Cold Steel Luzon 6 Inch Impressions And One BIG Reason Why You Shouldn’t Buy It.

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  • Опубликовано: 16 ноя 2024

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  • @jorgefernandez6407
    @jorgefernandez6407 3 года назад +6

    My first one had locking problems too. The liner would flip so far off center that it was almost impossible to close it without jamming a car key in there to break it lose! And, the locks have failed. Too much blade for that flimsy lock (you were right). You can't keep "hard flicking" that knife, and not expect to have problems. I bought two right away cause I liked them. Now, one's in my back pack, the other in my car. Light duty only.

  • @BrianR-ML
    @BrianR-ML 3 года назад +6

    They fixed this issue. Mine can open slowly and stays in the middle.

  • @longrider42
    @longrider42 8 месяцев назад +1

    Okay, I just got one, and the liner lock on mine is pretty much on center. No matter if I open it slow, or quick. Locks up tight. So you might have gotten a bad one. The only reason I bought one, is for self defense. Now the Rajah 2 XL which I also bought, its heavy duty enough to do camp tasks, even light duty brush clearing. Those are not thumb studs, whether your using the big one or little one. Those are Stop Pins. If you look at the front of the handle, there are recessed area's for those pins to rest against. So don't dish the knife. You should have sent it back to Cold Steel.

  • @billystink4611
    @billystink4611 3 года назад +12

    I think they fixed the slow opening lockup issue you demonstrated in the video on the newer ones. I just opened mine as slow as possible and the liner snapped hard to about 50% under the blade. Maybe they saw your video lol.

    • @utrak
      @utrak 3 года назад +3

      Same here, got a medium and a large, both perfect lockup. In comparison I bought a USA made Kershaw Link, liner lock barely engaged, had to modify to make it lock properly. Tsk tsk

    • @billystink4611
      @billystink4611 3 года назад +1

      @@utrak not sure whats wrong with USA made kershaw knives, every one that I bought I’ve had to do work on to get it functioning normally. I don’t think I’ve had a problem with any of their china knives though. USA qc needs serious work.

    • @utrak
      @utrak 3 года назад +3

      @@billystink4611 I think maybe their US made knives are a little too unrealistically low priced.

    • @billystink4611
      @billystink4611 3 года назад

      @@utrak good point. They either are cutting some serious corners, or they are just lying.

    • @longrider42
      @longrider42 8 месяцев назад

      I've only had my Luzon XL for about a week, and it locks up tight, whether I open it slow or fast. I just put it to the est, but opening the knife, and thwacking the spine side on a piece of wood for 24 whacks, and not soft one either. And the lock did not move. So I think he just got a bad knife.

  • @TT.100
    @TT.100 3 года назад +3

    Mine large luzon doesn't have that issue with the linear lock,maybe if you contact cold steel they will fix it or exchange it.Got it for 35.36 new/shipped. Great deal for what it is.

    • @wehrewulf
      @wehrewulf 2 года назад

      Liner, not linear.

  • @joeframo3347
    @joeframo3347 Год назад +4

    No similarity whatsoever but I wish they made it D2 steel the steel that's it's made with is soft steel but it'll sharpen quick

  • @randomescu
    @randomescu Год назад +1

    i love the fact the linerlock its easy to press. before the Luzon Large i bought a TiLite6. i could barrely close it with 2 hands. it was too recessed and slippery. they added knurling on the side you dont touch! also the access semi-circle hole in the handle was too little. i returned that TiLite. and thats why i enjoy this easy to maneuver Luzon.
    i oiled the safety, the outer portion and the inside thing, its work smooth.
    thanks for the review, it helped me to decide.

  • @kuzinit2374
    @kuzinit2374 Год назад +3

    I like mine , it’s not a bushcraft knife , but a good defense knife , easier to conceal then a fixed blade but it’ll scare the shit out of the bad guys ,that all I really want to do , but it’ll slice and dice nicely

  • @D4rkStarGaming
    @D4rkStarGaming 27 дней назад +1

    I just got one yesterday for 80$CAD(yeah lol inflation and Canadian dollar exchange rate is a mf) but they fixed the issue, I opened it up the same way on the table, and even slower than you did, and the lock engaged immediately, tried it again but while holding it, engaged immediately, so maybe you got a faulty model or they fixed it sometime since this video, thank you tho for making sure, they could have been the ones to see this exact vid and fixed it so thank you for your contribution

  • @elwooddecker2659
    @elwooddecker2659 9 месяцев назад +1

    Got the medium and XL. Never once had a problem with locking mechanism but then I don’t fiddle around with opening it.

