Cold Steel SRK: "Soldier Ready" by Nutnfancy

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16 жыл бұрын

A Nutnfancy top pick for a deployment knife for combat-engaged soldiers, the SRK (Survival Rescue Knife) has a lot to offer the serious blade user. For one it's affordable. It's hard to find a quality stainless steel knife in this category (6 to 7 inch blade) and almost impossible to get it for around $60. By comparison the also-excellent amd similar Fallkniven A1 costs at least twice as much as an SRK. It is your affordable, quality alternative that should offer just as much capability. The SRK hasan impressively 3/16 thick spine that should excel in prying, chopping, cutting, wood splitting, and stabbing taskswithin its six inch limitations (spoken to in the video). The modified bowie clip blade is purposeful, avoiding nonsense design features that would detract from both its survival and combat usefulness (like sweeping curves meant more for Hollywood than the wilderness). Of course its just a 6 blade so that means it comes with some limitations and thats to be expected: it wont chop, hack, or cut as easily as a big ole survival blade like the CS Trailmaster. Thats just physics guys. But it sure is lighter: total carry weight is a mere 11 oz and that makes the SRK a top choice for soldiers and wilderness-bound NCs who need a strong fixed blade but not the knee-grinding loadout weight of a full sized blade. Its Kraton handle is outstanding, offering excellent purchase, shock absorption, and non-slip characteristics for your cutting tasks. And the whole package is topped off with another excellent waterproof ConcealEx (plastic) sheath that doesnt absorb water weight and is quick-attachable as well. Overall its a compact design that, for its size and weight, offers high levels of Survival Capability and Combat Efficiency (both Nutnfancy terms). And it will resist rust A LOT better than any 1095 steel blade and do so affordably. The Cold Steel SRK knife then remains a top choice for Nutnfancys recommendations for a carry-along, do everything combat blade. Nutnfancy Likeability Scale: 8 out of 10 (for compact survival blades)

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@darentolley3195 9 жыл бұрын

I was given a Cold Steel SRK during my deployment to Iraq. I can't say enough good things about it. The SRK was even able to punch holes in 55 gal drums.

@mysss29 13 жыл бұрын

"Having your knife sharp is like having gasoline in your car." YES

@68wtotheend 12 жыл бұрын

I got this knife for my deployment to Iraq. It was fantastic for cutting everything I took to it, the most reliable one was the seat belts I cut with it. The sand did take off some of the finish but like your video said the holes on the side of the sheath are perfect for 550 cord. I wove the sheath to my IOTV and it didn't move once. Great video and a great knife!

@SteadfastRC 11 жыл бұрын

I bought this knife and have been running it for about a year. Love it!

@shockurmom 14 жыл бұрын

the SRK is a great knife! mine was given to me buy a good friend that served in the army. it was carried in Iraq, Afghanistan and Kosovo. Great review on this blade! 5*

@rasierzeug 12 жыл бұрын

I was hot to get an SRK when I first saw this vid in 2009. Since they are kinda overpriced in Germany it took me some time, but finally I managed to get the Carbon V version for a very very decent price (slightly used) and I am so excited to take it out with me. Thanks for the vid bro!

@JesterSkywalker 13 жыл бұрын

the thing about thumb ramps is that if one push stab too hard, there are chances of fracturing the thumb due to the postion

@philipshaw4112 7 жыл бұрын

I have an old SRK with the original ballistic nylon sheath from about 1990 before the plastic sheaths came out. It is still solid and is the greatest I have seen for it's size, weight, and price.

@david37922 14 жыл бұрын

Bought an SRK (based on this video) for day hikes & camping. Great value, great quality, love the blade!

@Forsaken0u812 12 жыл бұрын

I bought myself the Recon Tanto Blade by Cold steel for my deployment. Loved it and never turned back. anything that can pierce a truck hood and keep on "trucking" has my vote.

