I just finished sharpening my Recon 1. I have carried it daily for the past 6+ years. I was carrying it one night in Italy (which was completely illegal) when my wife and I and another couple were targeted for a robbery or worse by 3 men and one woman. The small tourist town we were in had no police force at night and no way to contact them even if there was. The shops were all closed and nobody actually lived in the immediate area. In a blind spot for the would be criminals, I sent my wife and her friend ahead to the house we were staying in while my friend and I waited in ambush for the criminals to come after us. We ended up not getting robbed or confronted, and no force was needed to end the plans of the criminals, but knowing I had a reliable, strong and super sharp knife, if needed, was a great thing! A few days later, in Rome, we saw numerous wanted and warning posters on the walls approaching the entrance to the Colosseum. Those posters had pictures of three men who had been violently targeting tourists in that area, the same men who targeted us a few nights before. Thank you to Lynn, Robert, Ron and all the people at Cold Steel for making great products that are worthy of trust when it matters the most!!
I'm glad to hear that You and Your wife are safe, as Italian I'm really sorry, in Roma there are unsafe areas and we have so stupid laws about knives!. Fortunately I live in a quite safe town in Tuscany. Anyways good people should be allowed do bring a pocket knife, it is a very useful tool. My Recon 1 is coming soon.
My favorite Cold Steel Recon 1 is the 4in Tanto without the DLC black coating. I love seeing that beautiful S35VN blade. Also I'm a former EMT and my Voyager came in handy alot!!!
I desperately need a Recon 1 in satin/stonewash. I know it's been released like that very limited in Canada, if I remember correctly. But come on, CS. We need it.
I help look after a few shoots in Hampshire UK, managing woodland, fixing bird pen fences etc. For these past 6 yrs I have been totting a Recon 1, took the blade coating off and was astonished at the lovely blade finish. It is used constantly, from cleaning game to batoning muckle big chunks of wood, it is the all-round knife par excellence. Sometimes I give the Trail master with A2 steel an outing, that is what I as a Scotsman call a Knife.
Have had my recon 1 spearpoint in s35 vn for a couple of weeks and love it be left handed it's great cold steel for life now American lawman next from your New Zealand's biggest fan
My biggest problem is that I have enough knives to last me the rest of my life. I also find that I can use my old AUS 8A knives for days without having to resharpen. So l don't really need the really high end blades. And carrying for self defense also doesn't require high end steel. (Don't tell anyone, but I still have and use some of CS's old 420 knife blades, and they keep a fine edge for self preservation.)
4:43 Hero Moment CONFIRMED!! Recon to the rescue..with NO SERRATIONS! Rookie call on that one. I have 2 clip point versions in Aus8 and CTS-XHP and a spear point in XHP. I would much prefer the XHP over the S35VN, but I get it guys, we'll get over it. :)
You two really should do more of these. Recon 1 Tanto half serrated in my pocket every day. My wife carries the same knife. When you find one that works you carry it! p.s. thank you for sharpening the wife's knife.
Beautiful choice in your EDC, it's mine as well. Are you the one's who came in and bought those micro recons a few months ago? With the "tactical" cane?
@@redsky8509 Of course it was, it was a pleasure meeting you. Yes, I've misplaced so many knives that tend to just show up after a while. We hope this is the case for you guys.
Man I miss these videos... I just got the Recon 1 and its maybe the last CS knife I'm getting. So sad about the new management of the company. I mean, I grew up with Cold Steel and their epic videos. They are the whole reason I got into knives in the first place. I still respect Lynn for what he did but, Cold Steel will never be the same again 😥
My Cold steel collection, Code 4 tanto XHP , AK 45 Xhp , Recon 1 tanto S35vn, Spartan Aua10a., FGX Balisong , Black Talon 2 XHP and just got the Voyager tanto in Aus10a. The Aus10 is performing fantastic by the way.
It's a crazy tuff knife. I have it in the tanto. The G10 handles are super durable to say the least. It's a medium weight knife but lighter than what would be expected for a knife this tuff.
No knife in your pocket facing to Mr. Thompson at the first day working for Cold Steel. Two possible scenarios: (1) Mr. Thompson gives for free the knife that you want from all the Cold Steel stock and models, etc.. "Son you can't work for me if you're not carry a Cold Steel blade, period." (2) Better have all your sins forgiven after being blessing for your priest or minister, you need the best relationship with your Maker, you're about to know Him in person.
