I now have 2.

Benner · **on:** February 16, 2008, 05:09:56 PM

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 · **Reply #1 on:** February 16, 2008, 05:16:12 PM

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 · **Reply #2 on:** February 16, 2008, 05:27:44 PM

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

Benner · **Reply #3 on:** February 16, 2008, 05:32:41 PM

Quote from: J-sews on February 16, 2008, 05:27:44 PM

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 · **Reply #4 on:** February 16, 2008, 06:23:32 PM

Bet mine's better!

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

Def

Splat · **Reply #5 on:** February 16, 2008, 07:16:52 PM

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 · **Reply #6 on:** February 16, 2008, 07:23:36 PM

I just ordered one similar to that.

A Bark River Canadian Special

$149 from knivesshipfree.com

Splat · **Reply #7 on:** February 16, 2008, 07:29:49 PM

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

Viking · **Reply #8 on:** February 16, 2008, 07:34:04 PM

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 · **Reply #9 on:** February 16, 2008, 08:49:03 PM

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

Benner · **Reply #10 on:** February 16, 2008, 08:52:13 PM

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 · **Reply #11 on:** February 16, 2008, 08:58:08 PM

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

Benner · **Reply #12 on:** February 16, 2008, 09:05:02 PM

Quote from: hawkchucker on February 16, 2008, 08:58:08 PM

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 · **Reply #13 on:** February 16, 2008, 09:08:11 PM

Absolutely!

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #14 on:** February 16, 2008, 10:51:35 PM

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

Benner · **Reply #15 on:** February 16, 2008, 10:53:01 PM

Quote from: micky d on February 16, 2008, 10:51:35 PM

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

I have been to busy testing the knife. Fire starting comes tomorrow (when the wife is out).

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #16 on:** February 16, 2008, 10:56:43 PM

Quote from: Benner on February 16, 2008, 10:53:01 PM

Quote from: micky d on February 16, 2008, 10:51:35 PM
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

I have been to busy testing the knife. Fire starting comes tomorrow (when the wife is out).

You might need the missus to put you out

Benner · **Reply #17 on:** February 16, 2008, 10:58:32 PM

I'll try to be careful.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #18 on:** February 16, 2008, 10:59:09 PM

Me like fire

, have I already mentioned that

J-sews · **Reply #19 on:** February 17, 2008, 03:00:06 AM

Quote from: micky d on February 16, 2008, 10:59:09 PM

Me like fire , have I already mentioned that

You a bit of a pyro Mike?

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #20 on:** February 17, 2008, 09:37:08 AM

Mike love pyro

Benner · **Reply #21 on:** February 20, 2008, 11:31:39 AM

Well I have used the CBK a lot over the last few days and I have been really impressed with it.

The blade is really sharp and after a lot of use has held up well. It has been used for a lot of tasks both around the home and in the garden and has performed well from cutting vegetables to lightly chopping a few small branches. The shape is really comfortable to use as is the handle which is averagely thin in comparison to other knives. I find this style of handle suits me as I have smaller hands. If I had one complaint it would be that the jimping is a little aggressive and that after an extended period of use this can make your thumb a little sore.

I have liked this style of knife so much that I have now gone and ordered the Grohmann version fitted with Micarta scales. I know that this knife is sometimes critizised for it looks and lack of a "macho" image, but I find this a huge advantage with the way the knife is perceived over in this country.

I would strongly recommend giving a Canadian belt knife a go. For $15 I don't think you can really go wrong.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #22 on:** February 20, 2008, 07:43:17 PM

I'm glad your getting on with it Ben, I know grohmanns aren't to everyones taste, but they really are an excellent design

J-sews · **Reply #23 on:** February 21, 2008, 04:51:13 AM

I noticed the large jimping on the spine and wondered about it. Why do you suppose the spacing is so big?

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #24 on:** February 21, 2008, 09:00:16 AM

If I was cynical I'd say it was for aesthetics and/or being cheaper to manufacture

Benner · **Reply #25 on:** February 21, 2008, 12:16:19 PM

I think Mike is right ( god I hate to say that

). It certainly isn't for comfort!

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #26 on:** February 21, 2008, 03:19:58 PM

It's to look more "tactical" than the real version by Grohmann!

Def

Benner · **Reply #27 on:** February 21, 2008, 03:27:48 PM

Does seem stupid though. It's hardly a tactical shape is it.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #28 on:** February 21, 2008, 03:48:17 PM

Back in my early days of ninja-ing I spent a fair bit of time learning to fight with knives and I have to say, the Grohmann's leaf shape blade is a great extension of the hand. The ergonomic handle is very comfortable, so what you end up with is something that is very fast and very dangerous. It would make an excellent fighting knife if one were so inclined. All you'd need it to carve a groove in it to control blood spray...

Def

I'm Still Bison · **Reply #29 on:** February 21, 2008, 06:41:24 PM

Quote from: Defender on February 21, 2008, 03:48:17 PM

All you'd need it to carve a groove in it to control blood spray...

Def

You l'il covert de-animator you

Is that style knife a full tang knife?

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