Lynn's Top Reasons' To Carry A Small Knife
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- Опубліковано 30 чер 2024
- Lynn is clearly a fan of larger knives, however we're reasonable people and love our high quality, strong and effective small knives. Dive in with Lynn as he comprehensively goes through his top reasons to carry a small knife.
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Lynn Thompson: "I'm a reasonable, practical man."
Also Lynn Thompson: (has at least 6 pocket swords on him at all times)
That's why we love you, Lynn.
I don't see the cotradiction ;)
Agreed!
Being armed and ready to protect yourself is reasonable.
Heck I've actually carried a sword around town before. Its Legal. 2nd Amendment trumps anti-2nd amendment laws...
@@brianmccann666 unfortunately the judge told me "no knives or guns. No swords or nunchukus. " I'm in a holding pattern for now
Those are 6 reasonable and practical reasons.
Reason to carry a small knife: You need something to fill up your left pocket because you right pocket is full of an Espada xl.
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Right!
Shiny one ;)
Only if your idea of a small knife is a code 4 lol. It's my idea of a nice Lil folder though others would say it's huge and scary... Until they see that XL voyager in my other pocket haha.
Sneaky Peaky If people say that your knife is huge and scary, that means it’s almost big enough. When the “soft shell crabs” faint from fright, then maybe it’s big enough lol.
Lynn is truly a man of the people
Every knife on that table were in his pockets at the beginning of the vid
- Other knife companies: “look how small and compact our new knives are! Great for opening letters and cardboard!”
- Cold Steel: “You can hold a bunch of these small knives while holding your Glock and skin the eyelids off a moose!”
❤️ Cold Steel
Cold Steel pulls no punches in getting to the "point"! Pun intended.
I got a mighty chuckle, just as I was reading your comment. I heard Lynn starting to speak what you got quoted here when I was scrolling through comments lol
He’ll yeah bro
Why did I just read that and hear Lynn Thompson... Lol, you are spot on though
Coronavirus checks under its bed for Lynn Thompson!
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Hilarious but true....
Lol
Truth Lol !
Hell YEAH! Long may LCT be doing well and staying active!
Cold steel is such a great company, they are quality and affordable and fun! Tons of variety and Lynn is very enthusiastic
100% agreed.... truly amazing man with a great team! I own over 40 of their products. I have owned over 70 in my life. Every piece has been truly perfect every time. Versatile and durable. No other company compares!
Red Faux hey what would you recommend for everyday carry around 150 dollars or less?
@@UpstateBreezy - That would depend on what size of knife you're going for. My EDC is the Vaquero Grande 6" serrated folder. I've had it for over 25 years. They have many similar folders 3", 4", 5".... I used to have a 4" Tanto point but lost it. With a budget of $150 you have an incredible array of options. I would go to their website and pretend it's Christmas again. Blessed shopping brother. I'm jealous! My next knife will be their Rajah ll.... I just can't wait!
Red Faux hey thanks for the reply. I was looking for something around 4 inches ( god damn NY knife laws ). Definitely a folder. Mainly want a EDC that I could also use for self defense. Definitely going to browse the site after work :). It’s always nice to hear other opinions. Definitely gonna feel like a kid in a candy shop after work haha.
The old norse saying is.
"A knife is life!"
Even slaves carried knives in old norse society, because EVERYBODY needs knives.
No it is a sword is life
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Even better! ; )
Truth is a beautiful thing.
This is my ASMR. The sound of Lynn talking about knives, and opening knives, it just relaxes me so much.
I have carried a 4" Voyager since I was 24 years old, I'm 53 now. I just switched to a Pro Lite a few weeks ago and love the greater comfort in my pocket without sacrificing any quality. Thank you Lynn Thompson for your awesome products from a life long customer!
I used to hate the Pro Lite line due to unappealing blade shapes, but now I love them. Now that they are discontinued! Same with the Medium Voyager! LOL on me.
Always carry 3: a multitool, a big ass cold steel folder that you never take out unless absolutely necessary, and a safe-looking 3” folder.
Me too
Yes, thats my way too.
