| The bowie knife is a time-honored classic in the | | | | My Laredo Bowie was hair shaving sharp right out |
| knife world. Many companies make their own | | | | of the box. |
| versions but very few are as impressive or solid | | | | 2. The smooth handle made from micarta looks |
| as the Cold Steel Laredo Bowie. | | | | very slick and is built to take a beating. |
| Cold Steel makes two versions of the Laredo. | | | | 3. The false edge (clip point) on the Cold Steel |
| One in SK-5 high carbon steel and one in VG-1 | | | | Laredo Bowie is sharpened. This gives you a lot |
| San Mai III steel. | | | | of added cutting power. |
| In this article, I will review the San Mai III version | | | | 4. At 10.5 inches, the Laredo Bowie's blade is big |
| that is taking the knife industry by storm. | | | | enough to be devastatingly effective. It is small |
| What I like about the knife: | | | | enough to carry with you or conceal if necessary. |
| 1. San Mai steel means that three layers of steel | | | | What I didn't like: |
| are folded together. This includes an inner layer of | | | | 1. The sheath doesn't have a belt loop. It has a |
| super tough VG-1 stainless steel and outer layers | | | | brass peg that catches unto your belt. The sheath |
| of 400 series stainless, which give it flexibility. | | | | is made from leather and is pretty sturdy. |
| The idea behind San Mai III steel is that you are | | | | Overall: The Cold Steel Laredo Bowie is well worth |
| getting a perfect combination of edge retention | | | | the asking price. Every piece of material in the |
| with minimal brittleness. | | | | knife is utterly high class. |