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

(4 reviews)

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Knifepirat
Switzerland

Jan 15, 2019

Pros: Handle Material, Handle Feel, Blade Sharpness, Blade Material, Ease of Opening, Weight, Lock Ease of Use, Overall Quality

Cons: Pocket Clip, None

!Very Good!

Very good EDC!!!! The blade is very versatile, very sharp and keeps the sharpness very well. The handle looks very slippery, but he is not even if you have wet hands gives this grip a good grip. The grip is very comfortable in the hand, no pressure points, good volume and the handle is very quickly warm even when it is cold outside.can highly recommend this knife.

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.