Please bring back the recon tanto xl, will be my first cold steel purchase, and i plan to buy 5 to make sure im never without one. It is my grail knife but im not paying $300+ on the secondary market
porter mayhann i only had one warsword machete so I can't make a video on it now but I can see if I can make a little video of the final product with an explanation of how i did it. it's just simply Stock removing What Made it interesting is I did it with a 6 inch wheel grinder.
Love the Recon 1! I've owned three ... gifted one to my oldest, a Marine, who loves it. As much as I love the knife, what keeps the Recon 1 from being "perfect" for me is ... my large paws. The handle is just a bit too skinny -- not as thick as I'd like. My AD-10 handle fits my mitts, but the Recon 1 handle is not quite as ergonomic for my hands. I still carry my Recon 1's, use them, and recommend the model -- I just wouldn't call the Recon 1 "perfection."
Last July for my birthday I bought a recon 1 tanto with s35vn steel. It hasn’t left my pocket since. It is a great hard use knife and I use it hard at work daily. Most comfortable knife in the hand. I also carry a code 4 clip point daily. I find it to be a great combo. People complain of the recons g10 being to grabby. I find that the g10 breaks in and smooths our nicely pretty fast on its own. Lightly sand under the clip and good to go. Thanks for making great products!
@@csknives Cannabis is legal here in WA. I went to buy a pre-roll and the swat team wanna be (totally dressed out except for weapon) security guard asked me to put my knife in my vehicle or he would hold it for me until I had completed my purchase. I am not complaining about the store or the guard. They need security and he has a job. The part that does bother me is is I have carried a pocket knife for 40 years and yet yet to stab anyone other than myself. Of course they have no way of knowing this. We need some sort of concealed carry hidden pocket clip. Carrying the Recon 1 in your pocket off the clip is rather large.
@@WashingtonTuna Hey Tuna our friends over at www.etsy.com/listing/244809907/plain-design-titanium-pocket-knife-clip?show_sold_out_detail=1 make a deep carry clip. It might solve this problem.
Agree! Prowd owner of 5 Recon 1s: 2 Tanto XLs in XHP, one Clip Point XHP, one Tanto XHP and one Clip Point half serrated in AUS8. Most confortable handle by far!
Why are the eggs on a board in the barn instead of in a refrigerator? You California folk scared to eat them cause they have poop on them? Greetings from Wyoming! Love everything you guys do.
Wonder why you got rid of xhp an raised the price for steel that is not as good s35vn is another chris reeves fanboy thing I don't get I really don't get why anyone would buy his knives now coldsteel is using it I hope your heart treat is better then his soft ass edges
Its all DLC now, it will never come off its bonded to the steel on a molecular level and is part of the actual steel, much like spyderco and all the other makers using dlc now.
Bro where have you been? Have you seen how frikin sweet the new dlc coating has been since the aus 8 days?? Side note: wear on your blade is a point of pride my friend
First :)
noice
Allways on top!:-)
Why doesn't cold steel do giveaways like other knife channels?
Why cold steel does not supply Americans knifes to Russia? Only China
@@grigoriiezhkov4905 probably some political bullshit seeings politics get in the way of everything
I just finished sharpening my Recon 1. I have carried it daily for the past 6+ years. I was carrying it one night in Italy (which was completely illegal) when my wife and I and another couple were targeted for a robbery or worse by 3 men and one woman. The small tourist town we were in had no police force at night and no way to contact them even if there was. The shops were all closed and nobody actually lived in the immediate area. In a blind spot for the would be criminals, I sent my wife and her friend ahead to the house we were staying in while my friend and I waited in ambush for the criminals to come after us. We ended up not getting robbed or confronted, and no force was needed to end the plans of the criminals, but knowing I had a reliable, strong and super sharp knife, if needed, was a great thing!
A few days later, in Rome, we saw numerous wanted and warning posters on the walls approaching the entrance to the Colosseum. Those posters had pictures of three men who had been violently targeting tourists in that area, the same men who targeted us a few nights before.
Thank you to Lynn, Robert, Ron and all the people at Cold Steel for making great products that are worthy of trust when it matters the most!!
I'm glad to hear that You and Your wife are safe, as Italian I'm really sorry, in Roma there are unsafe areas and we have so stupid laws about knives!. Fortunately I live in a quite safe town in Tuscany. Anyways good people should be allowed do bring a pocket knife, it is a very useful tool. My Recon 1 is coming soon.