@CJ-os7gq 8 жыл бұрын

originally thought this was an amazing knife, and i mean i still do. i absolutely love! the handle, the most comfortable plastic/rubber handle material ever with lots of grip. love the whole feel of the nice, love the sleek black look and what not and am amazed at how tough the knife truly is after having watched the testing video from coldsteel. however upon buying the knife i realized a few key points which really made this not so good of a survival knife. first off which is most observable it has no pommel which is a incredibly useful item for survival, breaking or crushing things could mean finding food for the day or not, or being able to do some other tasks you need. second the blade is a perfect length around 7-1/2 " i believe but its drop point to the blade is pointed up like a upside down V, and not flat at all. that drop point also runs about 2". when trying to use the knife to cut firewood, using another piece of wood as a baton that pointed tip makes it pretty much impossible to baton your knife as it just cuts into the piece your using to baton and is not generating any force on the piece of wood you want to cut. now as much as i love the feel, and love the look and man i do love the feel and look. i just would not trust this knife in a survival situation and would opt for another option.

@ScGendo 11 жыл бұрын

Every time i hear about prices in the US a part of me slowly dies in agony.

@jeddfarley 9 жыл бұрын

The part about the Kraton Handle wearing down to Nothing is crap. I've had my SRK since 2007 and the only spot worn down is where the compression fitting on the sheath touches. That has lost about 40% of its holding ability. The Kraton handle has slight movement around the tang from years of use.

@AirForceAce3571 12 жыл бұрын

If you watch his "firemaking in the snow" & "Snow Cruise" series, he talks in detail in both series about his reasons and philosophies on splitting logs to access the dry wood inside the log for starting a fire & make it self-sustaining before throwing whole, possibly wet logs onto the fire.He does this because the climates HE goes in are wet, and very humid (Rocky Mountains) so that means initially burning whole logs won't work like it seems to for you in your environment. Hope that helps.

@nutnfancy 16 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mac. Nope that knife on the vest was a Cold Steel Kobun. I'll do a vest review on that soon and I'll explain it then. I love KaBar's too and generally would prefer it over these.

@OmicronIII 13 жыл бұрын

Just got this over the weekend. Well worth the 90 bucks. I love it. Great addition to anyone's survival back pack in my opinion.

@MrSamjohnston 15 жыл бұрын

I've got a lot of use out of my SRK in the 5 months i've had it. Really great knife for splitting wood, chopping, smaller tasks. The blade has plenty of weight for a smaller knife which makes it easier to pack. Good knife for camping.

@nutnfancy 16 жыл бұрын

Good point, will do.

@iyn1911 15 жыл бұрын

I just got the knife from my local store. Thanks for the recommendation. It's in my bug out bag.

@joezbackwith2gatz 14 жыл бұрын

I love the SRK... I'll take 2 in aus8 and 1 in sam mai 3... I would even like to use the sam mai 3 for an EDC blade... The 2 aus8 blades for LBE systems... Great video Mr.Fancy...

@gippula 12 жыл бұрын

I agree with you Nilsson, but i like to see the knives cababilities. I would never use my knife unless i really have to. You allso have to save the knives edge for the time you really need it. I would love to see more knife manufacturers to include a small sharpening stone with the sheath. Regards from Finland :)

@33reyjay 10 жыл бұрын

Mr fancy, I read you once had a carbon v recon tanto break during use. Is this true and could you explain the circumstances ? Thanks.

@jwalsh037 12 жыл бұрын

This is a great knife. Like he says the 6 inch blade has its limitations in the woods, but I will say I'm impressed with this knife for the price. I used it to process all my firewood last night, 5 hours of burning, lots of splitting. I just checked it out tonight, and it still cuts paper like a champ without even a touch up.... I had already sharpened it because it did't come especially sharp, but still. Impressed.

@shcmoly 11 жыл бұрын

Most makers are moving more and more production to Taiwan to save money, yet the prices never really seem to go down do they.

@vandal9202 15 жыл бұрын

I have one of these and I love it since I can take it on any kind of outing and its the perfect size and not too large. If I'm going to need to do any wood chopping I just take a machete or light hatchet.

@PlanBskate4444 15 жыл бұрын

nice vid. i just ordered one on amazon and i will have it in about 5 days. i cant wait

@Dilettant11X 14 жыл бұрын

I got one of these years ago. Had a nylon sheath back then. Anyway, been a good knife in the field.

@unexpectedTrajectory 16 жыл бұрын

Just got my SRK today. Very satisfied. After looking at knives like the Trail Master and Recon Scout, I wasn't sure 6" was going to be "enough." I realize it certainly doesn't measure up to the Trail Master for survival/combat, but I tell you what, at half the weight...this knife rocks! Feels very solid, decent heft, all around great knife. I would recommend it, provided you realize this isn't an uber-knife like the Trail Master or similar. Nutnfancy was right about this one. Cold Steel delivers

@pkwithblades7565 11 жыл бұрын

Please do some tests with the SRK. i just got it and im still a bit skeptical about the AUS-8A. Great videos man.

