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Despite my preference for fixed-blade knives, I do carry at least one pocket (folding) knife in addition to at least one fixed-blade knife. As with all tools, I have several that provide cross-over capabilities, so choosing what to carry often comes down to personal preference. So, when I received my first Cold Steel Finn Wolf pocket knife (the Olive Drab version), I fell in love with it and began to carry it exclusively.
The knife uses AUS-8A steel, a mid-grade stainless steel originally from Japan. It performs similarly to American 440 steel, with its ultimate capabilities determined by manufacturing factors such as heat treatment/hardness. Cold Steel and other mainstream knife companies make good use of the steel. In this case, Cold Steel built a quality knife with above-average performance at an absurdly low price.
Everything about the knife screams quality, from the fit and finish to the ability to easily swap the pocket clip for left or right carry, the durability, and its impressive Scandi grind. It makes sense since the design was a collaboration between Andrew Demko (Demko Knives) and Cold Steel President Lynn C. Thompson based on the Finnish Puukko knife. The edge geometry first attracted me to the knife - I love Morakniv blades - and this knife offered similar attributes in foldable form. And, like every Cold Steel knife I've received, it arrived hair-shaving sharp!
Given its solid construction, the knife is surprisingly light. Weighing 3.4 oz., it has a 4.375" Griv-Ex handle, a 3.5" long, 3mm thick blade, and a sharp, spark-capable 90-degree spine. The Tri-Ad lock is secure, albeit someone fidgety to unlock with one hand. That said, it's not likely to pop loose while using, so it's extremely useful for tough-use tasks.
The knife is functional at home and in the field. I tested throwing sparks off my Ferro rod, and it worked perfectly. I was able to split smaller pieces of wood using the "L" method. I wouldn't try processing larger pieces, but it made handy work of some 2" thick logs.
The Scandi edge is also excellent for basic utility tasks - cutting cordage (paracord and jute), nylon webbing, and slicing through thick rubber. It was also handy for food prep, although less so for slicing tomatoes (personal experience). Cutting meat and chopping vegetables: perfect.
When I found that Cold Steel offered the knife in multiple colors, combined with the quality-to-cost comparison, I decided to add them to my collection. At under $30 each (even less if you can find them on sale - I paid $20 each), these are a steal (pun intended)! I hope they release even more colors—I'll definitely grab them!
The knife uses AUS-8A steel, a mid-grade stainless steel originally from Japan. It performs similarly to American 440 steel, with its ultimate capabilities determined by manufacturing factors such as heat treatment/hardness. Cold Steel and other mainstream knife companies make good use of the steel. In this case, Cold Steel built a quality knife with above-average performance at an absurdly low price.
Everything about the knife screams quality, from the fit and finish to the ability to easily swap the pocket clip for left or right carry, the durability, and its impressive Scandi grind. It makes sense since the design was a collaboration between Andrew Demko (Demko Knives) and Cold Steel President Lynn C. Thompson based on the Finnish Puukko knife. The edge geometry first attracted me to the knife - I love Morakniv blades - and this knife offered similar attributes in foldable form. And, like every Cold Steel knife I've received, it arrived hair-shaving sharp!
Given its solid construction, the knife is surprisingly light. Weighing 3.4 oz., it has a 4.375" Griv-Ex handle, a 3.5" long, 3mm thick blade, and a sharp, spark-capable 90-degree spine. The Tri-Ad lock is secure, albeit someone fidgety to unlock with one hand. That said, it's not likely to pop loose while using, so it's extremely useful for tough-use tasks.
The knife is functional at home and in the field. I tested throwing sparks off my Ferro rod, and it worked perfectly. I was able to split smaller pieces of wood using the "L" method. I wouldn't try processing larger pieces, but it made handy work of some 2" thick logs.
The Scandi edge is also excellent for basic utility tasks - cutting cordage (paracord and jute), nylon webbing, and slicing through thick rubber. It was also handy for food prep, although less so for slicing tomatoes (personal experience). Cutting meat and chopping vegetables: perfect.
When I found that Cold Steel offered the knife in multiple colors, combined with the quality-to-cost comparison, I decided to add them to my collection. At under $30 each (even less if you can find them on sale - I paid $20 each), these are a steal (pun intended)! I hope they release even more colors—I'll definitely grab them!
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