Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 (new relaunch) 

I love cold Steele but I HATE the clip they are awful

The GRN on the Voyager (deep diamond), Range Boss ("skateboard tape"), and Mini 1 (pretty smooth) are all different despite probably using the same Grivory handle material. Spyderco's Delica handle is the gold standard IMHO. Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 won't tear up the hand as a daily cardboard cutter, but if it's intended as a budget Emerson it should be a lot grippier, and both the Voyager and Range Boss show it can be done. Thanks for the disassembly.

I have an older Mini Recon 1 with a coated CTS-XHP blade. I'm not usually a fan of coated blades, but this one is exceptional🤩 Spyderco Native 5, Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 and Manly City, that's the holy trinity of knife utility for me👌

Well crap. I know i just traded you that but the review was so good I might have to get another lol

I'm not usually a small knife guy but thay seems like a mini bruiser which is where my heart would lie..... well done sirQa

I got the airlite, great knife. As for the back spring tension, I watched on RU-vid Knife Beater(?). Leave it open at max point for 2 days and it “relaxes” the spring bar…I tried it and it works

I think it would bother me a little that they went out of their way to make the FRN look like G10. Then why can't it just be G10 in the first place

Thank god dude I was just looking at this piece I’m curious on your opinion thanks bud

Must be good review to keep an old wolverine watching.

Good small beast of a knife. I like a tough little work knife and the triad lock makes it that much more awesome. Great review 👍

Mine gets here tomorrow! I'm super excited! Nice review!

I received mine March 2022. Just the opposite of the example in the video. Next to impossible to open. It feels Like the pivot is locked-up and the washers are made out of sandpaper. I have older Voyagers that operate beautifully but this one is unusable.

Jake count me in I’m sold I have to add it to the collection thanks brother beautiful review

Love my mini recon 1 in clip point. Used it today at the range to pick out a few stuck shell casings. It feels like it just wants to be abused like all my other cold steels.

i got the tanto - it has a great looking recasso - of the different profiles - which i- in your opinion - would be best for every day tasks - the clip or spear point

I keep hearing good things about Cold steel and that I should try one

So good to have you back brother!

Is the knife sharp enough for self defense though?

did it come with a left clip?

Oh I like that!

Schwing!

I too was surprised at how much I like this little knife. I’ve carried a half serrated aus8 Recon1 for many years but I am fine with this little guy. The action and fit and finish are excellent on mine. It is as smooth as my Ultimate Hunter and that is very nice. Solid lockup and the Triad lock releases with minimal pressure. If you want a backup knife MidwayUSA has the clip point on sale for 31 dollars.