These Carbon V Cold Steels are probably the best knives to ever come out the CS factories. They sharpen easier and hold an edge longer than the AUS8, cheaper than 3V, and just overall better bang for your buck. I have a Recon Tanto coming in a few days and can’t wait.

why does everybody compare this to falkniven? Seriously!!! falkniven copied cold steel, because they were cold steel distributors before producing knives. oh, also the srk was out first.

Amazing test! I love that you review the knife after dragging it to hell and back rather than unboxing it and and judging it on looks alone like most other KZfaq channels! Keep it up

The Cold Steel SRK is a great survival knife for anyone serious about such things. I've seen so many videos of people beating the tar out of this blade and it simply smiles back. Thanks for the video Mayor!

I just bought this knife and I am planning on comparing it to my BK2 that Ive been using since 2019. Im well aware of the limitations of the BK2 in terms of finer wood working tasks. The SRK is very light and im sure it will be limited on the heavy lifting tasks that the BK2 excels in. The major tasks I require of a survival knife are simple. 1. Making a shelter with cordage. 2. Processing wood for fire making. Im looking forward to testing it.

As far as I've understood, it's the Fällkniven A1 that's inspired by the SRK. Love them both. If I could have an A1 in Carbon V, I would be crying of joy....

Regrettably, the carbon v SRK is no longer available as a new knife.

I'm pretty sure this design has been around since the mid 80's so I'm pretty sure they didn't copy Fallkniven. In other news, this video was extremely entertaining.

I've got both, the SRK & the Recon Tanto. Your tests on this knife has really impressed me! It's definitely an excellent knife!!!

Hi from Spain, love your test chanel thanks.

Thanks Mayor, your vids always make me chuckle. Thanks to your friend for donating that classic Carbon V blade and to Mine Man for his organs, too!

You have to be one of the most entertaining knife testers on KZfaq! Love my old SRK too.

Teacher: what sound does a cat make? Special edd kid: 6:45

Totally love your videos. It’s not only informative, but also entertaining and amusing as well. For a moment there, I almost thought it was Arnold Z who was talking. Great review! Subbed as well.

Great knife, test and review!!

Mayor your knife tests are the best you helped me to buy best knife possible i got myself SRK and it it THE ultimate knife thank you keep it up YOU ROCK👍💪🤟

Awesome blade , I just picked up the one in cpm3v , and awesome video. Thanks mayor

Nice test thx Mayor !

I got mine from my buddy it sat outside on the coast for about a year stabbed into a board. I cleaned it up and it’s nearly new. I polished it to a real cool dark metal. Light fading on the rubber handle is the only noticeable thing. Still my favorite blade.

sir you can make a test for a cold steel recon scout O-1 High Carbon steel ?

I love my old carbon V SRK. I bought it used from a veteran of one of the many Middle east campaigns the USA was involved in. $20! He said he was going to pick up a new one. I gave him the Jackson thanked him for his service to our country & wished him luck. I didn't have the hart to tell him that they no longer make them in the USA or out of carbon V. Was I in the wrong? sweet deal. 10 years ago. even more of a deal looking back.

Hell yeah awesome blade great video man!!

Happy Easter Mayor, I have this exact same Cold steel SRK Carbon V made in USA that I bought back in the day when Lynn Thompson was selling these from Ventura California. Great review as always. I'm currently going to buy a Cold steel VG-10 in San-mi steel so I was doing my homework as always before I buy and came across your review. I remember viewing this review back in the day before I bought this knife. Thanks again and be stay safe. "A man can never have to many knives "

All these years later I still enjoy this.

An SRK will take a razor edge. I've seen video of guys beating the absolute bleep out of it. They ruined the rubbery material the handle was made of but the metal part inside the handle didn't bend even a smidgen. These are very, very tough knives. I do own one.

I had the sk5 and the tip of the knife broke off stabbing wood. About one inch of the tip broke off. At first I thought it maybe just a factory defect but I have seen and heard of others having the same problem with this knife.

Entertaining and informative knife test video. Thanks.

Great video thanks.

Amazing knife, amazing review, amazing and...funny expert! thank's mate 👍

This dude is SO funny. I wish he would go back to doing these tests. Do you hear me Mayor!?!?

Speaking from experience the brick is tougher than the cinderblock

I love your videos man. Just discovered you. Love the campy impersonations!

Do you think you could do a video on the ESEE 5? i know there are other destruction videos out there but I'm pretty sure your test would be a true test of purpose and performance.

great video..I have a cold steel recon tanto I'm liking a lot.

wow,awesome knife that just took that test in its stride I bet you could put it through the test again and it would survive ,I would put this knife in the same category as the bk20 if it was a race it would be a dead heat as always excellent video thanks for sharing

Mayor, I hope you are doing well in 2022! I am a fan of your work!

Awesome man. Thats one heck of a tough knife. Very nice review.

Cool knife, very entertaining video. 👍👍

Nice test. But man, enough about the safety.

Excellent review my friend!

Great Arnold impressions,

I can't find a source but I read somewhere that Fällkniven actually based their A1 and S1 design on the Cold Steel SRK. Obviously improving a lot on it as well. Still haven't got the S1 in my collection sadly. It is one expensive knife!

Are the cold steel srk knife that is made in Taiwan any good?

Another awesome video :3 Gaming Goddess

I thought all the tests constitute extreme abuse but wow I'm impressed and I own a carbon v srk for 29 years. it's been through a lot of deer and steaks. they don't make them like that anymore . peace

How do you feel about the AUS 8A that they use now?

xD you are cool men !! new subscriber from portugal haha

Holy smokes! It survived all that with only minor damage?! I've made up my mind. I'll be picking up one of these some day.

