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Forewarned76
the cold steel Spartan
Jun 8 2010, 5:59 PM EDT | Post edited: Jun 8 2010, 5:59 PM EDT
Essentially a folding Kukri Do you find this valuable?    
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AlexHigginbotham
AlexHigginbotham
1. RE: the cold steel Spartan
Jun 8 2010, 6:06 PM EDT | Post edited: Jun 8 2010, 6:06 PM EDT
I know someone here has one. I heard its a pretty good knife but looks super bulky for a folder. 1  out of 1 found this valuable. Do you?    
Carnack
Carnack
2. RE: the cold steel Spartan
Jun 8 2010, 6:12 PM EDT | Post edited: Jun 8 2010, 6:12 PM EDT
"Essentially a folding Kukri"
No folder can compare to the strength of a fixed.

It's not possible. Do you find this valuable?    
Survivor15
Survivor15
3. RE: the cold steel Spartan
Jun 8 2010, 6:52 PM EDT | Post edited: Jun 8 2010, 6:52 PM EDT
He probably posted this thread after watching the review of it on nutnfancy Do you find this valuable?    
Carnack
Carnack
4. RE: the cold steel Spartan
Jun 8 2010, 7:09 PM EDT | Post edited: Jun 8 2010, 7:09 PM EDT
"He probably posted this thread after watching the review of it on nutnfancy"
Well I like NF's reviews on knives but I rarely take his word on it.

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Conmiro
Conmiro
5. RE: the cold steel Spartan
Jun 8 2010, 9:19 PM EDT | Post edited: Jun 8 2010, 9:19 PM EDT
"I know someone here has one. I heard its a pretty good knife but looks super bulky for a folder."
That's me. But I own the Rajah 1.

HAving used the Spartan, it's crap. handle sucks. Do you find this valuable?    
AlexHigginbotham
AlexHigginbotham
6. RE: the cold steel Spartan
Jun 8 2010, 11:02 PM EDT | Post edited: Jun 8 2010, 11:02 PM EDT
So far I'm pretty pleased with the Steel Tiger. I prefer a serrated blade, but the "tip breaking" problem has yet to plague me.

I've mostly been cutting cloth state carbon fiber, fiberglass, and 550 cord. Do you find this valuable?    
Carnack
Carnack
7. RE: the cold steel Spartan
Jun 8 2010, 11:03 PM EDT | Post edited: Jun 8 2010, 11:03 PM EDT
"So far I'm pretty pleased with the Steel Tiger. I prefer a serrated blade, but the "tip breaking" problem has yet to plague me.

I've mostly been cutting cloth state carbon fiber, fiberglass, and 550 cord. "
That's what I want. I love the karambit design. Do you find this valuable?    
AlexHigginbotham
AlexHigginbotham
8. RE: the cold steel Spartan
Jun 8 2010, 11:11 PM EDT | Post edited: Jun 8 2010, 11:12 PM EDT
"That's what I want. I love the karambit design."
The blade is SUPER thick, even for a cold steel knife. It fits in my hand like a DREAM, but I prefer holding it blade down. You really get a sense of how easy it would be to fight with just from holding it the first time.

By the way, I just passed Drewblet to take the #19 spot for all time most thread posts on the site. About 5,000 more and I'll catch up to you Carnack, lol. Do you find this valuable?    
LJ126
LJ126
9. RE: the cold steel Spartan
Jun 9 2010, 12:18 AM EDT | Post edited: Jun 9 2010, 12:21 AM EDT
Personally, I think that the Cold Steel "Spartan" is the butt-ugliest folding pocket knife in existence. I'm sure, like any other Cold Steel product, it's probably durable and super sharp. And there's no doubt in my mind that it could serve well in a self-defense situation. I just think its hideous though.

Besides, according to case law, the maximum legal blade length for carry in the state of Missouri is 4 inches, and the Spartan exceeds this length by 1/2 inch, rendering it effectively illegal for me to carry on my person. Is it enforced? Rarely, but better safe than sorry, since carrying a weapon illegally is a felony.

http://knife-expert.com/mo.txt Do you find this valuable?    
Carnack
Carnack
10. RE: the cold steel Spartan
Jun 9 2010, 12:27 AM EDT | Post edited: Jun 9 2010, 12:27 AM EDT
"The blade is SUPER thick, even for a cold steel knife. It fits in my hand like a DREAM, but I prefer holding it blade down. You really get a sense of how easy it would be to fight with just from holding it the first time.

By the way, I just passed Drewblet to take the #19 spot for all time most thread posts on the site. About 5,000 more and I'll catch up to you Carnack, lol."
Well I got ahold of the their Nightshade series and loved the feel of the karambit.

I'd have liked more weight...and for the thing to not break at the first sign of cardboard.

Having it in metal solves that.

Looks like I'm heading back to the Bar. :) Do you find this valuable?    
Carnack
Carnack
11. RE: the cold steel Spartan
Jun 9 2010, 12:31 AM EDT | Post edited: Jun 9 2010, 12:33 AM EDT
"Personally, I think that the Cold Steel "Spartan" is the butt-ugliest folding pocket knife in existence. I'm sure, like any other Cold Steel product, it's probably durable and super sharp. And there's no doubt in my mind that it could serve well in a self-defense situation. I just think its hideous though.

