February 7, 2002, 04:22 AM | #1 |
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Cold Steel OSS
I think I'm in love, but the heart must be moderated by the mind. I know it's a relatively new model, but does anyone here have any experience with Cold Steel's OSS subhilt knife?
I really, really have my heart set on one of those, backed up by a Cold Steel 7.1 Kobun tanto-style boot knife. |
February 7, 2002, 08:56 AM | #2 |
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Cold Steel Knives
I own, carry, and use several models...
Voyager Tanto, Vacquero, Oyabun.... all are superb quality for the price paid. I have nothing but priase for Lynn and his products. Although his catalogs are a bit overwrought with safari-esque language and make me feel like I am reading a J. Peterman catalog or an Abercrombie & Kent brochure. That being said, he also makes damn fine less than lethal weapons. I bought a sjambok and a lahti from him that are the cream of the crop in my mind. You could a hell of a lot worse than Cold Steel. |
February 7, 2002, 09:06 AM | #3 |
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SSubhilt designs are sexy. They also impose very definite limitations on the ways in which the knife may be held and manipulated. A properly designed haft should give you adequate purchase on the handle w/o subhilts. Also, if you want to lock a knife into your hand, a wrist lanyard will do so quite admirably without the drawbacks associated with gimmicks like subhilts.
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February 7, 2002, 01:42 PM | #4 |
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I've played around with the Big Bear Classic a bit. Which is basically the expensive version of the OSS. Its very balanced and feels great in the hands. So you would like it since you fence. BUT I shy away from anything made of stainless steel. Its too brittle for my tastes. If you want a nice fighter you could maybe pick up one of their Carbon V blades. I have a feeling that the larger Peacekeeper would suit your needs
Dan
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