Stiletto's New 2022 Cold Steel Leatherneck Bowie  

I buy these with my own funds. So, I tend to purchase one's I have researched and know I will most likely like. But, sometimes, after using them, I find out they don't live up to my expectations. But, most do. My Camp Knives I always try out. I expect those to be a lot stronger than a Fighting Knife. With a Fighting Knife, balance in hand and how fast I can handle it are most important to me. To me, speed is more important than heft and strength in a real Fighter. But, you do want it to be fairly tough and able to withstand impacts. But, it doesn't have to be as strong as a Camp Knife or Heavy-Duty Chopper. When a Knife is too heavy and bulky, it can slow you down in a fight. I point this out because a lot of Reviewers always put down Combat Fighting Knives because they fail under the same heavy-duty use that a Heavy-Duty Camp Knife can handle with ease. To me, Fighters and Camp Knives aren't the same and shouldn't be compared to each other. The same goes for Hunting and Fishing Knives. They're not Heavy-Duty Camp Knives either. But, we always see them held to the same standards as Heavy-Duty Knives. Each Tool has it's own intended purpose or use. All of these, in my opinion, are awesome. And, you're absolutely right, I cannot pick one out of the bunch to be my favorite; they all absolutely "ROCK!" :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)

Yes, these "ROCK!" :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)

Right on Nephew! Congrats on your purchases. That Recon 1 XL, I imagine, was a real hard one to get, right on, Nephew! :-) This Mega Leatherneck is the "Bomb!!!" This one is good to go. And, for to fight, Sir! :-) Also, it has a lot less Billboarding; I like that. I, also, like that it's all murdered out, better, too. I absolutely luv these. Thanks for reminding me about the Tanto Leatherneck. I have one of those, too, in German D-2. :-) I forgot that I have one of those, too... :-) I should have included it in this Video of the Fixed Blades I tried out this year... :-) On, well... So, many great one's this year. It was a good year for the "Order of the Blade." :-) :-) :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)

Yes it is. :-) :-) :-) This Series is Cold Sheel's Version of the U.S. Combat Knife, the famous, USMC, WWII, Ka-Bar Combat Fighting Knife. :-) Right on. :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)

Thanks Bro! I am keeping this one. It's perfect. I absolutely luv these. I think they absolutely "ROCK!!!" :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)

Glad you like them! And, I thank you for your kind compliments and for watching and commenting. :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)

Right on, Bro! This Murdered Out Version is the Bomb! I am digging this Mega Combat Fixed Blade from Cold Steel; it absolutely "ROCKS!!!" :-) Peace Stiletto :-)

Yes, me too! I absolutely luv the big guard and the way it's shaped. It feels like it would protect your hand and digits from an opposing blade sliding down towards your grip area. The big Leatherneck is definitely a Fighting Combat Blade Design, in my opinion. And, it doesn't have the small Rat Tail like the Ka-Bar's have. Absolutely agree. :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)

Right on! :-) I have the German D-2 Tanto Leatherneck, also. I should have included it in this Video, since I purchased it this year, also. :-) But, I forgot... :-) That one I bought on sale for under $60, from MidwayUSA.com. But, this one is on another level. It's a Mega Combat Fixed Blade Knife; personally, I absolutely luv this Model of the Leatherneck the best. I have lots of 7" Blade Combat Fixed Blade Knives. You can see them in my previous Combat Fixed Blade Videos. That's why I absolutely luv this one with its thick and wide through the Handle Blade Tang and it's super grippy Kraton Handle and Big Finger Guard and massive Combat Style, German D-2, Bowie Blade; to me, this one absolutely "ROCKS!!!" :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)

I know you do; it's right up your alley... :-) To me, this one absolutely "ROCKS!!!" The only way to make it better is to make it out of 1095CV, HC, or 3V... :-) it is one "Bad Mutha F____r!!!" :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)

@@Kris_Stiletto Oh HELL... That Leatherneck is a 100% BADASS MOFO!!! Without question...

