Very nice! I've had mine for about a year now. It pairs nicely with a tomahawk and goes well with my collection of historical Bowie knives. Even though not technically a Bowie, the originals have been sought after by Bowie collectors for ages.
I have this knife, and the first thing that I wondered while handling it was whether the original that Cold Steel is reproducing was also this heavy. This beast is actually heavier than some sabres (new and antique) that I own, despite the obvious size difference. Although it was a weapon designed with a different purpose and method of use, so it is probably comparing apple and oranges. That said, it is sturdy, reasonably nicely finished, and a fairly solid cutter, so I'm overall quite happy with it.
Yes, what the knife was made for was a combat/utility knife. I love mine and I've put a very nice 24 degree edge. So for light camp work will work just fine.
Im annoyed to realize after earching this video that Amazons packaging practices havent changed. Had to deal with a similar issues this month with the 2 Colichemardes I got from them and had to return both. 1st one I opened was packed as if they got a return, threw it in a larger box and sent it. 2nd one came in just its original box, which was also damaged. Sent both back now waiting for my parrying dagger to arrive. Thanks again for a great video.
I love my Cold Steel Rifleman's knife...mine came pretty dull, but some time on the Worksharp fixed that...I have found that it lends itself very well to a saber like style. I almost think of it as the wakizashi of sabers. I'll be interested to see what you think of the durability. I love mine so much I haven't done very much hard use testing with it, just a little cutting practice. I would also love to see this vs your black bear classic. (That one's next on my list...lol) Looking forward to your videos with this knife
I have the Dirk from CS. Looks en handles fine. Only the scabbard is made incorrect. The blade draws out the wrong side. I fixed a leather dangler on the scabbard. Both scabbard and knife are nicely finished and beautiful. Ps: the Facon of CS is amazing too. Really allrounder and a beast. Ps: I’ m going to order the Arkansas toothpick soon😊
I love my cold steel riflemen’s knife I have two got the second one sub 100 so had to pick it up. I run them on my way belt attached with a kabar molle attachment right on the belt. I like the riflemen’s knife it feels great nice and heavy I would not use it to process any wood or build any shelter I would strictly use this for self defense coupled with a CS war or trench hawk or hell even a cold steel spartan is a beast of a pocket knife to pair it with
@@michaelrizzo5523 Hi, do it. I have both and the Scottish dirk is wicked fast. There are/ were scabbard issues but I sorted that in my own way. The Rifleman's Knife is a BOSS and it does chores like a worker, it's pretty darn good. Haven't used the dirk for anything heavy duty but I think it'll do what's needed in a reasonable situation. The grip on the dirk is unusually comfortable despite the look. Hope you adventure forth and get one too. Great review. Be well.
Hello! I recently discovered your channel well on my search for a saber or rapier. I quit enjoy your the reviews and discussions. It's quite refreshing to see an individual with a background in Japanese/Chinese martial arts That is open to and even enthusiastic about other forms of martial arts. That being said is there any chance of seeing a review on a shashka? I've been looking into buying one for a while now but I've not been able to make a choice on what company to go with. Thanks - Captain Turner
Cold Steel uses the same thing that the U.S military uses for storing weapons,it is called cosmoline.The longer it sits,the harder it gets .The best thing to use to clean it off Is acetone,your woman's nail polish remover,and then warm soapy water,
I quite enjoy my Devil's Edge Scottish Highlander's Dirk, BUT..... it is 420 Stainless Steel... It came reasonably sharp, has a very nice weight, and a great look to it. I was surprised how much I liked the grip in hand, as I was concerned about the lack of hand protection and any blade stops, but the swell really locks into the hand well for me. I haven't seen a good sharp one, but finding an Ale House dagger, which is basically a full basket-hilt on a dagger blade were used as companions to the baskethilt broadsword. I've seen good blunt, practice versions of ale house dagger's from Darkwood Armory (where I got my favorite sparring rapier for HEMA, great piece).
We celts generally didn't fight sword and knife like others, if the dirk wasn't in the targe hand, it was back up. I would suggest a Italian Stiletto. Nice blade.☘
I've seen the dirk in targe hand method. I was thinking of McBane mentioning having a dagger or poignard (or the scabbard) held back and high in the left hand for parrying. Silver talks about sword and dagger, with the dagger sometimes held quite forward, though he uses the word rapier and not backsword when he does. The McBane drawings do look stiletto-like.
@@michaelrizzo5523 this is just my opinion. We Irish and Scottish weren't afforded equal rights. It was generally the sell out suck up's to nobility that were allowed schooling. So fighting techniques were passed down through the clans. So I would think that like today, there were a amalgamation of mixed personal styles. ( why I like Rob Roy.) In the earlier centuries, we Irish preferred the shield, spear and javelin, sling, short sword and axe, were our cousins if my memory is correct, preferred larger blades and smaller shields. A successful warrior doesn't restrict himself to a single minded style. Personally for my left hand weapon, I like my shillelagh or bowie knife. I have never used a shield except for a trashcan lid when I was a kid. Best O wishes to you Mr Rizzo.☘
Seen a few tests online with The Rifleman it can take some abuse for the bendable probability yes it bends of course but under normal circumstances self-defense if need be definitely
Tod Cutler looks like fine quality, when they're available, but all the ones on KOA say unsharpened and I'm not sure about the EN45 steel since I haven't worked with it.
