I now have 2.

[Benner]

Yesterday I received a surprise present from Mike (micky d) as a congrats for my recent good news.  I opened it up and was surprised to find a Cold Steel Canadian Belt knife that me and Mike had spoken about a few times as I had said that I was keen to get one.  Well now that I am lucky enough to own one I am certainly not disappointed.    I really like the blade shape and it feels really good in the hand.  The blade cuts really well and I think will perform well in many different cutting tasks.

Here are some pics that I quickly took today...

[Splat]

That's a beaut, Benner!  I really would like to hear your thoughts on this knife after you get some use with it. Good luck with it. 

[J-sews]

Very nice! The blade/handle arrangement strikes me as odd though, just like Def's Grohmann. I'll need to try one someday.

[Benner]

Very nice! The blade/handle arrangement strikes me as odd though, just like Def's Grohmann. I'll need to try one someday.

I thought it looked odd when I first saw one as well, but after a while it really grew on me. 

[Grant Lamontagne]

Bet mine's better!

 

Seriously though, it is a great shape and very comfortable to use!

Def

[Splat]

The odd shape is why I asked for a small review once he gets to use it. I've never handled a knife like that, but from what I've heard they lend themselves to any type of work easily.

[Viking]

I just ordered one similar to that.

A Bark River Canadian Special


$149 from knivesshipfree.com

[Splat]

I cannot recall ever reading a bad review of a BR knive. That's a nice knife, Viking. Good luck with it.

[Viking]

Thanks Splat!

I've been on a Bark River addiction run since Dec.  Started with one, now I  have seven!!!!

They are great knives and well worth the price.

[hawkchucker]

I have been looking at some of the CS budget blades lately. I would certainly be interested on how it is.

[Benner]

Well I am off this week so I'll give it a good test and report back on how I get on. 

I'd be interested to see what Def thought in a comparison between the Cold Steel and the Grohmann.

[hawkchucker]

Im sure that it is not even going to be a close battle, However for 15$ how can ya go really wrong?

[Benner]

Im sure that it is not even going to be a close battle, However for 15$ how can ya go really wrong?

You are probably right.  Would be interested to see how the Cold Steel compared though.  And like you say, for $15 it's a bargain!

[hawkchucker]

Absolutely!

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Glad you liked it Ben mate , now I've off loaded it, I can work on saving for one like Defs

I've been watching the skyline and I've not seen any large fires yet, so I'm guessing you've not tested the ferro rod