Yes, I get a kick out of it every time I pull it out of the Sheath. To me, it looks like a Fixed Blade that Sylvester Stallone would SDEDC in the Expendables! :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)

That is such an awesome deal. if I didn't already have one, I would definitely have jumped all over that deal. Well done. :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)

@@Kris_Stiletto Wow! What a knife! 79 bucks, get outta here, no way.

Enjoy! :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)

Right on. Myself, for a Combat Fighting Blade and not a Heavy-Duty Camp Knife, I feel that German D-2 is just fine, for this price; it's not my first Mega Fixed Blade Steel choice, either. But, this is a massive Combat Blade for only $150. I paid $142 for mine. Personally, I absolutely luv this one; it's just "Bad Ass!!!" :-) With that said, for a Fixed Blade Combat Knife, I prefer either properly heat treated 1095HC or 1095CV. And, I like Knives that are this size, with tougher steels, to be made by trusted Manufacturers: this always cost more... :-( Especially, if you want a nice Sheath... I know this from experience. :-) So, all in all, I think this one "ROCKS!!!" :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)

Yes, it's a false edge. :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)

Yes, Juno was kicking back on this one. I filmed it late and she was napping. :-) I am sure she will be in the next one; she absolutely luvs watching herself on the TV when I review the Video before I release it. She is a Video Queen, for sure. :-) :-) :-) Right on! :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)

I absolutely agree. :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)

They are both real cool Combat Blades, in my opinion; I have owned both. Though, my first two were the Collector's Edition Versions. And, I sent both of them back, due to real loose Guards. My new Murdered Out Version is perfect and without any flaws or Factory Defects. But, it is very cool to have a Collectors Edition. Especially, when it's a Lynn C. Thompson Edition, Collector... :-) Though, I must admit, I like my Murdered Out Version the best... :-) I hope this helps... :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)

@@Kris_Stiletto Thanks for the input, brother! Do you know if all of the limited variants have the back of the boxes signed?

No I don't. But, the replacement I received from MidwayUSA.com didn't have the Box with a Signature, it had a very high number. So, I don't know. My first one had a very low number; it had Lynn C. Thompson's signature on the Box. That would make me think that the lower numbered boxes were the one's with the Signatures... But, I don't know for sure... I hope this helps... :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)

well you can get my bk9 if you buy this and do proper test ;) . willing to lend it for some if you send your jakari my way ;)

I bought this one, the Leatherneck, to save for Zombie Warfare. :-) It's a Beast and Absolutely luv it. :-) it's a Combat Knife, to me. That's the purpose of the Leatherneck is to me. :-) And, I bought the BK-9 for Wood Crafting and Camp Duties; it's a user. I have put it through some hard work. And, it's a hard-working "Beast." I absolutely luv it, too! The Leatherneck is for Home Protection. The BK-9 is for setting up Camp and breaking down wood for campfires. It's a Workhorse. :-) So, it's hard for me to compare them; I purchased them to serve different roles... :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)

I, basically, give out all of the information you need to make one in the introduction of the Video. My help I free. :-) Here are the links to where I purchased the products to make my Kizer Begleiter XL. :-) Here's where I bought mine: whitemountainknives.com/wmk-exclusive-kizer-azo-begleiter-xl-button-lock-flipper-pocket-knife-154cm-plain-edge-white-g10-handle-v5458/ Here's where I bought the Royal Purple Synthetic Dye: www.amazon.com/Synthetic-Rit-More-Liquid-Fabric/dp/B08Y98R8XB/ref=sr_1_2?crid=TUNOS7GFSL1H&keywords=royal+purple+synthetic+rit+dye&qid=1687115244&sprefix=roayal+purple+synthetic+rit+dye%2Caps%2C160&sr=8-2 And, the Skiff Bearings can be purchased here: www.skiffmadeblades.com/collections/bearings/products/cage-bearings-pivot-6mm-br-ceramic-bearings-1-16-in-16-ball Oh, Have a Great Father's Day! :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)

