Cold Steel Espada XL Folding Knife Reviews

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The Cold Steel Espada XL has an extraordinary blade measuring 19cm. It could well be referred to as a folding Bowie such is it's size and shape. The blade is made from AUS10A stainless steel with a stonewash finish. It is locked into place with a back lock which has been tested by Cold Steel and found to be one off the firmest locking systems ever made. The handle is tough G10 with a pocket clip attached.

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“This looks so wrong, basically a large Bowie, in folding format. When open, the lock is incredibly firm, the movement in opening is smooth and the blade is so sharp. I would not say it’s a practical pocket knife, but it sure does make you smile.”

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Posted 1 month ago

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“Probably the most ridiculous knife I own. I’ve toyed with buying one since pre-Covid and I’m glad I took the plunge. The wave pocket opener really makes this knife and it’s mega sharp so watch your fingers. It’s a unique piece of kit and once in your hands, the price seems very reasonable. Only gripe is the unlock is quite stiff. Maybe it will loosen up. Who cares anyway, it won’t be leaving the premises. Get one.”

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Posted 2 months ago

“Fully functional and tough as nails,the Espada takes it's inspiration from the Spanish Navaja folding knife and brings it up to modern standards, like all cold steel knives it's built to last and is completely functional, I love big folders and have 5 Espadas in different steels and sizes, they are excellent knives and can't thank H.H more”

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Posted 10 months ago

“People, you simply need this. Forget about the price tag and just buy one. I already had the Espada Large and was in two minds about splashing out on the XL….. I'm glad I did.The knife is superbly well made like all CS products, it is ridiculously large and makes anything in my collection seem tiny. Be mindful in front of who you pull this beast out as it is guaranteed to make an impression.”

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Posted 10 months ago

“Well what can I say. Or can't I say about this monstrosity. I've only ever purchased 1 coldsteel in my life. A Luzon XL. And I've seen this quite a lot..I seriously thought , for that size folder it's surely a bit gimmicky maybe. I have to say that the tri-ad lock is the toughest lock I've felt on any blade/ or what it may be classed as. And the warning cover saying how sharp it is. I've expensive benchmades that don't cut half as good as the esoada XL. You may be hesitant at first to buy it. Once you have it in your hands. It's just a big WOW everything. Mu favourite blade shape too. This is worth every 21000 penny's. Maybe as heavy too. Its a great knife. Highly reccoment.”

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Posted 10 months ago

“Recently bought the espada xl to add to my humble collection after many years on the fence trying to justify it to myself due to cost, a recent monetary windfall mixed with a brief moment of why not, sealed the deal, if you are looking at this knife I imagine you will of seen enough youtube reviews of it to know what you're getting into, as I am not a martial artist or a self defencer-ist this is mainly to be sat in the collection to be smirked at in awe of its total cold steelness. Excellent fast shipping as always, though a tad disappointed when it arrived at the fact that the box had obviously been opened and closed several times previously and the red warning label usually wrapped around new cold steel knives was just loose next to the knife not wrapped around the closed knife in the bubble wrap, which I'd hope means heinnie's are checking the knives for possible defects before sending them out, but the condition of the opened box flap leaves me feeling like it was either an ex-display item or a previous customer return which isnt ideal when your paying a not exactly trivial sum for the knife, that all being said as I'm not one for faffing about with complaints or returns and the knife seemed in excellent order so I accepted it as is, you "potential buyer" on the other hand may want to assure that your getting something brand new in box so you're not left wondering. All in all though a great knife..”

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Posted 10 months ago

“I already owned an Espada L and was impressed by the size and quality. It took me a long while to decide to buy the XL version of this knife, the main reason being the (in my opinion) hefty price tag. Having said that, once I bit the bullet and the knife arrived I have not regretted my purchase once. The knife is of solid and excellent quality as you would expect from CS, comes in the typical 'no nonsense' simple packaging and is delivered razor sharp.Despite its ridiculously large size, it is surprisingly easy and comfortable to carry in your pockets providing they're deep enough. The signature Andrew Demko thumb stud does it's work most of the times and deploys the blade extended and locked when drawn from pocket. On some occasions it opens it most of the way, a simple flick then secures it in place.Due to its monstrous size I would seriously warn anyone presenting/deploying this knife to anyone to do so only to fellow knife enthusiasts or imminent threats, as anyone else would most likely call the armed police on you (I'm based in UK)In summary: product is amazing, but expensive”

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Posted 10 months ago