Cold Steel 11SDS Brave Heart Knife
Cold Steel 11SDS Brave Heart Knife
Cold Steel Brave Heart, The highland warriors of Scotland’s distant past carried a small yet lethal knife with a distinctively carved wooden handle. It was called the Skean Dhu (which means “Black Knife” in Gaelic, the ancient language of the British Isles). Typically, a kilt clan warrior carried it on his person or wedged in his stocking top. Cold Steel’s latest version of this romantic and historically significant knife is called The Brave Heart. Designed by Lynn C. Thompson, it is a small, compact, multi-purpose knife, that will serve admirably as a hunting or utility knife or as an alternative to a double edge boot knife. The thin, needle sharp tip is ideally suited for piercing, and the precision taper ground blade has been honed by hand to razor sharpness. The traditional jimping on the blade spine is both ornamental and functional, providing an aggressive non-slip platform for the thumb or forefinger to bear downward as needed for maximum control. The compact Kraton handle is designed to accommodate a wide variety of comfortable and secure grip positions, and its slim, flat cross section insures that it will resist turning or twisting in the hand. Kraton is a superior handle material that Cold Steel has employed for decades because its robust traction and resiliency allows it to withstand the shock of even the hardest blows. The Brave Heart comes with a lightweight yet sturdy Secure-Ex sheath that’s been specially designed for an inconspicuous presence. It comes with a detachable boot/belt clip and lashing slots so you can wear or carry it everywhere you go. Blade: 4″ Overall: 7 3/4″ Thick: 2.8mm Weight: 2.8oz Steel: AUS 8A Stainless Kraton handle Sheath: Secure-Ex, Mfg No: 11SDS, Manufacturer: Cold Steel, Warranty: Cold Steel stands behind their knives 100%. The fixed blade sheath knives have a five-year warranty to the original owner against defects in materials or workmanship. The folding knives are warrante
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars quality item
the brave heart is of traditional design, but made with modern materials. it is a knife meant for everyday use
5 Stars Quality in a unique knife
I’ve purchased several Cold Steel products recently and had pretty much expected a product that was ok, but not to expect too much from it in the way of quality. This particular knife was a surprise. While a quick glance may not be all that impressive, as I spent some time dressing the blade the differences started to make themselves known. The steel used in this blade is of a higher quality than I’ve found in some of the other Cold Steel products. I noticed that it has “Japan” etched on the blade which I take to be a hint about the quality of the blade. Getting a consistent mirror polished edge on this blade by hand took a while, but it produces a great looking enhancement that will likely hold that edge for some time. While the handle is fairly thin, maybe 3 times thicker than the thickest part of the blade, it does have a good feel that is comfortable to grip after spending a bit of time holding and working the knife. Cold Steel did this one right with the price in the right range for the quality, and has raised my expectations for some of their future products.
5 Stars Very good knife
I am very pleased with this knife. It certainly meats the manufacturers advertised claims for quality. I bought the knife out of curiosity and now find that the clean lines, integrity of the blade and familiar feel in my hand make it a choice for many tasks I would not have thought of, based upon its shape. I am indeed very pleased with this knife.
