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You gotta get the FM-1 for review - looks promising, I’m really interested in it. They actually put this lock on a good looking and reasonable titanium edc knife
The 3" premium (S35vn) version solves all the issues you brought up. I personally like the over-pronounced scale features. I have them both and love em
Fm-1 is awesome for edc. The engage with original goats aluminum scales, liner delete, and skiff bearing swap is awesome, sure titanium is nice too but don't have that. I also have the small engage, it sucks.
I have the s35 version with some og aluminum scales. I love the thing. I also have a 3in version and it's a really good knife but it is thinner than you would expect it too be. I would love to get this special edition but I am satisfied with the one I have
I used to daily my AD10 until I got my CS spartan and AS FAR AS ONE HANDING THE AD-10 it’s possible to be fast with it just put your index finger where the blade drops and where the finger choil is never fails for me and I’m able to one hand my AD10 and spartan
The Swift [II] was a great knife and I wonder what on earth made Cold Steel discontinue it that fast. They should bring it back, even if they were to make it an atlas lock edition, should they favour this new locking system, instead of completely changing its design in their Swift III iteration.
Am I the only one who gets nipped by the lock disengagement tab? It's not horrible, but it always gets me and I think if they just rounded the sides a bit it would be 1000% nicer.
Looks like a strong knife for sure. When it came out I thought wow I really need it. But after looking at some pictures and stuff I just lost interest. Not sure why. I just prefer the sr1. Its a bit longer has a bit a thicker blade not much heavier. Also the looks of the engage are not something I get crazy excited about. Got some Demko AD20S lately but thats also a bit on the smaller side. Like a slightly smaller cold steel Sr1. But yea as a less expensive alternative for tge Ad20 this could be interesting for some people.
I’m with you, I’d love to know the full story in the future sometime. Did demko start work on an early concept of the shark lock before the GSM takeover? Did demko start over after designing this lock and not liking the placement? Did cold steel keep a good enough relationship with demko he gave them a “next generation lock” but kept the shark lock for himself? Etc? So many questions, not many answers and I’m trying not to be quick to blame either party for stealing anything, especially since I just bought a all titanium AD10 from cold steel with demko’s signature on the side. He is a classy and honorable dude, but I doubt he would have allowed them to use his signature if there was too much bad blood there. 🤷🏻♂️
The first time I've seen this lock was ages ago, right after Cold Steel changed hands. I remember that during the acquisition Demko was supposed to stay with Cold Steel and the designs he made for Cold Steel belong to the company. So I'm very sure this lock was developed by Demko himself. He left soon after to focus on his own knives and needed a new design that wouldn't be connected to Cold Steel in any way, so he made the Shark Lock. I'm not sure how the timelines line up though, he could have been planning to leave for a while and designing both locks simultaneously
I have once again come to remind you that it’s pronounced “shah-man” and not “sham-an”. Also why complain about the branding? Isn’t it supposed to be… engaging?
That Cold Steel knife is weak sauce 🤢. I work at a barrel poking factory and we all carry the Best pocket knife in the World, the "Gerber Paraframe". The Gerber Paraframe is made of (Surgical Stainless Steel💪🏻) not some cheap CPM crap steel🤮.
I love cold steel but dispise this knifes looks. The handle design on the g10 looks like ass. Be curious to see this lock on a classic like the voyager
Lol dude it’s on the back bc that’s what’s popular and most practical & it’s their version of a shark lock simple as that. so If you’re in a fight and decide to pull this knife out lol you’ll just get shot in todays times BUT… that’s some movie stuff, I’ve never even heard of being in a knife fight having the “opponent”? Lmao try to disengage your folder knife, they would have to grab the blade lol Like what scenario is having someone else disengage a pocket knife in combat even realistic lol cmon man
Hey MC, do you think it is at all possible you might gift me such a knife😢? If you were to give it to me, i promise i would accept it and get very good use from it. That is to say, i would use and beat the hell out of it. Thanks for your consideration. I figure just asking was better odds than winning one. I have been trying to win something from yourself, Jerad, Coldbladesmith and Beez...probably a couple ig places too, for roughly 3yrs. It's really frustrating . Thanks again 🤗😘
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SO GLAD you called CS out on all this knife’s shortcomings MC, you always shoot from the hip and I love that about your reviews!
you didn't have to call me out like that with the rhino bit dude
The steel drum test is from a really old Cold Steel video. They were hyping up their tanto, showing how well it could pierce. 😂
You gotta get the FM-1 for review - looks promising, I’m really interested in it. They actually put this lock on a good looking and reasonable titanium edc knife
The 3" premium (S35vn) version solves all the issues you brought up. I personally like the over-pronounced scale features. I have them both and love em
We need a review of the Cold Steel FM-1
Yeah that’s the first atlas lock knife that has in any way tempted me, I was like “oh finally they actually put it on a knife that isn’t butt ugly”
Fm-1 is awesome for edc. The engage with original goats aluminum scales, liner delete, and skiff bearing swap is awesome, sure titanium is nice too but don't have that. I also have the small engage, it sucks.
Drum poking......ahh the pain in my face from laughing so hard. Thanks, I needed that this morning!
I have the s35 version with some og aluminum scales. I love the thing. I also have a 3in version and it's a really good knife but it is thinner than you would expect it too be. I would love to get this special edition but I am satisfied with the one I have
The only reason I haven't jumped on this knife, is almost every person I seen review it, said the detent is super weak
I have the tanto in s35v, it is absolutely glorious
@metalcomplex have you got the handle the Talwar 4”?
