Cold Steel American Lawman - Overview and Review
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I honestly think the American Lawman is a classic. It is on par with the Rat1, Griptillian, Para 2 and Para 3.
I carried mine to Iraq and Afghanistan then gave it to my son, as a ranger he carried it to 5 more deployments plus training, we still have it. Very tuff and durable knife wroth it’s money
I agree it's a fantastic knife. But why only a coated blade version? The steel is stainless so there is no real need for this DLC coating.
Cold Steel should offer a satin blade version!
It’s cold steel making a blade called the American lawman. You kinda have to murder it out lol
Just use Jasco on the blade. It'll rip the coating right off
I have the original with Aus 8 steel, backlock, 5.6 oz. and a history of service for over 10 years. Fine review and you did" hit the nail on the head." I also developed a taste for
heavy blades.
Got mine, a month ago, a s35vn and it came razor sharp, super slim but powerful and confortable, my new edc, heavy use folding knife! Super happy!
Get a couple SR1s too. My lawman comes tonight
I hadn't carried mine in quite awhile, so decided to throw it in the pocket last week..now I can't get it out of my pocket. I'd forgot just how much I love the damn thing, lol.
Best edc ever for me. It sucks that i pay €150 euros for it new here in Europe, bit its worth it.
Thats 175 dollar….
I got mine new from a dutch site for €100 euros so that was great! Great review as always thx
I need this knife in my life. Would trade my Benchmade bugout for it in a heart beat.
Yes you do. Sell your bugout and buy a Lawman and take your girlfriend out for dinner.
Taiwan is not China, their is a difference. Taiwan manufactured knives are respected in the knife nut community.
Look at spyderco's factory. Amazing.
This China talk truly is just ignorance. That iPad and Iphone you love China made. Please go see China for yourself then you’ll understand why in short order we will all need to learn Chinese.
@@thewolfofgod3908Please, China is not quality. They have nets to keep Chinese apple employees from jumping to their deaths!
@thewolfofgod3908. Sorry I don’t speak gutter oil. And I’ll agree seeing MADE IN CHINA looks tacky and screams gas station knife.
@@thewolfofgod3908 iPhones and ipads are notorious trash, no one will ever need to learn chinese turn off your television.
Just ordered it in s35 because of the size and the triad lock and overall reputation. It was $91 but I’m know what I’m getting. Can’t wait to beat the golf balls off of it 😂
Great review. Very thorough. Like your honesty! 🐴
A great Andrew Demko design well executed by Cold Steel. 👍
And that’s one reason I love the Espada,lol, It’s just ridiculous ! But I love the American Lawman! I have one in S35VN and hopefully I can get one in XHP too!
Great review of a favorite, thanks brother
three years in the pocket beat to sht and still ticking .i carry 3 knives daily this is not rotated
i have another new xhp in a box , i thought it wood wear out .was i wrong
I've wanted this knife for so long but have just never pulled the trigger. I like flipping and flicking as much as the next guy, but I'm mostly a slow roller guy. I like when a blade is glassy smooth with a little bit of resistance and that satisfying click when the lock engages. Is the action on these bad boys at all similar to what I described in this frilly description? I really want this thing to be that so I can buy it lol.
This is my favorite Cold steel. This, the working man, or code 4 nice EDCs. Ak47 or Espada cool collection/discussion knives
I have the xhp version with hollow grind and fde color scales. Love it.. And the xhp is crazy good with edge retention. Better than s35vn in my opinion
I like XHP generally more than s35vn as well. The price on this one was too good to pass up!
I've been debating on getting this, the sr1 folder or the recon 1 but its so Damn hard to choose bc they are all around the same price except the recon 1 is 50 bucks more
Hi sir, what would you choose for edc.
This knife or the buck 110 with s30v?
Good review, if I could only keep one knife out of my collection. This would be it
I got mine back in i think 2006? maybe. loved it all the way, i have done things to it that you should never do to a knife. it has outlasted my abuse better than most fixed blades would. mine has the steel brackets, heavy AF. when i set it down on my desk, everyone in the house can hear how beefy it is.
