Strongest pocket Knife for the Money? Cold Steel SR1 Lite
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- Опубліковано 30 лис 2024
- Strongest pocket Knife for the Money? Cold Steel SR1 Lite. Cold Steel is know for making some of the toughest folding knives in the world but most of them are $80 and up. So I found the Cold Steel SR1 Lite which is way cheaper but can it handle the same amount of abuse as there more premium folders? I also wanted to see how it performed regular edc cutting task and could it hold a reasonable edge while doing so. So I decided put it to the test come see how it did.
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Cold Steel- SR1 Lite Cold Steel SR1 Series Tactical Folding Knife with Tri-Ad Lock and Pocket Clip, SR1 Tanto Lite a.co/d/cmkvxk1
Don’t look further than cold steel knives if you’re after a really hard use knife, one that your life can depend on. Great job from Cold Steel and great Taiwanese knife manufacturing prowess.
and it prooved to be a good throwing knife, too 👍🏼 (and batoning, whittling …) I bought it and use it as a folding bushcraft knife
@@pastoralmao Extremely reliable
Cold steel does some of the best plastic handles there is and people don't seem to talk about it. You really don't lose much going from the premium s35vn models down to the plastic+AUS10/AUS8/8cr models
I second that great comment
Yeah 8cr is a great steel as a person who actually uses knives not just for cutting boxes 8 cr is just as good as s30v i cant stand the knife market pushing "premium" steels like they think it matters the question people need to ask is not what steel but what the heat treatment is is what you should be asking dont fall for the corperate bs these knife snobs push
@T K That's just objectively wrong. s30v is better than 8cr in every regard--assuming decent HT--except for "ease of sharpening." However, the edge retention of s30v, especially for cutting cardboard, makes s30v edges last longer between *full* sharpenings.
Also, what is up with people forgetting that punctuation exists? Your comment looks like it got machine translated through every language in Europe and back to English
What do you use your knives for because i have a pm2 and it just doesnt impress me at all and edge retention is not always a good thing i skin alot of animals and bones chip blade edges and i want to be able to sharpen easy i doubt you use knives the way i do i would not spend 100 dollars on a hammer so i wouldnt on a knife if i gave you a knife unmarked you wouldnt even know what steel it is i fell for the consumer shit too and i snaped out of it realizing i actually use my knives not collect them steel is irrelivent
You lose more money the other way around haha. Indeed!
I love my Sr1lite it one of the smoothest back locks I've ever had.
It's my outdoor knife. I don't mind 8cr because it's very easy to get screaming sharp. Which I'd rather have, then something that takes hours to get a edge on.
I personally really like your videos. I hate videos that are just "look what I have it's great because I say so".
You actually show us why it's good or not.
Have a good one
There is no way that you can break this knife without purposely trying to do so. JoeX couldn't even break it, the SR1 Lite specifically.
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The sr1 clip point… tanto he did break
Tip: switch the thumb studds between the 2 knives. The 4 Max Scout works in my opinion better with the bigger thumb studd from the SR1 Lite....
I sanded my handles, especially under the clip. The clip just about ripped my pocket open, it’s very stiff.
I have the clip point version of the SR-1 lite. Great knife.
My new favorite EDC knife 🔪
Another knife I also own. Tanto and Clip point! Not just great knives for the money here, they're plain ole good knives period! GREAT VIDEO here too!!!
I have numerous Lites in both tanto and non and they are BEASTS.
On my SR1 the edge of the blade hit the spring when the knife was closed and it damaged the edge. First thing I did was disassemble the knife and chamfer the sharp edges and polish some surfaces, then I put a piece of rubber tubing on the pin that the blade rests against and reprofiled the edge and sanded the area under the clip. So, took some work but now I'm really happy with the knife. :)
I guess this proves that 8CR steel can handle tough jobs. Thanks for this!
It does make much more sense then the 200$ version, cause 8 Cr is MUCH tuffer than s35.
Yep..I'm impressed. Killer blade&killer vid knife bro!! I really didnt think SR1 lite was worth buyin til I saw your vid.