@@BladeWalker77 Thank you my friend! We love Italy and Tuscany is a great place! My family and I will visit again soon!
My favorite Cold Steel Recon 1 is the 4in Tanto without the DLC black coating. I love seeing that beautiful S35VN blade.
Also I'm a former EMT and my Voyager came in handy alot!!!
I desperately need a Recon 1 in satin/stonewash. I know it's been released like that very limited in Canada, if I remember correctly. But come on, CS. We need it.
hmm that does sound nice.
Yes, We need in Italy too!
I help look after a few shoots in Hampshire UK, managing woodland, fixing bird pen fences etc. For these past 6 yrs I have been totting a Recon 1, took the blade coating off and was astonished at the lovely blade finish. It is used constantly, from cleaning game to batoning muckle big chunks of wood, it is the all-round knife par excellence. Sometimes I give the Trail master with A2 steel an outing, that is what I as a Scotsman call a Knife.
Have had my recon 1 spearpoint in s35 vn for a couple of weeks and love it be left handed it's great cold steel for life now American lawman next from your New Zealand's biggest fan
Bring back the mini please!
I’m considering this knife. Which one do people prefer? Tanto vs spear? What are the advantages? Disadvantages?
My biggest problem is that I have enough knives to last me the rest of my life. I also find that I can use my old AUS 8A knives for days without having to resharpen. So l don't really need the really high end blades. And carrying for self defense also doesn't require high end steel. (Don't tell anyone, but I still have and use some of CS's old 420 knife blades, and they keep a fine edge for self preservation.)
Hi , eine Frage . ich hab das Code 4 .. ist das Recon genau so gut ..oder was würdet ihr da empfehlen ?
4:43 Hero Moment CONFIRMED!! Recon to the rescue..with NO SERRATIONS! Rookie call on that one. I have 2 clip point versions in Aus8 and CTS-XHP and a spear point in XHP. I would much prefer the XHP over the S35VN, but I get it guys, we'll get over it. :)
oh dang rookie move for sure.
Do you think, that I can destroy a car roof with the spear point (in the Video from Cold Steel, they showed only the Tanto, who can do this ..)
When are yall coming out with the XXL Recon 1?
Or a XL 4MAX?
totally serious. legit
I second the 4-max XL
You two really should do more of these. Recon 1 Tanto half serrated in my pocket every day. My wife carries the same knife. When you find one that works you carry it! p.s. thank you for sharpening the wife's knife.
Beautiful choice in your EDC, it's mine as well. Are you the one's who came in and bought those micro recons a few months ago? With the "tactical" cane?
@@csknives that was us. oh she has managed to "miss place" both of them. She will find them eventually, she always does.
@@csknives Yes that was us. Hope the memory is good.
@@redsky8509 Of course it was, it was a pleasure meeting you. Yes, I've misplaced so many knives that tend to just show up after a while. We hope this is the case for you guys.
Man I miss these videos... I just got the Recon 1 and its maybe the last CS knife I'm getting. So sad about the new management of the company. I mean, I grew up with Cold Steel and their epic videos. They are the whole reason I got into knives in the first place. I still respect Lynn for what he did but, Cold Steel will never be the same again 😥
What is that knife right below the Espada XL on the wall?
Does the combo edge come with a single bevel on the plain edge?
I wish I could work in Cold Steel
Me too but I would NEVER ever move to Kalifornia.
Don't we all 😁
Medium espada
Ad10
Ultimate hunter
And an old school voyager made in Japan in vg1
I love the salad I have the kobun tanto
Got my RECON -1 on me as i watch this video. Less than a hundred bucks delivered to my door. Goes Everywhere i go....for the rest of my life.
My Cold steel collection, Code 4 tanto XHP , AK 45 Xhp , Recon 1 tanto S35vn, Spartan Aua10a.,
FGX Balisong , Black Talon 2 XHP and just got the Voyager tanto in Aus10a. The Aus10 is performing fantastic by the way.
Had one (of 2) in my pocket for 10 years. Love these blades. Please bring back the xl.
Recon1 Spearpoint and Clipoint, AK47, Rajah3 & the American Lawman. I trust those knives with my life. Period!
I LOVE my Recon 1s!!!! Please please come out with some versions with super steels!!
