COLD STEEL Recon 1 4" S35VN Razor-Sharp Blade 5.375" G-10 Handle Tactical Folding Knife w/Tri-Ad Lock, Ambidextrous Pocket/Belt Clip

Cold Steel Recon 1 is absolutely a thick extremely sharp piece of CPM S35VN steel that's crazy sharp and this steel is not about to give up.. This is a absolute amazing knife for the money, probably one of if not the best and I say thay from many years of personal experience in hand to hand sellf defense. With the S35VN steel which is truly amazing blade steel and one of the most absolute smoothest functioning non assisted folders fresh out of the box is something that's tough to beat. This is my EDC folder or even going out into the woods for a hike this is the blade will do you right. Remember this is not full tang knife but with the Triad Lock system it's as close as you're going to get to actually being a fixed blade with a full tang, it's that good. I have Cold Steel Recon 1's S35VN tantos and Cold Steel Recon M1 Clip point in Magnacut hand made in Italy which is a dream of a EDC knive. Anyone of those knives are as good as it gets and far better knives for the money than most anything else out there. Certainly nothing better, maybe as good but that's very debatable to say the least. If you need a EDC that's a extremely excellent self defense tactical blade you are going to be tough to come close to this in longevity/dependability and awesome blade steal with a unbeatable locking system. Then you ad the price and you just can't compare. Own a 300 dollar knife for a fraction of that price and have a better knife in the end by far..... No matter the price of the knife you can't beat the real world use with a Cold Steel!

Cold Steel has achieved another home run with this model. For me, the overall size is just right: not to large and not too small. The handle's texture and configuration is ideal. You get a grip that is comfortable and secure. Their locking system is a thing of beauty and may well be the best and most secure locking system of any folding knife - ever! When the blade locks open, it does so with an audible "CLICK" and a feel that lets you know it's not going to close until you make it happen. The blade is a tad stiff to open, but that's a good thing. It will smooth out in time. It does take a bit of effort to close the blade, but again this is a good thing because it reminds one of how rock solid and secure the mechanism is. The 4" blade is razor sharp, so use caution while handling. The pocket clip is typical Cold Steel. It has heavy tension and will keep the knife in place. I tend to use a belt pouch for knives of this size, but this one is slim, lightweight and carries well in a pocket, so either way you'll be fine. I don't know what kind of finish the blade has, but it appears to be a quality job. It's not some cheap powder coating or other such finish that will wear off easily. Another great feature is the steel itself. S35VN is a high grade steel that is durable, strong, and fairly easy to sharpen. You get a lot for you money with this steel. In summation, I like everything about this knife. Ounce for ounce, dollar for dollar, this is true bargain. I've had and seen folders costing a lot more that were not this nice. If you are on the fence about this knife, hop down and get one ordered. You cannot go wrong. God Bless America and stay safe out there!

Absolutely Wicked Bought the tango blade version. Extremely sharp with a perfect edge. Very sturdy feel and toots my very large hands perfectly. This knife is truly a beast.

Not what I expected. I should have done my research. I assumed it had steel liners not just G10 not sure if that affectse the durability. The knife feels cheap in hand and also light which is good. It’s sharp and a large knife which I knew it was. The lock is awesome and locks up is positive and strong The handle feels cheap with an an only G10 handle and no liners inside. It’s definitely a robust knife The SR1 is similar but has liners and about 35$ more. However I can’t knock the knife because I failed to do my research. 3 stars because the handle feels cheap. Maybe over time I’ll change my opinion. It doesn’t go well in the pocked easy due to the aggressive textured blade find a nylon sheath, it will carry better Update April 12, 2019. I changed from 3 stars to 5. I used this knife on several occasions and it is super strong. It’s lock up is solid even after abuse of splitting and cutting wood for the fire place. The wood was dry and probably 1-3 in diameter. The knife has been in water and some snow. I felt at first due to no liners it would t be so strong. I was wrong it’s an excellent knife well worth the money

I was unsure of the purely G10 handle, but it’s solid. There also looks to be a aluminum back spacer. Texturing is good without being too aggressive. The Tri lock is a Tri lock. Stout, snaps in place, no wiggle. I read some complaints about manipulating it to close, but I look at those with a side eye. It’s a strong lock. It’s going to take two hands to safely close it. If you want to screw around and try to prove me wrong it’s your stitches 🤷🏼‍♂️ Blade came sharp out of the box, like most cold steels that I’ve bought. DLC coating seems uniform. Grinds looked even. Compared to the AD-10 this is easier to carry. Still a big knife but not so much that it gets in the way of normal movement. Now on to why I didn’t give it a full 5. The contouring on the handle. I don’t have a catcher’s mitt for hands, but they are a little wider. Typically wear between a large and xl glove. The middle finger grove is the issue. It’s too narrow and forces my middle finger into an awkward grip. If I try to reposition then I have a hotspot pushing into my finger. Now I want to be clear; This isn’t a product defect. The knife is put together just fine. This is just a side effect of the aggressive grooving. I tend to avoid knives with this kind of handle for this exact reason. But I was won over in the comments and reviews I’d found while researching by its toughness and reliability. This will be a great knife for someone. It just isn’t likely to be me.