@rangerbod 15 жыл бұрын

I agree Fallkniven F1 does everything you need it too!

@necromanticbunny 15 жыл бұрын

'I don't know what that counts for, but it's kinda cool' - I love this guy ;)

@SirGalath 11 жыл бұрын

the ilumination you used on this video makes the SRK look so good...

@forkedroad 14 жыл бұрын

ive always really liked the srk, huge 6" clip point blade, the simple yet effective handle, and now they have it with san mai iii? -aw man!

@nutnfancy 16 жыл бұрын

All good points

@RJBeee91 14 жыл бұрын

The Secure-ex sheath that comes with the SRK has a belt loop with velcro and button. It also has strap holes for LBE or any straps you want to run through it. Basically- Yea you can strap it to your ruck.

@nutnfancy 16 жыл бұрын

All great points as usual Jet. "Gummy bear" grip- laughed hard on that one and very true!

@VelociPurchaser 10 жыл бұрын

got mine in san mai iii. can't wait.

@survivalkiing 12 жыл бұрын

Just got mine in the mail 57$! Great blade cant wait to use it.

@caddilacjim 11 жыл бұрын

Great video Nutn.

@TheChubbyKid 14 жыл бұрын

The top 3 sets of holes on the top can be used to adjust the height of the belt loop. Just unscrew those screws and move them. If you put it in the 4th slot you will not be able to use the handle strap. Just got mine, needs to be sharpened though.

@Joeskateapool 15 жыл бұрын

all your videos I have watched are great!! thanks.what do you think of the buck special for a smaller survival knife?

@StartUpSurvival 8 жыл бұрын

Nutnfancy please review the Cold Steel Master Hunter Fixed blade. Would be interested to see what you think about the steel vs Aus 8?

@christopherrobinson9690 8 жыл бұрын

Soldiers I will pass on what I was told serving in the Army. Don't go cheap price or quality when its regarding staying alive.depend on only the best.

@aznelite325 15 жыл бұрын

you can flip the nylon webbing attachment on either side of the sheath by just taking out the screws.

@indiana183 11 жыл бұрын

Hey Nutnfancy i know you like the kbar usmc knife i have one what do you think of the narrow tang in the handle? I know the military use this knife and have for years but is it fully capable and tough enough?

@TheBCSledder 11 жыл бұрын

Yea I never split logs and it works fine for me.

@low49 14 жыл бұрын

HAHA. I seriously going to buy the benchmade CSK 2. I saw your outdoor adventure using that knife for some light branch trimming I saw it chip. Thank you so much for that video you saved me about a 100

@siddanney9878 10 жыл бұрын

how you compare the out of the box sharpness for this knife vs the SRK san mai?

@steveo13757 15 жыл бұрын

cool vid...I love coldsteel

@AirForceAce3571 12 жыл бұрын

he has a review of the Leatherneck. He gave the FFG version a very positive review a few months ago. I have an FFG Leatherneck myself too and it's an awesome blade, love it! hope that helps.

@VeganJutsu 11 жыл бұрын

cool

@nobearsyet 13 жыл бұрын

I liked my SRK, until I found the SEAL Pup. HAd t ore handle my SRK after about a year of daily usage in Iraq. Didn't really hold an edge well, but pretty good and enough to suit me.

@McTankage 14 жыл бұрын

i personaly have and regularly use the SOG seal pup elite. same problem with the lack of pommel, but the sheath is very secure (for inverted carry) a much better quick attach belt loop system, a multi carry sheath (can mouth horizontal across small of back) . the one thing that knife has however which i wish this SRK had was "teeth" on the back of the blade, useful for sawing and notching work.

@lsutigers1010 16 жыл бұрын

awsome review man very nice knife

@unhumanballer99 9 жыл бұрын

What dose he rap his handle with in the caption??

@John031989 16 жыл бұрын

Awesome job as usual. Why do you always go with kydex instead of nylon sheaths?

@jibberingjon 16 жыл бұрын

Nice video.

