Cold Steel 2012 models

[Sazabi]

I feel underwhelmed with the new items; the only one that really caught my eye was the Survival Edge, until I noticed it used o-rings(!) on the exterior for grip, as opposed to actual texture, and that the grip was hollow (really not a fan), and the price would, even at realistic street prices, let me get two to three Moras for the same cost.

At least I can get a small shield now, though. 

[Ashley]

I feel underwhelmed with the new items; the only one that really caught my eye was the Survival let me get two to three Moras for the same cost.

And you will get a better product. 

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I own quite a few of CS's product line, both new and old. For what they are they are good knives.....but I would never pay full going price for any of their stuff as it is usually overpriced. All of my CS stuff was had below the average going price. A bunch of my older stuff was had WAY below what they were going for (going out of business sale).

Anyway, I am no fan of LT. And I find their "Test Videos" a joke. But alot of their stuff is actually pretty good quality, particularly the Japanese and Taiwan made products.

It's funny that Mora is mentioned in this thread. As I have used CS's products and found most of them quite decent, I can't speak for their newest additions like the Survival Edge.......but having owned a Mora as well and used it a bit I can say it is likely I will never buy another Mora again. While very inexpensive, given their following, I have to say I have been quite unimpressed with Mora. And to go the same route I'd rather buy a CS Finn Bear than another Mora.

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