My personal preference would be strongside behind the hip IWB or in a pancake, with the knife opposite either Facon style IWB or left hip. However, concealed carry of any fixed blade knife is illegal on my side of the country, even with a carry permit. And if I'm out in the world I'm almost always at work. In Cali, I can't carry (or even buy ammo now since I'm not a resident). Up north, half the year I'm in a dress shirt and slacks, so no cover garment. If it doesn't fit in a pocket, it's not on me. (Ankle and under-the-tucked-shirt just don't work for me.) Always researching my options though...
The windlass Confederate d guard Bowie might also be a good offhand weapon for a Scottish basket hilt. Not only is the blade fairly beefy but it has a d guard for added hand defense. There is also the fact Scottish Highlanders settled in Darien, Georgia 1720s & for a time still dressed in kilts g such as I understand. While the possibility of someone having a basket hilt & D-guard is unlikely given the 140 or so year gap between the setting of Darien & the US Civil War it is possible someone carried both at some point.
Mike do you think its good option for fighting apps?They sell for 80 something $ on Amazon right now.I dont know if i should purchase Italian dagger or the Riffle one
It's a heavier blade, so I've been using it as a parrying companion for heavier hitting swords like backsword (still don't have a Scottish dirk). The Italian is probably more nimble but still up to the job.
@@michaelrizzo5523 I just bought it about an hour ago for 89$ from the guy on Ebay.Well,yeah i think we should always have in the back of our mind that knife could be used in surviving/camp situations and also it is well enough balanced for no spin throw,God forbid.I really bought it because of your review.I hope3 that 1085 will have some edge retention compare to the 1055steel.
Bill Bagwell style, "Hell's Belle", Bowie! Everything your blade is and everything your blade should be, because yours was designed by the military, which has always failed in their blade designs for knives, not just our military, but everyone throughout history, because they think with their purse!
Part 1: What you want for a knife is most of all no chipping tendency and so he 1050 carbon steel is better than 1095 since the difference in edge retention when in comes to surviving application is negligible. The Scottish Dirk has an advantage over the Rifleman's Knife in such a way that it is lighter and can be also used in a reverse grip - it does basically open more possibilities to be applied as a defensive tool. It is also lighter and hence it will tier you down slower and ... it is an ancient weapon design - far more older than RM knife and proven in countless battles. I prefer SD over RM knife even though it does not have a guard. BTW. The same story regarding the steel and carbon content goes to other Cols Steel knives, e.g. lets take La Fontaine thrower - largely forgotten and underestimated knife that people associate only with throwing because it does not come with a sheath and even not a polypropylene handle scales and yet the huge competitive advantage of Cold Steel knives is the fact that even such supposedly only throwers made also from 1050/1055 are stronger than e.g. Becker Ka-Bar Baconmaker which is made from 1095 Cro-Van steel. Take Baconmaker and LaFontaine and test their tips. BM will loose its tip upon few throws into a dead tree trunk, yet LaF will hold it even upon lateral movements. Another example - take Ka-bar BK7 or 9 and hit a stone with...
Part 2: it few times it will break in pieces and yet it is supposedly a survival knife that costs 5x more than e.g. GI tanto from Cold Steel. It is true that GI tanto can loose its tip very quickly - too quickly in my opinion - but this is due to the design where the functionality was sacrificed to the "look" and not to steel. Finally, in my opinion mid-carbon steels are better for true knives that are truly supposed to function under real surviving conditions where a broken knife like Ka-bar would usually mean death. I prefer my knives to roll or bend then shutter and so the 1050/55 steel is superior to 1095 one unless the last one os made very thick (like in Condor heavy use knives) and so also heavy. Therefore ColdSteel designs are far better then those of any other company and I personally think that the LaFontaine Thrower is the most ultimate knife of all times combining in itself not only the superior utility and applicability of a larger knife but also the history of the human relationship with weapons as it is strongly drawing upon ancient falcata/kopis sword design. If I was Luc La Fontaine I would upgrade this thrower not only by adding the a sheath (kydex/securex) and handle scales but also by making saber grind or at least more shallow hollow grind. Most of all however I would change the steel and depart completely from carbon steel over steels such as Sandvik, Elmax or best Vanadis/Vanadix which would make especially larger knives stronger yet lighter, rust resistant and retaining the edge with he same or even better efficiency. Building on ancient and battle proven designs with modern materials and modern minimalist lines this is the way forward for knife makers.