@nutnfancy 16 жыл бұрын

See my "Anatomy of Hype" series and you'll see how I generally consider combat knives as emergency defensive backup tools. But effective backups they are, especially in urban combat, and I will always have one. These 8 ounces could possibly save your life. There's been plenty of close quarters, lethal combat in Irag and Afghanistan. Fallujah sound familar?

@oksurvivalguide 11 жыл бұрын

Hey nutnfancy, I am thinking of getting this to attach to my maxpedition kodiak gearslinger. how does this knife do in a upside-down carry?

@Raziel_Hijikata 14 жыл бұрын

I just looked this it is a very good review, its a good knife just really found out about it I had seen it for years but it just kind of blended into the background but I am seriously thinking about getting one.

@cg469 12 жыл бұрын

@106nilsson If you watch most of his adventure vids, I think you can see his was throwing the whole log into the fire as long as the fire start to self maintaining. The split logs were mainly used for fire building stage, because the sharp edge is easier to catch the flame.

@outsidethebachs 12 жыл бұрын

@nutnfancy, would you recommend the AUS-8 steel over the VG-1 San Mai III for this knife?

@azerious85 15 жыл бұрын

being depolyed takes a toll man, i can relate, stay safe bro

@kekeke4467 11 жыл бұрын

good review does what alot of reviews dont do (for any sort of product) is make it price and size relative too often i see reviews that say the product testing is terrible compared to their preferred choice even though the prefered choice costs way way more.

@forkedroad 14 жыл бұрын

though this is no OSS, i think this i probably my second favorite fighting fixed knife. the decent 6 inch long blade at a REALLY GOOD price is excellent.... i think its my second partly because it is a survival and rescue knife of the u.s. navy

@davk003 12 жыл бұрын

Would love to see a review of the Cold Steel Leatherneck. Looks like they have a FFG version too.

@WifeMadeThaStew 11 жыл бұрын

Would love to see nutn's take on blackbird SK-5 and Becker bk2

@xlasvegan7x 16 жыл бұрын

Another great review.

@camdevo1 14 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah and i'm fine with spending some money if i have to. As long as it holds up i'll save up and just get it. I just want your opinion on the best suited knife for what i'm looking for. I've just been looking at those 2 but i'm willing to look at other stuff as well.

@eriktoews4216 11 жыл бұрын

Great videos, bud. quick question: very interested in picking up this blade and have been considering either this aus8 version or cs's 'higher end' san mai steel. do you have an opinion on the differences in these steels, good bad or otherwise? thanks in advance for the help, cs wasn't so much...

@guitargamer57 12 жыл бұрын

@nutnfancy What is a good outdoors knife for cutting branches and camping under $50?

@daddad77 15 жыл бұрын

i have a scrapper6 that i got from some guy at a gun knife n outdoor show who had no idea what he had and sold it to me for 60 bucks,, it wasnt razor sharp right when i got it but i got it razor sharp pretty easily. i hand sharpen all my knives myself and compared to some others, it really wasnt that hard to resharpen. but because of the thickness of the blade, it doesnt readily take a razor edge because the blade is so thick but once you get it razor sharp theres no stopping it.

@21creed 13 жыл бұрын

thanks for the rewiew nutn-hi veri

@venomsam 11 жыл бұрын

What do you think would be a better overall knife, the Cold Steel SRK in San Mai 3 or the Falkniven A-1?

@shcmoly 11 жыл бұрын

Yes. A large one will fit the secure-ex sheath.

@AirForceAce3571 11 жыл бұрын

You should go watch his "High Skies" series of videos, where he does some chopping and battoning with the SRK. hope that helps!

@HarmLess7 13 жыл бұрын

Hey NUTS! Missed your vids man ultra helpful. Wondering about buying a do everything knife for camping / hiking. I've got a laplander folding saw for firewood, theres only 3 of us, so wouldnt be making huge fires or shelters. My choices have fallen to CS SRK (but I'm worried about the steel of it, never used it before) the EKA Nordic W11 (my favourite) and the F1 obviously, but the most expensive. Whats the plan batman?

@gift3rs 16 жыл бұрын

I prefer the the Kabar Impact with the spear point over the Standard Kabar, good review.