17:04 is my new ringtone
😅 Perfect for pride month!
Can't find the xhp version. Anyone has a source for xhp one?
Also, cold steel has become my only EDC brand. Any other blade is great to carry around but anything more than cutting a box I hesitate, consider if I would wanna risk damaging my blade. Not with cold steel. That heavy duty lock feeling alone when opening lets me know my task isn't even approaching the limits.
The "practical" aspect of something the size of as the espada or large recon because there are states/provinces where fixed blades are illegal but foldable blades of any size are legal.
It's the newest addition to my carry knives along with the cjrb crag and cold steel SLR1 lite. Good review.
Do you like the sr1 lite or lawman better?
Sr1 isn't close to the knife the American lawman is
@@EDCandLace Depends what you do with it. It's half the price and far more durable than the lawman due to less brittle steel.
@@happychappy2014 8CR is not more durable than S35VN.
Did you happen to notice the ergonomics are almost identical to the Manix 2?
The XHP comes in hollow and flat ground, I have both and the hollow grind is a cutting machine.
Yes! I love it for that exact reason 😊
I'm not in love with the lock on the Manix 2. I went with the Native 5.
@@RAMII19780529 I am actually interested in the American Lawman vs Native 5. They seem pretty similar.
The lawman is quite a bit bigger than the native 5. I still like them both though.
@@metal_complex makes sense. I am watching a AL vs Manix right now. And the Manix is always discussed as a big brother to the Native 5.
did your knife come with the edge taken all the way to the choil, or did you take it back further? I would like my edge to go all the way, but I have a couple/few mm's of unsharpened steel before the choil. anyone wanna sharpen mine all the way? I'll ship it out and pay!
I wouldnt be the person to have do that haha. I'm still a novice sharpener myself. Mine was sharpened all the way I think, but I dont have it anymore so I could be wrong
@@metal_complex haha cool man. thanks!
Hey MC, not sure if you watch Gideon's tactical but if not I think you would enjoy Aaron's reviews not only on knifes but gear as well.
Great review nice looking knife 👍
Metal complex I have a question .I have a set of Winchester knifes .the set come with one fix blade and 2 pocket s .the knifes were in a tin can box. Dicks sporting good had them .the knifes have wood handles blacken one part of the handles .what I'm geting at is they do not have china on them no were .the quality is very good . And the come very sharp .was wondering if you have ever seen them or heard of them .they do not have usa on them no were .if they are china it looks like it would be on the blades like other china made knifes are .post me and let me know if you know any thing about theses knifes .you sure do have great videos . And you are knowledge when it come s to knifes.i do not have a cold steel knife yet but I do want to get me one . Do you know were is the best place to get one .
I picked one up on ebay last week and there's a strong possibility it's a fake. The blade coating is matte rather than shiny, the grind is flat rather than hollow, and it wasn't very sharp. Bought it because they advertised XHP, but the one that they sent says s35vn. Oh well, lesson learned. Only buying from authorized sellers from now on!
Dude, you're possibly new to knives and/or the knife industry and its news. Yours is 100% real. They updated the grinds to flat to add more strength, the dlc coating can either be dull or shiny, it changes, and s35vn is the new steel they all come in, the manufacturers can no longer get enough cts-xhp to fill orders. All knives cold steel sells that used xhp now use s35vn. So relax and enjoy your new lawman 👍
Dude relax, Its real bro.
Dude relax. That comment is 4 years old
Dude relax you repliaed to the wrong person
@@CentroidYT Dude relax you just woke up my baby.
Had the OG Aus8 all g10 version as my first true edc. Beat the shit out of that beauty so much I broke the blade
Nice...still prefer my manixs for action, handle end f&f
Same but seems to get better hard use. This is more of a tool and less of a edc. Even thought it can edc pretty well.
