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Cold Steel SRK COMPACT (SK-5) Fixed Blade Knife - CS-49LCKD
Curtis Cutlery since 1989 (39195)
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$39.94
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5" SK-5 carbon steel black powder coated drop point blade. Black checkered Kray-Ex rubber handle with integrated finger guard. Brass lanyard hole. Black Secure-Ex hard belt sheath with holes and slots for multiple carry options.
- Buy It NowCOLD STEEL 49LCKD SRK-C COMPACT Survival Rescue SK-5 carbon knife 9 1/2" overall
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About this product
Product Identifiers
BrandCold Steel
MPNCS-49LCKD
UPC0705442019282
ModelSRK COMPACT (SK-5)
eBay Product ID (ePID)3039256052
Product Key Features
Blade MaterialTool Steel
Handle MaterialKray-Ex
Blade Length5in.
Blade EdgeStraight Edge
FeaturesSheath Included
TypeHunting Knife
Additional Product Features
DexterityAmbidextrous
TangFull
Blade ColorBlack
VintageNo
Year2020
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Ratings and Reviews
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- Nov 10, 2022Top favorable review
Close to ideal
The knife is close to ideal in its category. Comfortable handle - it is precisely because of its thinness that it does not clog the wrist during prolonged use and, thanks to its rubbery feel, provides excellent grip. The blade geometry is optimized for cutting. It is not for hard work - batoning, chopping and all sorts of picking, in this way you will simply break it, more delicate work such as cutting, planing or piercing - that's its purpose. Two things that I would personally like to change, I would have preferred a stainless steel blade, something like Japanese AUS8 or Chinese 8CR13MOV, and a Tek-Lok belt clip instead of a flex hanger, but if it is easy to add a Tek-Lok, then the steel is already what it is. Thouse are personal preferences, someone will prefer the existing configuration. Exceptionally successful sheath (again - excluding flex hanger) nothing worse than kydex, although somewhat rougher - not noisy, thin-profile, quite securely hold the knife and repairable - if the upper part loosens over time as it holds the rubber guard, then it is quite can be lightly squeezed to get the desired shape with a dryer.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Oct 29, 2023Top critical review
Dull, Dull, Dull
This by far is the dullest knife I have purchased in 50 years. I tears or just skates along the edge of the paper. The sharpened edge is very uneven. One side is about 20 degrees, and will work well with my Spyderco Sharpmaker. The other side is over 30 degrees (would be 60 degrees total). This will require significant time with a diamond hone to sort out. I have owned many Cold Steel SRKs. They always had overly thick, but sharp edges. The sale of Cold Steel to new owners seems like corners are now being cut. This one is just plain dull. I had never handled a SRK-C before this purchase. It is smaller and lighter than I expected. It is not confidence inspiring. Hopefully a couple of hours sorting out the edge will change my mind.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- May 03, 2021
Good knife for smaller hands
As an artist I have many knives from tiny X-acto craft knives to large "survival" blades. With this Cold Steel, I was looking for something slightly smaller then my largest knife so I took a risk on this after much research. The SRK Compact is indeed smaller, which is what I am after. However, there are several things I'm not real keen about. These are not deal breakers, just matters of personal preference. First, the blade and handle are straight which for me is uncomfortable. I prefer a curved handle, fits my hand better. Second, the rubberized handle. It has a good grip, I'm just not sure how it will stand up in the long run and hard use. I have several tools with rubberized handles and the material breaks down after several years. Also the handle has minimal flare which doesn't fill my palm as well as I would like. And next, the blade required sharpening right out of the box. It wasn't dull but it wasn't sharp either so be prepared for that. I would recommend this product for persons with smaller hands.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Sep 21, 2021
Great knife, but needed a little work
Really well made knife, though I think the handle is a bit small---why can't CS make different handle sizes available? It would be easy to do with the modular construction used here! I have large hands, but not ridiculously so. Really big guys will find this handle way too small. The blade size is just perfect, in my opinion, and makes for a light, easy to carry package; sheath is great, with good retention, but easy removal. Out of the box, the edge is sharp, but the grind angle is crazy-wide, something like 70 degrees. Even for a "survival knife" this is too wide and just won't cut or carve well. I spent quite a while on my Work Sharp re-profiling the blade, which resulted in a nice convex edge around 48 degrees (24 deg on a side). Now the knife is fantastic, but not everyone can do this---should be a 50 degree edge out of the box. This SK5 steel is extremely hard and should hold an edge very well.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Oct 11, 2021
Great little brother to the original
I used to have one of the original versions. The full sized one. While shopping for another one I saw this compact version. So I thought I'd try it out. At $37 it was a great deal! Cold Steel did a great job with this knife. It has the same great quality as the full sized one. Same type of rubberized grip, carbon steel blade which is coated to help prevent rusting. It is much smaller the full sized. Only around 9 inches in total length I think. I have small hands so this fit me perfect. Some might ask why buy this survival blade in a compact version? Well I didn't buy it for that, I bought it for combative purposes. I train Escrima/Arnis and this is a great blade for training knife fighting. It's small size is perfect to handle and applies itself great to Escrima. Not saying it couldn't be applied to survival training but for that I'd get a bigger knife. But on the other-hand if you are teaching a child survival skills then this knife might be a good starter blade. The quality is very good and the price is so affordable for a Cold steel blade. I highly recommend it.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Apr 05, 2022
Smaller dimension of SRK for smaller hands.
Good size for starter outdoor adventure (Youth size hands). I have a medium size hand and it fits me well, should fit small size hand very well. Good size and weight to all-day carry around too. Great for job site cutting chores if you are a contractor. Very good quality steel on this blade make it a long-lasting edge for normal use. Keep it clean and dry so it not gonna rust (SK5 is good high carbon steel not stainless). The sheath is great for protection and carries also. Not a very heavy-duty survival knife as SRK full-size which is a bigger handle and heavier thicker blade but gets the job done. Put it to good use and keep it sharp. Worth the money spent after all. Best recommended!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Nov 16, 2022
Practical and well made.
I recently purchased this and it was very sharp right out the box. I wasn't sure about the sheath, the part that holds the knife is Kdex but the part that has the belt attachment is nylon. It turns out that this gives the sheath great movement when you are sitting or moving around, that is a great advantage in my book! It makes it really comfortable when wearing it. The handle is a little thin but that's personal preference, it doesn't take away from the knifes ability to function. It is about as big as I would carry for a EDC knife. Overall one of the best knives I have bought for my intended use.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Dec 21, 2021
Lot of tough knife for the money
I have owned many Cold Steel products and though not inexpensive, they have all been built as tough as it comes. This knife is very tough but it is comparitively inexpensive and a lot of knife for the money. What makes Cold Steel knives superior is the excellant heat treat applied to the steel. The type of steel cannot improve the quality without a good heat treat, and Cold Steel has some of the best in the industry. If you need a good beater knife that can take whatever you dish out, this is the knife!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Mar 23, 2023
High quality materials and construction.
Good value for the money. High quality materials and construction. A little thin and light in the handle.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Oct 25, 2021
SRK compact
This Cold steel is a little less quality than what the were like years ago. The cost is less than the original one.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