I have carried a 5.5" Espada for almost 5 years now. However, I always have a smaller blade for work/utility purposes.
Even my keys I carry in a way that I can pull them out and use them defensively. I carry my Espada as a last ditch effort. Plus, I love it. Fits my hand perfect. Knife friends always get a kick out of me flicking it out of my pocket. Only have had to deploy it one time in self-defense. He ran. Fast.
So, yes, carry big blades but be aware of your surroundings. You don't always have to use a knife to save your life. Used correctly, knifes will save your life. Use them wrong, they can ruin it.
I totally agree with you on that about big knifes. I have a Luzon 6 in and just got 2 Voyager both are serated tanto and vocaroand carry my Swiss army knife.
Well said! I feel like keep a big knife for last ditch defense and a smaller blade for utility tasks is the way too go. Plus you can save the edge on the bigger knife for when it really counts. Usually I just Cary a Leatherman micra or Swiss army knife for all my small utility stuff.
@user-lb7lu2sl1w Thank you. Would like to add a few things. Taste in knives has obviously evolved since then. Think we all have. Still get a Cold Steel from time to time, though. One thing I forgot to mention is self-defense. You never want to be what is known as the "initiatial aggressor" because then, you'll lose your rights to self-defense. Whichever knife you use will be shown to a jury. So, picture you defended yourself and your family with a Swiss Army knife or a standard issue KA-BAR. Now, imagine, let's say, a Rajah 2. Now, I'm not bashing Cold Steel one bit. They have made and continue to make good stuff that people should try at some point. However, their large and XL line is a bit much at times. Support and believe in the 2nd Amendment as much as anyone else. But, I also believe in knowledge. Because knowledge beforehand is always better. It's definitely better to be tried by 12 in a courtroom than carried by 6 out the front door of a church.
Pulling 10 knives out of your pocket to prove a point is the most effective argument ever! Adding up 3x 3 inch blades and justifying it makes you even greater! Having about 30ft of blade on you at all times is the cherry on the cake!
Lynn you rock
Well said! One thing I really appreciate about Lynn is that he is able to stand there giving a lesson with a large amount of knives in front of him and he can name every single one. I have been surprised and disappointed in the past when other makers can't remember the names of their own products.
One thing I firmly believe is, other people's "Feelings" do not trump my Constitutional Rights.
Thanks for this video. It is definitely thought provoking.
"Never Unarmed.."
Here here!
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I bet that's not true. For example, 2a advocates often don't think abortion is a constitutional right, despite SCOTUS saying it is. So you probably think your feelings on that issue trump someone else's rights.
I work in a "gun-free zone" and can't carry my pistol at work, but I'm never without my XL Vaquero. I also carry a couple of smaller knives for utility tasks so I don't panic the PC crowd. It's always better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it!!!
Cold Steel forever. In any situation,a Cold Steel makes the difference.
Have a Cold Steel and a smile, For people on the go.
Go Lynn! Love how he keeps a small smile on his face, while constantly deploying his plethora of Cold Steel edc’s.
“King of the edc” for sure. 👍🏆🎉
Bottom line people are cowards that get scared when a guy pulls out a pocket knife to cut an apple. Our grandfathers are rolling in their graves
Yes, preach. I'm in the UK and gave my girlfriend a folding, non-locking, sub-3" knife to cut her fruit with at work. Her colleagues were horrified, and asked why she needed to carry a knife! Governments across the world are actively breeding weak sheeple. WE are the difference ✊🏻
@@nononsensereviews6349 I couldn't agree more, it just goes to show how backwards this world is
@@nononsensereviews6349 You got a license for those nails?
it's often not even cowardice but that they see it as an easy way to cause someone trouble, so many people will cause probs for others at any opportunity and for no reason.
I’ve carried a recon 1 since I was 16 (26) now and I’ve def scared slot of friend and people and it’s only a 4” blade. Little do they know I just got the xl version too muahaha
I carried a 4.7" blade for a long time as a kid until I was attacked and stabbed in the stomach.
I lost the fight because I didn't have the reach to keep him at bay. The attacker (whom I later met face to face and became good friends with) said, "I ain't scared of a knife as long as mine is bigger" so he saw me as an easier target.