It's a crazy tuff knife. I have it in the tanto. The G10 handles are super durable to say the least. It's a medium weight knife but lighter than what would be expected for a knife this tuff.
No knife in your pocket facing to Mr. Thompson at the first day working for Cold Steel. Two possible scenarios: (1) Mr. Thompson gives for free the knife that you want from all the Cold Steel stock and models, etc.. "Son you can't work for me if you're not carry a Cold Steel blade, period." (2) Better have all your sins forgiven after being blessing for your priest or minister, you need the best relationship with your Maker, you're about to know Him in person.
Exactly Tito haha
Please bring back the recon tanto xl, will be my first cold steel purchase, and i plan to buy 5 to make sure im never without one. It is my grail knife but im not paying $300+ on the secondary market
Best big yet carryable knife on the planet! Tactical, light, awesomely secure grip... perfection! The only thing that could be better is the steel.
Yep. Waiting and hoping they start making them with MagnaCut....
My collection:
Recon Tanto SK-5
Rajah2
Peace Maker
All are nice, but ghe PM is the best!
Nice collection.
😈 I have been meaning to pick up a brand new Recon 1 clip point.
Yeah it it's the champ for sure! I went with the code 4 though. Basically the same but thiner and a bit smarter
Bring back the Recon 1 Medium with thick G10 scales. I've got am AD10, AD15 and Code 4 Tanto, but i need something smaller as well...
I like the Recon 1. Love the Lawman. just wish you do different colors with the handles again. Love to see a mini recon again lost mine 5 years ago.
I'm leaving knife banter and moving in with you guys
awesome video guys love it! I took y'all's war sword machete and made my own badass knife outta it, thank you cold steel!
Can you make a vid of it pls
porter mayhann i only had one warsword machete so I can't make a video on it now but I can see if I can make a little video of the final product with an explanation of how i did it. it's just simply Stock removing What Made it interesting is I did it with a 6 inch wheel grinder.
@@vegetakijohnson4792 if that can happen I would enjoy it
I have the tanto and clip point 4 inch and Xl in XHP. Have to get a spear point 4 inch in s35vn to complete my set.
Steve, you're so TACTI-COOL!!!
I’ve got 2 recon 1 in CTS-XHP, and hope you guys will make this knife in premium steel. 20cv for example
YES!!! Please a premium steel version!!!
@@Greg_M308 xhp and cpm s35vn are premium steels ! Are you kiding ?
@@raulbanegas1982 Agree, XHP is premium steel. But they don't make the Recon 1 in XHP any longer or any other premium steel for that matter.
Love the Recon 1! I've owned three ... gifted one to my oldest, a Marine, who loves it.
As much as I love the knife, what keeps the Recon 1 from being "perfect" for me is ... my large paws. The handle is just a bit too skinny -- not as thick as I'd like. My AD-10 handle fits my mitts, but the Recon 1 handle is not quite as ergonomic for my hands.
I still carry my Recon 1's, use them, and recommend the model -- I just wouldn't call the Recon 1 "perfection."
Those must be some big hands, glad your AD-10 is filling in. Have you tried the SR-1?
I have not, @@csknives. But I've had several people recommend it to me.
@@IndianaJoe0321 it may be a good tactical choice as it's wider than the Recon1. Either way enjoy and thanks Indiana Joe.
I will put that one on my list. Thank you for mentioning the wider handle -- I really appreciate that.
I just recently misplaced my Recon 1 a few weeks ago that I’ve had for years. I’m not the same without it!😩
Still my favorite folder. Now I'm trying to decide between a Tanto SR1 and a 4MAX!
She got caught in that damn VC trap again.
9 times out of 10 i have my clip point recon 1 in cts xhp its just my go to blade
Nice, the clip point is a beautiful thing isn't it?
Very funny vid ! Serious stuff !!!
Cold Steel 💪🤘👍
Gonna Buy the Rajah 3, Grik, and the recon 1 drop point within the span of 3 weeks
U guys should bring back recon 1 5 1/2 inch knife back as well to
This video is hilarious. Plus featuring a fantastic knife.
Thanks, we appreciate that.
Last July for my birthday I bought a recon 1 tanto with s35vn steel. It hasn’t left my pocket since. It is a great hard use knife and I use it hard at work daily. Most comfortable knife in the hand. I also carry a code 4 clip point daily. I find it to be a great combo. People complain of the recons g10 being to grabby. I find that the g10 breaks in and smooths our nicely pretty fast on its own. Lightly sand under the clip and good to go. Thanks for making great products!