I love your videos 10/10 :)

hey major, cool you tested the srk! I purchased one 2 weeks ago. for sure I dont use it so hard like you, but I agree when it comes to durability and versatility. great knife! but one issue I find, the coating from my vg1 blade comes off very easily. ... I looking for more cold steel testing, espcially the spartan ☺👍 Danke für deine tollen und interessante Videos, mach weiter so wie bisher! super geil! viele grüße aus Süddeutschland

Muito bom os testes vou comprar depois disso

Man you're the best in knives tests

Hey man can you do a vid on the sk5 recon tanto?? Ty

Nice video. I miss the metal rod for the ultimate destruction test, wil you include it anytime soon?

Safety first my friends :) Nice Video demonstration!

I bought one from LYNN THOMPSON himself at the Pomona gun show around 1995 ? for $ 43.00 !!!. It is up for sale gents.

One tough piece of Cold Steel,,I like that knife with that simple design and after watching this test I like it even more,,,plus it's made in The USA I didn't know that,,,,Cool test as always Mayor,,Keep Up The Good Testing,,,and as always Safety First,,,,Peace

It's chrome vanadium steel , same as Case steel . Extremely good

Thanks for your review.

Carbon -V stuff from Cold steel is almost indestructible

Excellent review as always. Thank you for your work. Any chances you will be testing Leatherneck SF in D2 steel? Best regards from France.

I recently got one of these from a guy who said he carried it in Afghanistan. It says SRK COLD STEEL CARBON V MADE IN USA. the sheath it came in I've seen on others but mine is unmarked. Is this normal? I read they were counterfeit. If this knife is fake, it's a good one. Has black epoxy paint, balance is excellent. Any help? Thanks

Hey great to see a new knife get put through the wringer!!

Hey Mayor, you should try out the True Flight Thrower it was made by Cold Steel as well, it's a very tough piece of steel and I wondered if it will pass your destruction test

Nice test, a little bit longer knife, well than take the trailmaster from cold steel. It's a chopper king. The trailmaster, San Mai III is a incredibly knife. I own it and I love it

Lol. I love these videos. Great job brother!

And this is decent test of the knife. You convinced me to buy it. Thanx.

Looks like it needs to be sharpened again.

please make video how to throwing knife i want good throwing like you

I also possess a C.S. caborn v, i've had it for 15 years and the BEST mountain man knife ever. Thank you 😄😜

can you please do a video on the tom brown tracker knife

Searching for knife info. Found your channel. Think this may be the knife for me. Thanks.. Keep posting test content.

Hello, interesting and original video above, based on your experience is preferable to this or strongarm of Gerber? Let me know what you think, Michele a greeting.

Was that Arnold I heard!? Cool 'work' on the cold steel SRK and loved your video's on the Ontario SP1 & 6. Will you do some work on the Cold Steel Recon Tanto?

how about that handle? isn't loose?

"Remember, safety first everyone."

Come on Bennett. Lets party!

Cool!

I would love an SRK 'light' version in CTS® XHP 3.5 - 4 mm thin blade. But not shorter, just thinner.

Thought I already commented, but I didn’t. Have been enjoying your vids for a while. Recently found this SRK Carbon V at a pawn shop in new condition with the Kydex sheath. I had seen it on some other KZfaq channels as well, so I was happy to be able to pick one up without having to spend a lot on eBay. Yes, they are “collectible,” but that doesn’t mean they are expensive or you shouldn’t use them. What’s the point of a knife you can’t count on to perform that just sits in a drawer? I went straight out and picked up a decent stick off the ground and promptly got to hacking it up. Thanks for your vids and all the great destruction testing winners and losers.

How come you don't test the popular new Schrades like the 30, 36, 28, 58, etc... I bought one and want to know if it's a piece of junk or a good knife. I would also like to know if these SRK knives say China or Taiwan on them Thanks

Another great review!

dude kids in Africa could've eaten the plywood

I have a friend that got paper confetti in the eye... He will be missed. Thanks for the safety tip!

I used to own both a Fällkniven A1 and an SRK carbon V. Think I liked the SRK more, partly because of Cold Steels testing and when the knife isn't that expensive you aren't afraid to use it. Think I liked the SRK grip better also. I don't believe that Fällkniven is better. The most expensive one is over 500 dollars in Sweden (A1 Pro). Do you even want to use a knife that expensive?

Thank you very much !!! sad that its no a san mai iii test. good video anyway cheer !!!!!

Nice review man! wish you will do one on the Cold steel Laredo..

thanks for the test

lol... YOU ARE A MONSTER!!!! :)

Got the same one....awesome knife

Dude, you fuckin’ rock. I love watching your tests. Tetanus in the eye... really?! Keep up the good work.

This knife was originally made in the USA. It is not anymore.

"safety first my friends"

Make a vidéo about the cold steel leatherneck semper fidelis D2

Nice imitation of Arnie's voice 😀

come on Mayor, torture test an Ontario 499 Air Force survival knife.

Is there gonna be Cold steel recon tanto 7" destruction? Love your videos keep it up :)

hey mayor,can you do the bear grylls ultimate survival knife test? tnx :)

the dream: hey guys its me the marygan and today we test the cold steel 4 max! :D

Pretty sure the old carbon V blade's were made by camillus like my old Master hunter no longer available