@@creepywhiteguy3621 The owner said it passed their tests even without the secondary lock engaged. So I would not worry for it, except if you do something extremely stupid. Cold Steel number 1 priority is to make strong locks so you don't loose your fingers, which is why I like them..
Thanks for the great review! You just earned yourself a follower. I'm into buying my second knife (I have one of the ~$30 orange/gray Gerber knives with the serrated blade and I'm not that happy with it) and the Bush Ranger lite looks like a good outdoor option for under $50. I was originally thinking about Finn Wolf but the Bush one seems more suitable for EDC. I'm also looking at Spyderco but not many good options in that price range. Btw is it just me or does it look like the lite version cuts better through the rope and plastic than the "original" one? Seems smoother without applying much force.
Mario Dian I have many Cold Steel blades and the Bush Ranger Lite doesn’t disappoint at all. It’s tough as nails and holds and edge quite well. You can tell it is made to be abused.
That Bush Ranger is good looking. I like what Cold Steel has done with their knives recently. A knife ricasso is the part of the "blade" between the handle and the start of the edge grind.
The nlade is bery similar to the Recon 1 Clip Point just with a different handle I like the Bush Ranger & Bush Ranger Lite I'll get the Premium First and then buy the budget version for a neater blade.😊
Mike Wallace , from Wallace Edge Tools had his hand in this design. I own 3 of his fixed blades, and it appears I’ll be getting one of these as well. Mike’s stuff is high quality and I don’t go anywhere without one of his blades..... Awesome Job ColdSteel
As always, a good comprehensive review. (In case you didn’t know, the original Bush Ranger from Cold Steel was a fixed blade in Carbon V.) Do you ever plan to review the Ultimate Hunter?
Still rocking the bandicooy fanny pack? I plan on getting one this week based on your review, loving the fanny pack format as of late. You should check out the Ozark trail fanny packs, they're budget friendly but hold up very well. Great video like always!
Great review!!...I think the Bush ranger light is more my style..and price range....because at 130 bucks I believe there are far better options....just my opinion
Great video as always! Thanks! Both are interesting, but I’d definitely get the lite. The lite is €50,- but the ‘normal’ is €230,- here in the Netherlands. I do wish they had put a tri ad on it..
I think I will get the lite, I like the thumb studs and the shape of the clip point a little better than the expensive one. Plus the handle material reminds me of my finn wolf, and I LOVE my finn wolf. And I have never had a problem with the budget steels that cold steel uses, as long as I touch them up every day. I've got a prolite in 4116 that I thrash the heck out of and it never has any issues. Only cost about $20 and I carry it quite often. But if people need or want premium materials, I'm not going to bash the expensive one.
Thats exactly what I've experienced with cold steel lol they have been my go to for like 9 years now, finnwolf is amazing, I still carry my old Ak47 and I landscape so I put it through alot and still and good as I bought it 🤘😎
The reason these clips are Super tight is so they can clip definitively to any piece of cloth. Clipped to the outside of an under garment these knives simply disappear.
I would have preferred AUS-10 for an extra $20 or so for the Lite. I assume they didn't want it to have to compete with the Large Voyager though. If they still use 4116, that would have been a nice compromise perhaps. Cool knife either way.
I have the AK-47 from cold steel it is a real tuff knife but I ended up hating the handle real long and thin g10 that feels like FRN maybe it is. Looked hard at cold steel cause of the insanely strong locking system wanted one with good g10 handles steel liners with a wider normal handle . My pick is going torwards the AD-10 from cold steel tough as nails thicker handle and shorter without going crazy but fairly perfect. Steel liners s35vn steel which is considered a premium steel and one of the top premium steels in all around use from what I’ve seen and with the strongest lock in any production knife . Ive ever seen on top of that. So please donate to my new knife fund🤡.
that blue button on the calipers....i love it so much. and if you would press it....i think i'd just have to keep watching and come back for more. Also that button on the scale which says "unit"....i wonder what that does? I really like your videos. They give me a good "feeling" for the tool. I know this is an old video....but who knows....
