Cold Steel Folders: Recon 1 vs American Lawman

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Hey all at Talkblade!

Just joined the boards and was wondering if anyone here owns some cold steel folders. I am looking into the new 2010 models with the triad locks. They're touted as being very tough but I wish the same could be said about the tips/points. Its a shame that cold steel did not release a spear-point model of the Recon 1, because the tanto point looks to have a very delicate tip.

The other model I like is the American lawman, but that looks to have a delicate tip as well. Now I'm not thinking of doing anything crazy like stabbing coins, but compared to some other cheaper folders I have for the price, the tips on the cold steel folders look a little thin in my opinion.

Howver, with that said, I am currently deciding between the american lawman and recon 1. For anyone who owns both, have you noticed and difference in tip strength/thickness between the recon1 and AL?

Thanks!