Outdoor users who want a long 6.8-inch high carbon steel blade for chopping and heavier camp tasks at a mid-tier price.
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Material High Carbon Steel
Handle Plastic
Length 12.25 Inches
Weight 0.25 Kilograms
Size 6.8"
Priced 144% above the category median ($22.60 across 39 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.3/5overall
Owner rating4.4/5
4.4 average across 337 owner ratings
Popularity1.9/5
337 owner reviews, fewer than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other hand tools and workshop hand tools we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
The COLD 36MCD is a fixed-blade knife priced at $55.10 with a 4.4-star rating from 337 verified owners. The blade is listed as high carbon steel with a long 6.8-inch cutting edge and a 12.25-inch overall length.
At 0.25 kilograms, the size and length point to a chopping and camp knife built for reach and leverage rather than fine detail work. The handle is listed as plastic, which keeps cost and weight down but is more basic than Micarta or rubberized grips.
At $55.10 it sits in the mid tier of this lineup, and while its 4.4-star average is the lowest here, it still clears the quality floor across 337 reviews.
Pros
Long 6.8-inch high carbon steel blade for chopping and reach
12.25-inch overall length adds leverage
Mid-tier price of $55.10
4.4-star rating across 337 verified buyers
Lightweight at 0.25 kilograms for its size
Cons
Lowest rating in this lineup at 4.4 stars
Plastic handle is more basic than Micarta or rubber grips
High carbon steel needs oiling to prevent rust
Specifications
Material
High Carbon Steel
Handle
Plastic
Length
12.25 Inches
Weight
0.25 Kilograms
Size
6.8"
Performance notes
The 6.8-inch high carbon steel blade and 12.25-inch overall length make the 36MCD a camp and chopping knife built for reach and leverage. At 0.25 kilograms it stays light for its size, and the high carbon steel holds an edge well but needs to be kept dry and oiled.
What buyers say
At 4.4 stars from 337 reviews, owners are generally satisfied with the size and cutting reach for the price. The rating is the lowest in this group, and the most common reservation is the basic plastic handle compared with premium alternatives.
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