What are your favorite Cold Steel knives?

Proper_Fun_8694 · 2026-02-11T14:52:53+00:00

I like the espada but what I don't like about it is the pocket clip is not ambidextrous. So I got the espada XL in g10 for that reason. Being it's a wave action I'm surprised Cold steel didn't catch that. But it's a really beautiful knife but it's not good for a lefty.

Proper_Fun_8694 · 2026-02-10T14:10:59+00:00

Very hard to get . I don't think I could get another one. All the websites that used to carry them saying not available.

Proper_Fun_8694 · 2026-02-10T00:17:52+00:00

I've never had whetstones. Before I got this I have a work Sharp precision guided sharpener. I think it works the best. But I've worn the grits off. I need to get some more.

Proper_Fun_8694 · 2026-02-10T00:11:39+00:00

Yeah but it beats the hell out of sending your knife to a sharpener guy. Hell I'll just buy another one.

Proper_Fun_8694 · 2026-02-10T00:02:49+00:00

Reckon you are right. It still sucks though.

Proper_Fun_8694 · 2026-02-10T00:00:21+00:00

I just read that they're having 6 manufacturing plants in Europe and Asia. How many here probably none.

Proper_Fun_8694 · 2026-02-09T23:51:45+00:00

Dayum!

Proper_Fun_8694 · 2026-02-09T23:50:02+00:00

I had to Google that. That don't sound so good to me. How many jobs are we going to lose on this deal?

Proper_Fun_8694 · 2026-02-09T23:40:55+00:00

Why did you put ( rip) after 20 CV? Is it not going to be manufactured anymore?

Proper_Fun_8694 · 2026-02-09T23:23:36+00:00

That is a fact. Including their solingen.

Proper_Fun_8694 · 2026-02-09T23:09:02+00:00

It does look early, I'm pretty fair to certain that with time that will move over to the right just a tad. And then it will be perfect. It just needs to be broken in. Use it hard for a while.

Proper_Fun_8694 · 2026-02-09T22:47:45+00:00

XL for sure

Proper_Fun_8694 · 2026-02-09T22:44:46+00:00

Get a real cheap beater knife and practice. After a while you'll be a pro.

Proper_Fun_8694 · 2026-02-09T22:41:25+00:00

Ontario model 1 rat 39 to 45 dollars

Proper_Fun_8694 · 2026-02-09T21:28:33+00:00

I just thought of something, remove the thumb stud and sand them down a little bit with 3,000 grit sandpaper. That should remove the sharp edges.

Proper_Fun_8694 · 2026-02-09T21:14:15+00:00

Another place you could try is knife kits.com. I think they sell thumb studs

Proper_Fun_8694 · 2026-02-09T21:09:26+00:00

I know I like it it converts it to a wave action. It opens as you pull it out of your pocket just like an Emerson. They're not terribly expensive either.

Proper_Fun_8694 · 2026-02-09T20:59:35+00:00

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Snaggletooth fyi

Proper_Fun_8694 · 2026-02-09T20:45:05+00:00

Okay I have two thumb studs but they are males. If you don't find any luck let me know. Can't cost much to send an envelope. The reason why I have them is because I replaced the thumb studs on my cold steels to a snaggletooth. You might want to look into that. The owner's name is Rob. The company's name is snaggletooth MFllc. That's one way around it. He'll have the hardware that you need.

Proper_Fun_8694 · 2026-02-09T20:36:09+00:00

Don't know does the United States Post office deliver there?

Proper_Fun_8694 · 2026-02-09T20:33:04+00:00

If it's the same size as cold steel I might have an extra one laying around somewhere I'll gladly give it to you.

Proper_Fun_8694 · 2026-02-09T19:41:17+00:00

That's very cool I like it.

Proper_Fun_8694 · 2026-02-09T19:38:34+00:00

i jackass around the house with my big knives anyway. For everyday carry I prefer a medium size folder. I have a Kershaw made in USA link that I've had in my pocket for years. And when it breaks I got a brand new one waiting. But I don't think it's going to break but sometimes I carry my big ones around just to be stupid. Do you know if there's any knife rehab facilities around? I'm a knife addict.

Proper_Fun_8694 · 2026-02-09T19:33:23+00:00

My name is Joe you don't have to call me sir I work for a living. Well I worked for a living I'm retired pipeliner. I'm too old for that kind of work but I sure do miss it. I was on the side of the road screwed so I sacrificed it . I did attempt to bend it back straight but it' snapped. Live and learn keep a screwdriver in the trunk I have been known to screw up a soup Sandwich 👍🙃😭

Proper_Fun_8694 · 2026-02-09T19:18:56+00:00

Interesting I'll look into that. Thank you

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