Cold SteelRanch Boss II 4" SK-5 Razor-Sharp Blade 5.25" Faux Sawed Bone Handle Versatile Outdoors Folding Knife w/Liner Lock

Currently an unhinged value, I'm tempted to buy another "just in case" its that good (no way no how is this deal going to last going forward %50 of a Buck 110). Two things, I have not carried this heavy a folder in years the other being I doubt most of my day to day is not better with a lighter slicker solution with multi use. I lean to Swiss army style utility these days and for slicing a Opinel for the knife duties facing tough grisel when at the table.Some years back my Buck was stollen, while I had long since left it in a drawer from EDC in the 70's I did not like the gap in my on hand tools. Honestly this fits my hand far better than the Buck, quality is top notch and even includes a top notch belt sheath? It's stepping back into a time window when a dollar had a purchase value maybe 40 + years ago. Aesthetically I favour the Buck, brass and wood. This however is so well finished I would impartially pay more in raw utility and hand feel.Comparison photos are an Opinel No. 9 & vintage German Army Knife. This is a substantial folder, not delicate nor in any way a crap version of an old standard trying the typical budget look alike.

This knife is awesome holds an edge for carbon steel knife , it also locks , and the price was right.

Great knife! Fit and finish is perfect! Extremely sharp!

This is a good budget blade. More old school rancher/hunting knife. It's about the size of a Buck 110, and like the Buck, there is no pocket clip. It features a liner lock and mine opens, closes, locks, and disengages smoothly. Please note that this is an old scool nail nick knife and there is no thumg stud or flipper. The lockup is good without any noticeable blade play. Like most other Cold Steel knives, it came sharp. The Ranch Boss 2 feels good in hand as it is ergonomic and the contours provide a good grip.Not thrilled that Cold Steel made this in China but the quality is good. I still think their Taiwan and Japan models have better quality control. This is where the issues with the one I received can be seen. First the blade is a little off center when closed. It does not impede the function ij any way nor is it rubbing the side but it is noticable. This truly does not bother me on a budget knife like this that I git for $31. The second issue is that the edge grind is slightly uneven. It is straight but the ground the edge a bit more on one side. Again this is nitpicking and does not impede the function but it is noticable.Overall this is a really good, old school knife for the money and I like the looks and style of it. I also love that they went with a carbon steel blade like the old folders my dad and uncles used when I was young. I hope that Cold Steel's carbon steel sharpens well and hold an edge like those old carbon blades. Just remember that the carbon steel needs to be maintained to prevent rust with a light coat of oil after use and keeping it dry. Over time and use it should form a nice patina to help keep it protected and add a bit more character to the knife.

Great knife! It’s sharp and well made. The blade lock securely locks the blade in place.It comes with a well made leather belt sheath with a snap for the top flap.Only thing I don’t like is that it is made in China. They used to make all of their knives in Taiwan. And some like the Recon Scout, Trail Master were made in the USA

The media could not be loaded. I think this is an excellent value for the money. I could see this knife being priced in a store closer to $50. The construction is solid and does not feel cheap. It is a large form pocket knife, but does come with a quality leather sheath if you want to carry it that way. I don’t use the sheath, I just drop it in my pocket. It has a weight that gives it a feel of authority. The liner lock is robust and there is no blade play or wiggle in any direction. The knife is screaming sharp. It has a lanyard hole you can attach a leather or paracord lanyard. The Delrin handle scales are well fit to the frame and will wear like iron without decay or degradation and will shake off oil, solvents, salt, etc… without staining. I paid $33.41 for the knife with the leather sheath, next day free shipping. What’s not to like? Recommended.

Seems to be a well built folder, but the thumb-lock release takes two hands to release it safely.Someone needing a one-handed functionality out of their knives, will not find that capability in this one, unless you take it apart and file the release mechanism down like I did. And it's still questionable.Also the sheath looked as if it was stored improperly for an extended amount of time, there was green oxidation around the snap cap. So I removed it and decorated the sheath.

I'm a big fan of these types of folding Hunter knives. I have a number of them to include Case and a 45+ year old Old Timer (back when they still used carbon steel for the blades). This is a pretty good Folding Hunter. Everything is tight and the fit and finish is very good. A decent back spring that is tight with a satisfying snap upon opening. With liner lock for added safety. Overall a nice addition to my folding hunter collection.On mine I added a pocket clip (as seen in the photos). I have a few spare Cold Steel pocket clips from when CS used to include an extra pocket with their knives. I used a long thick needle to center the clip on the screw hole and heated up the pocket clip, then pressed it into the handle material. In the two other holes the melted material pushed through to create a "rivet of sorts". Then I used a longer screw to secure the clip into the handle.I would have liked to put the clip on the other side where the curve of the clip would better match the curve of the knife. However I couldn't get the screw loose on that side due to the screw head being stripped at factory. But it managed to get it on the other side so now I can pocket carry it or used the included leather sheath.