American Lawman 3.5" S35VN Razor-Sharp Blade 4.625" G-10 Handle Tactical Folding Knife with Tri-Ad Lock, Ambidextrous Pocket/Belt Clip

Short Version: Great overall pocket knife. Worth the money. Long Version: I haven’t bought a Cold Steel folder in many years, I was always disappointed when they moved away from AUS-8A and their prices went up a lot. But I decided to take a chance on this model because it looked so functional and simple. In the end, overall, I’m actually pretty impressed with the design, materials, and finishing of the knife. 0.023”-0.025” edge, at 14-15 degrees per side, lightly hollow-ground, on 0.185” stock, so it actually cuts very well for a production folder. The handle is pure G10, no liners, which makes it relatively thin. Very well-done rounding and softening of the edges of the grip, no harsh/sharp corners, and the texture of the G10 is great also, very solid grip but not horribly abrasive. The DLC is certainly different than their old Teflon-paint finish on the AUS-8A knives, but this is one of the high points on the newer versions. Let’s face it, the DLC both looks and functions better. It may cost more, but I think it’s worth it. It looks like a great dark/deep blues steel on a gun. And there’s no chance of flaking or otherwise wearing in the way their old Teflon paint used to. The steel is S35VN, I haven’t hardness tested it because I don’t have access to an HRC machine currently, but it seems similar to their old AUS-8A. I’d bet that it’s in the high 50’s, probably averaging around 58 HRC. It will form a burr but it’s not awfully difficult to remove or prevent that, it forms a clean and sharp edge and it’ll dent/impact/fold before it chips. In other words, it seems standard Cold Steel durability instead of maximum hardness and minimal retained austenite. Overall, I think this is worth the price over the older AUS-8A models, it’s worth the price compared to many Spyderco and certainly many Benchmade models, and I’m interested in buying more Cold Steel models in the future. They’re rock-solid folders. The Tri-Ad lock, G10, and DLC combined with thin-enough edges has sold me. Spyderco and Benchmade are pricey, the Cold Steel models are very decent compared to the the cost of the other two.

I’m currently obsessed with all things cold steel. I’ve owned a few budget cold steel knives and they were just meh. However it took me a while to get into their more premium knives and omg are they awesome. I love all of them: lawman, ad10, ad15, recon 1. I find it impossible to consistently name my favorite; I can easily make a case for all 4 of them. They are so cool and worth every penny. I love those torture test videos. I’m buying every one of their knives over $100. The best thing about the lawman is how slim, light and easy it is to carry, especially considering its strength and capabilities. If you’re looking for the easiest to carry out of these then this is your best bet.

I own many different knives from different manufacturers several of them are from Cold Steel, I had one of the original American Lawman I really liked it but felt it was too heavy and bulky for me but this model is perfect for me lightweight, slim, good steel, sharp with a great strong lock it came delivered razor sharp and has become a EDC favorite of note is the value for the money, ease of carry, smooth action and the grip which are all great!

4 stars. I thought I was getting a law enforcement, I got an American lawman. Good knife, handle material is superb. The blade length is a little short for full grown man, but works well for my wife.

I didn’t think i would like this knife from Cold Steel as much as i do. As most of CS knives the ergonomics are phenomenal, and with the front finger choil feels great, you can really choke up on the knife for more precision cuts. The thin profile of the American Lawman is an absolute winner, but still feels solid in hand. The action on it is incredibly smooth, and the tri-ad lock is very functional. It comes out of the box surgical sharp, and has a great edge bevel. It the AD10 loss weight, you’ll have the American Lawman. This is another great choice from Cold Steel.

Absolutely love this knife! I have the original lawman which was the tank. Thicker, harsh grip, lil heavy but it is a beast. The new version is thinner, improved grip, better ergos, and lighter. But the knife still has what makes the lawman the best knife. I don't get the complaints bout the triad lockback being stiff. It's not that bad, jeez just get used to it. To me it means durability and strength. Rather have it than something that feels like a toddler can depress it. This is not a gentleman's knife for a suit. This is a real deal knife that feels like you can have full confidence in it for years and years. Obviously if you go nuts on it such as stabbing the tip into a crazy material to test strength then hey, you get what ya get. I don't stab wood for fun I use a knife for pretty much EDC things. Great steel, great feel in the hand, just get this knife you won't regret.

