I really love to hear Lynn talk about Cold Steel designs. Listening to him talk about serrations convinced me to buy a folder with them, even though I have not been interested in one until now. I love his passion for martial blades. Unapologetic, and excited about things that other knife brands try to dance around. That is why Cold Steel Is an indispensable brand. Amazing designs, super tough construction, practical, capable, and super cost effective. I find I have more Cold Steel than anything else, and for good reason.
Exactly. He knows knives, he loves them and most of all he seems to have been putting all that knowledge and love to the Cold Steel products. I like that ...
Have been Cold Steel collector for over 30 years. Some of my favorites include: Imperial Tanto, Outdoorsman (carried for over 30 years bowhunting), Black Bear Sai Mai, S. Segal helmet breaker, Segal wakizashi, Cold Steel Seagal Signature Katana, Cold Steel Luzon Series Folding Knife, Bowie San Mai Laredo, San Mai Tai Pan (always wish that I had purchased the Imperial Tai Pan back then).
Yeah but let's not pretend like they're the same weapon they were 30 years ago man I just had a Bushman break on me I put my first Bushman through hell and the idea that my second one broke the tip within two weeks of owning it is absurd... Cold steel once the strongest sharpest production knife made now just more garbage... My tia pan I bought 10 years ago is a masterpiece, I seriously doubt it's the same quality dagger that it was then.
@@jbright4232 only buy off eBay type in Japan cold steel or Taiwan cold steel rare and discontinued works as well they aren't priced to much higher than retail from that year it was made I got a recon folder that was the old carpenter steel everyone loved so much for 150 only 30 bucks more than the svn model check it out I saw I boat load of out doorsman from japan
Love that you are talking to us the way Mr. Thompson did for years which is why we love Cold Steel. I love straigh edge, combo edges, and am looking forward to checking out a full serrated edge. Keep making these great knives! - I
I prefer a non serrated for everyday use but like the previous commenter said Lynn makes great points about self defense. Very nice knife and video. Thanks Cold Steel!
Always comment on these awesome videos. No other knife maker would dare to test their products like cold steel does. Cold steel knives live in all my bags and belts.
So many knives to choose….hold out series is awesome while sharp asf! I always feel like a kid on Christmas whenever I see what Cold steel has in store for us knife nuts.
Oh, very nice! I've seen these before and always admired them. The lines and the proportions make this a visually perfect knife. But with it's price it was something I could only look at and appreciate. But after this video, wow! It performs just as well as it looks. It really is one sweet knife.
That slash from the beuty was a suprise, and in real life, I want HER as MY bodyguard, silent but deadly! I have some CS 2 sizes of Luzon, the smaller as a EDC, lost my Secret Edge 2 months ago, is somewhere in my home. But uses a Griek as a substitute for the smaller Luzon some times, or a mini Hunter, just reach down in the pocket pop the sheat off, no carry strap. The Tokyo Spike is a little to long for neck carry, so it's usually resting.
DAMMM Nice. The hold out serrated till the end... " One Last Cut " ... Dont hold out on me . would love to own one some day!!! Love the videos you guys put out.
Love the Hold Out series. I wear the 3" and 4" models as my practical sgian dubhs. I really miss the 4" model and wish Cold Steel will bring it back. The 6" is a monster of a blade!
I have the Black Talon 2 serrated. It's unnerving how effective it is at rending material. With a dedicated Lansky CS sharpening rod, you have it made.
That's a really cool knife that I did not know about before. These videos are always informative and Cold steel is my favorite brand. I think my favorites are the Voyager and the recon one
I love Cold Steel . The best tools I've ever had the pleasure to hold in my hand . Products that I can rely on if my life is in danger ,Cold Steel will never let you down.
I love ❤ coldsteel been a customer since I first heard their name decade's ago...thank you Lynn and team for making product of top quality I can afford. Happy New Years
Love the hold out. looks like Such a awesome blade, never had the chance to see one in person tho. Also the new takeovers of cold steel are doing an awesome job 👍🏻 especially the beautiful lady doing the badass demos 💪😍
Love my Spartan. It's the right kind of heavy that I know I can end a situation quickly if it ever came to it, but it's not going to slow me down because it's unwieldy. Thankfully, I've only ever needed to use it in a utility sense. Love the quick deploy catch on it too. The blade is out and ready to go with zero effort...as long as I catch my pocket correctly, which when I miss I would attribute to my own inconsistency on the draw and not the knife.