That’s the same thing I thought for the longest time 👌
I think soooo many cold steels are so well built for the money absolutely, the SR1 is such a handsome knife, tanto tip👍
I love cold steel for their beefyness and their price point. They are the ultimate "backpack/glovebox" I think we all could agree with a better pocket clip for most of their knives would be welcome
@Daryle Ferguson I agree but 1/2 the knife could be in m pocket with a better clip
Nice Cold Steel knives! As a Cold Steel fan myself, I have the SR1 Lite Tanto, 4Max Scout, and Voyager Large Tanto. I have other 4-6 inch Cold Steel knives as well. I like them all! They just do folding knives right in my honest opinion!
Which do you prefer and why sr1 lite or 4max scout?
Nice! I have the clip point and this is making me want the tanto.
I love it as well. Definitely one of the strongest knives out there even compared to higher priced knives. It seems minimalistic but yeah its very durable and just functions. And the good thing is that it doesnt hurt if it gets scratches and marks because its very inexpensive.
Molto economikob72 euronpiub74 130 euro ov180 prendo 4 max
@@barbourlmilan1173 yea I prefer sr1lite over 4max scout
Tanto o clipoint ku e piu tiostooo@@hardusehobby
You've got a great channel Stassa.... You, Shabazz, and Nutn....have cost me a lot of moolah. LoL. Thanks. I love it.
Having the premium versions of the 4MAX, AD10, and AD15, I was amazed how the Lite versions of the 4MAX and SR1 felt in comparison; not bad at all! That Grivory they use is so thick and stippled so well. It's definitely the nicest feeling plastic handles out there. Impressed by all my large Cold Steel in the collection. G10 or plastic, they all perform well above other knives I've paid much much more for.
Hello of the 4max scout and the sr1 lite which do you prefer and why?
@kawizx12r74 great question! Probably the SR1 because not only is it not as large as the 4Max Scout, so it takes up less space in the pocket, but it comes in 3 different blade configurations, which is nice to have choices. As far as strength, ots every bit as strong as the 4Max.
@@cueball981 awesome. Thanks I cant decide I have big hands and I like the handle shape of the 4 max scout and I prefer the aus10
I am impressed too. I have a lot of Cold Steel stuff which I really like but have always been suspicious of that knife because of the steel and it having no liners. It's definitely a lot tougher than I thought it would be. Great review!
I bought the sr1 lite a few month ago. I'm not gonna lie it a super impressive knife. The edge has held up good for me and I have seriously abused it. It's been my edc since I bought it super impressed with this knife
Very proud to hear that...I am also very satisfied and love my SR1 Lite...💪😎👍
I damaged an edge and broke two tips on my Spyderco s… I won’t buy other knives less a Benchmade freak ,other than a cold steel! Stassa, just hold the scales on the knife, don’t use the thumb studs and flick your wrist , it will deploy nicely! I told Jimmy slash the same thing. The weight of the stock will deploy the knife through a kinetic wrist flick! I can do that with both of my voyagers reg and xl too.
Great video! Luv when you put them to the test. That's one tough tanto.
The SR1 Lite actually has partial steel liners underneath the Grivory handles... Far as I know does the SR1 has the same inner.
Stassa loved the video. I think you should do more destruction videos or hard use videos. As a knife enthusiast I want to know what kind of abuse a knife I have or would want to purchase can handle. TY!
Joe X does some insane destruction testing on knives. He's broken the Sr1 lite, he literally stabs a car and pounds it against rocks lol 😆
It's actually 8cr14mov. It's a similar steel to 8cr13mov, but it has less variance in the Carbon and Chromium, and less silicon and manganese.
Gave my old one to my nephew. Got a new one and the tip, is noticeably pointier and longer than the old one! And that's putting them side by side at that!!! Anyway, my new one went right back into my backpack, going everywhere I go. It's a great knife!
Great video showing how well that knife is made. One heck of a knife for $42.
That’s a good deal for that knife. I own a couple of cold steel got to add that tanto to my collection👍🏼
thank you for a great video, i really enjoyed the testing procedure and your testing protocol. Greetings from Greece!