Got one for my dad for fathers day.... gotta say that it's a beefy knife...open and closed. Pretty thin though.
may have to get my first cold steel. this knife has gone past my radar
James threader I have several Cold Steel knives: the Finnwolf, Broken Skull, Recon 1, and AK-47. All of these particular knives are top notch!
S35VN is a good steel for this knife. I try and stay away from the super steels S110v, ZDP-189, they are too hard and chip easily not good for edc.
S90v is a good one in my opinion. Good edge retention but not chippy. A bitch to sharpen though.
9:25
Can you please give me a hint at what vehicle you’re talking about?
And yes… I really like carrying and using my American Lawman!
I only buy American made knifes. Good reviews thanks 🐱
How dumb you are lol
I admire your loyalty to country Menace, but there is nothing wrong with some overseas knives, particularly from Taiwan. They have their crap sure, but so do we. When it comes down to it, almost all asian countries have been mastering blade forging and design thousands of years before the U.S. even existed. You're not betraying your country by appreciating the craftsmanship of others around the world. With all due respect (and I mean that sincerely), you might benefit from traveling overseas a bit and experiencing what other cultures and peoples have to offer. It's a big, wonderful world, filled with lots of good people and companies.
Cold Steel Code 4 is the sharpest knife out of box I own. It guillotined my index finger 2 days after getting it.
I bought a recon 1 years ago that did the same thing to my knuckle (I was young and stupid) but had to get stitches. Still have a scar....
yooo i sliced my left shin with my code four the same week of getting it, had to get stitches
@@TangoGulf😮
On for $179.99 Canadian, $135 America. Worth it?
People who carry Smith and Wesson knives are what we call Mall ninjas
First knife as a teenager hanging out in a mall. Statement is the truth.
So the xhp version is still in production?
I'm not sure whether or not it's still in production, but you can definitely still find it new.
Cold steel is losing the xhp steel because carpenter wants to go more in the tooling direction so hence the new s35vn
Wait, where's the song?? 🎶🎵🎶American Lawman🎶🎵🎶
LOL
Okay I don't own a Cold Steel, but I'd like to. Lawman or Code 4? That's the real question.
Z. Ripley I have both in question, but I'd go Lawman...could be one of the best edc blades out there...
I haven't handled the code 4, but man... the Lawman is pretty serious.
Lawman and pick up a recon 1 while you're at it
I have them both . The Lawman just fits in hand a lot better.
Great video
2023 y aqui yo estoy comprando mi segundo american lawman, por cierto, el primero sigue en perfectas condiciones 😅, solo lo compre por gusto
lo recomiendas sobre la code 4?
@@jkn2k pues son distintos, la code 4 me gusta mas estéticamente, es agradable al tacto y a la vista pero la gran pega es que es resbaloso por ende poco confiable para trabajo pesado, defensa personal o cortes delicados, el american lawman es muy superior en cuanto a agarre y mas optima para las tareas mencionadas, aunque estos ultimos meses he preferido llevar de diario un Sog TAC, me parece mas ergonomico, mas practico de manipular por su seguro XR que se abre y cierra facil con una sola mano , es un poco mas robusto y por ello mas incomodo en el bolsillo pero mas confiable al empuñarlo, es mas barato que el lawman y el code 4 asi que no me pesa maltratarlo, su acero es D2 y asi que son de mejor calidad el lawman y code 4 con su acero S35VN pero solo que le diera un uso muy abusivo si optaria mejor por el lawman o directamente un Recon 1, el code 4 a pesar de su acero S35VN no lo considero bueno para un uso abusivo aun usandolo con guantes, me parece mas un cuchillo de caballero cuya calidad me materiales te garantiza que te durara toda la vida con su uso normal.
Por mi parte estoy alternado entre el Sog TAC y un Tuff Lite que tambien me encanta, ambos aguantan el uso y abuso sin llegar a los extremos, son baratos y muy faciles de mantener y superconfiables en su seguro y ergonomia, el agarre de ambos es una delicia y no puedo decir lo mismo del code 4 ni del american lawman.... El unico que los supera seria el Recon 1 que tambien lo tengo pero ese si me abstengo de portarlo, es muy agresivo a la vista y la gente se intimida al verlo, es muy magestuoso, seguro, confiable , de materiales excelentes y grandiosas prestaciones pero solo te buscas problemas al llevarlo de diario ademas que es muy aparatoso en el bolsillo....
