Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Ease of Opening, Handle Feel, Handle Material, Lock Ease of Use, Lock Type, Overall Quality, Pocket Clip, Sheath, Weight
Cons: None
The Best Overall Pocket Knife Ever!
The Recon M1 is by far the best overall pocket knife ever! Here are the reasons why:> The handle is made from G10 material that has the perfect balance of grip and comfort that will not slip out of your hands under wet conditions.> Boasting Andrew Demko’s Tri-Ad Lock, this pocket knife bridges the gap between a folder and a fixed blade. It may not be as strong as a fixed blade, but it will definitely take all the abuse a fixed blade can take that most folders cannot tolerate.> The blade is made from super steel MagnaCut, which is a stainless steel version of CPM 4V, matching 4V's edge retention and toughness properties; or a supercharged CPM-S35VN, buffing up S35VN's toughness and stainless properties. This steel is in a league of its own. By definition standard, it is not considered a stainless steel because of the low chromium content; however, it's stainless properties is in the league, if not slightly better than that of M390, CPM-20CV, CTS-204P, and CPM-S110V. MagnaCut steel is considered the best steel in the balanced category, dethroning CPM-S35VN and CPM-154.> The clip point blade shape for the Recon M1 is the well balance decision, providing you with a folder that is always with you that is great for self-defense and survival applications. The sharp clip point provides excellent piercing capabilities, while the large belly on the blade provides versatility. Pairing with the MagnaCut steel on the Recon M1 provides the clip point tip increased strength and stability, significantly reducing the chance of the tip breaking with use. The clip point blade is also known as a Bowie knife. This blade style has been popular among American outdoorsmen and hunters for decades proving itself to be a reliable blade suitable for a wide range of tasks.Nothing is perfect though, and here are the reasons why:> The box opening experience was not great. Packaging seemed like it was rushed out of Italy to be sold as soon as possible. But I'm not buying the box, I'm buying the pocket knife.> The action out of the box was very gritty. However, after utilizing KPL Dry Film and KPL Original a few times, I was able to get the action to open and close very smooth.> The pocket clip is very stiff. But that's just how Cold Steel pocket clips have always been. Any how, my Recon M1 gets pocketed in a slot in my EDC pouch; so it wasn't a big deal for me.> The blade finish is supposed to be a black stonewash; however, it is more of a matte DLC finish that does not present the blade grind like previous glossy finishes did. This did not really bother me since I really like the blacked out look of this blade. It definitely makes the Recon M1 appear way more tactical than it already is.Furthermore, the Recon M1 to me is the perfect blade in my daily carry at this moment. It is the best overall pocket knife ever! America, F*** Yeah!
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