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Cold Steel is famous for raising the bar in the knife industry. The Recon 1 continues the trend with its tough-as-nails build and chainsaw-like performance, setting a standard that's tough to beat. Every facet of the Recon 1's construction has been over-engineered to make it as strong, durable, and effective as humanly possible. The blade is made of imported Japanese AUS 8A stainless steel that's been vacuum heat treated and sub-zero quenched, while the handle features G-10 laminate scales artfully contoured and scalloped to produce a superior nonslip grip. Plus, the knife is held together by the latest in high-strength mechanical fasteners and further anchored by a 6061 heat-treated spacer.
To complement the knife's tactical mission, Cold Steel gave the Recon 1 a tough, black Teflon finish, which gives the blade three major tactical advantages. First, it helps the blade resist rust. Second, it eliminates glare and light reflections, which otherwise might give the user away. And third, Teflon is a superior lubricant, which causes the blade to slip through even tough material with markedly less friction. This means you can cut deeper and far longer than with the non-Teflon coated blade. Cold Steel also added a thumb disc and extra-strong pocket clip, making the Recon 1 easy to open and carry. The clip is completely ambidextrous, and its small size is designed to keep the palm comfortable under protracted use. Finally, the knife is outfitted with the company's revolutionary Tri Ad lock, which practically eliminates lock failure.
Specifications
- Blade length: 4 inches
- Blade thickness: 3.5mm
- Overall length: 9-3/8 inches
- Steel: Japanese Aus 8A stainless with black Teflon finish
- Handle: 5-3/8-inch Long G-10
- Pocket clip: Stainless pocket/belt clip
- Weight: 5.3 ounces
Product Description
Cold Steel is famous for raising the bar in the knife industry and our Recon 1 tactical folders are setting a standard that's hard to beat. Why? Because they are as tough as nails and will cut like a chain saw! Every facet of their construction has been over engineered to make them as strong, durable and effective as humanly possible. The blades are made out of imported Japanese AUS 8A stainless steel that's been vacuum heat treated and sub-zero quenched and the handles feature G-10 laminate scales artfully contoured and scalloped for a terrific non slip grip.
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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
The Recon 1: A Man's Folder,
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This review is from: Cold Steel Recon 1 G-10 Handle with Tanto Point and Black Blade (Sports)
I have owned this product for six months now and have carried it daily as a personal defense/EDC blade in conjunction with my Glock 27.
The Good: Durable, Light(for a knife of this blade dimension), vault-like blade lockup, large blade, shaving sharp out of the box, comfortable in hand either in standard grip or reverse, finger grooves are functional, texture is excellent, No vertical or horizontal blade play. The Bad: The Teflon blade finish wears of rapidly (I'm talking days not weeks), may be a bit bulky for some people's EDC, the back lock's action is very stiff. The finish chips off the pocket clip rapidly, the clip is set lower than I would like, tip up carry is the only option(I don't mind but some might), the American Tanto blade will wear rapidly at the transition point. I like this knife and carry it on a regular basis but would definitely mention some of the cons before recommending it to a friend. I am confident that it would be more than durable enough should I ever need to defend myself with it.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very nice knife for the price range,
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This review is from: Cold Steel Recon 1 G-10 Handle with Tanto Point and Black Blade (Sports)
I did quite a bit of research before I bought this knife. I think it's important for consumers to know what they're buying, instead of just buying the knife, find out it's not what you're looking for, and give it bad reviews. For the short story, skip to the bottom for my "Man Review"
This is a great knife. Lightweight and sharp. I knew it was going to be a rather large knife, but that's what I was looking for. Something bigger than a pocket knife, with the strength of a fixed blade. Some things to know. Yes, the Teflon coating scratches off easily. My knife is primarily for self defense, but if you're using it to chop bricks, it's going to come off. So far I've cut through rope, paracord, zip-ties, wires, etc...basically normal things, and it hasn't come off yet. Don't discount this knife because of the coating. Seriously, if you buy a knife based on it's pretty black coating because it looks neat and matches your shoes, you really should be shopping for purses instead. This knife is a beast. I have a smaller, more expensive Emerson knife as well and the Recon feels like a tank compared to it. There's video's on youtube (nutnfancy is the guys name I believe), that beats the hell out of this knife and it just keeps on going. Downsides? Well the clip is very tight, and over time it will wear through your jeans from rubbing against the handle. I've seen some people sand down the grip or use spray paint to make it smoother. I just bent the clip out so it's not so tight. I can't see how this monster knife would slip out of my pocket anyway. The blade does feel really tight straight out of the box. Almost couldn't flip it out with just my thumb. Again, it's time to set down your purse and get used to flipping out a much larger blade. With a little gun oil and some practice I can flip it out as fast as my spring-assisted knives. Verdict: I couldn't find a better knife for the price. Sure, I'd like to be able to afford a $200 knife, but after owning this knife, I'd rather own two of these. Or one of these and the AK47 Cold Steel knife. Yea I'm liking that last option. Didn't give it 5 stars because nothing is perfect, and it could use some improvements here and there. Man Review: If Chuck Norris carried a folding knife, this would probably be it.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Cold Steel Recon 1 Tanto,
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This review is from: Cold Steel Recon 1 G-10 Handle with Tanto Point and Black Blade (Sports)
Ordered one as a holiday gift for a friend. Checked it out quick before my wife wrapped it up. Lock felt a bit stiff, however, very strong and secure lock up. G-10 handle scales are very aggressive and offer good traction. Overall initial impressions were good considering the value.
(months later) My friend liked the knife and added it to his "bug out bag" as he calls it. He commented that the black blade coating wore off quickly (within a few days). It definitely isn't as durable as maybe a powder coat or DLC coating. Besides that, he had nothing but good things to say about it. No developed blade play, lock up is still solid, and the edge has held up well with hard use and without chipping out. I rated this knife a 4 out of a possible 5 due to blade coating issues. Depending on your budget, interests and needs, this knife may be a great choice.
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