Over 35 years ago, Lynn C Thompson founded Cold Steel Inc. - a knife and tool company dedicated to creating the world’s strongest, sharpest knives, swords, tomahawks, machetes and more. Quickly adopted by Military, Law Enforcement Special units, Emergency Services Personnel, Self Defense professionals as well as members of the Martial Arts community, Cold Steel quickly became renowned for quality, strength, reliability and dependability in every day carry (EDC). Our diverse and varied line-up quickly grew to include not only a massive selection of folding knives (from smaller "EDC" blades, to our iconic giant “mega-folders”) but fixed blades, swords, sabers, pole-arms and halberds, as well as hunting gear, spears, blowguns, axes, machetes, tomahawks and tools! Over the decades, Cold Steel has introduced pioneering new materials and designs that have helped to shape the world of the modern knife, edged weapons and tools. From the introduction of the checkered Kraton® handles, and the “Americanized” Tanto blade, to the inclusion of innovative new blade steels like San Mai III® and game-changing locking mechanisms (like our Tri-Ad™ Lock). As we look to the future, Cold Steel continues to bring new levels of strength, safety and performance to the market, providing tried and tested products that you can rely on – Anytime, Anywhere!​
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Mark R.

05/26/2016

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Best knife I'm owned and is the only one that's lasted
Customer service is awesome . Just stopped by to buy another and drop my old one off for sharpening

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Matthew C.

07/01/2016

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Great customer service as well as a great selection of quality products. I would recommend to anyone in the area who is interested in purchasing knives or swords.

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Jair J.

06/28/2016

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Friendly customer service . Good prices. Would recommend this place to anyone looking for a knife/swords .

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Bennett A.

06/28/2016

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Professional and courtious the showroom is awesome I felt like a kid at Christmas time can't wait to come back to purchase my espada and every other knife in the showroom

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Nicholas B.

06/28/2016

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Great selection upon walking in. They have the full line of products and offer walkin discounts on some products. Knowledgable and helpful staff.

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Elisha J.

06/28/2016

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Came to get a knife for my boys 9th birthday. The staff went above and beyond to help make his search for a 'big boy knife' a great one. THANK YOU Cold Steel... We WILL be making this a yearly stop :-)

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Robert Z.

06/10/2016

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Best knives around. I love the quality of their steel.. The staff are very respectful and courteous. The selection in the store is top notch..

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Paul B.

05/27/2016

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Great knives, great service at the outlet store. Been using cold steel knives since 2003. Actually put a cold steel recon Tanto through a car hood in Iraq without damage.

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Nathan W.

05/27/2016

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I had a great time at one of the parking lot sales two years ago and met some great people. The knives are amazingly strong and hold up to anything I use them on.

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Ricky C.

05/27/2016

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Great service here at Cold Steel. The staff is friendly and answered all my questions. I am a first time owner and I will return for more.

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Garrett B.

05/27/2016

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I've had several knifes and swords from cold steal. I have never been unsatisfied with their knives. They are always my first choice.

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Ben R.

05/27/2016

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Great customer service! Staff was extremely knowledgable, and friendly. Roger even hooked us up with some great deals just for taking a picture with some of their products.

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David B.

05/26/2016

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Great service and a beautiful selection inside the store and online. If I am ever back in California I will definitely stop in again.

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Gilbert C.

05/26/2016

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came in for a knife repair, awesome customer service and speedy repair. Ended up leaving with a true flight thrower as well. Definitely recommend stopping by. Excellent business environment, awesome displays, and a huge selection of awesome knives.

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Erik S.

05/25/2016

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I have been using Cold Steel knives since 1982, I have carried them into combat in various regions around the world and they have always performed flawlessly!



The knives on occasion have saved my life or the lives of my fellow soldiers. I would highly recommend Cold Steel.



After all that silliness around the world I now have become an old, fun, fat-guy that still collects and uses Cold Steel but not in such dire situations. I love my monthly visits to the showroom where I ALWAYS leave with more items than I intended to!



Roger, the young man in charge of the showroom is an excellent employee, knowledgable, helpful and provides excellent service to all that walk through the front door! A true asset and enjoyable young man who 'knows his stuff', when in Ventura don't miss the opportunity to visit the showroom, just always bring more money than you originally intended to spend!

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Mike O.

05/25/2016

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Great stuff from great folks. Take the time and stop by, you won't be sorry. Also the best customer service.

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Denny T.

05/25/2016

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Great blades, great people!! Quality of the blades are amazing walked in today to pick up my English back sword . Amazing sword and very satisfied with it

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Keoki W.

05/25/2016

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Service was excellent and roger was very helpful with all my questions. I picked up some trainers for my kids and I am stoked!

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Julio G.

05/24/2016

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First time at the store and I left various knives. Good selection and I was able to talk to someone directly to answer my questions. If they didn't know the answer, they looked it up for me. I will be back again in the future.

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Steve B.

05/23/2016

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I Used the Srk on 2 deployment, great knives. Professional staff, Roger helped with a couple purchases, really informative.

More Business Info

Cold Steel World's Strongest Sharpest Knives, Swords, Machetes, Cutlery, Tools, Sunglasses and Survival Gear for Every Day Carry: EDC

Hours
Regular Hours
Mon - Fri:
Sat:
SunClosed
Extra Phones

Toll Free: 800-255-4716

Services/Products
Tomahawks Plastic Knives Specialty Items Trainers Promotional Spears Tactical / Combat Pocket / Folding Knives Fixed Blades Swords Wilderness Hunting Equipment Collectibles Recreation Survival Outdoor Disaster Preparedness Agricultural Tools Backpacking Gear Survival Supplies Home Protection Military and Law Enforcement Training Tools Martial Arts Supplies Fishing Everyday Carry Fashion Machetes Battle Shades Tanto Blades Kitchen Cutlery Neck / Boot Knives DVDs Pepper Spray Blowguns Throwing Stars Sword Canes
Brands
Edge, Field & Stream, Inked Magazine, Relentless Pursuit, Sportsman Channel
Payment method
visa, mastercard, amex, discover
Location
Cold Steel Inc. Nicolle Street, Ventura, CA 93003
Amenities
Retail Sales, Part Replacement, Cold Steel Product Sharpening
Languages
English, Spanish
Associations
Pacific Coast Business Times Annual Spirit Award: Exporter of the Year
AKA

Cold Steel Knife and Tool Company

Cold Steel Knives

Categories
Cutlery, Camping Equipment, Fishing Supplies, Hunting & Fishing Preserves, Martial Arts Equipment & Supplies, Martial Arts Instruction, Sporting Goods, Sunglasses, Tools