I took it to heart and immediately got my lifelong baby, a 12" Hunter bowie made of the highest quality steel I could buy.
Never had to use it because the two times I got mugged after that i just had to let them see it and they ran.
However after some time I got a thigh sheath + tourniquet set to carry my Recon Tanto (of course from cold steel).
Now I have a massive knife on my dominant leg and a smaller, easier to draw, blade on my off thigh.
One thing Stickman lacks. Undiluted pure passion.
Miss ya Lynn.
edit: Stickman, dont get me wrong. You're doing a solid job. Enjoyed the Ranch weekend vid - Indeed some big shoes to fill
I'm a proud owner of many of your knives and other weapons for that matter. Thanks for the excellent products.
The more Cold steel videos I watch the more knives I want to buy!!! Thanks for making great knives at an affordable price with top quality and razor-sharp edge out of the box.
Lynn, you're the man. I'd love to meet you in person some time! I just scored an OD Tanto Recon 1 from my local knife shop. It identifies as a "small knife" so I'm good to go. Its the perfect EDC blade. Keep up the great work!
Thank you - Living in Chicago has its drawbacks for a knife guy like me and ironically (as I always followed the laws) I just found out two weeks ago that 2.5 inches are the max blade I can legally carry. Wow! That was a shock sitting with my 3.75-inch folding blade in my pocket (fortunately it was a friend informing me of this rather than the authorities). Well, being one to follow the laws (now that I know it), i've been racking up the hours reviewing and trying many 2.5-inch knives, and while they will never feel the same as the larger ones, I was impressed with the many choices and reasonable handle sizes available and am experimenting with them now. - While disappointed in the revelation of this long-standing law and also my ignorance of not knowing, I found great Joy in watching your excellent video and reasonings for embracing small knives, and will now look at them in a more positive view thanks to your video.
Did you make a choice yet? I was in Chicago a couple months ago for navy graduation. I carried a mora eldris I called cpd and they said 2.5 max but didn't think fixed or folding mattered I also brought a Gerber kettlebell. Got a cold steel tuff lite when I got back.
I thought Mr Thompson was BS until I saw him shooting down a charging buffalo
I saw him spear an ox
from like 20 feet that then took off in his direction
I want to be Lynn when I grow up. Seriously, the argument to always be armed a duty of all citizens/Patriots. My CS Talwar is the smallest I carry.
I've been buying Cold Steel knifes for a long time,nothing but quality ! Recently bought the Finnwolf. Love it.
Thank you Lynn, this is much appreciated from the UK.
I have had a micro recon for 3 years and it has done every job I've given it to do.
Thank you for your professional info & your personal philosophy. I always enjoy listening to your testimony. I am 70 now, have collected weapons my entire life, including many cutlery items. I discovered your company decades ago & own many different CS blades, some even multiples as you mentioned. Of all the different brands & models that I have purchased, your brand most populates my collection. Thank you much for the design, materials, craftsmanship, ergonomics, sharpness out of the box & testing that you demand. In my opinion, it makes you the "top gun" of the industry!!!
Wow, Lynn i was unaware of carrying multiple small knives. Thank you.
The first comments are pure gold. Fine good sir.
Very well spoken and everything he said was true
Thank you for this video and for the great products! I’ve carried my Vaquero XL for well over a decade. Nobody knows how big it is because I always carry it with a smaller knife for social tasks. My small knife is either a traditional folder or my Pendleton Mini Hunter 3V.
Thank you for supporting the second and being vocal about it. You also make terrific products. I'm a customer for life.
Excellent video! Thank you. I love Cold Steel knives and products.
Great information Mr. President.
I have always loved CS.
I was rally expecting Lynn to hold last counterpoint in his mouth. I love this guy and his knives!
LOOL between the *Murica'* speech and pulling out that 5 1/2" blade I immediately subscribed! You rock Lynn!
