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Cold Steel Bowie Spike Fixed Blade Knife 4116
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Cold Steel Bowie Spike Fixed Blade Knife 4116
Fixed blade knife featuring a Full Tang design, engineered for everyday carry (EDC). Outfitted with a Bowie profile blade, crafted from German stainless steel 4116 that has undergone Cryo Quenching to enhance corrosion resistance. The blade offers a smooth cutting edge, produced with a flat grind and completed with a satin finish. The black handle is constructed from Griv-Ex composite and features a non-slip texture for secure grip. Included in the set is a Secure-Ex sheath as well as a black lanyard with beads, making neck carry possible. Multiple holes and loops in the sheath enable versatile attachment options for a belt or additional gear.
stainless steel 4116 Cryo Quenched
Forged from German stainless steel 4116 and enhanced through Cryo Quenching, the blade undergoes advanced cryogenic treatment to refine the internal structure of the steel and boost its resistance to wear. Renowned for its robust durability, exceptional corrosion resistance, and prolonged sharpness retention, this steel—once properly heat treated—achieves a hardness of 55-57 HRC.
Satin-finished Bowie blade
Equipped with a Bowie profile, the blade measures 100 mm in length and features a thickness of 3 mm. The edge is crafted using a flat grind, while the entire blade sports a satin finish, delivering a semi-matte appearance and minimizing reflections. Satin finish also helps conceal light scratches acquired during use.
Profiled Griv-Ex composite handle
The handle utilizes a robust glass-reinforced nylon composite known as Griv-Ex, offering a superior combination of high durability, resistance to moisture, and minimal weight. Featuring an ergonomic profile and a non-slip surface, the grip ensures secure and comfortable handling.
Secure-Ex sheath
Constructed from lightweight, durable material, the sheath in the Secure-Ex system offers excellent resistance to severe weather conditions. The knife is reliably secured by the fitted inlet, minimizing the chance of accidental loss. Multiple holes and loops provide versatile options for attaching to a belt or various gear configurations.
set elements
- The Cold Steel Bowie Spike Fixed Blade Knife crafted from 4116 steel.
- Includes a Secure-Ex sheath for dependable blade retention.
- Equipped with a lanyard featuring beads for enhanced carrying options.
main features
- Bowie-style blade profile
- Full Tang structure for added durability
- Blade crafted from 4116 steel with Cryo Quenching
- Flat grind applied to blade
- Semi-matte satin finish
- Handle features an ergonomic design using Griv-Ex composite
- Equipped with a Secure-Ex sheath offering multiple holes and loops for versatile carry
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Cold Steel is a renowned American brand of knives, machetes and tactical tools, founded in 1980 in Irving, California. The company has gained popularity thanks to innovative solutions such as Kraton® handles and American Tanto blades, which are appreciated by uniformed services and military enthusiasts. It has also introduced its own steel alloys, such as San Mai III®, which ensures high strength and wear resistance. Cold Steel has patented the Tri-Ad™ Lock blade locking mechanism, which guarantees safe use. The brand cooperates with renowned knifemakers, including the company's founder Lynn C. Thompson and Andrew Demko, whose passion and experience contribute to the high quality of the products.
| Type | Fixed blade |
|---|---|
| Style | Multipurpose |
| Blade length | 102 mm |
| Blade thickness | 3 mm |
| Blade profile | Bowie |
| Blade edge | Plain |
| Blunt resistance | Medium |
| Corrosion resistance | Very good |
| Lock type | Fixed blade |
| Overall length | 204 mm |
| Main color | Black |
| Blade material | 4116 |
| Opening method | Fixed blade |
| Handle | Griv-Ex |
| Clip for carrying | No |
| Holster included | Yes |
| Weight | 65 g |
| EAN | 705442010104 |
| Manufacturer code | CS-53NBS |
| Brand | Cold Steel |
| EAN |
Secure-Ex
Secure-Ex is a system developed by Cold Steel, designed for the safe storage and convenient carrying of knives and tools. Sheaths made with this technology are lightweight, durable, and weather-resistant, making them suitable even for intensive use. They hold the knife securely in the sheath while allowing for quick and smooth draw. The system has a modular design - the sheaths can be supplemented with various fasteners, such as buckles, clips (e.g., C-Clip) or ball chains. This allows the knife to be worn on a belt, around the neck, or in other configurations, according to the user's preferences.
4116 Cryo Quenched
4116 Cryo Quenched is an improved version of 4116 stainless steel (DIN 1.4116), produced by ThyssenKrupp, subjected to additional cryogenic treatment, which improves its durability and mechanical properties. The carbon content (0.45-0.55%) ensures good hardness, while chromium (14-15%) provides corrosion resistance. The steel also contains molybdenum, vanadium, manganese, silicon, and nickel, which support its strength. The cryogenic process stabilizes the steel, increases wear resistance, and maintains sharpness for longer. After heat treatment, it reaches a hardness of 55-57 HRC, making it easy to maintain and resistant to corrosion. It is widely used in the production of kitchen knives and premium utility tools.
Satin
Satin finishing is one of the most popular blade finishes, achieved by grinding the steel with fine-grained abrasives. Parallel micro-scratches remain on the surface, giving the knife a technical, matte appearance. Satin finishing has both aesthetic and practical significance - a smoothed blade is easier to clean, and the slightly reduced friction promotes smoother cutting. Depending on the direction and intensity of polishing, different effects are achieved - from a matte finish to an almost mirror-like finish. Satin is valued in both utility and collector's knives because it emphasizes the structure and quality of the steel while maintaining functionality.
Griv-Ex
Griv-Ex is a durable glass-nylon composite reinforced with fiberglass used by Cold Steel, mainly for the production of knife handles, and in some models also for blade components. The material has a textured surface on the handles, which ensures a secure, non-slip grip, and its maintenance usually boils down to simple washing under running water. Griv-Ex is distinguished by its resistance to moisture, corrosion, mechanical damage, and extreme temperatures, and does not warp or crack under harsh conditions. When used in the construction of blades, it is additionally stabilized by UV rays and heat, which further increases its durability.
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Number of reviews: 5
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Great knife, compact, sharp, good fit with the sheath, lightweight. Cold Steel, as usual, did a great job. I highly recommend it, I like it a lot.
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M... Review confirmed by purchase
Great knife. Ultra-light, solidly made, razor sharp, and beautiful. Despite the narrow handle, it fits well in the hand and the texture ensures it doesn’t slip. A product definitely worth recommending, and I will probably buy more from this series myself.
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J... Review confirmed by purchase
My first purchase was the Bowie and the Spike as a pair. The back of the blade is probably for a firestarter... It sits firmly in the sheath, the make is rough, sharp with a chain. Cold Steel is IT.
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Light and compact, yet it is still a full-fledged knife. A good recipe for a decent fixed-blade EDC knife. Decent workmanship and good price, I encourage you to try it.
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