the heat treating process down pat with most steels. Plus there fit and finish is as good as any knife makers.
Agreed!
Sub'd today have a CS USA REcon tanto since the 80's ! Awesome blade CS build blade 2 last 4ever.
Agreed!
Cool Video 👍
Thank U for the Info and the Link 👍
U got a new subscriber...
Thanks!
Oh cool. Your in Tennessee. Hello neighbor. Howdy from Knoxville brother. I frequent SMKW myself. Ah yes. The beckoning call of the big blue roof. Lol. Simply irresistible.
I live in Knox too!! And yes, the big shiny blue roof signifies the promised land haha. I’d say go Vols, but I’m a Gator fan 🤣
@@MattRoseKnives ROLL TIDE. I'm a hated man in my own state. Lol. Been a Tide fan since I was 8. Lived here my whole life. Got it from my grandfather. He was a Bear Bryant fsn. I fell in love with there tradition, pageantry, and spirit during games. Shawn Alexander my favorite player of all time. Just behind Cornelius Bennett.
Really sucks they're being discontinued I have the 7 inch version just ordered one while they're still around.
Agreed!
These are the superior models compared to the cheaper remakes.
They won't know what they got until it's gone.
Warcart is a Beast in 5.5" or 7" or 12" it's purely a monster mash blade and Cold Steel made.
What more can a person ask for €.
Agreed!
Different grip to the large. They have spoilt the handle on these Italian version.
Thanks!
In my experience it rust almost as bad as d2, I use the kobun at work during winter never this warcraft.
Would u trade that kubon?
Sorry, already given away
I lost my cobun 2 years ago.
Unfortunate!
Buy all the old cold steel you can.
Always do :D
Do you know what the worst part of Cold Steel knives is? The friggin' model logo. Always a bit over the top, and huge. Some of the names can be pretty silly too, which is totally forgivable, but it sucks to be reminded every time you go to use it. That said, I am right there with you,. I absolutely love Cold Steeel knives, and I own more of them than any other brand. The day Lynn Thompson announced that he had sold the company, I literally became depressed. It felt like my pet died. I am grateful that they are still producing the classic catalog, but I have heard mixed reviews about the QC on some of the mid-higher end folders like the Recon 1, and Bush Ranger. I am also a bit disappointed with some of the material choices, and the pricing seems to be getting looser slowly but surely. only time will tell, but man...I miss Lynn being in charge.
All fair critique’s!
Overbuild peace of modern steel, called knife?!
That's what I will never understand about knives like this.
CPM3V exists purely so the damn thing doesn't need to be 5mm to be strong. If thyre gonna make it that thick, why not just use 154cm or Elmax and still get adequate toughness but better edge retention plus stainlessness.
Not that logic is used at all when it comes to steel choice in 90% of production knives (maker or consumer)
This knife would see a 800% increase in preformance if it were 3mm thick stock. Except in batoning knotty wood.
i still wrather have a folded knife like my holdout 6 inch
Fair fair