Got the Spartan by a Holdout would go good with it. Its one of the only few Cold Steel folders I have yet to get. of the three or four tbat I don't own bit would like to this beast is ine of them for the reason they have it in the video , plain or/and serrated.
@@bruceleroy8063 Knife or handgun, it's about brain, heart. Short of cerebral contex being severed you aren't going to get an instant kill. Knives however can cause a lot more internal bleeding and trauma than a non lethal handgun wound resulting in shock, which can incapacitate and kill within minutes.
@@montycasper4300 Killing the attacker isn't the goal. Stopping them is. Consider if you were stabbed in the gut. You would probably not fall down until you lost enough blood or went into shock. Now change the stab to a far less deadly punch in the gut and it drops you because much more energy is delivered by the fist than by the knife blade. Energy is what drops people quickly, not blood loss. When seconds count a bleed out is minutes away.
@@bruceleroy8063 I agree that non lethal defense is preferable, but I also accept that for many the means of unarmed self defense isn't practical. In those instances a tool is necessary as a last resort measure where an opponent means them harm.
I want a Hold Out so bad. Such a cool knife, both the folder and the fixed blade are on my list of must have knives. Cold Steel does a great job at designing knives.
Wow, a 6" flat grind folder from Cold Steel! I love it! Would love to have the non serrated edge! But either way, I won't be choosey! I own a tanto fixed blade and I love it. Thanks Cold Steel!
I've always enjoyed carrying a knife around with me. Not for self defence, but because it's a basic necessity in everyday life. I always seem to need one when I don't have one on me. I think the Hold Out would be the perfect knife to have for my next camping trip.
Outstanding! I own just about every CS product with the exception of a few units as I've been collecting/carrying for many, many years. CS is ALWAYS my go to EDC no matter what the task, CS NEVER let's me down. 🇺🇸 Semper Fidelis 🇺🇲
Have begun to collect more Cold Steel knives recently. Excellent selections, decent priced and exceptional performance. Currently own an original kukri, a XL espada in G10, assorted machetes and a Raja 2. They all out perform expectations.
Been eyeballing this one in the plain edge version for a while. Good points on the serrated version although more difficult and time consuming to sharpen.
I'm absolutely delighted about returning of the Hold Out!!! It was a big grief for me that circumstances turned out like I was too late to buy full serreted Hold Out when it was already taken out of production. That time I had to choose between Hold Out and Talwar 5.5 and I chose the second one. Also, I could spend a little more money and buy both knives, but I didn't, so I still feeling regretted about it.
Cold steel is the best damn folding knife for the price on the market. Thank you GSM for not tanking our beloved CS!! Please keep learning from Lynn. I will like share and am subscribed. 😉👍🏻
I've liked, Shared on whattapp and facebook and commenting because I absolutely have loved coldsteel since 1998 all my knives are from you guys ,if it ain't coldsteel it's not in my pocket ,real talk!
Cold Steel, Thank you very much for uploading this entertaining and informative video. Could you show us how to hone these serrations with simple tools, please? Thank you very much in advance.
cool dummy setup for the hack,slash and throw moves btw. I've been enjoying the variety of presentation styles and I think we can all appreciate that. I would also love one of those serrated holdouts. I have 2 xl serrated voyagers but this thinner holdout would be easier to carry in lighter clothing.
The Hold Out's and Talwar's and Recon 1's and Voyager's and Espada's and Ti-Lite's and Frenzy's and Counter Point's have always been my favorite Cold Steel Mega Folders to SDUEDC (Self-Defense, Utility, Everyday, Carry). :-)
I really love the old Weapons from cold steel, like the Viking Waraxes. I‘ve never really looked at the more modern weapons, but man, they‘re awesome!!!
I never thought much about Cold Steel for a long time. Now I own 6 and gifted my father a Cold Steel Voyager clip point for ranch work. They make the best full package knives with sheaths too. Good steels and strong designs. All else is flourish.
I've bought several Cold Steel knifes in the span of over 30 years. They make there knifes so strong & thick, I still use my original San mai lock back from 30 years ago.