Two things I'd like to add. The first thing is that fairly regularly when I pull out a knife to do some small job thing, people in veritably ask the tired old question of , " why do you carry a knife ?". My standard answer is; " why don't you ?". I tell them to carry a knife for one month without running to get one, if you even can. I follow up in a month and every one of them I challenged just pulled it out to show me they still do, and put it back into their pocket. I nod, say nothing keep going.
Secondly, I was working a flea market selling antiques, and I got a drunk belligerent man who I politely asked him to leave my booth and area, (there wasn't anything he could afford anyway). Well it seems apparent I probably should've ignored him but I couldn't afford for him to break my stuff.
Off topic, a second, a girl stated that she wished she could afford to buy all the cool things I had for sale, and I told her that I agree, I wish I could afford them too. I could afford to buy them to sell them, but couldn't save any of it. I did own them for a very short while I guess, but could not get attached to them. I also couldn't show up to do a show with the same old stuff. So I dumped at the price I paid first and looked for something else every month.
Back to our drunk friend. He starts cussing and stumbling around and with the last bit of his diatribe he says " I'm gonna get my fuckin gun." ..I very calmly stated " do you think Horace Smith and Dan Wesson got rich off selling one fuckin gun ? And what makes you think you're gonna make it to yours ? ". I'm not saying that is caused it but his face went white/green, he ran over to the fence line puked and left.
I carry both but sometimes a knife will allow you to close distance and you can stay on top within 21 feet, in a self defense situation. Lynn may even have a segment on this, but as a first timer I don't know? I'm older and slower now , so my tactics change to fit my ability. I've carried a knife since before I can remember. I always had it in my pocket, and it was my grandfathers jack knife. I owned others, but even in my day pulling out a ten inch blade would spin heads, but not like today. I carried a knife always and in high school I carried a buck 110 on my hip. No one thought anything of it. I was hunting at fourteen and typically carried a shotgun. To a local farm I had permission to hunt from the farmer. I'd see ten people on average who would stop and ask " what time is dinner ?", "what you going after ?", etc. I had a friend, I went with every chance we could, like a few days every week. One time I walked to a small country store type thing, and my mother got (three) phone calls from concerned neighbors about me walking up the road because of a dangerous "S" curve by an old cemetery. Two fourteen year old boys walking down the road with shotguns three or four times a week, raised no alarm. However one walk up the road and concerned citizens came out of the shadows to try to save me. What the hell shifted this paradigm ? I was off grid "so to speak, for several years after my military service and was astounded by the fear to even show your weapon in public, that the general population has. WYF? !!! If anything, looking at all that has happened maybe it's time to send your children to school packing ? I wore a buck 110 to school every day at sixteen years on, and carried a small pocket folder too. No one said anything. I used my Buck knife daily, and sometimes many times a day. my father told me that he would take a shotgun to school and leave it in the principals office and grab it on the way out to go hunting. Same thing with the movie theater in the managers office. He was like 8-10 years old. If anything I believe we have made it so scary to see a gun that people freak out. Everyone should carry ! Ask the founding fathers. Stop with the dumb shit. We were a more polite society when everyone is packed. Go beyond the second amendment to the writings of our founding fathers. History is repleat with examples to guide you to a better understanding of why they added it to our bill of rights. Carry a knife, because you will find it so very useful. Carry a firearm, because it is your right and duty, just like voting. ' The Wild Wild West". "Billy the kid" who you all must have heard of, killed four men. Four. Some drug dealer in Chicago will rack up a higher body count than that today. I don't know how, since guns are barely legal there, and you have to jump through a lot of hoops to get a permit, so it must be the safest city in our country right ? All these killings are bullshit and we can only surmise that the media is making stuff up, or thugs are targeting victims who they know have no self defense weapon whatsoever.
People ! Stand up for your rights or you will lose them all. The bill of rights is not the government giving these rights to us. These are rights given to us by God. The constitution is only a directive demanding that we shall not fear the government coming to take us and control us. The Wild West isn't so wide as the stories we hear. The future isn't so bleak that we should give control to our government . They cannot take our right to speak freely, they cannot take our right to defend ourselves both foreign and domestic, well ,they are trying and succeeding with the unconstitutional (red flag laws). We have the right to not be tortured. The right to not being confiscated and the government gets your stuff ( wait, I think that already happens). The government cannot take these rights, but we can give them up. For what ? A little temporary security ? Put some real thought into what you are casually giving up.