As with all Steels, everything depends on how it's heat treated and tempered. They don't say they DLC coated this Blade. So , I think it's a black powder coat of some kind. Usually, when a Manufacturer DLC, PVD, or Nitrate coats a Blade they always want you to know, because it's a selling point. So, I assume it isn't one of the nicer coatings. For this one's size and materials, I think it's priced okay. A lot of more premium Combat Knives, like from KaBar, have D2 Blades, also. Why? It doesn't rot and rust as easily as 1095. :-) Thank you for watching. :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)

Thank you for watching. :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)

Yes, the New Models are GSM Designs and not Demko Designs, that's absolutely true, Lucky. Right on, Bro! HO, HO, HO! :-) MERRY X-MAS! :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)

@@Kris_Stiletto yeah I think it was ‘guns & blades’ tried to swap new Ak grips to Italian made but they didn’t fit! I think the new ones are okay if price reflects materials used! A Sale price definitely makes them worth a look! ✌️🤟🤙

Absolutely Bro! :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)

Right on! What a Story! I am so glad to hear that you all survived and are okay! Ka-Bar, would absolutely luv to hear what you went through; "Wow!" I, myself, after hearing your Story, about what you went through, and knowing how crazy the Weather can be these days, I will always keep a big and capable Fixed Blade Camp Knife and Small Axe in my Trunk. Now days, it doesn't hurt to be prepared... I am so glad you're okay, Bro! Oh, and yes, the Tang is almost the width of the Blade and the thickness is the same. Also, the Butt Cap is made from Machined Steel. I like my all Black Leatherneck the best out of the one's I've tried. Both of the Collector's Edition Leatherneck's I tried out had real loose Hand Guards. My New Black Leatherneck is perfect. I absolutely luv it, :-) But, I also absolutely luv my Ka-Bar 's, too... :-) Right on, Bro; you "ROCK!!!" :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)

try Drop Forged. one piece of metal.

Right on! It's a Beast. I absolutely luv mine. :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)

Right on! Those are nice and super heavy-duty. And, also, super expensive. Maybe, one day. :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)

Right on! I would get this Model. It "ROCKS!!!" :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)

I purchased it on eBay, from a Seller that made almost all of my Kydex Sheaths; he does a great job. Here's a link to my purchase for my Wild Pig Hunter Sheath: www.ebay.com/itm/265466417292 :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)

@@Kris_Stiletto thank you

It was a while ago. I hope he is still available. He makes items to order. :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)

And, it's an awesome Blade, too! :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)

Right on. Yes, just about every folder I have purchased, that Cold Steel originally made, from the new Company has been awesome, except for the XL Talwar's. All other's have been great. With the first two Lynn C. Thompson Leatherneck Bowies I purchased, both had loose Guards and I returned them to MidwayUSA. Then, I purchased a Standard, Blacked Out, Leatherneck Bowie from the KnifeCenter, on Pre-Order, and it's perfect. But, that's how the Old Company was, too. They just handles it better, if you ask me. One thing I have noticed about the new Company, they try to always reach for the Stars, on their initial release of any items they think will be super popular. And, then, lower the price, when they find out otherwise. So, I would recommend, to those that like to save their money, to always wait until the item you want has been on the Market for a few months. And, then, catch Holiday Sales... :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)

Thank You Bro for the compliment. All are great Knives that I recommend. :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)

Had to bring it out for a comparison. I have a pretty nice Collection of Ka-Bar Fighting Knives. This is my USMC Model. :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)

@@Kris_Stiletto I feel the Kabar "Big Brother" would have been a nice side-by-side since they are both larger cousins to a standard size model😆

Right on. :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)

This is the one to get. Mine is perfect. I absolutely luv this Mega Combat Fixed Blade Leatherneck Bowie! It absolutely "ROCKS!!!" :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)