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Post by howler on Nov 15, 2023 0:15:37 GMT
Just ordered one off Midway USA. After 25% off for all CS products it was $86 ($95 after tax). I have wanted one for years and often looked at TFW offerings, and the Cold steel seems very well made at such a low price point. Watch Wealljuggleknives on YouTube slay water bottles like a madman with one. The 25% deal should go on for several more hours today.
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Post by randomnobody on Nov 15, 2023 23:56:10 GMT
Having finally caved last year and bought two antiques, being disinterested until then, I can't get excited about any of the modern reproductions.
In a similar vein, modern makers (Cold Steel's offering most recently) seem to struggle with the form of the "Khyber knife" and so many other fantastic weapons.
Still curious to hear your thoughts, and hopefully see some photos, when you get yours.
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Post by howler on Nov 16, 2023 0:05:00 GMT
Having finally caved last year and bought two antiques, being disinterested until then, I can't get excited about any of the modern reproductions. In a similar vein, modern makers (Cold Steel's offering most recently) seem to struggle with the form of the "Khyber knife" and so many other fantastic weapons. Still curious to hear your thoughts, and hopefully see some photos, when you get yours. I don't believe the CS offering (made by Windlass, I think) will ever be as lively as an original historical example. It should be (I hope) "OK", handling wise, and as long as it's relatively durable I can (at least at that price point) live with it. The item is rather new, so if it continues to attain good reviews you may consider buying as a "beater" so as to not mess up those antique pieces. I must say, it sure looks like an effective short sword for those wanting a one hand home defense blade under the bed.
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Post by howler on Nov 17, 2023 20:42:18 GMT
As of today (Friday) there are seven Cold Steel Kris swords at $100 each (reduced from $115).
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Post by treeslicer on Nov 17, 2023 22:42:50 GMT
As of today (Friday) there are seven Cold Steel Kris swords at $100 each (reduced from $115). Wow! For only $100, I could insult the smithing traditions of 3 different nations, by putting one of those next to my originals. I think I'll pass.
Still, I'll be interested in what you think of it once it arrives. Here's a video that you might find amusing. Be careful opening the box, lol.
Here's a more instructive video.
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Post by howler on Nov 18, 2023 1:04:48 GMT
I'd thought about getting A TFW Kris (#5, to be precise) several years back but never pulled the trigger. I think I'd like a real antique better, for sure. Always something else shiny and sharp to catch my eye. Today, for instance, a CS Recon 1 tanto folder ($53) in S35V steel, two CS Boar spear heads with sheath ($33 each) and two (one for my brother) CS Trail Masters in CPM 3V ($162) showed up at my door. Wanted a Trail master for over two decades, and that price is insane for 3V steel, baby.
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Post by howler on Nov 24, 2023 22:02:59 GMT
As of today (Friday) there are seven Cold Steel Kris swords at $100 each (reduced from $115). Now five at $90 each.
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