Cold Steel SRK Over Molded Handle Strength Test 

That looks like a real easy fix. A little Rubber Cement would take care of that issue. This issue isn't a issue that cannot be fixed real easily. I feel the SRK Series is an exceptional value. Thank you for sharing. :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)

I feel like cold steel would appreciate your honest review. If I owned cold steel I sure would and would fix that problem immediately. Great video!

Great honest video! Much appreciated! Keep up the good work! 🤘🏽

Thanks for the reviews brother 👍 keep up the good work!

I just ordered the 3V version can't wait for it. Your video helped me make my choice. Thank you.

Good video. I applaud you for your honesty. I'm a subscriber to this channel because of your honesty and how you review different priced blades. I bought an Odenwolf (Orange) because of your review and I carry it often. Some of us aren't fortunate enough to live out in the country and have access to the woods you do. This makes your reviews even more valuable in my, not so humble opinion..:) Keep up the great work...:)

The lined lanyard hole, does go through the tang. So that is actually why the handle has not come off completely.

Great video. I haven't loosened up the handles on my several SRKs but can see it happening some day. I'll glue them once they loosen. I'll be waiting on the alternative video. Thanks for sharing.

I own gerber strong arm and Srk I said to my other you tuber comment I like the strong arm due to US made I also like to throw my knife I have problem getting the Srk to stick but I didn’t abuse it like you did. This is awesome video and thank you for being honest.

Subbed. Good stuff, man!

Great followup video. I was wishing you showed the results in the last one as well just so we could see it. It is amazing how quickly it got loose. Don't know what the other blades looked like, but for me, I always look at the "what can I turn into a spear" aspect. I know this might take extra time, but you might want to go back to your original videos (SRK / Tanto) and add an 'Update, here's the link' and link these 2 videos to those. This way if someone just finds those vids they get your whole picture on them.

Great review, period!

I'm calling BS on the detractors. You use the tools to the extent of their intended purposes. And you give an honest assessment of function and limitations. What more could they ask for? How it holds up in an atomic bomb? 😂

So, the other week, you made a video asking us what pieces of gear we thought were so good that we had to buy a spare. Well, yesterday, my cs Sr1 light clip point came in the mail to accompany my tanto version. I'd love to see you throw the clip point. I would jb weld the screws in, and I am almost sure it could withstand 100 throws.

Good review. People shouldn't get butthurt over being shown a short coming in a blade. Maybe Cold Steel, whose products I love, with take this review to heart and make corrections.

Rad video Daniel! I've thought about buying one of these for a while now. Hey how has that Grandway knife that you like throwing held up? Mines still in great condition.

Great job on the video, I was going to buy one..👍👍👍

I’m very glad for this review I had an SRK on order and after watching your review I just canceled it. Thanks again.

I'm new to your channel. Like your knife reviews! I have this knife so I'm sure after some hard use the handle will come loose. When it does I will get rid of snap at the lanyard hole, pull the handle off, put some real strong apoxy on the tang, put the handle back on and put an open stainless steel snap (stronger) on the lanyard hole and it will never come loose again I guarantee it! You are right though! Cold steel could have spent a few more pennies made this so this problem would not have happened! Otherwise I believe the blade to be High Quality! Thanks for the Great Review! Kenneth Smith.

how much time does it take you to make those throwing footages considering that you have to go back and forth from the target and start filming so many times

Great video! You just saved me from purchasing one. Hypothetically, if you had to choose between this knife and the Nedfoss Black Phoenix for survival, which would you choose?

Was thinking about buying the 3V variant of this knife to put in a Bugout bag in my car, but after seeing this, I might go with the Drop-Forged Survivalist knife. Have you tested that one yet?

Greetings! True budget knife. You get what you pay for! Hands, still a good tool. Thank you for the review. Ous! ,

Would you go as far as to say you would trust the tri ad locking folders more than these for throwing purposes?

