Cold Steel Delt Dart - my review

[theocguy85]

I just wanted to report on my tests of the Cold Steel Delta Dart.

I used the thumb-reinforced grip to complete all tests. I used my right hand with a standard work glove (to reduce fatigue from repeated tests.)

I was able to fully penetrate the following combinations of layers:

Test 1: 80 pages of newspaper and 4 layers of thick cardboard.

Test 2: 6 layers of (thin) fabric and 1 layer of tin. (I used a cookie tin like you get at Christmas.)

Test 3: 1 CD and 2 layers of cardboard.

After each test, I resharpened the Dart with a steel knife.

Overall, I am very pleased with the performance of the Dart. I feel that in a self-defense situation, it could definitely be used to great effect. While it lacks a cutting edge, it is extremely light weight, impervious to the elements, very inexpensive, and invisible to metal detectors.

I highly recommend the Cold Steel Delta Dart.

 

[senoBDEC]

Just a small request: could you perform a couple tests regarding grip in the non-thumb reinforced grip and forward thumb-reinforced grip (similar to saber grip).

 

[theocguy85]

Hmm... In the sabre grip, not so impressive. I can still punch through 6 pieces of cardboard or 2 layers of cardboard and 1 layer of tin, but adding fabric makes it harder. When I tried to punch through the fabric with the tin behind it, I just "pushed" the fabric through the tin. I did create a big hole though!