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Tri-Ad Lock
Customers generally praise the Tri-Ad Lock on the Cold Steel Recon 1 Series Tactical Folding Knife for its security and solidity, but some express concerns about durability over time.
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Sharpness
Customers have mixed opinions on the sharpness of the Cold Steel Recon 1 Series Tactical Folding Knife, with some reporting it to be incredibly sharp right out of the box and able to perform various tasks, while others mention that it's a smaller knife intended for lighter tasks and may not be made of the highest grade steel. However, most customers are satisfied with its performance and consider it a worthy acquisition due to its study build, ease of resharpening, and affordable price.
Build Quality
Customers have mixed opinions regarding the build quality of this knife, while some are impressed by its quality for the price, others express disappointment as they received units with lower-grade steel and damaged packaging.
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Quality
It is like all cold steel blades i have really well made.
Love this and carry/use it all the time - fits nicely in the pocket, locks open and works well.
No fidget factor, traditional non-shake opening, slow roll out via thumbstud.
It's the same kind of plastic used in aerospace technology and automotive components that need to hold up to strain from differ... Read More
Price
For below $30, i'm amazed by the quality.
Currently at the lowest price it's ever been according to an amazon price tracker so i'm very happy with this purchase, it's re... Read More
But, it is small, light and handy for the price!
Packaging/appearance
It did not come with a pocket clip as described and that was disappointing.
Competitiveness
I keep this knife on my keychain and i find that i use it more than the expensive edc's that i have.
And while spyderco is definitely leagues ahead in quality and design, cold steel is probably best when it comes to getting some... Read More
I would compare it to the spyderco ladybug if that helps.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
This is small no pocket clip and comes with a keyring and is really pretty much the size of a key but with the triad lock and the cold steel tactical design its probably going to be the best knife for the keychain you can get at a budget
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I put a quick release ring on the keyring it came with too thick for the hole on the knife so if im wearing pants with a coin pocket it can be there for faster access
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Sure its a tiny knife but of all the keychainsized blades i own this one is the mightiest
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Slips into a watch pocket completely for times when i need to be discreet about having a knife
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I bought one of these years ago and that quality was much better
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The out of the box sharpness was not to normal cold steel standards
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Ok this is a comically small knife
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If you are looking for something to put in the coin pocket of your jeans or on a keychain
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