I understand the honesty about this limitation of the srk. On the other hand, I did not buy the knife to abuse it. I have owned aircraft, cars, horses, guns, compound bows and I understood upon purchasing them that abuse is not only wasteful but voids any sane warranty. I won't belabor this point but I promise anyone viewing that a knife that is impervious to me wilfully destroying it has not been invented yet and never will be. If ya got one ya like, send it - 15 mins and I can send it back to ya in peices. I'll find a way. These are NOT made for throwing! I could quickly destroy my new Festool TS55 if I decided to do so but why would I? They are $450.00 but still built of plastic. Running over it with my f150 is outside its design limitations. I just never got bending a knife sideways. Who really does that? Thank you for letting me vent. Usually I am only right about 10% of the time so theres that. //ji

If putting in a second rivet where would be best, do you think?

You’re absolutely right, some people just can’t stand it.

I agree that the handle did get loose. That is a different perspective than your first complaint video. In that video you also complained about the tip and tang breaking. This did not happen with your more vigorous testing in this video. Lastly, you spent a bit of time complaining that they never sent you free knives, even though you tested a lot of their products. I hope that this isn’t part of the reason you “developed” a more negative/critical review of their knives. I’ve done some hard work with my recon tanto (no throwing) and my handle has yet to loosen or rattle at all.

My 2 cold steel srk knives also had handle failures . I've contacted them... let's see if they respond???????😢

Love your videos

I just got one of these for my survival bag. Then I found out that they supposedly aren't as good as they used to be. Not happy about that. Does anyone care about producing good quality products anymore? Or is it all about disposability so people have to constantly replace shit because everything is always breaking? I had a 40 year old blender finally give up the ghost 2 years ago. Will the new one last as long? I doubt it.

New subscriber here. Well done sir.

Excellent instruction, agreed 💯👍 I like to pack the handle with shoe goo, problem solved, they are a great knife, however CS needs to fix this problem.

Seems to be a function of the newer models. Never had my carbon v or vg1 handled trailmaster or recon tanto loosen up after countless batoning, chopping etc.

Excellent

I know you're focused on the blade in this video, but let me ask: why no lefty work?

This was a good demonstration of how to loosen the overmolded grip of the srk. Just drop some silicone adhesive where it came loose, or just stay within the limitations of this type of knife. If you want a similar size CS knife, but without these limitations, step up to the AK47.

I've been wondering about the SRK....Thanks brother. I've got a lot of Cold Steel knives, but might pass on this one😊

definitely they ve got some problems with handles, mine leatherneck tanto handle guard is rattling almost after no use. but still I keep it for the collection and great look otherwise I would send it back.

I’m not seeing anything that any other knife wouldn’t have. Just like with a folder if it gets loose you tighten it. All this takes is epoxy this has been a known thing for 20years. The Mtech 151 has the same issue. It also has the no vibration because of the handle. Things are only a issue if you make it a issue. I’ve seen wood crack , G10 break. I don’t believe anything is indestructible. The real question is how easy can it be fixed? When I was taught survival everyone carried a lockback. Belt knives are nice but when something happens it’s usually unplanned. So it’s what you carry everyday. If you had all your gear is it really a survival situation? The SRK has stood the test of time. Probably carried as much as any other war knife. I got mine in 1991 when I was going to RIP Ranger indoctrination program (the old name) back then ranger school had Benning,Florida mountains and desert. Fun times. Almost everyone had a SRK, recon tanto, or a buck 110. Some where wilderness survival turned into bushcarft an survival an tactical became things. It’s all marketing. Survival is skills you don’t need indestructible you need capable. The BK 2 is pushed as a survival knife it’s not a very good one for real survival tasks. Just my opinion form my experience over many years in some bad places.

I agree. The rubber is too soft. Not a problem on the Master Hunter and it wasn't a real problem on the Search & Rescue Knife either. But the people started changing the name into Survival & Rescue Knife and expecting stuff basically unrealistic for the way it's build. Cold Steel could have adjusted to these new expactations. I still like the knife and I have one but it's not a hard use knife in any way. It's a compromise.

