Cold Steel knife collection (Warning: pic heavy)

[FunkyPertwee]

I started a collection of knives from Cold Steel starting Christmas 2012. All Of the knives I'm about to show are folding knives featuring Andrew Demko's "tri-ad" lock, which is basically just a super sturdy lock back. All of these knives have incredible lock up with no side to side or front to back movement. They are all also made of AUS-8a steel.


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From left to right is the Rajah 2, Voyager extra large, Voyager large, Recon 1, and Mini AK-47.

All are plain edge clip point except the Rajah. The Recon and Mini AK-47 have G-10 only handle scales and teflon blade finish. The Voyager series have steel-lined grivory (zytel) handles with stone washed blade finishes. Finally the Rajah 2 has steel lined grivory handles and a bead blasted blade finish.

I usually EDC the Mini AK-47 in my front right pocket with the Recon-1 in my back left pocket as my lethal option. If I'm not armed with a firearm, or only have a pocket pistol, I've been carrying the Rajah 2 in my front right pocket and the Voyager large in my back left, with the Voyager serving as the utility blade and the Rajah as the tactical blade. The Voyager extra large usually stays in my gear bag, but sometimes I'll put in place of the Recon-1 as my tactical folder when I feel like carrying a mini-Bowie. Oh, and I'm ambidextrous in regards to knife use.

Ooh, I forgot to talk about the thumb plates. The Mini AK-47 and Rajah 2 both have a pocket waveable thumb plate. You just drag the bottom of your knife along the edge of your pocket as you withdraw the knife, and the plate catches your pocket and deploys the blade. For me it works as well as deploying an automatic knife, and really increases the capabilities of the Rajah 2 as a defensive blade. As soon as I pull it out of my pocket, its deployed and ready for use. You can go from in your pocket to ready for action much quicker than most anyone's concealed pistol draw time.

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[Partisan1983]

Until this thread, I had no idea Cold Steel was still around.....of course the amount of knowledge I have when it comes to knives, you can just about squeeze into the Grand Canyon ;

[Richard Simmons]

Great collection!

I've got the Rajah II and am very impressed with it. Need some more Cold Steel models.

[FunkyPertwee]

Great collection!

I've got the Rajah II and am very impressed with it. Need some more Cold Steel models.

I'm addicted.

I want, or rather need, a Natchez Bowie, Gurka Khukri plus, 1860 Heavy Cavalry Sabre, Kobun, and probably some more. :)

[Richard Simmons]

Been looking at the Natchez Bowie myself. I had the Lawman II but gifted it to my son inlaw. Liked the knife but the handle didn't fit me right. i've also been keeping an eye out for a Black Talon. Love the looks of that knife but always shied away due to the price. I have more expensive knives, actually a lot more expensive I just couldn't equate spending that kind of money on a Cold Steel product but i'm rethinking that now.

[FunkyPertwee]

I'm pretty sure the Black Talon was discontinued.

Also, the Natchez is now available in SK-5 steel so you can get one for under $200.

[Richard Simmons]

I'm pretty sure the Black Talon was discontinued.

Yep, it has. That's why I'm keeping an eye out for one. I bet a lot of folks who own one keep it as a safe queen so I'm bidding my time, hoping to run across one in mint condition at a good price. Doubt I'd use it either if I get one, just like the way it looks. Kind of wicked!


Years ago I was going to get one of the Cold Steel tantos. Don't remember what the name or model was but it sure seemed a lot heftier than the tanto models they have now. That was back in the early 1980's. Wish I'd have bought it.

Along with the Natchez Bowie I really like the looks of the Trail Master.

[FunkyPertwee]

Along with the Natchez Bowie I really like the looks of the Trail Master.

Hell yes. I'd be tempted to duracoat the Trailmaster and call it a tactical bowie. :D