Cold steel has alot of Chinese shit, some decent stuff also just like many other makers. Just remember if it's something you value enough to trust your life to then pay attention to the steel.
It amazes me the people who would never consider a cheap high point or Taurus pistol for a bug out bag but will go all in on a knife made of chinesium steel. The reality is if you ever have to use that bag the knife will be the one of if not the most important thing in the bag.
That said the knife doesn't need to be a Randall heirloom knife either. Just good strong steel that can take a beating if you need to make a fire or shelter, hold an edge and sharpen easily.
It amazes me the people who would never consider a cheap high point or Taurus pistol for a bug out bag but will go all in on a knife made of chinesium steel. The reality is if you ever have to use that bag the knife will be the one of if not the most important thing in the bag.
That said the knife doesn't need to be a Randall heirloom knife either. Just good strong steel that can take a beating if you need to make a fire or shelter, hold an edge and sharpen easily.