Ich hatte zuvor ein EDC Messer der 100€+ Klasse mit Axis-Lock System, bei dem nach einem Monat Nutzung beide Federn gebrochen sind, was das Messer nutzlos machte. Entsprechend wählerisch war ich bezüglich der Klingenarretierung für einen Nachfolger, wobei Linerlock zuerst mein Favorit war. Das Tri-Ad Lock von Cold Steel arretiert solide und hat auch keine Kleinteile, die leicht brechen können. Die Klinge zu lösen geht tatsächlich schwergängig, aber ich bevorzuge dies gegenüber schwächeren Alternativen. Außerdem habe ich festgestellt, dass es sich bereits nach kurzer Zeit einspielt und sich das Lösen angenehmer gestaltet. Auch der verwendete Klingenstahl kommt meiner Wunschvorstellung sehr nahe, auch wenn mir der klassische 440c lieber gewesen wäre. Das Messer kam scharf out of the box und bestand den ersten Schnitttest am Versandumschlag mit Bravour. Alles in allem wirkt das Messer wertig, solide, gut verarbeitet und ist scharf. Das Tri-Ad Lock arretiert zuverlässig, stabil und macht nicht den Eindruck in naher Zukunft seinen Dienst zu versagen. Ich bin mit dem Kauf mehr als zufrieden.

Assim que chegou eu não gostei da empunhadura muito longa, que fica sobrando até em quem tem mãos grandes, as placas G10 não chegam aos pés de muitos produtos mais refinados que encontramos nos EUA e Europa, e uma coisa que me fez odiá-lo logo de cara, a ponto de quase devolvê-lo... Vamos lá... Assim que chegou se notava como algo bruto, sem nenhum refinamento, abertura áspera e a trava Tri-Ad Lock era uma decepção, pois era dura de uma forma que se tornava inviável abri-lo sem machucar os dedos, além da dureza desta tornar o fechamento muito inseguro, já que esta barra tensionadora também é responsável pelo impulso à lâmina para que esta seja levada até sua posição inercial. Tanto abrindo como fechando parecia uma guilhotina com uma força desnecessária, e seguramente, qualquer mínima falta de atenção poderia ocasionar um acidente. Decidi desmontar tudo utilizando chaves T6 e T10 (Torx) e pude notar que as arandelas de latão e também as de teflon estavam secas, sem nenhum óleo (esse modelo usa duas sobrepostas de cada lado da lâmina). A barra de metal que tensiona a trava Tri-Ad Lock estava com uma curvatura muito mais acentuada que o necessário para o bom funcionamento do conjunto, tornando a abertura completamente dura e também deixando a abertura e fechamento perigosos como relatado acima. Despois de suavizar as curvaturas da barra tensionadora e lubrificar tudo o cenário mudou completamente, aí sim pude começar a perceber os detalhes de algo realmente admirável. Mesmo o G10 sendo bruto, se entende por ser um modelo mais direcionado ao uso táctico. A lâmina possui uma espessura bem razoável e o desenho de desbaste é no mínimo muito bem feito e bonito. Não possui um revestimento que se possa chamar de resistente como se vê em modelos Spyderco ou até na pequena faca espanhola fabricada pela Cudeman que exponho na foto, e que possui um simples acabamento oxidado (o mesmo utilizado em muitas armas de fogo) e pode ser refeito facilmente pelo usuário. O desbaste da lâmina é plano, mas algumas vezes me pergunto se é algo côncavo. Não veio muito afiada de fábrica, mas não isso não será um problema. O aço norte-americano CPM S35VN da Crucible dispensa comentários, é um aço classificado como premium (não ultra premium como o Maxamet, Magnacut, Elmax, CPM S110V, M390 dentre outros), mas possui uma excelente retenção de fio, embora isso seja um ônus na hora de afiar, mas nada que um kit de afiação Lansky ou até afiadores diamantados não resolvam. A tenacidade também é excelente, assim como a resistência à corrosão, além de possuir uma dureza razoável que fica entre 60 e 61HRC utilizando 0,50% de nióbio em sua composição. Logicamente seria muito interessante que a Cold Steel atualizasse este modelo para o aço CPM S45VN, que possui melhorias se comparado ao primeiro, pois utiliza 0,15% de nitrogênio para esta melhora. Bem... Mesmo sendo quase uma faca de bolso, devido a seu tamanho, eu o tenho utilizado no dia a dia e só deixo de levá-lo quando o bolso é pequeno, circunstancia onde dou preferencia ao modelo P105 da Ruike, que só pra comentar, é um excelente canivete. Este Ruike é uma verdadeira obra de arte, sem falar no sistema de rolamentos que faz que a abertura seja extremamente rápida e suave. Com certeza um dos melhores canivetes em custo benefício, deixando coisas como o RAT1 e 2 em AUS-8 para trás.

Canivete excelente, extremamente resistente e bruto. A lâmina é extremamente afiada, a manutenção relativamente simples (se você tiver o jogo de chaves adequado). É um canivete grande, apesar de ficar totalmente escondido no bolso, ele é volumoso.

Navaja para uso diario , retiene buen filo , bien tamaño de la hoja ,el agarre es bueno. Cumple con la función de una navaja edc.

Das Messer ist sehr robust gebaut, gut verarbeitet und es sieht gut aus. Das Messer liegt seht bequem in der Hand. Seine Größe sieht man auf dem 3. Bild im Vergleich zum AK-47 und zum Recon 1 Clip Point. Ich finde, dass das Messer sehr gut gelungen ist. Ich würde es wieder kaufen.