Thank u for the compariaon video, these have been on my radar. I will probably go with the Bush Ranger Lite, as I was not a fan of the square thumb plate on the CS Immortal I had before. It was very uncomfortable.
Dont You "feel" that : - inner metallic liner in the handle would have been better (and not just overkill) ? - + Dark finish of blade The Handle thickness could easely incirporate smart tools (like or better then by Victorinox..). I think it would make it a sales hit - at least make it really known. I feel challenged to envisage to customise all the above myself - that is a good sign to myself that the Bush Ranger is my thing (my mini Recon 1 and ak47 are just no good for (long) straining wood-(or diverse) work.
Bought the bush ranger lite a few weeks ago. Haven't used it much but I really like it! The rocker lock or whatever you called it is kind of annoying, especially with the rattle. Also I found when the lock was engaged (at least on mine) I could give it a couple hard shakes and it would slide back out of the locked position. Tried tightening it and it helped, but I could still do it. Maybe this wouldn't be a problem in actuality but I just tightened it down all the way and now it doesn't slide but it also doesn't rattle lol. Great video!
He's this tough Dude in Scranton, better known as" Corn Pop" He's one tuff dude! No I'm I'm I'm I'm not kidding, for real! Now, they tell me it's Ice cream time. 🧑🏽🦽🚴🛌💤 🤡 🙀 🤣
rhys b very different knives. cut jack has better steel, is slimmer, lighter weight, and not as strong. The Ranger Light is heavier, thicker, stronger and has lower quality steel.
Really nice job on this vid sir. I am thinking of picking up the original. Only thing holding me back is it's smallish blade. I generally carry 3.75 and up blades.
American knife reviews always cause me pain when you talk about the price. The Bush Ranger Lite for $30? That's a total bargain. Here in the UK, it's about £42, so that's around $50. The premium Bush Ranger is £170, so well over $200. Why do we always get ripped off in Europe?
Definitely like the original heavier one G10 beats up FRN when we’re not looking. Giving up g10 for FRN for weight and it’s still 5oz not worth it unless you can’t spare the extra cash but for weight anything 5oz and up are to heavy for summer shorts which is the only reason I carry lighter knives and pocket space which doesn’t matter here the light actually looks a hair bigger in the pocket.I do like those clips my favorite clip is the new deep carry clip from Benchmade they use on there bugout or bailout love it and spyderco’s wire clip love it 🥰.
I like the Bushranger, but price point is about $70 too high for me. Cold Steel has priced themselves out of my budget. I remember getting a CTS-XHP Talwar folder for $79
I just bought the Lite for $30. Would have purchased the more expensive version, but neither one have metal liners, so the less expensive model made more sense to me.
Can someone say how this compares to the Pocket bushman 95B also by Cold Steel. Trying to decide between the two and this looks more appealing even though the Bushman is reputed to be stronger. Any input is appreciated thanks !!
I have a Cold Steel Bush Ranger. Was a bit stiff at first but has since loosened up with use. Probably the sharpest knife I have ever bought. Seems to be very strong. My Bush Ranger is the pocket backup to my Gerber Strongarm.
I purchased a Cold Steel Bush Ranger recently 4/7/21 from Knife Center in the S35VN. To my dismay could not close the the triad lock after opening the knife. Returned it thinking it was a defect. Knife Centers customer service called to inform me that all the knives they had were extremely difficult to close. That after a while the might break in. I asked for a refund. So if this is the quality control post Lynn Thompson’s sell off, Cold Steel has lost one of their major fans. Buyer beware. I would be interested if anyone else had the same experience.
Suggested the OG Bush ranger when they came out to my one friend that liked stout knives, a wave function, and a steel upgrade. He seems very happy. Knife is always in his pocket when I go see him.
The Tri-AD Lock has a higher machining tolerance to operate than a traditional back lock. Reason why Demko went with the Scorpion Lock on his AD-15. The Finn Wolf has an MSRP double than the BR Lite.
The S35VN does not justify the x3 price of the Bush Ranger original. It only adds about $4 to the actual cost of materials and manufacturing. It will cut about x2 longer than 8Cr13MoV, and it is less likely to snap, but it is not worth paying that profit margin.