  • @dreadfulldimitri
    @dreadfulldimitri 6 месяцев назад

    Im my case, it is different. I can open it gently and slowly as much as I want, it locks perfectly.
    But if I do ooening with a wrist, I will need screw driver to unlock my liner lock so I can close it.
    It is not s big problem to me, just saying.
    I have several knives with triad lock, each works like a dream. So I collect them, use them, and this large Luzon I bought simply for having a flipper so it is ok for me to open it with a flip, not with a wrist.
    Very fun and practical pocket knife to have.

  • @joeframo3347
    @joeframo3347 Год назад +2

    What color rattle do you want pink red or blue maybe yellow

  • @matthewcordeiro2073
    @matthewcordeiro2073 2 года назад +2

    I was deciding between the xl Luzon or X-Large counterpoint. I went with the counter point because I don’t like a liner lock on a blade that big. The counter point is a tad smaller, but it’s great. The only down side is the lock would get stuck, when flicked really hard. I noticed since I have been playing with it, I does not do that anymore. If you do not mind a dagger blade, get the counter point xl. Better steal and a tri ad lock, for not much h more in price.

    • @scodoguy5581
      @scodoguy5581 Год назад

      I’ve got them both, I love the XL counterpoint fantastic Nathan built like a tank but this night for what you pay for. It is very solid for a liner lock. I have no problems with it it’s not meant for a real hard use but really no folder is

  • @tnazty
    @tnazty Год назад +1

    I got lucky with mine. Mine locks fine even when I open it VERY VERY SLOW. It even gives that satisfying CLICK.

  • @teampbayan3889
    @teampbayan3889 3 года назад +2

    Thanks for your review! I got my large Luzon today, and I don't have the issue like yours, linerlock sitting right in the middle and easy enough to push to unlock. Such a great knife! I don't intend to edc this one though.

    • @oualidmezaguer
      @oualidmezaguer Год назад

      Hello mate, after one year do you still recommend it for me to buy it? Is it good for edc and self defense? Thank you

  • @joeframo3347
    @joeframo3347 Год назад +4

    I like that knife a lot and it looks like a great self-defense knife if you needed to defend yourself quickly if two guys are going to attack you yeah yeah that knife is razor sharp thank you for sharing this video buddy and it seasons greetings I'm sure it's an old video but anyway season greetings 👍

  • @johnklockyer
    @johnklockyer Год назад +1

    Great knife. Also people say you can't best a fixed knife for strength, well obviously in most cases yes. However interestingly take a look at “Joe e” who year to destruction, he put the cold steel 4 max Scout through it's paces (a folder) and as far as I'm aware it's the only knife that has remained whole after his test is completed.

    • @danbrookes3942
      @danbrookes3942 Год назад +2

      The sr1 lite did pretty well too.

    • @johnklockyer
      @johnklockyer Год назад +1

      @@danbrookes3942 I’ll take a look at that one thanks. I have the sr1.

  • @OvertimeX86
    @OvertimeX86 2 года назад +2

    My large Luzon doesn’t have that locking issue when opening slowly. 😊

  • @sherrysmith9609
    @sherrysmith9609 2 года назад +2

    If you cut with the sharp side , how can it close ?

  • @petemitchell6788
    @petemitchell6788 2 года назад +3

    Smokers can fight for about 15 seconds before they choke themselves out. 🤡

    • @longrider42
      @longrider42 3 месяца назад

      Yeah, sounds like he's half gone in this video.

    • @D4rkStarGaming
      @D4rkStarGaming 27 дней назад

      You people care so much about what others do with their lives. Why?

  • @chrisoconnor9201
    @chrisoconnor9201 3 месяца назад

    I just got the XL and took it out back to do some test cuts on some free hanging cardboard sheets. Beautiful long slices...... but the liner lock on its own failed after a quick but not particularly strong slash through cardboard. I noticed and stopped my hand in such a way the blade didn't close on my unprotected fingers. I *thought* the secondary safety wouldn't be necessary for slashing cardboard sheets, more fool me. Incredibly dangerous. Real shame.

