![]() NO MINORS PLEASE.THANKS FOR YOUR TIME AND GOOD LUCKWHEN SHIPPING TO OTHER COUNTRIES DIFFERENT SHIPPING RATES WILL APPLY. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARE AWARE OF, AND ABIDING BY, ALL LAWS BEFORE YOU BID. THE SELLER ACCEPTS NO RESPONSIBILITY WITH REGARD TO BUYER MISREPRESENTATION OR MISUSE. YOU MUST BE AT LEAST EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE TO BID ON THIS ITEM. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR TROOPSAND GOD BLESS THE U.S.A.LEGAL DISCLAIMER CONCERNING THE PURCHASE AND OWNERSHIP OF THIS ITEM. ANY PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF THIS KNIFE WILL GO TO OUR LOCAL NO KILL ANIMAL SHELTER. DISCLAIMER : I DO NOT BELIEVE THIS KNIFE WAS MADE BY COLD STEEL EVEN THOUGH THAT IS WHAT IT SAYS ON THE RICASSO. ALL THAT BEING SAID, THE BIDDING WILL BE UP TO YOU. REGARDLESS OF WHAT SOME KNIVES MAY SAY ON THE BLADE, IF YOU ARE A NOVICE OR UNAWARE YOU EASILY COULD BE DUPED. THIS WAS SENT TO ME VIA THE INTERNET AS A REAL ONE SO BEWARE OUT THERE. ALTHOUGH WELL MADE, SHARP, AND WITH A DECENT LEATHER SHEATH, THIS KNIFE IS GREAT FOR SOMEONE WHO WANTS A TAIPAN AND CAN'T AFFORD THE REAL THING. “Several months later a deal was reached, and Lynn sold the company.EVEN THOUGH THE SIZE, SHAPE AND DETAILS MATCH THOSE OF A COLD STEEL TAI PAN, I CAN PRETTY MUCH GUARANTEE THIS IS A COPY. “We flew out to Ventura and met with and his team, and were immediately impressed with the passion and knowledge that is very much in line with our philosophy,” Mann elaborates. The company, which owns multiple outdoors-centric brands, planned an entry into the knife world with the acquisition of an existing brand. “The team at GSM is comprised of avid outdoorsmen many of whom already carried a Cold Steel knife,” he says. We also asked Mann if he could tell us a little bit more about GSM itself. “We are committed to maintaining the level of quality and performance that Cold Steel’s hard-earned reputation was built upon.” “It’s important to note that there are no plans to change the steels used in the knives,” Mann responds. There’s understandable worry that the new ownership won’t have the same priorities in this department. The community has watched Cold Steel move from entry-level and budget stainlesses into some very capable, high-performance steel at their behest. “That being said, Lynn opted to keep some of the niche categories for himself such as blowguns and spears, hence why they are notably absent on the new Cold Steel website.”Ī corollary concern to potential discontinuations was the future of Cold Steel’s material choices. ![]() The Future of Cold Steel’s Models and Materialsīut what about discontinuations? Does GSM intend to trim the catalog down now that they’re in control? “There are no plans to discontinue or halt production of any models at this time,” Mann says. “GSM brings the financial foundation to keep inventory levels in line with customer demand.” “Cold Steel’s devoted following may have noticed a lot of items were out of stock prior to the sale of the company,” Mann says. Reviews were mixed, with some customers receiving a knife with an uneven and dull blade, while others praised the knifes sharpness and balance. Over the last few years, certain Cold Steel knives – particularly headliners like the AD-10 – went through periods of restricted availability. “Two things that everyone has most likely already noticed are a new website and updated logo.” The second change is something that was important to Thompson when considering GSM as a prospective buyer: the ability to produce and maintain consistent stock of products. Cold Steel’s branding has been given a refresh. Mann points out that there will be some immediate major changes on the consumer end. “Andrew Demko will continue to do what he has done for Cold Steel for years by bringing cutting edge knife designs to the table.” More than 20 new products were in the pipeline prior to the sale, and those are still expected to be revealed in the coming months. “Lynn Thompson is still on board and is currently working to finalize the 2021 new items and will be working with our team on new designs for the future,” Mann says. Mann also told us what Thompson himself already confirmed: that both he and Andrew Demko are staying with the company. Unfortunately some positions were eliminated.” The lead sharpener and designer were among those that have either relocated or accepted new jobs with the company. “Employment offers were extended to several people, some accepted while others did not. ![]() He goes on to say that some personnel was retained. “Operations were relocated to our headquarters in Irving, TX,” Mann explains. This means that, yes, Cold Steel employees lost their jobs. First and foremost, the GSM deal means that Cold Steel’s California-based operation has been shut down.
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