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product_id: 68465826
title: "COLD STEEL Espada Series S35VN Steel Ultra-Sharp Blades Tactical Pocket Folding Knife with Tri-Ad Lock & Ambidextrous Pocket/Belt Clip"
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# Instant one-handed deployment Tri-Ad lock - 600 lbs shock resistance 7.5" clip point blade COLD STEEL Espada Series S35VN Steel Ultra-Sharp Blades Tactical Pocket Folding Knife with Tri-Ad Lock & Ambidextrous Pocket/Belt Clip

**Brand:** cold steel
**Price:** VT87354
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🗡️ Carry a legend, not just a knife — Espada: your pocket’s power move.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** COLD STEEL Espada Series S35VN Steel Ultra-Sharp Blades Tactical Pocket Folding Knife with Tri-Ad Lock & Ambidextrous Pocket/Belt Clip by cold steel
- **How much does it cost?** VT87354 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/68465826-cold-steel-espada-series-s35vn-steel-ultra-sharp-blades-tactical)

## Best For

- cold steel enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted cold steel brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Unbreakable Lock:** Tri-Ad locking mechanism withstands 600 lbs of force for ultimate durability
- • **Pocket Sword Power:** Unapologetically large 7.5" blade fits discreetly for bold EDC statements
- • **Lightning Fast Draw:** Patented Demko Thumb Plate enables instant, one-motion blade deployment
- • **Ambidextrous & Ready:** Dual-sided pocket/belt clip and ergonomic handle for seamless carry and use
- • **Premium Craftsmanship:** S35VN American alloy steel blade with mirror-polished 7075 aluminum & G-10 handle scales

## Overview

The Cold Steel Espada Series redefines tactical folding knives with a massive 7.5" S35VN steel blade and patented Tri-Ad lock delivering unmatched strength and shock resistance. Designed for rapid one-handed deployment via the Demko Thumb Plate, it combines premium materials like mirror-polished 7075 aluminum and G-10 scales for durability and style. Despite its sword-like size, the Espada fits discreetly in your pocket, making it the ultimate statement piece for professionals who demand performance and presence in their everyday carry.

## Description

COLD STEEL ESPADA SERIES ULTRA-SHARP POCKET FOLDING KNIVES: The Cold Steel Espada Knife was inspired by the classical Navaja knives of Spain, but was utterly modern in both appearance and materials. Our Espadas are available in two sizes: Large (12 1/4" Overall Length) and Extra Large (16 3/4" Overall Length). Despite their imposing size, our Espada knives are expertly designed to fit comfortably and discreetly in your pocket. Equipped with the patented Demko Thumb Plate, the Espada can be snagged on your pocket, opening the knife as you draw it - and opening in the blink of an eye! The blades are made from premium American S35VN Alloy Steel - chosen for its ability to take a super-fine cutting edge and hold it for an exceptionally long time. They also feature expertly polished G-10 scales and mirror-polished 7075 Aluminum bolsters and frames. Each Espada is equipped with our patented Tri-Ad locking mechanism. In our own notoriously brutal product testing, the XL Espada was not only capable of holding 600 lbs of free-hanging weight, but we even used it to support a hanging engine block!

