First of all, I have to admit that I am partial to axes and hatchets. It might be the Nordic Viking blood running through my veins, but I have always loved axes and hatchets. I started splitting wood using an axe at about 10 years of age and loved doing it. The Cold Steel War […]
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Cold Steel Jungle Machete
Machetes are a great tool to have in the arsenal. I’ll be honest in saying that during the majority of my time in the Ranger Regiment, machetes were not all that common. They were, however, used by some lead elements to break through brush when conducting jungle specific operations or movements through the densely vegetated […]
The Cold Steel Hideout – Never Go It Alone
“There is no such thing as a knife fight, there is a guy getting a stabbed and a guy doing the stabbing.” These words were screamed at my platoon as we learned the basics of knife fighting from one of the best MCMAP instructors I’d ever worked with. MCMAP, of the Marine Corps Martial Arts […]
Carbon fiber and steel: Cold Steel Lucky twin blade pocket knife
Sometimes the right knife for the right occasion requires a little elegance and style depending on the environment. After spending many years in an office environment, I came to learn that not everyone appreciates you breaking out your Emerson CQC-7 to open a box or letter. That is not to say I didn’t still carry […]
Overbuilt Andrew Demko Folder Takes Strength to the Extreme
Andrew Demko, the Head of R&D at Cold Steel and the man behind the Tri-Ad and Scorpion Locks, is well known for making tough-as-nails knives. He pushed production design to the limit with the Cold Steel 4-Max, and recently, in his custom work, he may have produced his strongest folding knife ever. Drawn up for […]
Andrew Demko Started with the Clip to Build the Cold Steel Grik
The Cold Steel Grik stands out in the company’s vast 94 product catalog with its unconventional pocket clip, HTR deployment mechanism, and smaller size. Slated for a summer release, the Grik offers a unique package of benefits that Cold Steel hopes will gain traction in the years to come. Plastic clips were more common in the early days of modern pocket […]
Cold Steel Unleashes Massive New for 2017 Lineup
Less than a month after revealing its patent pending HTR opening mechanism, Cold Steel is breaking with tradition by releasing its entire 2017 catalog ahead of SHOT Show. Including line extensions, the Ventura, California company is introducing an unprecedented 94 new for 2017 products. Cold Steel will be shipping 19 new fixed blade models and 9 new folders in 2017. […]
Top 5 Emerging Brands to Watch in 2017
With KnifeNews SHOT Show coverage less than 3 weeks away, it’s already clear that 2017 is going to be a sensational year for knife enthusiasts. Spyderco has buyers buzzing with an impressive new for 2017 catalog overhaul. Buck Knives injected excitement into their line-up with a range of new models and line extensions of the 110 Folding Hunter in the […]
7 Last-Minute Gift Ideas Under $50
Christmas is just around the corner, but many of us are still scrambling to find the perfect gift for all the people on our list. If you’re not one to plan ahead, we’ve assembled seven blade-related gift ideas, all under $50 that can still make it to your door in time for the big day. Not only are […]
Cold Steel Brave Heart Knife: Review
The Cold Steel Brave Heart is a compact knife that excels as a hunting blade, utility knife, or as an alternative to a double-edge boot knife.