Mi conclusión es que no hay un cuchillo perfecto,..... Yo he comprado poco mas de 70 navajas y mis favoritos son el cold steel tuff lite y el sog tac....pero ya depende mucho de cuales son tus prioridades.
Otro que tambien puedo recomendar por encima del code 4 es el Recon 1 mini.... Tambien es muy ergonomico, ligero, de gran agarre, te da mucha seguridad al sujetarlo y manipularlo, es muy comodo llevarlo dia a dia, y es barato asi que no te pesa usarlo y abusarlo, solo que no es muy agradable a la vista, se ve tactico y agresivo, pero en un gran cuchillo en todos los aspectos, buen acero, facil de mantener, comodo, barato ligero, portable, ergonomico y de seguro confiable.
Its unfortunate that it's made in Taiwan. I really like to support US companies, and I am lucky enough to have the means to do so. I looked at this knife because I love the design; I also looked at the Manix, but in the end I went with the Native 5.
All great choices!
Cold Steel is a U.S. company, however this knife is manufactured in Taiwan and superior build quality to many knives manufactured in the U.S.
Yeah I have to agree with both of you. American made all the way- HOWEVER, Taiwan produces one of the most quality proven knives in the industry. Yeah it might be manufactured out of the states, but their QC is above most US manufactured companies which is why many American based companies utilize Taiwan to manufacture them.
2022 price in Canada: $173 before tax
It could be a great folder and I would buy it, but I don't like those deep finger grooves, that protruding part is right where I would place my index finger.
How is the pocket clip on this? Is it a bitch to get out of your pocket?
Its a bitch.
LIGHTEST KNIFE EVA!👍😂
Pick up a CRKT m21-14sf. Thats a large light knife!
14:28 - "most of us grow out of that" - I don't think I did...
Nothing wrong with that! 😊
I've seen some pretty sweet looking women that were made in Taiwan. :)
Are you absolutely sure they were women?
@@DL-ij7tf Yes, LOL!
I married one. Shes pretty and sweet!
@@concernedcitizen2898 That’s awesome!! We have some friends from Thailand. They will feed you to death, LOL!!
You bastard I have the money for this and it’s in my cart 94 too
😁
You’ll own a Lawman and you’ll learn to like it.
Daddy likes 🤘😈🤘
So…what is this 400K mile truck?!?
Tacoma
Spyderco’s Taiwan knives are far superior to anything that comes out of Golden Colorado. Likely because there’s a better work ethic, less whining, and less ra ra ra USA bullshit. Spyderco’s Golden Colorado repair department particularly needs a good swift kick in the ass. They act as if they’re doing you a big favour. News flash Spyderco: You’re not. You’re honouring your warranty.
Lots of Americans that could use a swift kick in the ass. You said it.
Toyota Tacoma?
They last forever. Its not uncommon for a Toyota Tacoma to clear 400,000 miles which is roughly double the life expectancy for most modern vehicles.
@@metal_complex I was thinking Tacoma. It's almost like modern cars are made with planned obsolescence in mind. As an ex car salesman how do you feel about that sentiment?
I think certain tiers of vehicles are. Some have generational issues and some are bullet proof. Ford's 6.0L diesel in the mid 2000s had known injector issues and would crap out around 80k miles, while the 5.9L diesel in RAMs was almost indestructible
The American Lawman, made in Taiwan? Wait for it… The Taiwan Lawman.
Taiwanese Lawman 🤣
Just dont break Taiwan law and your be ok Mickey. 👮🏼♂️
That knife is butt ugly Plus it looks like it's made cheaply. I know it feels quality but my Venezuelan footwork can't talk me into buying it.
Its not made for zoo animal eating socialists.