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Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: Pocket Clip
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I've had an older version of this in XHP for well over a year now, and it's easily my favorite knife. This one kicked a Benchmade 710 out of my pocket. It's decently large but super thin and fairly light, making it almost unnoticeable in your pocket. Some people may find it a little too thin; if youre working with your knife all day every day you might want something thicker for comfort, but you're on Knifecenter and probably already know what you do and don't like in a handle. The pocket clip is tight, but i shoved three .88mm guitar picks under it for a night and it got better. The lock breaks in but isn't as light as, say, a Spyderco. I use this for everything from camping to home repair to opening boxes and letters. I've cut a lot of coper wire (speaker, electrical) with it with no damage at all; I think I've sharpened it once and just occasionally strop it. Zero blade play. The aluminum handles have held up well with just a few minor scratches. If you've never had a Cold Steel and are thinking of trying one, this is a great knife that doesn't look like it belongs in a war zone.