Well I had a srk back in the late 90s I used it once on a deer new factory edge went dull half way through and it was so hard on the heat treatnothing I had would touch it

I never thought it this way. I've been watching guys on RU-vid reviewing blades by cutting cardboard, their leg's hair, rope... What a useless review lol. Now I watch you and Joe X.

Okay, the handle did get loose. But, since I will never use the knife to throw, or chop wood. I think mine will last a very long time. I have tomahawks to chop wood and throw :)

For me would be just the perfect ecxuse to make a new handle. Sweeettt. the hollow grind thoo, is it very pronounced???? I hate hollow grind but will tolerate if its not too exagerated

Removable handle scales are best so you can clean and remove moisture. I can imagine that rust would easily form under that handle

The OLDER model CSTM, CSGK and CSSRK, and CSRS used a different material for the handle, a harder rubber one piece design. They have since moved to a different material that is IME not as durable

I really appreciate you spending your hard earned money buying this, just to prove for us the truth about these knives.. Great video my friend,, 🔪🔪🔪 ps, the clue is in the name,, if it's called a SRK, then it should be able to withstand most situations.. 👍

I am actually a bit surprised the tip on the SRK held up as well as it did. The hollow ground SK5 versions are notorious for snapping the tips under hard use. That said, I know for a fact that the Recon Tanto will hold up just fine battoning and chopping for years. I have owned them for years. Now, as I said before I don't throw my knives-any of them-I was taught not to. Other people do and that isn't a problem, but NO ONE throws mine. That said I respect your opinion, as you already knew and none of my previous comments were ment to detract and if they were taken as an attack please understand they were not intended as such.

I never beat the xhit out of my srk. It's in mint condition. I decided to sell it. It's not a dependable survival knife with that hollow grind and handle. You could Paracord wrap it but that would look ridiculous. The cold steel drop forged hunter is a companion knife built like a tank.

I just cut stuff with mine! All i do is just carry mine around. I have all versions of steel of the srk. Believe this or not the SK-5 Carbon version the budget one is the easiest to sharpen and it stays sharp! Now the 3V and San Mia i just leather strop them to keep them sharp! Like i said, i got the (1) Carbon V, (2) AUS 8, (3)San Mia, (4) VG-1, (5) SK-5 and the (6) 3V and i like the SK-5 budget really because it is simply the easiest to sharpen and its just $45 at the most.

Aren't the moras a mid shank molded handle like that ? I had a mora companion. Great knife. I batoned with it, skined game and fish ,did a lot of carving with it and the handle never got lose. I lost it trailblazing some really thick stuff in the wilderness. I've owned a couple of cold steel knives and spears. I've liked them all but never this model.

Are all overmolded knives like this?

Bettet get a cold steel leather neck like i did it is a beast awesome chopper tough.

I when I bought my recon tanto I was sooo pumped I loved it sooo much of was the best blade ever created from the feel the size and everything then I threw it 4 times unfortunately I missed all 4 and the 4th throw it really broke in half.. the blade snapped off of the handle I was just deviated.. if they make those knifes full tang I would buy em at any price especially the recon tanto.. I can't find no full tang tanto blade tho for some reason mabey that's just not a thing but if there were.. I might have to learn how to make my own ig😂😂

yeah...i got a kobun around here somewhere thats seen "hard use" as a letter opener and...? you guessed it....

Excellent and true video! That's exactly what happened to my Recon Tanto SK5, and even worse! Handle loosened after I properly, using ordinary strength of my swings, choped two branches of dead and dry pine tree. I simply couldn't believe when I realised that the handle is loosen. Very poor quality and far overrated brand.

