You made me want one. So, I got the 30% Discount at the Cold Steel Site and bought the Black one for $173, shipped. I can't wait to see it. It looks like an awesome SDUEDC Folder. I am glad they didn't make it too small. I am looking forward to the Swift III next... :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)
Phosphor bronze washers may be the saving grace of this being good work knife the hardware and heat treat are up to par. Heat treat seems to be a massive problem with mass produced knives in 2024
Thanks for the disassembly video. I was wondering why the big cutout in the heel of the blade and as suspected, it's to fit the lock-bar mechanism when the blade is folded in the handle. Production quality looks top-notch. You can see they scalloped the blade tang to meet up with the stop pin for more/better contact. Really good. These are Taiwan-made if I recall correctly. Also, I actually like this lock design better than the Shark Lock because the pull tab is completely out of the way. This knife really has a lot going for it, including the uncomplicated design aesthetic. Would be interesting if they did a version with thinner blade stock and slightly thicker handle scales, maybe in G10, and at a lower price point.
Big time bummer that it's T6 on the body screws. The only screws I've ever stripped are T6 which is why I won't spend my money on a knife that has them, except on the clip which still sucks. I can't even fathom why companies are still using them when the entire community has said they need to be T8 for years.
Where do you get thumbstuds with a TI connector? Is there an aftermarket clip that would match those thumbstuds and is the current clip titanium? Thank you!
I remember years ago when I started buying pocket knives before EDC lol they were very expensive and they were just pocket knives no clips when they finally put a clip on it they were literally fall off Cold Steel I paid $79 Voyager this was back in late 80 s and I EDC in Chef pants I return it three times in a year and 2 months call tio send me a letter saying third time would be the last time and that was the last year that I purchased a cold steel
You made me want one. So, I got the 30% Discount at the Cold Steel Site and bought the Black one for $173, shipped. I can't wait to see it. It looks like an awesome SDUEDC Folder. I am glad they didn't make it too small. I am looking forward to the Swift III next... :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)
Awesome yeah the swift iii will be sweet!
How do you get the discount?
Those buttersoft hands never seen a day of work in their life 😂
Thanks for a nice cover of this new and interesting deviation from CS's stable..and I agree with you on the ticonnectors being much better. 👊🤙
Great video, man. I’d never guessed that’s a Cold Steel…Thx for the breakdown🔪🔪🔪
Nice disassembly vid.
I agree on the washers.
Phosphor bronze washers may be the saving grace of this being good work knife the hardware and heat treat are up to par. Heat treat seems to be a massive problem with mass produced knives in 2024
Got this one in 2 days ago and it’s freaking amazing, it’s my only cold steel model.
I was surprised how good this looked/looks when I saw Stassa’s video. I’m watching this on silent currently. Is this China made or Taiwan?
Taiwan
I'm excited for this too after seeing stassas video
@@manofgod6250🇹🇼🇹🇼🇹🇼 Taiwan is amazing.
Never thought id see a cold steel look like a sebenza
This thing looks sweet. Might have just found me a new EDC.
Thanks for the disassembly video. I was wondering why the big cutout in the heel of the blade and as suspected, it's to fit the lock-bar mechanism when the blade is folded in the handle. Production quality looks top-notch. You can see they scalloped the blade tang to meet up with the stop pin for more/better contact. Really good. These are Taiwan-made if I recall correctly.
Also, I actually like this lock design better than the Shark Lock because the pull tab is completely out of the way. This knife really has a lot going for it, including the uncomplicated design aesthetic.
Would be interesting if they did a version with thinner blade stock and slightly thicker handle scales, maybe in G10, and at a lower price point.
This and the Demko shark cub that will be 60$ are gonna sell a ton
I saw this thing on some bladeshow videos... Im liking it alot... but WHERE did you get one??? I cant find it anywhere... and how much!??
Cold steel's website. $199
look nice. what is the thickness of the blade?
.11"
@@bladecentered2264 thx
Did I miss when these are gonna be available? I have to snag one of these
I got it directly from the cold Steel website, not sure when they'll be at dealers
How long did it take to receive after placing your order with Cold Steel? Thanks much.
@@virgilbarnett3770 not too long, maybe four days
It is very weird at first because it is sooooo thin compared to "normal" knives. I bet a polished handle version would sell really well too.
Looks nice. Is there a lanyard pin on it? Blade play?
No place for a lanyard. No blade play at all!
Cool. How about blade stock thickness?
Can I ask how the detent is on this one? Some of these Atlas locks have pretty weak detents like some crossbar lock stuff (like the Deka for example).
This one is perfect
Big time bummer that it's T6 on the body screws. The only screws I've ever stripped are T6 which is why I won't spend my money on a knife that has them, except on the clip which still sucks. I can't even fathom why companies are still using them when the entire community has said they need to be T8 for years.
Thank the stick man for being a cheap sob schill who has helped a conglomerate ruin a great brand
What thumb studs ended up fitting?
The Ti Connector brand
That is sweet! :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)
Where do you get thumbstuds with a TI connector? Is there an aftermarket clip that would match those thumbstuds and is the current clip titanium? Thank you!
Yeah the thumb studs are from Ti connector. The clip is stainless
@@bladecentered2264 dope thank you
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What screwdriver is that?
I have the link to it in the description box
Does it have laniard hole ?
It does not
@@bladecentered2264 sad to know , but thx 🙏 I will try to improvise somthing there
Fuck I just ordered a 200$ knife. Guess I’ll order another one!
It happens lol
And yes I did end up ordering the FM-1 in black. Lol
What is the blade thickness? Dont see it listed? Inassume its .125
It's .11"
Not the same as the Demko Shark lock…quite a bit different actually
what's 9:36 thumbstud model? tie connector?
Yup Ti connector
@@bladecentered2264can you provide a link to which model, they have several
Who carries these?
The black one is in stock on Cold Steel's website right now. Satin one is still out of stock.
And the price
$199
I remember years ago when I started buying pocket knives before EDC lol they were very expensive and they were just pocket knives no clips when they finally put a clip on it they were literally fall off Cold Steel I paid $79 Voyager this was back in late 80 s and I EDC in Chef pants I return it three times in a year and 2 months call tio send me a letter saying third time would be the last time and that was the last year that I purchased a cold steel
weight?
3.8ozs
me likey
No way, cold steel finally made something pretty, and not looking like 3 bucks chinese shiet?
Just leave the thumb stud off. Looks way better and they're usually utterly useless anyway.