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 - Ruby Red
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Cold Steel Espada XL Folding Knife G10 AUS-10A - Ruby Red
The folding knife from the Espada XL series is equipped with a blade featuring a Clip-Point profile and a hollow grind, ensuring outstanding cutting performance. A black DLC (Diamond Like Coating) finish protects the blade from scratches and further boosts its resistance to corrosion. Constructed from Japanese AUS-10A steel, the blade is renowned for its high corrosion resistance. The Ruby Red handle is crafted from G10 laminate with a non-slip texture for a secure grip. A double-sided thumb disc allows for easy opening, while the Tri-Ad Lock guarantees maximum user safety.
Renowned custom knife maker Andrew Demko collaborated with Cold Steel president Lynn C. Thompson on the design, which draws inspiration from traditional Spanish Navaja knives.
Japanese AUS-10A steel
Forged from Japanese AUS-10A steel, the blade offers outstanding strength along with excellent resistance to corrosion and abrasion. Following the hardening process, it reaches a hardness level of 58-61 HRC.
Clip-Point profile blade with Diamond Like Coating
Equipped with a Clip-Point profile, the blade is 190 mm long and 3.7 mm thick. A hollow grind creates a smooth cutting edge that provides exceptional cutting performance while preserving sufficient durability for demanding tasks. The blade's surface is protected by a black DLC (Diamond Like Carbon) coating to guard against scratches, boost corrosion resistance, and reduce reflections.
Profiled handle made from G10 laminate, spring clip
Constructed from robust G10 laminate, the handle features multiple layers of fibreglass infused with epoxy resin. Offering exceptional resistance to wear, the handle is also lightweight and impervious to moisture. Carefully contoured finger grooves enhance grip security, ensuring control even in wet or dirty conditions. Equipped with a spring clip, the knife can be conveniently attached to a belt or pocket, facilitating easy transport. The reversible clip design accommodates both right- and left-handed users.
Tri-Ad lock, thumb disc
The Tri-Ad Lock offers outstanding user safety and is renowned as one of the strongest and most dependable locking systems available in folding knives. Utilizing a stop pin, the mechanism absorbs forces exerted by the blade, efficiently channeling them into the handle to minimize stress on the lock parts. Due to its self-adjusting nature during operation, the system continually preserves its high level of reliability.
A thumb disc positioned on the blade provides rapid and convenient opening with either hand and enables swift blade deployment by catching on the edge of a pocket.
Main features
- Design draws inspiration from Spanish Navaja knives
- 19 cm long blade featuring a Clip-Point design with a hollow grind
- Equipped with a plain cutting edge
- Blade constructed from AUS-10A stainless steel
- Finished with a black DLC (Diamond Like Carbon) coating
- Deployment via thumb disc
- Secured with the robust Tri-Ad Lock mechanism
- Handle crafted from G10 laminate
- Features finger grooves for enhanced grip
- Outfitted with a spring-loaded carrying clip
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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 | 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 | Ruby Red |
| Blade material | AUS-10 |
| Opening method | Thumb disc |
| Handle | G10 laminate |
| Clip for carrying | Yes |
| Holster included | No |
| Weight | 420 g |
| EAN | 813628046097 |
| Manufacturer code | CS-62MGC-RRBK |
| Brand | Cold Steel |
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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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