  • @MuvoTX
    @MuvoTX 2 года назад +2

    Thanks for posting this. I think I will pass on this one, and stay with the triad lock models. I was considering this since it's easy to close one handed, and a little bigger than the voyager XL.

    • @longrider42
      @longrider42 3 месяца назад

      Don't believe this guy. The liner lock works just fine, and the safety clicks when used for a solid lock up. I've had mine for about a year. I use it to break down Amazon boxes, cut cordage, and food prep, and the lock has never failed or even slipped. I think this guy just got a bad one. Why he didn't send it back is beyond me. Oh, and said knife, is for Self Defense, Lynn Thompson even said so.

  • @Excalibur01
    @Excalibur01 3 года назад +2

    So if you pull it out to play with it, some field craft work, the actual slide lock holds right? I just bought one of these for fun. 40 bucks is a cheap price for a knife this big and cool looking. I mean for me, my all time favorite self defense knife is my OTFs

    • @FreestyleSwordsman
      @FreestyleSwordsman  3 года назад +2

      For the most part but I’ve heard they fixed the issue mine had to be bent a little to lock up

    • @longrider42
      @longrider42 3 месяца назад +1

      I've had mine for about a year. Locks up nice and the Safety works great. Just don't use it for heavy duty cutting. Medium to light duty cutting /knife work, and your golden. And yes, it is primarily a self defense knife.

  • @Tardisius
    @Tardisius 3 года назад +3

    Some minor surgery with a 3/16 file helps a lot. =)

    • @longrider42
      @longrider42 3 месяца назад

      What, that requires thought and having the right tools :) Glad I'm one who can do things to fix small problems. Stay Sharp.

  • @wyatthines153
    @wyatthines153 3 года назад +4

    feel like they couldve added a small spring to that secondary lock on the side so it auto locks when it opens like my moms crkt she has

  • @Vince_F
    @Vince_F Год назад +1

    Apparently Cold Steel is aware of the liner lock issue. It explains why they added the liner lock LOCK.😆

  • @staircasejumper1124
    @staircasejumper1124 2 года назад +1

    If you get a cold steel. Triad lock knife it will NOT fail I’ve split thick wood and beat my cold steel triad locking knifes hard and they haven’t failed yet

  • @piotrr5439
    @piotrr5439 10 месяцев назад +1

    hit it with a file and you're good. it'd be a problem if there was too little material, too much I can work with.

  • @exexpat11
    @exexpat11 3 года назад +3

    It does look like a 119 clone blade. Less than half liner locks work as intended and even some that work can fail after hard use. I have a Boker Kwaiken - liner lock worked, then every screw loosened, liner went to crap. I had to disassemble, bend everything back to where it should be, reassembled with blue loctite just so everything worked smooth. Kwaiken = $125. CRKT "LL" Gambler(?) folder was crap out of the box. Sent back to the factory and came back twice as crappy. Designed defective out of the box. Sorry to hear about the design quality of the Luzon. Great in concept - poor execution. Kershaw liner locks have NEVER failed me.

  • @ilo3816
    @ilo3816 Год назад +1

    My Luzon fell off the table with the point crooked. I have never encountered this situation. CS uses Chinese 8Cr13mov steel for this knife. too soft. AUS8 is a better choice.

  • @JesusChrist_IsTruth-LoveForALL
    @JesusChrist_IsTruth-LoveForALL 2 года назад

    0:05 "Oh no! Im smoking in a video, dear God." 🤣👏

  • @charlesheidbreder5092
    @charlesheidbreder5092 Год назад

    I like the knife but they won't replace the pocket clip if it breaks

  • @erichusayn
    @erichusayn 3 года назад +1

    Good that you finally got what you paid for. Sucks about that lock.

  • @JohnB-dr8sk
    @JohnB-dr8sk 3 года назад +1

    Out of curiosity, did you buy this recently, or did you buy this a couple of years ago? Thx

    • @mtnman8876
      @mtnman8876 3 года назад +2

      Don't buy cs knives now. They are not the same company they have been sold. I got the same knife in the 4 inch version and the secondary lock rattles and the whole knife is jacked up. Go on eBay or a trading site and only buy old cs knives

    • @JohnB-dr8sk
      @JohnB-dr8sk 3 года назад

      @@mtnman8876 I did pickup a new CS Outdoorsman Lite and Tanto Lite recently and they are outstanding for the money. But I hear ya. Old Cold Steel's are pretty much a safe bet.

