Cold Steel Laredo Bowie review - November 2008
Oct 2, 2010 20:53:36 GMT
Post by RicWilly on Oct 2, 2010 20:53:36 GMT
Cold Steel Laredo Bowie reviewed by Big Rick Williams of Southwestern Indiana USA.
I've had my eye on this knife for a few years. A friendly SBG forumite mentioned it the other day and it was enough to
push me over the edge. I ordered it from Bladematrix on 11/14 at a price of $118.75 plus $8.49 shipping. It arrived 11/21.
Vendor description: Weight: 16.3 oz.
Blade: 10 1/2"
Thick: 5/16"
Overall: 15 11/16"
Sheath: Leather
Steel: SK-5 High Carbon
Faux Cocobolo Grip
I liked this one right off. It feels substantial in hand, the fittings are tight and came very sharp.
The grip was of and attractive wood and smoothly finished. It tapers from 4 1/8 in. at the butt to 3 1/2 in. at the collar.
The tang construction is discussed in this thread.
There is no gap at the joint of blade and brass guard. Ricasso is 5/8 in. long.
Guard is 2 1/2 in. by 1 in. and 3/16 in. thick.
The blade is 1 1/2 in. wide at the ricasso, 1 5/8in. at it's widest. False edge starts at 4 3/4 in. from the guard.
There is an obvious blemish (grind mark?) below the false edge, it can't be felt.
The false edge get sharper as it goes toward the tip. I was able to cut paper with the last inch or so.
The edge has a secondary bevel and is very sharp.
Knife comes with a basic leather sheath.
I do like the brass belt peg.
Testing the sharpness of the edge video. I used three mediums - paper, a leather belt and a real thick leather belt.
No fingers were harmed in this video, kids don't try this at home.
Now for the fun. Cutting and thrusting test.
I was very impressed with it's cutting ability and the thrusting as well. I'm gonna have to get a new tire, it's getting
hard to find a place without a hole. Did you see the cat?
Report card;
Historical accuracy - No opinion.
Fit and Finish - 4/5 Minus 1 for the blemish on the blade.
Handling - 5/5 Sweet.
Structural integrity - 5/5 Rock solid so far.
Value for money - 5/5 Very good value for what I paid.
In the immortal words of Crocodile Dundee "That's a knife".
I've had my eye on this knife for a few years. A friendly SBG forumite mentioned it the other day and it was enough to
push me over the edge. I ordered it from Bladematrix on 11/14 at a price of $118.75 plus $8.49 shipping. It arrived 11/21.
Vendor description: Weight: 16.3 oz.
Blade: 10 1/2"
Thick: 5/16"
Overall: 15 11/16"
Sheath: Leather
Steel: SK-5 High Carbon
Faux Cocobolo Grip
I liked this one right off. It feels substantial in hand, the fittings are tight and came very sharp.
The grip was of and attractive wood and smoothly finished. It tapers from 4 1/8 in. at the butt to 3 1/2 in. at the collar.
The tang construction is discussed in this thread.
There is no gap at the joint of blade and brass guard. Ricasso is 5/8 in. long.
Guard is 2 1/2 in. by 1 in. and 3/16 in. thick.
The blade is 1 1/2 in. wide at the ricasso, 1 5/8in. at it's widest. False edge starts at 4 3/4 in. from the guard.
There is an obvious blemish (grind mark?) below the false edge, it can't be felt.
The false edge get sharper as it goes toward the tip. I was able to cut paper with the last inch or so.
The edge has a secondary bevel and is very sharp.
Knife comes with a basic leather sheath.
I do like the brass belt peg.
Testing the sharpness of the edge video. I used three mediums - paper, a leather belt and a real thick leather belt.
No fingers were harmed in this video, kids don't try this at home.
Now for the fun. Cutting and thrusting test.
I was very impressed with it's cutting ability and the thrusting as well. I'm gonna have to get a new tire, it's getting
hard to find a place without a hole. Did you see the cat?
Report card;
Historical accuracy - No opinion.
Fit and Finish - 4/5 Minus 1 for the blemish on the blade.
Handling - 5/5 Sweet.
Structural integrity - 5/5 Rock solid so far.
Value for money - 5/5 Very good value for what I paid.
In the immortal words of Crocodile Dundee "That's a knife".