This functions as my "legal fixed blade" since our crazy knife laws ban even a minuscule Esee Candiru but accept 4" if it folds. I remove the clip and loose or sheath carry it. Unless your jurisdiction bans over 3.5", IMHO this is more versatile than the 4 Max Scout.
Stassa: *Uses knife to bring down building* “Yep, this handled that light-duty task without an issue”.
Great work as always man ✌️
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In a downward stab u should put your thumb behind the backspacer so your hand dont slide past the bolster or down on the handle much safer and way more effective in a downward hammer stab
This and the 4Max scout are my go to recommendation for anyone looking for a hard use folder that can do it all in a price that is very reasonable for what your getting. I've put mine through some hard work and I do prefer the AUS10 over the 8Cr but there Heat treat is usually spot on. Thanks for the great vid and keep making sharp things fun and enjoyable
I'm going to say I made a good investment buying one of these. Appreciate the review
I love all of the cold steels. But this one is amazing for $35.
I don't like abusive testing on stuff that's clearly not designed for it, but when something is made to take a beating, like most cold steels, it's good to see how far they can go.
Love the review videos. I love tantos. Not all tantos, a lot are spotty. But I think they are a super solid folder work horses.
Amazon has the 4Max Scout on sale for 64.44 right now, just picked up 2
1:28 It's actually 8cr14mov.. wich have a better edge retention.
I think the steel mill they selected would be more important. 1% absolute difference in Chromium level between 13% and 14% shouldn't noticeably change performance in and of itself. Maybe 14 is just shorthand for "our better made 8Cr".
@@mdubb4855 It's about 10% better in edge retention.
Check out the video by Joe X he tried hard to break that blade and couldn’t.
Excelente review amigo. El SR1 Lite resistió mejor el castigo que el 4 Max Scout ? Cual es mas resistente?
Definitely the best SR1 Lite ever!
Need a big Cold Steel 🔪 one day. Appreciate the look 👌 Mr Stassa
Damn, I love Taiwan. Not to confuse with China!
That thing is a little beast.
I love both the drop point and Tonto model that I have! I beat the hell out of them! More shows the Tonto.
What do you think the best hard use folder is? I want to be able to baton wood, carving, being able to use the tip like you do in the video. I prefer micarta for handles. Thanks for your content, your video is one of the few that actually tests the knives.
Can’t think of any that come with Micarta but the Cold Steel 4-max or 4-max scout that I tested on the channel and most of the g10 Cold Steel’s
I keep one in the center console for a reason!
This knife good for apocalypse lol
Dobrá recenze, dobrý nůž 👍
Thanks for showing me one I can put on my list budget blade like it a lot 👍👌
Great video! I have this exact model but I want the tanto in the S35VN. Is it worth the upgrade?
Aus 10 on the kubeys is lasting good on two of mine . Stella knife obsession said the same thing about her wolverine .
AUS10 is a really good budget steel for sure. I have several Kubey’s in AUS10 and they all perform well as a mater of fact I just got a Kubey that was upgraded to AUS10 and I am stoked 👌
The best LARGE folder out today the volsteed nightshade. Coldsteel loves to over charge for garbage materials
That was impressive. My truck knife is an Izula 2.
I also keep a mora and the Quiet Carry Current fixed blade in my center console 👍 definitely overkill but I’d rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it 👌
I love CS, but:
•T6(!)
•Near useless jimping
•Stubborn clips
check joe x review, the knife is a lot stronger than you think :)
I’m subscribed to Joe x he is a beast when it comes to testing 👌🍻🍻
This knife should have been made with the flipper option.
One of the strongest lock not my taste,but like the blade performance test 👍
Long as it cuts . I don’t mind sharpening knives . I enjoy it but hate to get into it for one so usually 3-4 at a time . I found 2 knives from the 60 s in my dads hunting jacket today . Both cool but I need help identifying one .