Lynn has the right idea ! Carry all that you can. Legally. Thanks Lynn for. a great , informative , vision of " ready for anything " lifestyle and sharing this with us. I'm gonna rethink some things for sure.
Thank you sir for all you do for the knife, gun and martial community. I am truly grateful. Cold steel for life.
Very well said Sir! Here in MS, we’re lucky to not have any crazy rules for knife carry. I’ve carried a firearm daily for 22 years along with a ~3 in. folder. My current knife is the new Air Lite drop point, I absolutely love it! I have to dress in business casual so concealment and weight is a huge deal for me personally.
Ive been carrying a super edge on my key chain for 5 years and it's never failed me. I also have the Roach Belly and its really handy and with the sheath fits nicely in your pants pocket.
Lynn that's what I really like about you man,your not afraid to say anything,and you tell it like it is,and you bring us great toys,love ya brother,can't see what you come up with next...
God Bless you, Mr Thompson. I own the 4Max (made in Italy) and recently purchased Recon 1, which are both fantastic knives. Your knives provide huge value not to mention the Tri-Ad locking system that is sturdy, reliable & solid. Many thanks.
My 4" recon tanto has lived in my pocket for the past three years since I got it. It's a great edc blade, small enough that I barely notice it in my front right pocket but hefty enough that I have never been let down by it!
Thanks for making quality knives, straight up. One who is knifless is lifeless
Sooner or later....
We are 911 🇺🇸😎🇺🇸
Can you make the Spike series into folders? Feel that it’s would be a popular slim knife for a lot of people
Hello from Russia, CS! Your knives, axes and my favorite shovel ))) are very good! Thank you for your great job!
Thanks for the info and mindset mr. Lynn
See, I used to carry smaller knives because people criticized me for "overkill".
Then I got stabbed. I drew my own knife and I lost that fight and had my gut almost torn open.
So I got a 12" hunter's Bowie. Since I've had it I have been mugged twice. Both times I was able to get the mugger to fuck off because I had 9" advantage and I wasn't about to be attacked again. The second time I got mugged after getting my knife, I got a Recon Tanto from cold steel and I now carry my bowie on my left hip (hung on my belt) and my Tanto on my right thigh (sheath rig + tourniquet set)
Fuck what people think. Fuck not being able to fight back with MY weapon of choice because people think that I dont have the right to have a weapon suitable to my training and combat style.
I got a leatherman surge in my back left pocket, spyderco dragonfly on my keychain, and a XL Voyager Tanto in my right front pocket. Love the setup
2.5 inch limit at work. I love my tuff lite!
Lyn I really love your lectures in this format. I hope you will do more, exceptionally enjoyable and always very well spoken. Best wishes from Australia. If you come down here, it would be great to meet you.
Love the clips that you guys put throughout this video...just about made me spray the computer a few times.
I’ve been a fan since mid 90s. Waiting for the latest copy of “proof” (on dvd). Lynn Thompson is my hero!
Would love to see more sheaths designed for scout carry. Thanks for all you do. I love all my Cold Steel Knives.
As always you sir are the man. I love all your smaller knife.
Such a precious man, great vid.
Thank you Lynn love your ideas and opinion! Blessings
Fantastic video Lynn. From California with much respect. Keep it up,
Hey Lynn, we need a video upload of you cutting your birthday cake 🎂 with that knife 🗡 I carry my Recon 1 everywhere, EXCEPT at the International Airport where I work. Thanks for all the Awesome Knives my Bladed Brother ⚔️ ✝️
I’ve been carrying my super edge for about 2 years now I love it
Love this guy! A real stand up dude. 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻
Really enjoy Lynn himself talking for this long! More long Lynn video content please!!!
I've hurt a lot of bad people in my past and am very vigilant in protecting myself as I am almost always with my daughter and I really hate getting that comment "why do you always have so many knives?" My answer is always "because I cant remember the faces of the bad guys I have hurt but I know they remember me"
Got my Kudu right here watching this. I have the Kukri, Special Forces Shovel, Trail Boss, Bushman and many others. Keep up the good work. Customer for 15 years and for life.
