Cold Steel 21TU Storm Cloud Folding Knife 3.5" CPM-20CV Satin Plain Tanto Blade, G10 Handles with Carbon Fiber Overlays

(3 reviews)

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American1911
USA

Jun 22, 2018

Pros: Lock Type, Handle Material, Handle Feel, Overall Quality, Pocket Clip, Ease of Opening, Weight, Lock Ease of Use, Blade Material

Cons: None

New direction for Cold Steel

I’ve been buying Cold Steel Knives since the 90’s. Every folder up until the Storm Cloud has had an extra heavy duty backlock spring and deep lock engagement. Most have had super aggressive G10 and stiff pocket clips. The Storm Cloud is nothing like the past. The knife is light and opens smoothly. Unlocking the knife is a pleasure and doesn’t require you to bottom out the lever 100% to clear the lockbar from the blade. The pocket clip is more like a spring that glide over your pocket material instead of the more normal bar of steel. Finally I would of picked solid G10 or solid carbon fiber for the scales, Cold Steel combined the two and produced a set of good looking smooth yet grippy slabs. The best way to describe this knife would be to call it a gentlemans tactical folder. My only disappointment was the factory 25+° edge, which I quickly remedied on my sharpener.

Andy
NH

Apr 27, 2018

Pros: Handle Material, Handle Feel, Lock Type, Pocket Clip, Ease of Opening, Weight, Lock Ease of Use, Blade Material

Cons: Overall Quality, None

Needs to be Better

In response to the previous review, you need a second driver to remove the pocket clip or disassemble the knife. That's because of the type of fastener used, which is a long screw with female post.As with the Night Force - also made in Italy - there's a gap between lockbar and scales. It's as though the lockbar is a hair too thin. Doesn't effect function but it looks cheap and the gap with collect lint and dust.The convex ground front edge is done by hand and is not symmetrical unlike on the Spyderco Vallotton or many WE Knives.In short, if Cold Steel wants to sell higher-end knives then they need to be better quality.The Storm Cloud is less consistent than the Voyager line.

Big Joe
Philadelphia pa

Apr 19, 2018

Pros: Blade Sharpness, Blade Material, None

Cons: Lock Ease of Use, Ease of Opening, Weight, Lock Type

Strom cloud by cold steel

I have never had a cold steel product that did have some type of issueThis knife made in Italy for cold steel is no differentI am very very disappointedI am left handed and I want to change the clip to the left side One of the screws will not come out It just turns and turnsSo I cannot get the screws outI need both thumbs to release the lock ONE thumb is not good enoughNow I have to spend money to send to cold steel to fixThis will probably be my last cold steel knifeAlso it is stupid to have to change the thumb stud if your left handed on there other knives