High-Performance Cold Steel Recon 1 Series Tactical Folding Knife

Leonardo S.: A ergonomia deste canivete realmente é excelente, mas veio bem duro e com jogo. Lubrifiquei bem e melhorou a dureza, mas o pequeno jogo continua. Resolvi não devolver com o tempo se piorar eu acabo dando um apertadinha no parafuso

Brazil on Nov 23, 2023

hatuletoh: The media could not be loaded.  If this knife cost maybe 30-50% more it would still be a good knife, but I probably would have rated it at four stars, because it has a couple features that aren't perfect. For example, the handle is linerless G10 with a G10 backspacer, and the only metal is part is the lock along the spine. Paired with a 4" blade, it makes the knife have an odd balance that feels squirrely in the hand, because all the handle's weight is at the top. The knife feels like it wants to roll out of the hand, and I think a little more weight at the butt end would improve the balance. Another thing I don't love about the knife is that the that the shape of the handle--specifically the big index finger choil--can get in the way of the sweeping thumb motion needed to smoothly deploy the blade. It's possible, but not very easy, to flick the blade open, so one really needs to keep contact with the thumb stud and push the blade open until it locks. Unless I'm opening a $500 Sabenza, I prefer to be able to snap open the blade with a flick of the thumb, and if I do have to push the thumb stud all the way through its pivot arc to get the blade open I don't want to catch my...

United States on Oct 27, 2023

Kay: Overall the knife was pretty nice. I like the handle even though the groove of it felt kinda weird but nothing I couldn’t get used to. The weight of it was not bad at all. However it was hard to open with one hand using the thumb stud. Felt very stiff and I was having to flick my wrist really hard and could only get it a1/4 of the way open. Second the blade it self had a slight wobble when the knife was closed which is minor but still did not like that. If cold steel were to redesign it I would consider adding a thumb flipper on the back and making it open assisted as well then it would a really great knife. I will be returning this knife though. If I’m going to pay this much for it I would want it to be something I can operate more easily and have the features I want on it. Unfortunately this knife had some but not all.

United States on Oct 27, 2023

Wachkatze: Cold Steel has achieved another home run with this model. For me, the overall size is just right: not to large and not too small. The handle's texture and configuration is ideal. You get a grip that is comfortable and secure. Their locking system is a thing of beauty and may well be the best and most secure locking system of any folding knife - ever! When the blade locks open, it does so with an audible "CLICK" and a feel that lets you know it's not going to close until you make it happen. The blade is a tad stiff to open, but that's a good thing. It will smooth out in time. It does take a bit of effort to close the blade, but again this is a good thing because it reminds one of how rock solid and secure the mechanism is. The 4" blade is razor sharp, so use caution while handling. The pocket clip is typical Cold Steel. It has heavy tension and will keep the knife in place. I tend to use a belt pouch for knives of this size, but this one is slim, lightweight and carries well in a pocket, so either way you'll be fine. I don't know what kind of finish the blade has, but it appears to be a quality job. It's not some cheap powder coating or other such finish that will wear off easily....

United States on Oct 21, 2023

jeffmise: Era meu sonho de consumo o CS Recon 1 Tantô...sonho realizado.

Brazil on Oct 13, 2023

D.E: This is thing is a literal tank. youtube videos shown this stabbing through car doors. split wood. slice meat. its insane. it comes razor sharp and i mean RAZOR. i carry this everyday and its just a literal beast. youd find this working even after a nuclear explosion - this is how strong it is.

the only caveats i have are that its SUPER hard to close, which is GOOD. but, the locking mechanism is VERY difficult and you HAVE to build up strength to close this reliably. also when first getting it the break in period is VERY LONG which is slightly annoying. and opening it takes time and possibly two hands , which is a major issue for many people including me.

but overall: this is sharp. the craftsmanship is insane. the hold feels right at home. i wanted tanto for that tactical edge - and i have been more than happy with it.

for the cost to value?: i have zero regrets.

United States on Oct 07, 2023

Leo LexLeo Lex: Assim que chegou eu não gostei da empunhadura muito longa, que fica sobrando até em quem tem mãos grandes, as placas G10 não chegam aos pés de muitos produtos mais refinados que encontramos nos EUA e Europa, e uma coisa que me fez odiá-lo logo de cara, a ponto de quase devolvê-lo...

Vamos lá... Assim que chegou se notava como algo bruto, sem nenhum refinamento, abertura áspera e a trava Tri-Ad Lock era uma decepção, pois era dura de uma forma que se tornava inviável abri-lo sem machucar os dedos, além da dureza desta tornar o fechamento muito inseguro, já que esta barra tensionadora também é responsável pelo impulso à lâmina para que esta seja levada até sua posição inercial. Tanto abrindo como fechando parecia uma guilhotina com uma força desnecessária, e seguramente, qualquer mínima falta de atenção poderia ocasionar um acidente.

Decidi desmontar tudo utilizando chaves T6 e T10 (Torx) e pude notar que as arandelas de latão e também as de teflon estavam secas, sem nenhum óleo (esse modelo usa duas sobrepostas de cada lado da lâmina). A barra de metal que tensiona a trava Tri-Ad Lock estava com uma curvatura muito mais acentuada que o...

Brazil on Aug 03, 2023

mesoclemmys: Das Recon 1 ist ein brachiales Teil. Ich hoffe, es erfüllt meine Erwartungen hinsichtlich der korrekten Wärmebehandlung der Klinge und der Haltbarkeit der Klingenverriegelung. Nach dem Waffengesetz ist das Führen, ob mit oder ohne Daumenpin, des Recon im öffentlichen Raum zumindest hochproblematisch. Ich denke, um ein abschließbares Behältnis zum Transport kommt man dann nicht herum. Warum die Klinge schwarz beschichtet ist erschließt sich mir nicht. Der Klingenstahl ist an sich hoch korrosionsresistent. Was mich ein bißchen ärgert ist, dass nach diversen YouTube-Videos das Messer in den USA unter 100$ kostet, obwohl hergestellt in Taiwan. Hier wird es meist mit 160 bis über 200 EUR angeboten. Wie kommt sowas? Insgesamt aber ein tolles Messer von einer technischen Finesse, die Freude macht. Vielseitig anzuwenden, unkaputtbar, mit einem super Klingenstahl und einer innovativen, bombensicheren Verriegelung. Es wird einem nochmal schmerzlich vor Augen geführt, wie sehr der §42a die hiesige Messerszene technisch kastriert.

Germany on May 26, 2023

BuzzBuzz: Das Messer ist sehr robust gebaut, gut verarbeitet und es sieht gut aus. Das Messer liegt seht bequem in der Hand. Seine Größe sieht man auf dem 3. Bild im Vergleich zum AK-47 und zum Recon 1 Clip Point. Ich finde, dass das Messer sehr gut gelungen ist. Ich würde es wieder kaufen.

Germany on Feb 04, 2023