Wow really awesome knife video's!!! :D
So..Lynn is off today right?
BTW Spear Point Recon 1 is next on the purchase list along with another Code 4 Spear Point in S35VN.
I ordert a Trail Master Cant wait to have it in my Hand
The Spartan is the best edc knife... fight me.
Recon 1 for life....KNIFE FIGHT!!!!!!
@@trageopar *waves out 2 spartans
3:55 impressed
S35VN Buddy
S35VN all day long
Yeah ! Buddy don't get one get two Recon1 folders like me.
Got two recon ones one tanto with aus8 and one with s35vn love both.
Sou do Brasil e amo seu canal
Carry a Pro Lite every day. Sharp AF, tough as hell and under $25 so I don't feel bad beating the crap out of it.
Got mine to day 2/27/21
It a Super Fantastic Knife.
And i cut my self with it before the day was over. Its that sharp so buyer be careful S35VN is smokin steel
@@paypatrolfactor5336 I always cut myself the first day with any new knife. It's part of owning a new knife 😏.
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I have owned & sold a 4Max and an SR1. Too heavy. Currently alternate Recon 1 SpearPoint and Manix 2 XL
Acting 10/10
Johnboy You know it haha. Thank you.
Bring back the XL RECON 1!!! Please?!
KNIFE 👏 REVIEW 👏
In my pocket now. 💎
Nice choice.
@@csknives Cannabis is legal here in WA. I went to buy a pre-roll and the swat team wanna be (totally dressed out except for weapon) security guard asked me to put my knife in my vehicle or he would hold it for me until I had completed my purchase. I am not complaining about the store or the guard. They need security and he has a job.
The part that does bother me is is I have carried a pocket knife for 40 years and yet yet to stab anyone other than myself. Of course they have no way of knowing this.
We need some sort of concealed carry hidden pocket clip. Carrying the Recon 1 in your pocket off the clip is rather large.
@@WashingtonTuna Hey Tuna our friends over at www.etsy.com/listing/244809907/plain-design-titanium-pocket-knife-clip?show_sold_out_detail=1
make a deep carry clip. It might solve this problem.
...my EDC...I have the old model with the sliding blade release -
Обожаю колд стил😊😍
Tanto Bro.
Agree! Prowd owner of 5 Recon 1s: 2 Tanto XLs in XHP, one Clip Point XHP, one Tanto XHP and one Clip Point half serrated in AUS8. Most confortable handle by far!
Why are the eggs on a board in the barn instead of in a refrigerator? You California folk scared to eat them cause they have poop on them? Greetings from Wyoming! Love everything you guys do.
Recon 1 with titanium handles and stonewash blade.
Americans=Tactical😅
Greats from Europe
Please make a mini recon with deepcarry pocket clip !!!! Perferc edc !!!!
There so good I got two
Made in America line
Made in Japan line
Made in Taiwan line
Please !
My clip point is only 3 1/2" blade!
too much noise on the table and background!!!!
noted
Dad dad dad lol
Glad you got the humor in it :)
#sakarmy
Is this the co that Sued every co that they can?
Second
5:34
Пиздец это было смешно!
Wonder why you got rid of xhp an raised the price for steel that is not as good s35vn is another chris reeves fanboy thing I don't get I really don't get why anyone would buy his knives now coldsteel is using it I hope your heart treat is better then his soft ass edges
We can't get XHP.
Cold Steel I actually prefer the s35vn steel. I find it easy to sharpen and takes a great toothy edge. A toothy edge tends to last longer
Збс
My name is better by far. He's still an amateur.
Good lord this has to be the worst promo video in the history of promo videos. If you came here for the Recon 1 like I did, skip to 4:15. SMH
Has the coating on these been improved since the AUS-8 version? That stuff used to flake off after a single use.
Its all DLC now, it will never come off its bonded to the steel on a molecular level and is part of the actual steel, much like spyderco and all the other makers using dlc now.
@@miked6367 Oh good, that old teflon stuff made every knife look like it had been through a war-zone after simple tasks
Bro where have you been? Have you seen how frikin sweet the new dlc coating has been since the aus 8 days?? Side note: wear on your blade is a point of pride my friend