It’s a great knife. Very durable, keeps an edge, super sharp.. the list goes on. This knife is incredibly visually appealing, and it has great feel in your hand. It’s not too heavy and it’s great for edc. Great for the price.

Sharp edge out of the box good blade steel good grip the pomel is a plus fits the hand well lightweight and well balanced

El Cold Steel American Lawman es reconocido como uno de los mejores cuchillos plegabes de uso rudo, y despues de uso intensivo y dos compras (así es, compré uno de respaldo para una mochila de emergencias), puedo decir sin ninguna duda que es un excelente chuchilo. Algunas notas más específicas: 1)Hoja de la navaja: La hoja tiene una forma de punta gruesa tipo "Drop", filo plano tipo "Sable" (no es cóncavo ni convexo), que ofrece versatilidad y resistencia en la punta. El material de la hoja es acero CPM-S35VN, que es un acero inoxidable de micropartículas de alta calidad y muy homogéneo, con un excelente balance entre duresa y resistencia. Esta hoja puede penetrar, cortar y rebanar con facilidad. El filo no es demasiado grueso, lo que hace que corte muy bien. 2) Bloqueo de la navaja: El mecanismo de bloqueo es el "Triad Lock" de Cold Steel, inventado por Andrew Demko, que es uno de los bloqueos más fuertes del mundo. Cuando está desplegada la navaja, no hay movimiento alguno, se siente parecido a un cuchillo de hoja fija. Se puede abrir y cerrar la navaja con una sola mano. 3) Mango de la navaja: La forma del mango es muy cómoda y proporciona una muezca para el dedo indice en el mango y otra en la hoja, para trabajo detallado. La forma del mango es muy cómoda en todas las posiciones de agarre. Es un mango delgado pero fuerte, hecho de dos capas de G-10 sin insertos de metal, lo que produce un mango muy fuerte pero muy delgado y ligero, lo que ayuda a la portabilidad. El G-10 del mango está texturizado con una cuadícula, lo que da excelente tracción. 4) Balanceo: El cuchillo abierto encuentra su punto de balance en el mango, justo abajo del dedo índice cuando uno lo tiene agarrado de la manera estándar. Eso es el caso ideal, y lo hace sentir ágil y manejable. 5) Afilado: Afilé mi American Lawman con un filo espejo, que es el que se ve en las fotos (no por necesidad, ya que elfilo de fabrica era muy bueno). El proceso de afilado tardó casi 8hrs, tomando descansos, debido a la resistencia a la abración de este acero. Desventajas: - Una desventaja de la textura agresiva es que, combinada con el clip, destruyen los pantalones, por lo que le tuve que lijar la parte del mango que está en contacto con la punta del clip de bolsillo, para protejer mis bolsillos. - La otra (posible) desventaja es su apariencia táctica, que puede espantar a los monaguillos y querubines. Yo lo he sacado en mi oficina y nadie se espanta porque todos ya me conocen. CONCLUSIÓN: El cuchillo es un buen balance de gran durabilidad y poco peso, gracias a sus materiales y geometría. Es una opción confiable, tanto para EDC como para defensa personal o supervivencia en la naturaleza. Lo recomiendo mucho para cuando se requiere una navaja de calidad, ligera y discreta pero tambie verstil y robusta. 5/5

There was a delivery issue but the seller sorter it out immediately. Cudos!

Canivete perfeito pra quem busca uma lamina pro dia a dia com resistência e qualidade.

Hace tiempo quería una Lawman, ya me tocó la nueva edición más slim en la empuñadura, a mi me parece muy cómoda en la mano. La tengo conmigo todos los días, llegó muy afilada y no estorba para nada en el bolsillo del pantalón. No me decepcionó. Recomiendo esta navaja a cualquiera que quiera traer consigo algo bueno y que no parezca agresivo, tiene un aspecto muy "civilizado" aunque puede salvarte el día.

Canivete é mais bonito ao vivo do que nas fotos. Pegada boa. Muito afiado. Estou muito satisfeito.