Besides, according to case law, the maximum legal blade length for carry in the state of Missouri is 4 inches, and the Spartan exceeds this length by 1/2 inch, rendering it effectively illegal for me to carry on my person. Is it enforced? Rarely, but better safe than sorry, since carrying a weapon illegally is a felony.

http://knife-expert.com/mo.txt"
If I wanted a CS knife I'd go for this one.

The medium has a 3 1/2 blade. http://www.coldsteel.com/espadaseries.html

Or this one. I like integral rings in my knives. http://www.coldsteel.com/point-guard.html

I'd like to get ahold of this though. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-P9uDdUMfE

Probably won't happen though :(
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LJ126
LJ126
12. RE: the cold steel Spartan
Jun 9 2010, 1:13 AM EDT | Post edited: Jun 9 2010, 1:13 AM EDT
The "Espada" is one BAD knife. A buddy has one and I find myself envious of it, though I will say that it cuts no better than my Kershaw does, but it's much cooler than anything I carry. It just screams "awesome" every time it's unveiled.

However, if I could have any CS folder (other than the Espada!) it would be the "Hatamoto" I dig the Japanese tanto-like styling cues, especially its non-traditional tanto point. I find the handle very classy looking, as it's very minimalist. The cheapest I've seen it online is about $200 - incidentally, WAY more than I'd ever pay for a pocket knife. Do you find this valuable?    
LJ126
LJ126
13. RE: the cold steel Spartan
Jun 9 2010, 1:18 AM EDT | Post edited: Jun 9 2010, 1:18 AM EDT
Karambits are AWESOME! Carnack, you have great taste in knives my friend. I've actually been considering getting into knife making just to start designing and building my own folding karambit-style knife for family and friends. Maybe one day I can get enough cash and time to pursue and complete any of the projects I have in mind! Do you find this valuable?    
Carnack
Carnack
14. RE: the cold steel Spartan
Jun 9 2010, 1:38 AM EDT | Post edited: Jun 9 2010, 1:47 AM EDT
I'm also a fan of the CS Black Sable Custom Model. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1XMbKLsf4Y&feature=related

But this guy does plenty of nice knife reviews.

http://www.youtube.com/user/customtacticals
And this is his review of the CS Hatamoto. http://www.youtube.com/user/customtacticals Do you find this valuable?    
Carnack
Carnack
15. RE: the cold steel Spartan
Jun 9 2010, 1:41 AM EDT | Post edited: Jun 9 2010, 1:41 AM EDT
This knife however makes me cringe at the damage I'd get if I stabbed anything with it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPIlORa6BVI Do you find this valuable?    
LJ126
LJ126
16. RE: the cold steel Spartan
Jun 9 2010, 1:53 AM EDT | Post edited: Jun 9 2010, 1:53 AM EDT
"This knife however makes me cringe at the damage I'd get if I stabbed anything with it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPIlORa6BVI"
No kidding. That Konjo II is pretty ruthless!

PS - I'm watching the Hatamoto review now! Thanks for the link to his page! I'm subscribing to it too, looks like he does good stuff. Do you find this valuable?    
Carnack
Carnack
17. RE: the cold steel Spartan
Jun 9 2010, 1:58 AM EDT | Post edited: Jun 9 2010, 2:03 AM EDT
"No kidding. That Konjo II is pretty ruthless!

PS - I'm watching the Hatamoto review now! Thanks for the link to his page! I'm subscribing to it too, looks like he does good stuff."
It looks great...but I've been hurt that way and it sucks to be a lefty without his left hand!

~~sliced the inside of my fingers to the bone~~

No problem. I just like drooling over knives in general. Guns are good but knives have personality. Do you find this valuable?    
Carnack
Carnack
18. RE: the cold steel Spartan
Jun 9 2010, 2:04 AM EDT | Post edited: Jun 9 2010, 2:07 AM EDT
Since we're drooling over knives must not forget the creme of the crop.

Jay Fisher custom Raptor karambit with with Jasper gemstone handle.

http://www.jayfisher.com/_borders/FORaptorJasper2.jpg

Jay Fisher Triton Karambit in Red River Jasper. O-1 High-Carbon Tool Steel.

http://www.jayfisher.com/_borders/FOTritonRedRiverJasper1.jpg Do you find this valuable?    
LJ126
LJ126
19. RE: the cold steel Spartan
Jun 9 2010, 3:35 AM EDT | Post edited: Jun 9 2010, 3:35 AM EDT
How much do those bad boys typically run for? Probably well more than I want to know.... they are beautiful though! I especially like the Triton. The serrated spine looks wicked. The leather sheath is even top notch too.

Have you seen the Emerson folder karambit? I like that it has G10 grip scales and a large grip, but I have some criticisms - the blade is awfully small, almost too small for effective stabbing or plunging cuts. If it had another inch of blade real estate, I'd be a lot more inclined to pay the $150+ for it. Do you find this valuable?    
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