@bigmac53able 13 жыл бұрын

I have several cold steel products and the sheaths seem to come with varing degrees of 'tightness' as far as holding the knife in when upside down. IF they are too loose, simply apply a clamp (I used a vise grip) to the general area that serves to hold he blade in with pressure for several hours or overnight, and your problem is solved. Of course you have to experiment as to how tight. Just the opposite for those sheaths that are too tight - prop them open for a while and exoerument. Good luck

@ahs12392 12 жыл бұрын

Looks like a sweet knife. Really glad Nutn did a review of this. I looked on Cold Steels website and it says they are selling it now for $124.99........ so idk when on there 0-o

@oMG123aZomBie 12 жыл бұрын

hey ntun could you do a review on the gi tanto, i heard some good reviews about it cheers

@MRdrPROkeithSR 15 жыл бұрын

that ka-bar is the most attractive knife i've seen

@blueelite145 11 жыл бұрын

hey nutn, i wanna get either the cold steel srk or the sog gov tac but im pretty split on which one to get, what would you prefer/recommend between the two?

@tullywacker 12 жыл бұрын

WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO SHARPEN 154CM STAINLESS? I.E. A BM3550?? its a great composite steel that holds edge but very hard to sharpen.

@gravytrainoutdoors 11 жыл бұрын

Sweet knife and review! What's your thoughts on the San Mai 3 version?

@paulie4x1 9 жыл бұрын

Say Heah NutN, Look into this, Cold Steel is now making the Master Hunter in tge 3V and a integral Drop Forge in 52100

@MrStorky14 14 жыл бұрын

great review nutn, 5 stars

@950rpm 14 жыл бұрын

yeah thats what iwas thinkin thanks

@howyoudoing6 11 жыл бұрын

Is this knife balanced out fairly well? Thanks

@CutleryNovice 13 жыл бұрын

Does Nutn like the Cold Steel SRK or Ontario SP17 Quartermaster better for woods use?

@ferencebartok1754 11 жыл бұрын

Does the San mai III version chip easier then the aus-8 version

@SavageShooter93 11 жыл бұрын

Oh also what ive done is super glue some multicam fabric onto the knife and it sat in water overnight a few days later as a test and it held so thats an option ill make a vid showing that. And as far as attachment Iran 550 cord through the lashing holes to make belt slits, I dont like the hanging design of the attachment without a leg strap the sheath wants to flop around and pull up 3" on drawing the knife, the 550 cord slits allow it to go on a belt and stay there in motion and on draw

@reefification 14 жыл бұрын

@OregonBackpacker The srk, for several reasons. 1. you cant batton (chop wood) with the elite. 2. It's less money for more metal. 3. I am pretty sure the seal is meant to be a tactical knife if not a backup knife

@shadowreaper3826 8 жыл бұрын

best full tang combat knife for first time carrier

@NullusxVotum 14 жыл бұрын

Nutn just a trick I like to save some moolah when attaching a knive to my gear, zipties. I know it isn't too legit but just some white zipties can be RIT dyed Coyote Brown, OD, and all your favorite colors. And then simply ziptie it to the MOLLE webbing. Again i know it isn't too pretty but it gets the job done!

@Eric36h 13 жыл бұрын

@Brickman93 I would recommend the San Mai III if you would use it alot, but if you want the knife because it's cool/fine (Good as well), I would recommend the AUS 8A. If you use an AUS 8A version alot, then the black powder coating will get alot of scratches and it doesn't look that pretty, but the San Mai III would look good as new because there is no black powder coating on it... But...It's up to you, both has the same great quality!

@HanoCZ 13 жыл бұрын

@nutnfancy Voted for SRK - no serration, no long dull safe part, easy to get sharp with one sharpening stone (no serration)

@sgan2007 12 жыл бұрын

Hey quick comment when you were showing how to sharpen the knife with that rod you were going in the direction of the blade. Have to pull the blade away to get super razor sharp. Pull the knife in the opposite direction of cutting direction

@a1b2c39888 13 жыл бұрын

hey how is the SRK doing over the time?? as this video is alomost 3 years old, is the SRK performing as well as it was when your first go it?

@ltjosh10 14 жыл бұрын

I've been debating with myself about what kind of steel is the best. I've seen cold steel's vids where they bend the blade with san mai 3 but im wondering if D2 steel is brittle or not basically im looking at getting a D2 KA-BAR or cold steel OSS San Mai 3