    • @FreestyleSwordsman
      @FreestyleSwordsman  3 года назад

      @@JohnB-dr8sk recently like in the past month

    • @babyreps365
      @babyreps365 Год назад

      ​@@JohnB-dr8skoutdoorsman lite is absolutely perfect for the price. 4116 is done well.

  • @donniedoobie9627
    @donniedoobie9627 2 года назад +3

    I just got this in the mail today...and had the opposite problem...
    First thing I did was crack it open with the flipper tab and the liner lock went all the way across the blade and jammed on the other side😄
    I had to stick a flathead screwdriver in there and pop it loose.
    I guess I need to not use as much force opening it because later it did the same thing...
    Normally I would bitch and complain but it was $40 brand new.
    I was going to post a video and then found this😄
    I guess if it's in the heat of the moment in a self defense situation , closing the beast would be the least of my worries

  • @mikew6135
    @mikew6135 2 года назад +1

    Maybe send that one back. My lock goes to center better. Maybe try another one

    • @FreestyleSwordsman
      @FreestyleSwordsman  2 года назад

      I was able to bend it to a safe point where it functions fine now thanks

  • @powerplay4real174
    @powerplay4real174 2 года назад

    They should have used better steel and a stronger lock ,and if they had to use a liner the should have use a thicker liner steel like on the Ti Lite series.
    I agree , I don't think it will be around to much longer with Cold Steel, they had a big recall issue when they first came out for sale with cutting folks accidently in the pocket then got pull back , and went on hold for another 9 months to a year. 🦁

  • @JoeFramo-uw9fp
    @JoeFramo-uw9fp 7 месяцев назад +1

    I don't agree I think it's perfect😊

  • @tangsoodoarnis4life
    @tangsoodoarnis4life 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for the heads up bro.

  • @charlesheidbreder5092
    @charlesheidbreder5092 Год назад

    Don't break the pocket clip because they won't replace it even if you offer to pay for it

  • @bhgtree
    @bhgtree 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for this review, was considering buying one, won't now. Love CS, but its a mystery why they didn't use the tri-ad lock on these.

    • @longrider42
      @longrider42 3 месяца назад +1

      Look, he apparently got a "Bad" one. Why he didn't send it back, is beyond me. I've had the Luzon XL now for over a year with NO issue's. But, this is a knife for Self Defense. And light duty cutting jobs. Its great for food prep.

  • @JohnB-dr8sk
    @JohnB-dr8sk 3 года назад +3

    That's a defective Luzon. That liner is supposed be much farther over. My guess is that the liner lock has a bad heat treat and doesn't have enough spring to it to work properly. Send it back for a new one and then compare the new one.

    • @FreestyleSwordsman
      @FreestyleSwordsman  3 года назад

      Naw I’m luck my I got that one lol finally. I’ll grab a spyderco when my money is right again.

  • @rafaelterrazas9957
    @rafaelterrazas9957 2 года назад

    I'VE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH SOME OF MY KNIVES, BUT I ALSO HAVE LINER LOCKS THAT LOCK JUST FINE IF IF I OPEN IT SLOWLY. WHAT I DO WITH A LINER LOCK THAT DOESN'T CLOSE GOOD. I TAKE THE KNIFE APART AND JUST SAND IT DOWN A LITTLE. PROBLEM SOLVED, OR YOU CAN JUST WAIT UNTIL IT WEARS DOWN A LITTLE. IT'S NOT A BIG PROBLEM. IT'S SOMETHING THAT YOU CAN FIX YOUR SELF. I'VE BEEN COLLECTING KNIVES FOR 50 YEARS.YOU WILL RUN IN TO DIFFERENT PROBLEMS OCCASIONALY, BUT A KNIFE IS NOT THAT TECHNICAL.YOU CAN FIX ANY PROBLEM THAT ARRISES. THE ONLY KNIVES I "DON'T" RECOMMEND YOU TRY TO FIX ARE OTF AND AUTOMATICS, UNLESS YOU HAVE ACCESS TO THE SCHEMATIC PLANS. I DON'T THINK A LINER LOCK SHOULD KEEP YOU FROM BUYING A KNIFE. IT'S A SIMPLE FIX. IF YOU DO IT RIGHT. THE LINER SHOULD GO ALL THE WAY ACROSS. GOOD LUCK.

