Quick Take
The Cold Steel SRK is proof that practicality still wins. The BladeHQ blue-handle exclusive doesn’t reinvent anything; it just gives a proven survival classic a splash of color that’s easier to spot in a pack. SK-5 steel, a solid Cray Ex grip, and a Secure Ex sheath make this an honest, workmanlike tool that goes from useful to outstanding after a quick touch-up.
The Cold Steel Air Lite surprised me in all the right ways. Slim, lightweight, razor sharp, and tough enough for real use, it’s an EDC knife that feels far more refined than most of Cold Steel’s catalog. The only thing that keeps it from greatness? That brutal Triad lock. It’s strong as hell, but a pain to disengage. Still, if you want a thin, capable workhorse that disappears in your pocket, the Air Lite is a keeper.
They say go big or go home, and it doesn’t get a whole lot bigger than Cold Steel’s All Terrain Chopper. This is one big mother of a machete, and I knew as soon as I saw it that I would eventually have to get one and test it out.
No financial advisor would ever recommend getting into knife collecting. And Cold Steel Mini Tuff Lite is one that cost significantly more nowadays.
It’s not all bad news when it comes to the Cold Steel Bolo Machete. Today is the day we’re forced to put our money where our mouth is.
Today we’re taking a close look at the Trench Hawk Survival Hatchet from Cold Steel. It has an eye-catching design that I’ve been eager to try.
Today we’re looking at the Cold Steel 17T Kobun Tanto, a unique fixed blade knife with a Japan-inspired design. It’s proven popular as a tactical blade and is well-designed for concealed carry.
Read the ultimate guide to the best budget EDC knives you can buy right now. Each knife on the list is tested and and has proven to be a solid performer for a budget EDC blade. Best of all they are all under $30