How does this knife compare to Cold Steel's Leatherneck Series, as far as quality, durability, reliability, etc?
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I don't have any experience with the Leatherneck Series, but this is one of the best knives I've ever bought. It's built well and has a good weight to it. The knife comes sharp and stays sharp. I've cut 5 deer with it and haven't needed to sharpen it yet because of how well it holds it's edge. I'd highly recommend this knife!
2076071
Hi, not sure how much help my answer will be because I don't have a CS Leatherneck to compare my SEAL Pup Elite. What I tell you is that I love the Seal Pup. It came razor sharp and it is well-balanced. It came with a Kydex sheath that is great too. A few things to consider are the blade and overall knife length of each. I don't know what purpose you are buying for but the Seal has a blade that is just under 5" long and a
911950
I believe it is but I've never physically owned one or compared the two. This one however is a great knife and I recommend it.
2272871
I would say that Kershaw would be an overall better knife: simple, usually pretty thin, practical, good blade, and durable. Tac Force has some better and nicer designs by far but usually tend to be kind of bulky and not so rugged. For actual continual cutting use: Kershaw. This knife looks great and cuts well but was much bigger than I expected. It's nice to go and flash around a bit with, but the screws are comming out for mine.On a side note: I definately recomend Gerber; tend to be excellent and good looking knives.Hope this helped.
605307
Actually I own both knives and they are all about the same and will do the job equally. Both are the same size blade same thickness same durability. The only noticeable difference is in the color of the handle. I always have one or the other in my vehicle at all times. It's an extremely useful tool.
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Yes, This knife is by far my favorite "cheap" knife purchase. At first it wouldn't fully lock under spring pressure but a little "wearing in" and its flawless. Also mine came sharp as hell and ready for use. After purchasing a while back, I still carry it almost daily.
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I own the F1 and am absolutely pleased with it. The knife is very sharp and has consistently stayed that way. The only thing I dlnt like about it, is that it is so light that you cant chop with it. I do a lot of bushcraft work so this kind of a downside. Now on that note the S1 is a little bit heavier and longer, so it might be better at chopping. But I dont have any personal experience with the S1. But I believe no matter which you get, both will serve you well. Now as far as a sheath goes that depends on what you want. The zytel is nice in the fact that its maintenance free. But the blade isnt a snug fit so it rattles a little bit. The leather obviously wouldnt have the rattling problem. But leather needs to be cared for. Hope that helped you decide. Good luck. Both will serve you well.
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I have the companion heavy duty and it is great. it was very sharp I purchase it and does not dull very easily. I've chopped wood with it and and all I have to do is run across my stone a few times and it's as sharp as it was when I bought it. a friend of mine has the companion and it's not much different from the heavy duty. overall great knife.
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I can't speak for the Ontario 398 marine combat knife, but I once owned the Ontario Spec Plus SP 1 marine combat knife, and currently own the leatherneck. I would say the leatherneck is finer in every regard. First, the SP 1 loses the metal pommel. Ontario's 398 model retains it, but judging from photos, it is not as thick as the forged pommel on the Leatherneck SF. Both Ontario models are made from 1095 Carbon Steel hardened to anywhere from RC 50-55. Some might hear "carbon" and assume sharper edges and better retention than the stainless blade on the Leatherneck, but Cold Steel hardens the Krupps 4116 to RC 56-57, indicating greater manufacturing consistency and better edge retention. I can attest that the Leatherneck comes from the factory with a MUCH finer edge than the Ontario model, or any other Ontario I've ever purchased for that matter. The handle on the Leatherneck is more aggressively textured, providing superior grip. The secure-ex sheath allows the user to customize the angle and height of carry. Finally, the finish on the Leatherneck blade offers less friction than the porous, matte finish on the SP 1 when sheathing/unsheathing or cutting through anything thick enough to offer resistance. I am a fan of Ontario and the Spec Plus line, but I rate the Leatherneck above any USN Mark II fighting knife variant I've owned, including the Ontario SP 1 or the SOG Government.
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It's really not a bad knife at all. The appearance may not be spectacular, and the sheath is of questionable quality. The knife, however, is pretty solid and holds a decent edge. I have skinned a couple of small animals with mine, no problem. It could probably handle deer easily.
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Well personally I would buy both, I am a cold steel fan! I really believe you will be 100% Happy with either the recon 1 or the code 4. My EDC is the 4 inch blade recon 1.
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Both are great knives, The Robust has a thicker blade so it would likely take a little more abuse. Both are carbon steel so they will throw a spark with a flint. Basically boils down to cost, I have both and the regular companion has never let me down, but I have never really beat on it much. Overall I would go with the robust just for the bit of extra steel and a bit less blade flex.
792122
The overall quality is excellent. I own 22 different knives in this same class and this one is my "go to" knife. Over time, Yes, the sheath will wear on the blade and dull the black finish. Two ways you can prevent this...1.) buy a leather or nylon sheath...or, 2.) keep the blade lubed. The dulling of the black finish does not affect the performance, durability, or functionality of the knife.
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also my favorite knife that I carry most at work is cold steels Prolite.. The clip on it isn't as strong as the one that comes with the recon .. the recon comes with two clips so I took one of the recon clips and put it on my prolite.. No more worries! I bought the recon with half serrated edge because its a cold Steel and a much more versatile blade for primitive camping and survival. when we go camping or hiking the recon is the blade I ALWAYS carry .. so does my wife!
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I've ordered 2 Bowies from Amazon (Laredo & Trail Boss) and they are definitely genuine Cold Steel.
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its 4116 German stainless the original leather neck by cold steal was made of more carbon but changed metal alloys to help against rust and normal wear on the knife.....still a great knife....keep it sharp and oiled and you will have a great knife that's lasts a long time
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I've been carrying the same Blur almost daily for the last 5 years or so, two of which were spent on active duty in the Marine Corps and included a deployment to Afghanistan. I've beaten the heck of mine without a single issue, though it does look worse-for-wear at this point. Very solid and highly recommended as a general-purpose utility knife.
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Extremely durable. Cold Steel has a good reputation for getting the carbon mix in their steel just right for a balance of durable and flexible, the blade is far tougher than stainless. There used to be a site called knifedestructiontests.com that showed a guy locking this kukri in a vise and hitting it with a sledgehammer on the flat of the blade, he couldn't break it, it flexed but did not warp. You do need to keep it oiled or it will rust. The curve near the handle does present a bit of a challenge for sharpening, I use the Lansky dual grit hockey-puck style stone.