Can't wait for the review of the Australian Lawman. But in all seriousness, this is high praise, I'll check this knife out :)

Here in NZ all good quality knives are expensive but what I like about cs is the price is about 100-150 bucks cheaper than say spiderco,I love the lawman for it's build quality ,hollow grind back lock and quite lightweight

Just found this review. I can now personally confirm that this thing comes wicked sharp out of the box. Bit me very good a bit ago.

just got mine becouse of your reviews, instant favorite folder holy shit that hollow is screaming sharp, super slim and for that price? what a steel steal! awesome man

The most objective, not nitpicky reviews that I've found. Thanks mate.

Been carrying this knife every day for years now. It's still taking everything I throw at it. It sharpens back to crazy sharp easily. This knife is imo the best edc knife you can buy for the money spent.

I'm glad you used the words, "Working Knife". That's what I do with knives. No Pretty Boy or fun to Fidget knives for me. I need a knife that is going to perform. I have the Cold Steel Ultimate Hunter and it is a workhorse. I'm also thinking of getting the Recon 1 S35VN and American Law Man in either CTS_XHP or S35vn. Thanks for the video my Bladed Brother!

I love my AD10 but I’m gonna pick this one up after watching this review. If you are talking good about a product I believe it. I bought the crazy Spartan because of your review and I absolutely love that knife

I'm glad you pointed out how the exposed tang can catch pocket fluff , my pockets invariably are half full of sawdust and dirt, so much so I seal the charging port on my phone with putty. Up until that point I was tempted.

getting my second one...in S35vn because I stupidly sold my XHP version. Great knife. I bought the first one because of this review and I concur with your take on the knife. Thanks.

Great Review! I love my American Lawman. I have used it extensively and it's never let me down. R.I.P. Mr and Mrs Tiny Teddy.

You have an excellent eye for detail. Good work. It appears the pocket clip fasteners also attach the scales to the back spacer. The lightweight Manix ll uses a similar one screw attachment. I think, if Cold Steel used one larger pocket clip screw they could straighten the pocket clip and still hold the knife together i.e. the lightweight Manix ll.

Love the missing (and quite lacking) intro. Love the on point, no BS approach and honest opinion. 10 out of 10 review! ❤️ ( despite the fact that I hate Cold Steel for their bullying on the sanmai BS)

I really like the look and size of the lawman, and I've been debating on getting one, but I just don't know if I want a G10 pancake in my pocket all day.

Love the lawman, Prefer the holdout 3 though that thing disappears into the pocket. The holdout gets more carry time, but I've killed a lawman through use.

thanks for the review my lawman's in the mail on its way to me now, glad I purchased it!

The lawman is my only cold steel knife and it's a helluva strong knife. CTS-XHP blade, dlc coating, tan scales. The triad lock basically turns a folder into a fixed blade. It's very thin and very light for its strength. G10 is nice and grippy, similar to my pm2 in digicam scales and black dlc. Thinking about getting a code 4 or recon 1. Leaning towards the recon. Enjoy your videos!

My recent addition to my cold steel SLR1 lite and CJRB crag as my carry knives.

I couldn't agree more.. Not a CS fan but the AL is a stand out..I'm a big guy with large, meaty hands. I wish it was a tiny bit wider for better grip.. But, it's still very good..The knife really has no faults.. If only one knife, I'd still take it over my Spyderco PM2s, Manix2s (close though), ZTs, BMs.. Funny, you nailed the pocket clip thing. It makes no friggin sense. Someone needs to contact CS and tell them they can get by with one clip..

My favourite folder as well. Solid, proper, straight forward knife. I have had the first generation for sometime now. It's an indestructible tank & much heavier with steel liners & has gimping in the steel of the lock back as well as the handle & also on the top of the blade where your thumb sits when choked up using the finger choyle. (Sp?) It does have the aggressive G-10 which I am used to & don't mind but it does weigh down light weight shorts, knickers & pants a bit at times. I would no doubt enjoy a lighter version of this knife so & I must needs get this newer one with the CTS XHP steel. I will not replace my old original with it but instead just add to my modest collection. As to the pocket clip, I like it. It is not only an aesthetic design feature in keeping with the curve of the handle but it is quite functional in that it forces the knife to the back/side of your pocket & allows more room to slip your hand past it to grab other items you may have in your pocket. As far as your huge ring of keys; unless you are a janitor or security guard you have no business carrying around that heavy & geeky load every day. A house key & vehicle key should suffice. Any other keys besides being an unsightly burden, can be carried on a needed basis. Just one crotchety old man's opinion after years of carrying stuff around & discovering the freedom of lightening the load. Another good review on a superb knife. It really does cover most bases for almost anyone who wants or needs to carry a pocket knife.

Like all your reviews. Have just bought the Code 4 and am very very happy with it. I've carried it all of 2 months. I didn't buy the American Lawman because I have the CRKT Ken Onion Outrage and thought it was too similar in size. Albeit of course not quite equal in performance in terms of blade steel. And G10 scales don't grab me too much! So I'm most happy with my Code 4. I also have 4 Victorinox 110mm blade knives in that size category : the Swiss Soldier knife, Forester, Hunter and Outreach. And several 91 and 93mm Victorinox knives. I feei biased against the Cold Steel Recon1 because of it's shear size, very coarse scales and tactical connotations. Sorry too hear that Cedric is no longer with us. Best wishes for the coming year. Monty Momcilovic, Nairne, South Australia.

