Great knife! Expensive but worth the money. In person, when you hold it in your hand, it makes an even bigger impression. It's something between a knife and a machete. Incredibly sharp, I even tested shaving my own calf! Quite heavy, but handy despite its size. Very, very solidly made, as if custom-ordered. It's almost a shame to use it, it's too beautiful :) For now, I'm practicing opening it with one hand, which isn't easy with this size knife. The automatic opening as you pull it from your pocket is also impressive.
Cold Steel Espada XL G10 AUS-10A Folding Knife - Grey
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Cold Steel Espada XL G10 AUS-10A Folding Knife - Grey
A folding knife from the Espada XL line with a Clip-Point blade featuring a hollow grind that ensures excellent cutting performance. The blade is coated with a black DLC (Diamond-Like Coating), which protects against scratches and enhances rust resistance. The blade is made of Japanese AUS-10A steel, which offers excellent corrosion resistance. The gray handle is made of G10 laminate with a non-slip texture. The knife opens via a double-sided thumb disc, and the Tri-Ad Lock ensures safe use.
The model was designed by renowned custom knife maker Andrew Demko and Cold Steel CEO Lynn C. Thompson. The design draws inspiration from Spanish Navaja knives.
Japanese AUS-10A steel
The blade is made of Japanese AUS-10A steel, which is characterized by its strength and excellent resistance to corrosion and abrasion. After hardening, it achieves a hardness of 58–61 HRC.
Clip-Point profile blade with Diamond Like Coating
The blade, with a Clip-Point profile, is 190 mm long and 3.7 mm thick. It features a smooth cutting edge achieved through a hollow grind. The blade’s geometry ensures high cutting efficiency while maintaining adequate strength, allowing for more intensive use of the knife. The blade features a black DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) coating, which protects against scratches, improves corrosion resistance, and minimizes glare.
Profiled handle made of G10 laminate, spring clip
The handle is made of durable G10 laminate, composed of layers of fiberglass impregnated with epoxy resin. This material is highly resistant to damage and moisture, and is lightweight. The contoured finger grooves improve grip, even when the hand is wet or dirty. For convenient carrying, there is a spring-loaded clip that allows you to attach the knife to a pocket or belt. Its reversible design makes the knife suitable for both right- and left-handed users.
Tri-Ad lock, thumb disk
Safety during use is ensured by the Tri-Ad Lock, considered one of the most durable and reliable locking mechanisms used in folding knives. The design utilizes a stop pin that absorbs stress from the blade, effectively distributing it to the handle and reducing wear on the locking components. This system automatically adjusts during use, ensuring it remains reliable for a long time.
The blade features a thumb disc, allowing for comfortable opening of the knife with either hand and quick deployment of the blade by catching it on the edge of a pocket.
Main features
- design inspired by Spanish Navaja knives
- 19 cm long Clip-Point blade with a hollow grind
- smooth cutting edge
- AUS-10A stainless steel blade
- Black DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) coating
- Thumb disc opening mechanism
- Durable Tri-Ad Lock
- G10 laminate handle
- Finger grooves
- Spring-loaded carrying clip
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Cold Steel is a respected American brand of knives, machetes, and tactical tools, founded in 1980 in Irving, California. The company gained popularity thanks to innovative solutions such as Kraton® handles and American Tanto blades, appreciated by uniformed services and military enthusiasts. It also introduced its own steel alloys, such as San Mai III®, which provides high durability and wear resistance. Cold Steel patented the Tri-Ad™ Lock blade locking mechanism, which guarantees safe use. The brand works with respected 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 | Folder |
|---|---|
| Style | Multipurpose |
| Blade length | 190 mm |
| Blade thickness | 3,7 mm |
| Blade profile | Clip-Point |
| Blade edge | Plain |
| Blunt resistance | Good |
| Corrosion resistance | Very good |
| Lock type | Tri-Ad Lock |
| Overall length | 425 mm |
| Main color | Grey |
| Blade material | AUS-10 |
| Opening method | Thumb disc |
| Handle | G10 laminate |
| Clip for carrying | Yes |
| Holster included | No |
| Weight | 420 g |
| EAN | 813628046080 |
| Manufacturer code | CS-62MGC-GRBK |
| Brand | Cold Steel |
| EAN |
AUS-10
AUS-10 is a high-quality stainless steel produced by the Japanese company Aichi Steel, considered one of the best in the AUS steel series, used mainly in mid-range and high-end utility knives, produced mainly in Japan and Taiwan. The carbon content (0.95-1.1%) ensures high hardness, while chromium (13-14.5%) guarantees very good corrosion and abrasion resistance. The steel also contains manganese (up to 1%), silicon (up to 1%), phosphorus (up to 0.025%), and sulfur (up to 0.025%), which affect hardenability, impact strength, elasticity, and machinability, improving structural stability and maintaining mechanical properties. After hardening, the steel achieves a hardness of 58-61 HRC, offering an excellent balance between strength, edge retention, and ease of sharpening. It is comparable to 440C steel, differing in carbon content and the addition of vanadium, which improves structural homogeneity and increases abrasion resistance.
Tri-Ad Lock
Tri-Ad Lock is a lock developed by Cold Steel and Andrew Demko, considered one of the strongest systems in folding knives. Its key element is a stop pin, which takes the pressure from the blade and distributes it to the handle, protecting the lock from wear and overload. The mechanism is designed to self-adjust over time, which maintains the reliability of the lock even after prolonged use. In tests, it has proven resistant to loads of up to hundreds of pounds, confirming its durability.
DLC - Diamond-Like Carbon
DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) is a modern protective coating in which a thin layer of amorphous carbon with a structure similar to diamond is applied to steel. It increases the hardness and abrasion resistance of the blade, protects against corrosion, and reduces friction during cutting. The characteristic matte shade of black or anthracite gives the knife a tactical look and eliminates light reflections, which is important in military and outdoor applications. Thanks to its high scratch resistance, the blade retains its aesthetics and functional properties for longer, which is why the DLC finish is widely used in EDC, field, and tactical knives.
G10
G10 is a lightweight and extremely durable material, considered one of the best for knife production. It is created by pressure-pressing fiberglass with phenolic resin, which gives it high durability and resistance to mechanical damage. It is chemically inert, does not conduct electricity, and retains its properties at both low and high temperatures. In terms of parameters, it is similar to carbon fiber, but its production is much cheaper. G10 handles are manufactured by precision cutting and cutting, which increases the cost of processing but ensures a perfect fit and long knife life.
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Using the Espada XL brings a lot of joy, and the craftsmanship and attention to detail are stunning, making you want to carry it with you every day and take it out as often as possible. I've long wondered if owning such a marvel makes sense, and finally realized that it's made from such good materials and has so much power that you can do practically anything with it. For me, it's mainly a folding kitchen knife, which I use only for food outdoors or at friends' places. In my opinion, it's worth it!
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