Hi MC, did you ever post the review for the Sparrow Knife Co. Strix?
The budget ones that are out of stock on blade HQ are I stock on Amazon
Thanks
DANG....Metal was brutal! Dropping truth BOMBS.
Have the 3” S35VN version which may feel better to those who like their EDC blade close to 3 inches. It is relatively thin and light.
Sorry, overall length is 7 3/8 inches.
I used to daily my AD10 until I got my CS spartan and AS FAR AS ONE HANDING THE AD-10 it’s possible to be fast with it just put your index finger where the blade drops and where the finger choil is never fails for me and I’m able to one hand my AD10 and spartan
The Swift [II] was a great knife and I wonder what on earth made Cold Steel discontinue it that fast.
They should bring it back, even if they were to make it an atlas lock edition, should they favour this new locking system, instead of completely changing its design in their Swift III iteration.
I dig it and the price.
Am I the only one who gets nipped by the lock disengagement tab? It's not horrible, but it always gets me and I think if they just rounded the sides a bit it would be 1000% nicer.
MC hating on the hardworking drum-stabbers who form the backbone of our economy smh
Looks like a strong knife for sure. When it came out I thought wow I really need it. But after looking at some pictures and stuff I just lost interest. Not sure why. I just prefer the sr1. Its a bit longer has a bit a thicker blade not much heavier. Also the looks of the engage are not something I get crazy excited about. Got some Demko AD20S lately but thats also a bit on the smaller side. Like a slightly smaller cold steel Sr1.
But yea as a less expensive alternative for tge Ad20 this could be interesting for some people.
While this is cool, I can't help but feel like it's an attempt at making a sharklock without paying Andrew Demko 🤷
I’m with you, I’d love to know the full story in the future sometime. Did demko start work on an early concept of the shark lock before the GSM takeover? Did demko start over after designing this lock and not liking the placement? Did cold steel keep a good enough relationship with demko he gave them a “next generation lock” but kept the shark lock for himself? Etc? So many questions, not many answers and I’m trying not to be quick to blame either party for stealing anything, especially since I just bought a all titanium AD10 from cold steel with demko’s signature on the side. He is a classy and honorable dude, but I doubt he would have allowed them to use his signature if there was too much bad blood there. 🤷🏻♂️
@@brentmellinger1798right on
Oh 100%. But most technological innovations are just improvements upon existing tech.
Of course not, just like the thumbplate wasn't getting around the Emerson wave.
The first time I've seen this lock was ages ago, right after Cold Steel changed hands. I remember that during the acquisition Demko was supposed to stay with Cold Steel and the designs he made for Cold Steel belong to the company. So I'm very sure this lock was developed by Demko himself. He left soon after to focus on his own knives and needed a new design that wouldn't be connected to Cold Steel in any way, so he made the Shark Lock. I'm not sure how the timelines line up though, he could have been planning to leave for a while and designing both locks simultaneously
I have once again come to remind you that it’s pronounced “shah-man” and not “sham-an”. Also why complain about the branding? Isn’t it supposed to be… engaging?
You Sir, are a Silly man...
Those thumbstuds are in a really awkward spot. I really wish they used a hole or cutout instead.
My favorite is when you get mad at and roast theoretical comments🤣
That Cold Steel knife is weak sauce 🤢.
I work at a barrel poking factory and we all carry the Best pocket knife in the World, the "Gerber Paraframe".
The Gerber Paraframe is made of (Surgical Stainless Steel💪🏻) not some cheap CPM crap steel🤮.
It's good to know peasants can't tell the difference between an elite king knife and a piece of scrap metal used to remove welding slag. 😂
I love cold steel but dispise this knifes looks. The handle design on the g10 looks like ass. Be curious to see this lock on a classic like the voyager
DRUM POKIN’ FACTURY?! They terkkkk errrr jerrrrbbbbbbs
Get the Original Goat scales with their bearing upgrades. This knife becomes incredible.
THE BUTTON IS BACK THERE UNDER YOUR HAND SO IF YOU'RE IN A FIGHT THE GUY CAN'T DISENGAGE YOUR KNIFE, SAME REASON FOR THE GUARD... BRUH 🧠
ITS A MUST FOR me a guard handle/recurve tip handle for using knife backwards, self defence etc
Why are you yelling?
That'll come in handy never 👍
CS marketing is unbelievably effective 😂
Lol dude it’s on the back bc that’s what’s popular and most practical & it’s their version of a shark lock simple as that. so If you’re in a fight and decide to pull this knife out lol you’ll just get shot in todays times BUT… that’s some movie stuff, I’ve never even heard of being in a knife fight having the “opponent”? Lmao try to disengage your folder knife, they would have to grab the blade lol Like what scenario is having someone else disengage a pocket knife in combat even realistic lol cmon man
Not for me, my next knife buy will by a Kunwu Gringo Honeydew Full DLC I think.
Billboarding on satin 🤢
Cold steel sucks now!! Sent several knives back low quality!! Miss old Cold steel
Hey MC, do you think it is at all possible you might gift me such a knife😢? If you were to give it to me, i promise i would accept it and get very good use from it. That is to say, i would use and beat the hell out of it.
Thanks for your consideration. I figure just asking was better odds than winning one. I have been trying to win something from yourself, Jerad, Coldbladesmith and Beez...probably a couple ig places too, for roughly 3yrs. It's really frustrating .
Thanks again
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