Review: Very happy I purchased this and took the leap. - I must start by saying that I was nervous about buying this as it is expensive and a little over the top. This knife is massive. It really is like having a pocket sword. The biggest knife I owned before this is the Cold Steel Spartan, which is also a great knife and has a 5-1/2" blade. This is my EDC knife and I don't think of it as a big knife. The Espada is only two inches larger in the blade but it just seems to much larger. It might be because the handle mirrors the blade, you can literally put two hands on the handle like a two handed sword. You have a lot of hand position options with this knife that you don't with other knives. Placing you hand near the back of the knife handle gives you so much more reach making the blade seem even bigger. My favorite part of the knife is the workmanship. This knife exudes quality and is highly polished and every part of it fits perfectly. You definitely are getting what you pay for and then some. I also love the thumb plate, you can use it to open the knife on your pocket which is the fastest way to open any knife with one hand, it is literally instantaneous. My Spartan also has this feature and I love it, it definitely lead me to take the leap on the Espada. The only draw back is that it is so nice and expensive enough that I am a little scared to mess it up, so I bought the Espada XL with the G10 handle as well for an EDC knife and at half the price I am not scared to use it everyday. If you have never had a big knife or are on the fence because of the size, buy it because you won't be disappointed. It is big but fits in your pocket, just barely, but it works. You can just see it clipped to your pocket and it looks normal, but when you pull it out and deploy it in one motion it is like "SURPRISE"! I still love pulling it from my pocket in front of the mirror, it is so surreal to see this thing deploy and see a razor sharp sword in your had all of a sudden. Buy it, you will love it!
Review: Genuinely impressive, not just because it's enormous. - I've never been a big knife guy. My ideal knife for years has been one of a few Spyderco ladybug/manbugs. I never thought I'd even consider a knife over 4 inches, let alone the 7.5 of the Espada XL. I've joked with others for a long time that I'm like 5% mall ninja, though, so every once in a while, some of the more absurd things out there get my eye. Until recently, that's mostly been limited to the occasional throwing star, and a couple of small impractical daggers. Then I learned about Cold Steel, who I have somehow missed all these years. Cold Steel is what you get when you combine a genuine love of all knives - including the impractical, the fantastical, and the absurd - with excellent engineering and quality control. I've picked up a few of their blades, and all of them have been well put together, smooth operating, sharp, and finished well. Even the cheapest of the carbon steel blades has been good. Importantly, I've made a point to pick them up from reputable sellers. Normally I'd stick to ordering them from a few other sites that I trust, but I've taken a leap and ordered a few from here. It's important to look at the seller - I've made sure that if I order from here, it's actually being sold by desertcart, and not like QWRRSTools or some other place that sells it for a cent cheaper. Counterfeit knives are out there, and at this point, I truly believe that if you have a cold steel knife that has play in the blade, feels very rough, or has finish issues, there's a good chance you have a counterfeit. Anyways, as I was saying... I've picked up a few. And I've been eyeing the Espada XL for a while now, but have held off, thinking 'nah, this is just ridiculous.' I'm not sure what ultimately pushed me to finally get it - believe it or not, it wasn't alcohol or any other substances (although the hand-and-a-half dagger MIGHT have been under the influence), I think it was the combination of being so impressed with their knives so far that I just had to see for myself how they were going to pull this off. The answer - superbly. This thing is a masterpiece. Feels surprisingly good in the hand, opens smoothly with a satisfying "clunk", and the lock is totally manageable. It's hard to explain how they pulled off a knife that's likely the largest production folding knife out there (I haven't checked, but there aren't exactly a lot of makers in this space) yet still feels well balanced, and SOMEHOW feels smaller than it is. It feels extremely usable, not just like a showpiece. That being said, the pocket clip won't even reach my pocket if I stick this thing in my back pocket, but it still sits surprisingly well there. I really agonized over the 5.5 vs the 7.5, as well as the "fancy" vs the plain, and I have ABSOLUTELY no regrets going for the 7.5 "fancy". Ultimately, I don't think either would ever be my EDC, I just feel like the entire reason to get this is to go big - after all, this is a homage to the historic Spanish folding knives that could be much bigger than this. I cannot emphasize how much better this feels in the hand than you'd think. Cold Steel is such an anomaly. I can't say that I can think of any other company that has made so many "historical" production knives in any quantity that are actually well made and usable. Literally nobody needs a foot long dagger, but you can get one from them that's well put together, sharp, and cheap - and probably next day. There's not many of their knives that are meant for practical purposes, which is probably why a lot of people overlook the knives that ARE practical (tuff-lite is excellent). I never would have thought of myself as the target demographic for a company whose president makes videos of himself stabbing ballistic jello and mannequins, it just all feels very focused on all the ways I don't use a knife or expect to use one - I'm an EDC guy. Well, mostly - they've made me acknowledge the parts of me that aren't. I don't think any other company could have pulled this off, but they did... It's the intersection of historical repros, mall ninja, and excellent engineering. It's one-of-a-kind, and if it remotely has any appeal to you, you should get it.

## Features

- UNCONVENTIONAL DESIGN - When everyone else in our industry made the smallest, flimsiest, dainty little knives, we released a pocket sword! Despite their imposing size, our Espada are expertly designed to fit comfortably and discreetly in your pocket
- QUICK & EFFICIENT DEPLOYMENT - Featuring the patented Demko Thumb Plate, the Espada knife offers a rapid and efficient deployment mechanism; This folding knife can be effortlessly opened as you draw it from your pocket, ensuring swift access to the blades
- PREMIUM MATERIALS - Crafted from premium American S35VN Alloy Steel, the Espada's blades provide a super-fine cutting edge and exceptional edge retention; The knife boasts expertly polished G-10 scales and mirror-polished 7075 Aluminum bolsters and frames
- ROBUST CONSTRUCTION - Each Espada is equipped with Cold Steel's patented Tri-Ad locking mechanism, renowned for its remarkable shock resistance and strength; The Espada is a pocket sword that delivers rugged durability, exceptional performance, and style
- SPECS - Weight: 9 oz; Blade Thickness: 4 mm; Blade Length: 5 1/2"; Blade Steel: American S35VN; Handle Length: 6 3/4"; Overall Length: 12 1/4"; Steel Family: CPM; Blade Shape: Clip Point; Locking Mechanism: Tri-Ad Lock

