Cold Steel
Cold Steel Recon 1
The Cold Steel Recon 1 is a heavy-duty tactical folder built to handle serious work. The thick Carpenter CTS-XHP blade and reinforced G-10 handles give it a rock-solid feel, while the Tri-Ad lock is one of the strongest locking mechanisms ever put in a folding knife. Not for the faint-hearted.
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$99.95
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4"
Blade
5.8 oz
Weight
Carpenter CTS-XHP
Steel
Full Specifications
Reviews
4.6
891 reviews
Carried this for 6 months daily and it's held up perfectly. The steel keeps a great edge and it's easy to resharpen. Deployment is buttery smooth.
Love the ergonomics and the steel choice. My only complaint is the pocket clip is a bit stiff out of the box. After a week it loosened up nicely.
You can feel the quality the moment you pick it up. Fit and finish is excellent. The lock is super secure and the blade geometry is perfect for EDC tasks.
Went through about 12 different knives before landing on this one. It's the perfect balance of weight, size, and steel quality. Highly recommend.
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Taiwan
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