How is SK5? I ask because I just watched the nutnfancy video where he breaks a cold steel chaos made with SK5. It was abuse but not super crazy.
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fellow tnp'r. this is o1 tool steel not the sk5 i just bought this recently. i highly recommend it. i did a cold gun blue for rust protection and havent seen any issues. good edge retention and easy to hone. i am also a avid knife designer/maker/modifier. as far as general abuse goes, this knife is a safe bet for just about anything, just dont mess up the heat treat and be careful in extreme cold weather ( under freezing ).
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sk5 is a good steel and is very high in carbon, my only advice is to coat it with anything from cerakote to some gun blue. its super prone to corrosion but its a good performer, stay away from hard woods in winter, as sk5 is slightly brittle in extreme cold. otherwise enjoy something you will be able to rely on :)
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My Cold Steel is O1 tool steel. I don't know how similar they are. However anything can be broken with enough abuse. I think Cold Steel would warranty it unless it appeared intentional.
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Aloha Gabe, I bought my Laredo in October of 2011. It is a SK-5 model. It did get 5 or 6 specs of rust on the surface, when I kept it too long in the leather sheath, but they came off with a little rubbing with a Scotch Brite. So now the Laredo gets out of the sheath, a couple times a week when I practice some basic Bowie techniques. Take care of yourself. Aloha, Rudy
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I watched a lot of Youtube videos before buying the knife. I didn't settle for the Mora, I chose it. I can honestly say in its category, I felt it was the best. Remember, that is in its category.... P.S. I was most disappointed in the Bear Grylls knives.
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I haven't taken this object apart to examine it, but when I flex the blade and feel the vibrations coming through the grip, it feels like a full-tang and not the rat-tail type. If you visit the Cold Steel website, there are video demonstrations of pretty big guys putting a sword over a high bar, gripping the handle and forte of the blade, and hanging off of the blade. It's very strong. These are functional items, not props or cheesy knock-off swords.
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Are you talking about the shotgun? I got an email and it doesn't tell me what item you are referring to. I really haven't used it in combat. My friend has and he loved it. I don't like that it is hard to aim. It doesn't shoot all time either... and when it does it is too strong..lol
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why are you guys and gals saying this is a great item when you can not take it to anime cons (metal blades never allowed) and it is not a well made sword? so what is so great about spending 60 or 70 bucks for something that is neither useable for a cosplay piece or for real? It would appear that you spent the money, knew it was a piece of junk when it arrived but tried to justify your purchase somehow by saying it was awesome even tho you got ripped off. Buying cheap swords for no purpose, except it looks like the anime, is pointless imo. But you bought it so, you have to live with it, sorry to hear you got burned but glad others gave a fair warning not to buy this version. why are you guys and gals saying this is a great item when you can not take it to anime cons (metal blades never allowed) and it is not a well made sword? so what is so great about spending 60 or 70 bucks for something that is neither useable for a cosplay piece or for real? It would appear that you spent the money, knew it was a piece of junk when it arrived but tried to justify your purchase somehow by saying it was awesome even tho you got ripped off. Buying cheap swords for no purpose, except it looks like the anime, is pointless imo. But you bought it so, you have to live with it,... » Read More why are you guys and gals saying this is a great item when you can not take it to anime cons (metal blades never allowed) and it is not a well made sword? so what is so great about spending 60 or 70 bucks for something that is neither useable for a cosplay piece or for real? It would appear that you spent the money, knew it was a piece of junk when it arrived but tried to justify your purchase somehow by saying it was awesome even tho you got ripped off. Buying cheap swords for no purpose, except it looks like the anime, is pointless imo. But you bought it so, you have to live with it, sorry to hear you got burned but glad others gave a fair warning not to buy this version. « Show Less
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Hey Mike, i personally liked the build and it doesn't have any sharp edges. Its definitely 3.5-4 in my opinion.
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This is a collectors piece, for nostalgia purposes. I wouldn't trust the metal, they don't even say what type of metal is used. The real concern is that the sharpened tip, as stated by the troops that used it in combat, had a tendency to stick into bone, making retrieval very difficult if not impossible. I wouldn't even carry it as a backup. I would be looking at the Ka-Bar USMC, SOG Bowie 2.0, or shop Ontario knives. You want a thick 1/4 inch full tang sharper than a razor and made out of real steel . SOG uses AUS 8, Ka-Bar uses Cro-Van, and Ontario is High Carbon. These are your real deal military used manufacturers. This is a collectors piece, for nostalgia purposes. I wouldn't trust the metal, they don't even say what type of metal is used. The real concern is that the sharpened tip, as stated by the troops that used it in combat, had a tendency to stick into bone, making retrieval very difficult if not impossible. I wouldn't even carry it as a backup. I would be looking at the Ka-Bar USMC, SOG Bowie 2.0, or shop Ontario knives. You want a thick 1/4 inch full tang sharper than a razor and made out of real steel . SOG uses AUS 8, Ka-Bar uses Cro-Van, and Ontario is High Carbon. These are your real deal... » Read More This is a collectors piece, for nostalgia purposes. I wouldn't trust the metal, they don't even say what type of metal is used. The real concern is that the sharpened tip, as stated by the troops that used it in combat, had a tendency to stick into bone, making retrieval very difficult if not impossible. I wouldn't even carry it as a backup. I would be looking at the Ka-Bar USMC, SOG Bowie 2.0, or shop Ontario knives. You want a thick 1/4 inch full tang sharper than a razor and made out of real steel . SOG uses AUS 8, Ka-Bar uses Cro-Van, and Ontario is High Carbon. These are your real deal military used manufacturers. « Show Less
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Hello! I ordered this for my grandson and have not seen it yet because it was shipped to his house for Christmas. However, I did look at the truck on the Tonka site and this model and others made from steel are guaranteed for life of the original owner. I think Tonka always has made great products and this steel model should make your youngster or you very happy! Maybe you can write Tonka.com and get more details. Merry Christmas!
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i've been eyeing the ZeroShock III due to some kind folks on this thread recommending it, and i've emailed them twice (!) and still no reply.may i ask if anyone knows what that site is all about? it seems as though they only have 3 items on that site!! 3 items. that must be the smallest offering of any site i've ever visited, but no worries, if the item is great, i'd like to buy it. yet, not if they won't return my emails though...look forward to hearing from you guys. thx in advance.
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Im with Kevin and Dave, don't use anything but estwing. Solid metal allows you to do a lot with it and to it without worrying about it breaking.
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I wouldn't use any collection piece as real sword. But its fun as Hell to play with. Check out cold steel swords for actual use.
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It's AUS8 and simply an awesome knife! I've stripped the black finish off the blade and worked on the pivot points and spine lock as well!! I own MANY knives of all manufactures...it's a BAD ASS for sure!!! Hard to go wrong with a Cold Steel as I own several. The Recon's in both sizes and blade styles are all awesome!!! Send me your email if you like and I'll forward pics of the ones I've stripped and slicked up!
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http://youtu.be/cTenod64K6U Here's a video I made! Sorry not the best... lol
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I love the ninja. It is truly awesome. My friend has the bullet and it broke. I love my ninja. Works great. I highly recommend
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My husband got the katana on Amazon, it's the same sword as on cold steel, my husband said it's probably swords that have a minor imperfection. Like ours the handle guard is a little lose but nothing bad. Everything else was perfect
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My fiancee just had one of the knives break at the shank too. it scared the #$% out of her. We loved these knives. it was the 7-in. Edgy® Santoku Knife that broke. Edit: the support number is:furi support415 567 94408775679440