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JohnGOhio
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Jun 21, 2017
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I have both. My CRKT is the M16 10kz model. basically the same knife in black. As you asked about these two specific knives, you will be aware of the substantial price difference.
For the most part I am apt to carry the CRKT. It has a slightly smaller footprint which is nice in regards to "printing" when wearing Chinos, Khakis or slacks. The Carson design makes the CRKT a bit easier to open and close one handed in my opinion. Too, it locks up very strong. I have seen friends struggle to close it and not do so until told to "pull back on the red tab at the bottom".
BUT, Cold Steel's locking ability is unbelievable. The reason I bought the Recon mini which is a Japanese AUS8 blade is because I saw a demo of that small knife supporting 150 lbs. and not breaking the "lock-up". That is after I had already purchased the larger Recon.
However, I do feel the Recon has a better blade overall and can take much more stress, especially when using the tanto to pry up on something or stick through (impale) something like metal.. ( Though I have put some heavy stress on the CRKT and it has yet to break.) If I KNOW I will be needing one, such as fishing or helping friends, and am wearing jeans I carry the Recon. I know that regardless of what we may be messing with the Recon will probably fare better in the abuse. (Ain't it amazing what supposedly mature men find to mess with or attempt to do fishing and camping when with your buddies?)
When wearing a suit or tux I have a couple customs, but that is personal preference akin to changing your daily CCW when dressed more formal.
JohnGOhio
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Jun 22, 2017
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JohnGOhioFirst- Apologies if this is after the fact., I just noticed date of post.
I don't know what people are specifically looking for in knife, either a pocket of fixed blade. Sometimes we just offer our viewpoints and hope it helps. SO I will share WHY I like Cold Steel Tantos. Back when Cold Steel was really pushing to grab their part of the market share, I saw a demonstration at a gun/knife expo. The reps took a fixed blade and a folder, both Tantos, and put them through a car hood and a car door shell. They even managed to pull the blade forward a ways cutting ( or tearing?) through the metal. PLEASE note this was using a newer hood and door shell at the time. NOT a hood or shell from the 60's or even earlier 70's when they used a heavier gauge steel or metals on vehicles. To be fair, they used the type of door shell and hoods that if you lean against it to hard you can feel it bow inward slightly around your backside. Regardless, to me, it was and still is impressive. Many knives, especially folders, can't take that abuse. There is also a reason our military still uses Kabar, and Cold Steel fixed blades. Both are of the select few brands that have consistently been able to penetrate body armor, ballistic and otherwise. For what it is worth, I saw a ceramic armor insert (old style plates) cracked by a Marine Kabar. Please keep in mind that due to the physics of how a blade versus a bullet works... often a blade WILL penetrate body armor when a bullet is stopped. Cold Steel has been known to penetrate as well. ( Yes I know here are other brands, but both of these brands are known to do it consistently with various models.) Though not all models known to have this ability are Tantos, that is why I have preferred the Tanto blade even over a spear head for the last few decades. I have also used both a fixed blade Kabar Tanto and my cold steels as pry bars on more than one occasion and have NEVER broke the tip. Even when putting my weight behind them to pry or torque. AGAIN, IT ALL COMES DOWN TO WHAT YOU WANT OR EXPECT FROM A SPECIFIC KNIFE. Respects- John
I don't know what people are specifically looking for in knife, either a pocket of fixed blade. Sometimes we just offer our viewpoints and hope it helps. SO I will share WHY I like Cold Steel Tantos. Back when Cold Steel was really pushing to grab their part of the market share, I saw a demonstration at a gun/knife expo. The reps took a fixed blade and a folder, both Tantos, and put them through a car hood and a car door shell. They even managed to pull the blade forward a ways cutting ( or tearing?) through the metal. PLEASE note this was using a newer hood and door shell at the time. NOT a hood or shell from the 60's or even earlier 70's when they used a heavier gauge steel or metals on vehicles. To be fair, they used the type of door shell and hoods that if you lean against it to hard you can feel it bow inward slightly around your backside. Regardless, to me, it was and still is impressive. Many knives, especially folders, can't take that abuse. There is also a reason our military still uses Kabar, and Cold Steel fixed blades. Both are of the select few brands that have consistently been able to penetrate body armor, ballistic and otherwise. For what it is worth, I saw a ceramic armor insert (old style plates) cracked by a Marine Kabar. Please keep in mind that due to the physics of how a blade versus a bullet works... often a blade WILL penetrate body armor when a bullet is stopped. Cold Steel has been known to penetrate as well. ( Yes I know here are other brands, but both of these brands are known to do it consistently with various models.) Though not all models known to have this ability are Tantos, that is why I have preferred the Tanto blade even over a spear head for the last few decades. I have also used both a fixed blade Kabar Tanto and my cold steels as pry bars on more than one occasion and have NEVER broke the tip. Even when putting my weight behind them to pry or torque. AGAIN, IT ALL COMES DOWN TO WHAT YOU WANT OR EXPECT FROM A SPECIFIC KNIFE. Respects- John
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