I love old knives especially the ones that have a story behind them 👌
@@Stassa23 yeah Stassa bro . It s good when the storyteller tells the story good if I know what I mean . Kinda like that movie big fish. What a day today . Just got done about dark . About 8:pm I got a wild hair up my ass to spray the cedar table and benches because i sanded the top and did a Whitewash Bona finish so I been looking at a sweet ass top with shit benches and under the table. and came across an old gallon of light grey deck stain so I used the free materials . That sucker is done now and I ll pay the price tomorrow morning , lol
This knife design for tools n weapon stay on the glove car bag not for Edc pants
Got mine for $25 at academy sports due to package being opened
16:56 so that tiny bit of movement will go away eventually?? Mine came with it tiny bit
Same with my SR1 Lite..there is a tiny bit of movement when the blade is opened but it is normal and not a problem...Triad Lock SR1 Lite is proven to be able to withstand a load of 500 lbs...
so there is no need to doubt his ability. I really love and satisfied with my Cold Steel SR1 Lite Tanto...💪😎👍
31 on sale right now at Amazon
8Cr13MoV is similar to 440C, but harder!
Appreciate the use test done in your vids 👍 thanks
Just fyi - for the YT viewers - if the overall size and style of this knife is what you likes - you can also look at the Smith and Wesson Border Guard. Has several handle and blade options, but wont be quite as beefy. I have 2, and just ordered another for $22, that comes with a partially serrated blade and g10 handle. Theirs also has an incorporated strap cutter and glass breaker. 4.2 inch tanto style blade and its been around for a long time. Wouldnt be surprised if their knife is what inspired this.
Gnarly scar bro!!!
Will you be going to the louisiana custom knife show this year?
Guys check out JOE X Channel. He destroys every Knife Cold Steel or fixed blades!
I'm impressed. The more I research, the more I want this knife. Would you recommend the tanto or drop point version?
Agree with you...I have also done a lot of research on the advantages of this CS SR1 Lite knife on YT channels and various other videos...proved that it is the strongest folding knife in history. For me I must choose tanto point, drop point is also very handsome..😎👍
@@ZefKomodo I went with the tanto because it has a slightly thicker and stronger blade. They can both perform the same tasks. The drop point will be a little sharper though. What it comes down to for me, is the tanto just looks cooler.
Not a big fan of cold steel but kinda like the tanto.
Best knife 😊
My Ears ring all the time now.
Really like these testing type of videos. Also like that you push knives harder or lighter depending on the use the knife is designed for. Been looking for a hard use folding knife lately that can really handle it's own with great steel. So far I've only seen a benchmade full size adamas that fits what I'm looking for. Does anyone know of others available with higher-end steel? Thanks
The Cold Steel 4-max is probably the toughest knife I own and you can get it in cpm 20cv or S35vn. The full size and the mini Adamas are both awesome and super tough. I tested and reviewed the mini Adamas on the channel a while back. I like it so much I bought a second one lol. Well thanks for watching I appreciate your support 👍
I have 18" arms. Body builder. I put my Glock FM78 completely through a piece of pine exactly that thick and it went through the pine, come out 0.7cm the other side and then went 0.7cm into another piece of pine behind that (the table - a brick pallet crate) with one hit. I did it 6-8 times. On the 3rd or 4th strike it split the wood plank in half.
Good video review bro
Heck yeah
You think you abused your SR1? Joe X will show you how 😂
Funny stuff, thanks!
Is the gap between scales and lockbar normal?
Yes.. it's normal bro.. use without hesitation..💪😎👍
This vs a Pocket Bushman
I thought about getting one but the one that I handled at my local shop was way to hard for me to manipulate with my messed up hands so I probably wouldn’t be able to do that one 👍
@@Stassa23 Yeah. They are stoopid hard to disengage the lock. I have switched the paracord for a keyring and it is still really tough.
👍👍👍👍👍👍
Yessah just got one
👍🏼👍🏼
Thanks bro yeah i want a cold steel tonto what is the one with the 4' blade code 4 or recon 1
I own both the recon1 is the 4in.
Recon 1
The problem with a low quality "beater" is when you need it, it's going to get a beating. That steel isn't up to it. Heat treating can't work miracles on the alphabet soup grades. ✌
I definitely don’t like the steel however it surpassed anything I’d ever need it for so it’s kinda hard for me to knock it
Joe x couldn't break this blade on this exsxt style knife........people need to wake up all these super steels which iv had myself chip super easy cause they are tooooo hard
Thanks for showing!
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