Cold Steel Tiger Claw Plain S35VN Folding Knife

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23.04.2026

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Another Cold Steel for the collection, I’ve been thinking about buying it for some time but was discouraged by the impracticality of this knife. Honestly, that’s how it is, but it has something that catches the eye and makes you want to buy it. So I bought the S35VN model—of course, it’s good steel, so I don’t worry about retention, the sharpness straight from the box is very good, shaves hair quite impressively. In pictures and videos it looks like a big chunk, but in the hand it’s not heavy, I was actually surprised at how light it is. It decorates the collection and my sister likes it too, bought on sale so it makes even more sense. I recommend it.

Great knife for carrying in the left pocket as support for the right hand. Thanks to the karambit ring, you can draw it instantly by putting your fourth finger through the ring and pulling it "to the back"—this way the blade is positioned in the classic, usable position, not the reverse like in typical karambits. This significantly increases the tool’s functionality in everyday use. S35VN steel – very good quality, excellent edge retention, and corrosion resistance. The serrated blade deals perfectly with fibrous materials, seat belts, ropes, fabrics – it solves the situation with a single cut. As always, a dedicated Lansky sharpener works well for sharpening the serrations. The handle (G10) holds in hand very well – a secure grip even with gloves or when wet. The construction is solid, as expected from Cold Steel, and the Tri-Ad Lock provides safety for aggressive cutting. In current times, I recommend this knife as a tactical backup for daily EDC. Small, lightweight, but very capable.

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10.01.2024

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Good knife: slim, thickness comparable to Cold Steel Hold Out 3 or American Lawman, which makes it easily disappear in the pocket, although the large "silver" clip unnecessarily attracts attention. The blade shape means that even gently dragging it across the surface of a material—the knife penetrates it like a plow in the ground, making the knife, aside from self-defense, work well for smaller technical tasks. The combination of the backspacer with the ring and the thumb plate allows you to efficiently open the knife on the pocket edge even while drawing (the thumb plate serves the same function as the "Emerson opener" in knives of other brands). A knife worth considering.

Beast. The karambit is very well made. The perfect tool for cutting cardboard. I recommend it to those who are undecided.

Wonderful CLAW! Perfect for the pocket!