Average grandpa carries candies in his pocket.
Grandpa Lynn carries Mini Recons.
Lynn, You rock brother!!!!
I have a cold steel from teen years!! I'm 45....Lynn is such a cool owner. Feels like you can call him and talk blades on a Wed morning lol. Love the videos too.
Unfortunately he sold the company recently
I love the intensity for knives. It's awesome. People should carry what they want in the usa.
Indeed!!!
I love Cold Steel and Mister Thompson. Keep up the great work!
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Lynn is the Men, Always a Cold Steel. The best is, Not Big ore Smal. But the one you carry with you 24/7 is the best. And not that you have at home
Fun fact:
In Germany there is no blade length restriction on folding knives.
As long as you can not open it with one hand. It just has to be a two-handed folder (that can also lock). If it is a onehanded folder, then it can't have a locking mechanism that locks the blade as you open it. I see market nieches.
This guy loves what he does. Recon 1, all the way!!!
Much respect, Mr. Thompson.
I carry a Tuff-Lite daily at work.Awesome ergonomics and with the Tri- Ad lock it cant be beat!
The broken skull rides the fence of large and small knives perfectly.
Thank you coldsteel for the pocket bushman I own multiple cause I fear it will be discontinued hands down fav knife I own have 5, 4 are in safe incase I ever break the first 6yrs still Goin strong.
I carry 3 knives.
One is a Rajah 2 for the last 2 years and now I will put a Espada XL in the rotation...so yes I love a big folding asskicking blade...the other 2 is a leatherman skelatool and a crkt neck knife...plus my other edc and firearm...
Cold steel is very reliable....thank you sir.
Cold steel dedicated fan.
I live in Kentucky we dont even need a permit to carry concealed guns, knives you name it
Excellent video!
I carry my pocket bushman many years and I'm glad. Greetings from Poland.
I love your knives, and when Italy's lockdown comes to an end, I'll celebrate by buying a new one!
For God's sake, Mr. Thompson!
You, and people working for you, are the most lucky folks!
So many knives to invent and to play with!
Envy you so much! 🙂😉👍
I do dig this guy’s tantos. I own one. They cut amazinglyand the triblock is rock solid.
I could listen to Lynn talk for hours. He's such an intelligent badass and always has something interesting to say.
Lynn, we loved your original Voyagers.
Your intro is why I will be choosing Cold Steel for my next purchase. That and you have exceptional knives.
I totally agree Lynn. I love my knives!
This guy is the dad and grandpa everyone wants.
Im In a weird place where nobody really cares about big knives but its extremely uncommon to see someone with one
Ive been asked why but never scolded or frowned at maybe one day ill buy a coldsteel you guys are slowly winning me over
Hello from France, I love your products and especially continue to produce your small shields (buckler) and training weapon.
Great job Lynn!
I'm guessing Lynn and I probably differ on a few key political issues, but neither of us would ever care to have those discussions for the exact same reasons, so I bet we would get along great. I just like this guy. I like a lot of things about him. I love his knives. I'm sure people have reasons why they aren't keen on him, and I've heard the stories, but they still couldn't change the fact that I am a fan of his, and I'll buy his products, and enjoy his videos and lessons for as long as he keeps makin em.
Just acquired a Hold Out 1 in CTS XHP, I am very happy. I carry a Tuff Lite in my tool bag for hard use which is almost everyday, I dig that folder. Cold Steel kills it with their products.
i pulled a 4 inch blade to cut a box open once when i was a truck driver and the lady watching me looked shocked. just a tiny 4 inch blade. so i ordered a rajah 2 for future
box duty.
safest to say is, have a multitude of blades for the job. Lynn has swayed me that if i truly want a knife for defense of my life that a large knife is needed. im working on the collection now. but i dont need to pull out a 6" ti-lite to cut a sticker off the paper tube or cut a twine. for those i have my "PC" 3 inch blade.
Amen Lynn! You're welcomed here in Texas anytime my friend.