What is the difference between this SRK and the black blade model here, http://www.amazon.com/Cold-Steel-Krat...
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The black SRK is SK5 steel which is a carbon steel easier to sharpen than stainless steel but won't stay as sharp will rust the one without the coating is San Mai III which is a higher quality stainless steel stay sharp longer won't rust as easily but harder to sharpen I'd go with San Mai III
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The handles are different. This is a "False" full tang. I forgot the exact term for what you call it - it is "Full tang" but not a "true" full tang. I bought this to hold on to - Go with the BK 16 or 17 if you want to beat the heck out of it since they are both true full tang knives. This one is too handsome to beat on.
606137
Cold steel call it kray-ex. I believe it's kraton. The grip is really good and feels better than the kabar usmc.
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I'm not sure why it really matters what the S.E.A.L. teams use or not, however this may help answer your question. Not long ago I watched a documentary on Discovery Channel about S.E.A.L. training and the instructors literally said the Ontario MK. 3 was standard issue, yet in the schools most instructors and students used the Cold Steel SRK. Also, I have a cousin that went to college in West Virginia that was a roomate with a USN S.E.A.L. that told me basically they carry all different brands of knives. So, I get the impression the Ontario is the "official" USN knife but S.E.A.L.s carry whatever they want. For what it's worth I like the Ontario MK. 3 reguardless. I'm not sure why it really matters what the S.E.A.L. teams use or not, however this may help answer your question. Not long ago I watched a documentary on Discovery Channel about S.E.A.L. training and the instructors literally said the Ontario MK. 3 was standard issue, yet in the schools most instructors and students used the Cold Steel SRK. Also, I have a cousin that went to college in West Virginia that was a roomate with a USN S.E.A.L. that told me basically they carry all different brands of knives. So, I get the impression the Ontario is the "official" USN knife but S.E.A.L.s... » Read More I'm not sure why it really matters what the S.E.A.L. teams use or not, however this may help answer your question. Not long ago I watched a documentary on Discovery Channel about S.E.A.L. training and the instructors literally said the Ontario MK. 3 was standard issue, yet in the schools most instructors and students used the Cold Steel SRK. Also, I have a cousin that went to college in West Virginia that was a roomate with a USN S.E.A.L. that told me basically they carry all different brands of knives. So, I get the impression the Ontario is the "official" USN knife but S.E.A.L.s carry whatever they want. For what it's worth I like the Ontario MK. 3 reguardless. « Show Less
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Don't know a lot about the cold steel leatherneck series. They look like a K-bar upgrade and K-bar has been a well used and appreciated knife. I have read the SOG knife was chosen by a panel of military inspector types as the best of the best and the elite is an improved model.
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http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1038697-Cold-Steel-switches-from-SK5-to-O1So depending on whether you get a used one or an new Bowie will determine the steel type. Hope this helps.
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The version with black g10 handles and steel liners is made with s30v. It is hollow ground and comes with plain or dlc coated blade. This looks like the black frn ultralight version. There is also a blue ultralight frn version. The ultralights have no liners, and the blades are made from flat ground cts bd1. This is the black frn ultralight in ffg cts bd1. Hope this helps!
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It looks to be the same, but that would be a question for the seller. I can tell you the Cold Steel Spartan is an excellent knife.
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Yes, as long as you order from Amazon or from an approved seller, it will be a Cold Steel blade. I would personally recommend ordering from Amazon.
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Honestly, I think it's the same knife from different sellers. The picture looks the exact same. In any case, it's a pretty good knife, a little tight to open, but that's better than too loose. I don't think Gerber offers the same style knife in different steel qualities. I bought the one certified by Amazon just in case it was wrong and I had to return it. That's usually the safest bet. Good luck!
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I would pick the MG. I like the coloring better. I don't like to stand out when I am in the bush, so the orange is a no go. We have too many illegals. I'd rather go un-noticed. I wish I had known about this little knife before I deployed in 2008. My SRK was overall too heavy, too big, and the edge grind was way too obtuse. I couldn't even cut open MREs with the SRK. This knife is fast, light, but still has enough blade to hit vitals. It's wide enough to use for batonning, chopping, game prep, and possibly light prying. I can make feather sticks out of wooden matches.
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I have a Cold Steel LTC Kukri, which is no longer in production. It used to sell for about a hundred bucks, and there's no comparison to a genuine, Nepalese khukuri. With the real deal, you can do some serious chopping.
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Sorry to say, I don't know what the difference might be. I do know this is the second one I purchased which cost a good bit more than the first and is better made, has a sharper blade, and I'm very happy with it.
1297115
Thank you everyone for the responses. I saw a video that pointed out the difference between two knives. The leather wrapped handle is best for dry environments and the black handle is best for damp environments.
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I don't know why they show the trainer knife or the d2 description. I have bought three of these knives over the last three years with the drop point and they have all been 154 cm. I like this steel for this knife. It is a lot easier to sharpen than d2 but still has good edge retention. The description on the knives I bought only show 154cm. The blade is the same all the way and is a full tang that is cut out the same as the aluminum handle scales. The only negatives on this knife with me is the sheath, which is probably just my preferences, and handle scales have sharp edges and should have been blended and more curved around the edges for comfort. I don't know why they show the trainer knife or the d2 description. I have bought three of these knives over the last three years with the drop point and they have all been 154 cm. I like this steel for this knife. It is a lot easier to sharpen than d2 but still has good edge retention. The description on the knives I bought only show 154cm. The blade is the same all the way and is a full tang that is cut out the same as the aluminum handle scales. The only negatives on this knife with me is the sheath, which is probably just my preferences, and handle scales have sharp edges and should... » Read More I don't know why they show the trainer knife or the d2 description. I have bought three of these knives over the last three years with the drop point and they have all been 154 cm. I like this steel for this knife. It is a lot easier to sharpen than d2 but still has good edge retention. The description on the knives I bought only show 154cm. The blade is the same all the way and is a full tang that is cut out the same as the aluminum handle scales. The only negatives on this knife with me is the sheath, which is probably just my preferences, and handle scales have sharp edges and should have been blended and more curved around the edges for comfort. « Show Less
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I have an SRK, and I tried it in this sheath. The blade will fit, but is too short for this sheath (the KBar has a 7" blade, the SRK 6").Plus this sheath is designed for a knife with a cross hilt, which locks into the sheath.Several years ago I got a Blade-Tec sheath made from krydex for my SRK and have been very happy with it.
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I'm not sure about that, this knife was sold as a SK-5 steel knife and that is the main reason I bought it. The knives like this are made from krupp stainless now which may be a good steel but I perfer the SK-5. As for your question, the Cold Steel site probably has the answer.