Was Cold Steel Sold?

Cold Steel has been sold to GSM Outdoors.

Who bought cold steel?

GSM Outdoors announced the acquisition of Cold Steel, a knife and tool company founded in 1980 that has been adopted by military, law enforcement, EMS, self-defense practitioners, and others.

Is cold steel illegal?

These are sub standard knock-offs and they damage Cold Steel's reputation immeasurably! These products are not only illegal, but they are very dangerous! For example, when you purchase a counterfeit backpack, it may fall to pieces because of shoddy workmanship - leaving you, the consumer, footing the bill.