COLD STEEL Hold Out 6" S35VN Ultra-Sharp Blade 7.2" G-10 Handle Everyday Carry Pocket Folding Knife w/Tri-Ad Lock, Pocket Clip

I've had this one twice. Such a fabulous beast! A huge slab of S35vn blade steel that stays razor sharp. The ultimate in self defense, your opponent retreats as soon the blade is deployed. It is that intimidating! The scales have the perfect amount of texture with aggressive jimping on the sides. The lock mechanism is famous in the knife world as one of the strongest made.

Good knife, solid lock, feels fantastic in the hand. Mine came with a really rough edge that took quite a bit of work to fix. I enjoy sharpening knives and am pretty good at it, but if youre not consider that.

Was glad Cold Steel brought this back. G10 texture is more subdued than older models and pocket clip long enough (less tension) for me not to have to sand down that section to avoid pocket destruction, which is a plus. Fits all the way into my front jeans pocket. Came very sharp. Works very well with an aftermarket SnaggletoothAL opener. The only downside to it is that the Triad lock is one of the stiffest I have ever had, and makes closing it a displeasure, even after lots of opening/closing for the sole purpose of smoothening the lock and plenty of oiling. It is very difficult to close this with one hand. I suppose that’s the tradeoff for the security of my fingers though. Overall very pleased with it anyway.

I put off buying the Hold Out because it didn't have a guard of any kind. Finally pulled the trigger during the big Prime day sale. After getting it in hand I have little qualms about the lack of guard because it tapers up towards the blade. When you have a good grip on it your hand won't slide up due to it getting wider towards the blade. The American G10 is also nice and grippy. Pocket clip doesn't need any tweaking and has perfect retention without being overly tight. Easy and comfortable pocket carry due to its slimness. You can snap this one open with a good hard wrist snap. Just make sure to keep your fingers out of the line of the blade on case you flub up the opening. Came absolutely razor sharp as all my Cold Steels do. However, there were a few marks on one side of the blade that I was mostly able to rub out with a little knife oil. Not sure what it was, but seems it was on top of the blade and not in the blade. Great addition to my Cold Steel mega folder collection. Had a hard time deciding on plain edge vs. serrated though. The plain edge is more versatile, but the serrated excels in self-defense applications. Those serrations cut through man-made material such as clothing better. They also cause more damage as you can imagine. Buy one, you won't be sorry.

Good deal for a 6" S45v blade for $110. Everything works like it should and I love it. The reason for the last star is it really hard to close for someone that do not have a strong hand. I have to use my thumb to press the spring down to be able to close it. other than that, I love it very much!

If you're looking for a high-quality carving or defensive knife, this one is perfect. It's thick, solid, strong, locks in place, and just looks amazing. I absolutely love mine, and I know Yuri from Doki Doki would feel the same!

It's big and very sharp! As others have noted, the lock can be a bit stiff. It's fine for opening, but pressing the detente to close takes some pressure. The jimping on the blade is good for precise work, but I'd say it's better for use with gloves. Here it is next to my Cold Steel Frenzy for comparison, it's roughly the same size but looks bigger due to the flat ground blade.

This knife carries way better than anything else I've seen of comparable size. It's extremely sharp out of the box and sturdy enough to last for years. It's equally at home facing off with danger or tomatoes. It's a marvel of engineering. I've carried an older version for years and now that I bought this new one, I'll finally be able to retire it.