cold steel spike

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deltawhisky

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hey does anyone have any input on the cold steel spike series of knives? specifically the tokyo spike. looking to get one and looking for some input.
 
They're slim profiled with no secondary bevel which gives them a good level of sharpeness, despite the hefty stock thickness.
Just choose whichever style you like.. they're decent value but more of a "poker" than a "slicer."
 
I have the scimitar version, very sharp out of the box but the factory edge didn't last for long. I recommend touching it up out of the box for a longer lasting edge. Can't comment on the other designs but mine has worked fine for cutting and slicing.
 
I have the tokyo spike and Daniel L said it all; they're not really meant to used as a utility knife at all - it's meant for stabbing. Think of it as a prison shank/shiv ;) it'll lose it's edge pretty quickly because the steel is only 420 stainless, although the HT seems to be decent.

I wrapped the end of the handle on mine to give it more grippin surface which has helped a bit but mine sees very little use because it's not a practical blade. The false edge on the top of the blade is an accident waiting to happen since there's no guard so I don't recommend using the jimping on the spine for your precious thumb as a nasty cut could be the result if you thumb slips on to the edge.

Just my 0.02 cents and hope my comments made sense!

Czechmate
 
Edge is much sharper than expected, so you can cut with it. Because of it's heavy construction and penetration capacity, I consider it a defense tool of absolute last resort. there are many other fixed blades out there that are better suited to more EDC or bushcraft needs.
 
The Bowie spike is a more useful design, I had a Tokyo and gave it away and kept the Bowie.
 
I had one looooong time ago. The sheath had great retention, but the steel was soft as heck. Rolled like crazy.
 
I received a tokyo spike which came with a damaged sheath. This spike is extremely sharp and nasty. A good working sheath is very important because this piece of metal will slice through you like butter if it slips out and hits any part of your body. I returned it and decided not to re-purchase. I like knives with a more substantial grip. This seems like the type of weapon in which the chances of having a painfull accident is much, much higher than just about any other weapon choice. The FGX delta dart with sheath is a safe, inexpensive, but equally lethal self defense weapon. Check it out.
 
Not much of a review from the OP. ;) I like and own Cold Steel stuff. For defense I would rather be using a Bm710 or a 110. The spikes seem to be more suited for offensive/surprise assault, and look a little to ninja'ish. That's my 2.

Shawn
 
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