That’s a great shame as I enjoyed and shared the excitement of the SRK and ordered one recently. I guess it’s part and parcel of what you expect. The SRK is a great value for money knife but if you try to find a fault then you will find it eventually. If you bought a Cold steel Natchez or Laredo and paid hundreds of dollars for it you would still come across the same problem because they say that’s not what it’s built for. But they have stood the test of time throughout history for years because they were dependable if looked after. You should buy a forge and start making knives bro full tang throw resistant 411

It doesnt bother me too much. I kind of expect it with almost all of em if I start throwing them & if they dont then all the better. If they do, I just make a nee handle & repair it. D For the price its still a decent blade.

I didn't even Joe-X these things!! lol Great Example.

This is why these companies should give the knives to the professionals first such as here. I’d rather the tip would break than the handle ❤

its 2023 not sure why they dont make fulltang srks at this point get with the times coldsteel

I think you could throw a Mora Garberg all day long without a problem. Those things are solid. I’ll keep my SRK & Recon tanto for buttering my toast.😉

I gave that blade way less of a stress test.cutting light brush, baton,etc.,and I have a wiggle.

I notice this with my Ontario Sp1

Good reviews check out Spartan blades there knives are top notch made in USA

all OKC SP are overmolded, i never hear a cry about loosing handles.

GSM might be getting a little to cheap maybe. Boy i don't think if lynn Thompson still owned the company this would not be like this.

I bought this knife and the San Mai SRK as well.😞.. Oh well, but at least I bought them for $10 each

I'm glad I only paid $3 for my brand new..

A pro throwing knife is expensive, only a bad ass combat knife will fill the spot for under 70$

You took it to the limit..cold steeled came up short..😂😂😂😂😂

I don’t know what these test are supposed to prove. It’s a combat utility knive.

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂. Boss man

I've looked at the cold steel site and most are way expensive. Even the blowgun darts are outrageous. Well to me they are. But it looks like good stuff tho. I'm just a po boy is all and have expensive interests having a family. I checked out those odenwolf blades and they look to be good. Oh in my opinion buck knives are overpriced junk and that's by experience

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Nobody, and I mean nobody but fools use their knife like that. 1st you use throwing knives that are designed for throwing. If you notice, throwing knives rarely have handle materials. Also in combat, you never throw your weapon to the enemy, NEVER! There is zero use to throw a knife unless you are bloody circus clown performer! 2nd when hunting or bushcrafting or use in military situations, no one uses knives like that. I've had an srk carbon V for over 30 years of use. It's literally been to hell and back from desert to tundra, and she is still good to go other than the finish. You testing is rather invalid.

As far as I know from what I have read and military people I have talked to it it is just stupid in the real world circumstances to throw your knife away. Now what? I understand destruction tests to a point like when they crash a car into a wall. But a car has a very different functtion that have real imp[ications in failure. I'm never throwing my knife in the field or doing anything like that in the field. Not if I'm bushcrafting. There is a way to chop with knives like this but only in extreme emergencies. You only wanted to try to to destroy it. Have you done a review for its effectiveness in the field, bushcrafting. If not you're just indulging in knfe porn. /

Wanna throw a knife, buy a throwing knife. I get what you're tryn to show here but come on- I mean I can tear up anything if I try hard enough. At the end of the day it's just a $40 dollar knife.

Will a k-bar combat knife stand up to this type of test? I think that it too will show tang/handle damage. The K-Bar was at one time the best of this breed of knife.

I believe you. My question is how many times did you throw it? Survival billy never loosened her SRK. 🤣 JoeX is the man! It appears that throwing and heavy chopping and torquing of the handle causes the griv-X loosening.

If it comes loose fill the gaps with araldite

That's an explicit hardcore testing there , sad to see the tang handle didn't hold up, that's why full tang knives are always worth, when you are lost in the woods they will start chopping wood with even a small knife available with them in that situation. If you remember same case happened with the Rambo tactical knife after testing it by many users in their videos .. the handle just came off the blade as it was not a full tang knife and rather a gimmick model being sold as original one.