Great reviews buddy! Lots of positive opinions about the American Lawman.

Hey great video totally agree with every point one of the very best general use knives out there

I agree with everything except getting it for a non knife person. Only cause of the back pressure of the triad lock. I have had so many cold steel blades. I really like them but have almost had the blade bite me so so so many times while taking out of my pocket. Either catch a thumb stud on pocket and it half draws like a unintended wave. I just think cs knives are better suited to knife people or at least handy tool oriented guys, or real operators

thanks for the review -- you opened my eyes to some subtle positives of this classic blade from CS. love that CTS-XHP!

The size comparison is hilarious. 😂😂😂

"...somebody who has left hands." Lol I'm not sure if that's an Australian -ism, but I've never heard anyone say 'left-handed' on that way and it made me chuckle just a little bit. I like it, I don't care if it's a legit colloquialism or just a misspeak in this video, but I'm 1000% going to start saying that moving forward. Lmao... That fucking outro... Lol wtf, you're great man lol.

Something tells me that you might like the Gayle Bradley first gen. Just hard to find these days.

Nicely done sir. Thank you for taking the time. I would love to see you do a comparison between the American Lawman and the Civivi Shredder.

I would have to say that imho the Tri-Ad lock is the strongest production lock in the knife business.

I so need to pick one of those bad boys up. I only seen them in stor once I should of picked it up that day. I don't know if it has the same dimensions as the recon but if it does I dont think pocket fluff or pocket junk with stop it from locking up because that is a deep locking hook.

i have a hard time getting mine to flip open easily. frustrating because otherwise i love the knife. ant thoughts or reccomendations on this?

Hi sir, what would you choose for edc. This knife or the buck 110 with s30v?

Did You do a choil mod and regrind on this? If so I'd like to know how much You had to grind of the choil, and what angle You reground it to. I just ordered mine a few hours before Your video, and planing to bring the grind back to about 30-35 degrees inclusive.

Marines I know that use this knife LOVE it. Always wondered why. Seems like a huge handle and small blade

Hi, just got mine in a few days ago. So far it seems great. And i like that the new black s35vn is flat grind. As Thin as the small recon1. So far so Good. Easy carry. I like it. It might push my broken scull (what a fucking name) out. It even starts to threaten my pm2. So high hopes. All your fault by the way. Great vid. Keep it up! Thx Johnny, Sweden

Looking forward to the review of the Mini American Lawman to see how it stands up in its category.

Newest returns to s35vn (2018) maybe after tarifs kick in Cold Steel will start using higher quality steel???

I've always loved the Lawman!!!

The back spacer is aluminum, A+ choice for an A+ knife

I waiting for this colour on EBAY.😍

For my uses I prefer the manix 2 lightweight in XHP for an all around best under $100. Steel, grind, blade length, weight, ergos, pocket clip, and lock.

For some reason I can't see the links you said you had put on the screen and in the comments about where to buy this?

Very good Video!!Kind regards from Germany!!

Have you ever actually seen DLC coating that was worn down? Because I used the hell out of my ColdSteel folding knife and it still looks good

"And here is the American Lawman next to the funeral procession of the recently deceased, beheaded widow, loving daughter, caring mother, and wife of the late, great, decapitated chocolate tiny teddy." Then you eat THEM and pour the whole bag on the table. "Aaaand here is the Lawman next to the candelight vigil of mourning chocolate tiny teddies gathered together to remember those lost in the recent tragedy that cost the lives of an entire funeral procession for the beheaded widow and her late, decapitated husband."

Put something flat up against the blade and you'll see light come threw if it's hollow

Wish they would have kept the handle thickness of the old AUS8 version 😔

Ordered it. Thanks!

We have oddly similar views and opinions about knives. I am not a fan of the looks of this knife, it's not bad, but just meh. However I am taking your word and just ordered one in green. Hope it works out, if not it's surely your fault.

well done and insightful...

Great review, but now I can't not see the little bird lol

Still prefer the Mini Recon 1 CTS@XHP, it just fits better in the pocket.

Thanks. Nice review.

In another video you said this knife is a saber grind

Is the triad-lock still telfon coated or DLC as well?

Great video

What was that beginning

Why put a finger troil on a 3 inch knife? I have it but I don't like that

I thought I’d have this knife forever but I just traded it for some cookies!

#Valid. It was already a great knife, and then they XHP'd it.

HOW THE FUCK... WOULD PEOPLE BE AFRAID OF KNIVES IN THE LAND OF CROCODILE DUNDEE????

Nice knife, but... seems too thin to me, like a ladies knife. That's one of the drawbacks of Cold Steel folders. They look too thin. Also the G10 is not checkered and seems a little utilitarian design, without frills. The pocket clip is standard, no innovative design such as Pohl Force. Also strange that the closed blade has a sort of notch catching into things, and the blade is too short, just like with AK47 folder. Otherwise seems ok, but not my personal preference.

It's flat grind...

Prefer my code 4 spearpoint.

No intro with Ada......Unsubbed.

def not, since you ask.

Stop complaining about the pocket clip

The thing is ugly as fuck. I expected it to be $25. I find it hard to believe this video wasn't uploaded on april first XD