  • @Jon_Hing
    @Jon_Hing 3 года назад

    It kind of looks like that Buck knife mixed with the CRKT M21-14SF. Just the CRKT lock for Liner lock works better
    Ive seen another Vid with that same liner lock prob.

  • @thelogician1934
    @thelogician1934 2 года назад

    File the head of the liner a bit.

  • @mkt385dsassignment9
    @mkt385dsassignment9 2 года назад +1

    Just received mine from Midway. It opens… and stays open. Called to return and they say to throw it in a box! Not comfortable with that at all… even if I wrap in 12 inches of bubble wrap anything can happen to a box. NOT SAFE. I’m at a loss… Avoid this one.

    • @longrider42
      @longrider42 3 месяца назад

      So the liner lock jammed and you did not realize all you needed to do was use a small flat head screwdriver to move the liner lock. I had that happen to me once. Used a screwdriver to unjam the liner lock, and I've never had a problem since.

  • @FLYFfly
    @FLYFfly 8 месяцев назад

    Interesting. Maybe because it’s mass produced knife your’s have that issue. I have that big Luzon and really don’t have an issue. Carrying it every day and using for lots of things. Really never had an issue but it’s good to point out that some can have it and probably because it is mass production made in china and some of the knives will definitely have an issue. If you change it for another probably you would get good one.

    • @longrider42
      @longrider42 3 месяца назад

      Yeah, but for what ever reason, he didn't. I love mine and I do carry it, specially when I go out bike riding or walking after dark. I like the sound it makes when you open it :)

  • @HardOnGearChannel
    @HardOnGearChannel 3 года назад +2

    Thanks for the honest review! It’s a cool knife, but I feel like it could have been so much better without too much effort/extra cost.

  • @FTWRSKNIVES
    @FTWRSKNIVES 3 года назад +2

    To those who have it would you buy it

  • @kylec166
    @kylec166 2 года назад

    Yeah they should have put a better lock on it the rocker lock or something I had one.

  • @Ron-t6j
    @Ron-t6j 9 месяцев назад

    You need to use the lock on liner lock .

  • @Ron-t6j
    @Ron-t6j 9 месяцев назад

    You got to use the lock on the liner lock! There's two locks dude!

  • @richardbalogh6452
    @richardbalogh6452 Год назад

    Mine works just fine your seems a little looser I've got the 4-inch and 6-inch and boy are they great my phone's more uncomfortable in my pocket than this knife I would suggest like in Texas or everybody's packing everybody should have a 1

  • @crazydirtbag
    @crazydirtbag 2 месяца назад

    aus 10 would have been nice

  • @longrider42
    @longrider42 3 месяца назад

    Has any one noticed, he does not answer any comments.

  • @XplosionNo1
    @XplosionNo1 3 года назад +2

    And if you flip it too fast, it just bounces back into your fingers...

  • @Wichitan
    @Wichitan Год назад

    Being a big fan of Cold Steel products, I just purchased one of the small Luzons last week to try out. It's already been returned.
    Your video shows you disengaging the liner lock on the small Luzon with your thumb. This is how I expected it to work. But when I started working with it, I discovered that I couldn't close the blade with my thumb. No amount of manipulation using my thumb would close the knife. Eventually, I realized that I had to hold the knife in my left hand and use my right index finger to press the liner lock at the very tip end of the gimping. That would provide just enough movement of the lock to allow me to close the blade. Unacceptable.
    Based on your experiences, I suspect the Luzons aren't quite ready for prime time. It seems like they really need a different locking mechanism.

  • @turtletruth
    @turtletruth Год назад

    It's a left-handed knife!

  • @wehrewulf
    @wehrewulf 2 года назад +1

    The Cood Steel hype is ridiculous. Most of what they build is mall ninja bullshit for the poors.

  • @ForbinColossus
    @ForbinColossus 3 года назад +1

    Finally, a non-fanboy review! Comments are well said, sir

  • @gordo26siegen
    @gordo26siegen 3 года назад

    The ti lite has the same shit dangerous line locker

    • @danbrookes3942
      @danbrookes3942 Год назад

      No it doesn't. The Ti-lite has a far superior liner lock. Incredibly strong.