Cold Steel Recon 1 Magnacut - Black, Ambidextrous, Manual

It’s a nice knife but overpriced. Very similar to the original Recon 1. Typically a knife on this price scale has better quality parts, not just the blade.

I absolutely luv it! And, highly recommend the Recon M1! :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)

One of the best knives I’ve bought. Very strong and sturdy.

This M1 version seems to be a higher quality than the standard Recon. The scales appear slightly thicker and nicer looking. All steel parts have a nice flat black finish. Everything about this perfect carry knife is 5 star.

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!

I am looking forward to a long life with this great knife .

Finally, a Magnacut Cold Steel. The Recon 1 is a classic and it's good to see its now offered in Magnacut. Received mine not long ago and its a beauty. Great feel, great cutting prowess, and it's intimidating as well. Great knife and highly recommended. Thank you.

I'm ready for Tanto but this is real good. A storied history. But the RECON is back in black.

So I am the World’s biggest Cold Steel fan so when the legendary Recon 1 came out in Magnacut I had to have it. Then I opened it and There was a few issues. If you don’t mind taking your knives apart to make them smoother than you probably won’t mind the work it takes to make this version smooth like the previous Recon 1’s. The action was gritty and NOT smooth, when I took it apart it had 3 DIRTY bronze washers on one side and 2 DIRTY bronze washers on the other…… Huh????? Both sides were topped with the classic Cold Steel Teflon washer against the blade. All these washers creates a visually visible gap. So I replaced mine with a single thicker, mirror polished washers and I polished all the surfaces on the blade tang and locking mechanism that touch and/or rub. Now it’s about as smooth as my other 4 Recon 1’s. The G10 grips are more like the old style grippy scales of the CTS XHP models….. Good move by Cold Steel!!! The coating on the blade is NOT black stone washed like described on so many websites….. It is simply a matte black DLC like finish…… A VERY tough coating for sure as it took a lot of work to polish it off on the blade tang and other parts that I polished. I did a very in depth video on YouTube if you are interested in such a thing. Just search Recon M1 and you will find it (the one under EDC Gear Guy).