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07F43S9VD |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Best Sellers Rank | #83,427 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #141 in Folding Hunting Knives |
| Blade Edge | V-Grind |
| Blade Length | 75 Inches |
| Blade Material | Alloy Steel |
| Blade Shape | Clip Point |
| Blade Type | Stainless Steel |
| Brand | Cold Steel |
| Brand Name | Cold Steel |
| Color | Espada Large |
| Customer Package Type | FFP |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (392) |
| Date First Available | June 29, 2018 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00705442017608 |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Handle Material | Fiberglass |
| Included Components | Stainless Pocke / Belt Clip |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 1 x 1 x 1 inches |
| Item Length | 16.75 Inches |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 7.52 x 2.72 x 1.26 inches |
| Item Weight | 0.56 Pounds |
| Manufacture Year | 2018 |
| Manufacturer | Cold Steel |
| Material | Blend |
| Model Name | Espada Large |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Orientation | Vertical |
| Package Weight | 0.31 Kilograms |
| Part Number | 62MB |
| Power Source | Manual |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Carving |
| Reusability | Reusable |
| Set Name | Spanish |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Size | 75" |
| Special Feature | Foldable |
| Style | Large - 5.5" Blade; 6.75" Handle |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Theme | Spanish |
| UPC | 705442017608 |
| Warranty Description | Knives & Blades: We stand behind our products 100%. We subject them to the highest standards in the industry and strive to make each as perfect as possible. We warrant that this product is free of defects in workmanship and materials. This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, resharpening, damage caused by misuse, lack of normal maintenance, or disassembly. Remember, anything can break or… |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Adult
- **Blade Material:** Alloy Steel
- **Brand:** Cold Steel
- **Color:** Espada Large
- **Handle Material:** Fiberglass
- **Included Components:** Stainless Pocke / Belt Clip
- **Model Name:** Espada Large
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Carving
- **Special Feature:** Foldable
- **Style:** Large - 5.5" Blade; 6.75" Handle

## Images

![COLD STEEL Espada Series S35VN Steel Ultra-Sharp Blades Tactical Pocket Folding Knife with Tri-Ad Lock & Ambidextrous Pocket/Belt Clip - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/518HTb8QCOL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: One reviewer said it fit in the pocket of his jeans, how deep of a pocket is needed to carry it (clip is obviously lower than the end of the handle**
A: I wear cargo pants and can fit the regular Espada G-10 XL in my front pants pocket. 

You asked about jeans, so, I’m sorry that I cannot answer that specifically.  But for my use the largest version does fit in my front pants pocket. 

You’ll definitely know it’s there because Cold Steel isn’t lying when they call these blades “pocket swords.” But I’ve never felt any discomfort or annoyance from carrying this blade in my front pants pocket. Again, though, it will be large and you’ll notice it is there until you get used to carrying it I believe. Hope that helps some.

**Q: Question to the seller of the $838 Espada knife: is any part of it made of gold?**
A: No none of it is made of gold it is made of the exact same exact materials as the $400 one that's a size below it I believe a large, but do not buy it from this seller this is Cold steel that is selling this the actual company you need to buy it from Amazon third party sellers such as eBay, whoever else here is selling Cold steel a spot of g10s I bought one here for $220 or $230 including tax about 6 months ago and it's a perfectly good fun night it's the exact same knife you will pay for with $400 on this particular site. Whatever you do never buy from the actual manufacturer they always jack up the price as if it is special. It is for suckers who think that they are better than other people to buy the item from the items manufacturer it's the same exact materials s35v I think steel. I bought an extra large one about seven months ago for $330 including tax here on Amazon but I replaced it with the $230 one including tax because it was much more suitable to fit in my pocket no one needs a seven and a half inch bladed pocket knife that is a pocket sword. I hope I have helped you and I hope I have helped countless amounts of other people who will read this answer and no never buy from Cold steel that would be like buying from crkt for instance the crkt ritual knife at any other place sells for about 70 to 80 dollars when they haven't stuck but at the crkt site they sell for 125 dollars and they don't even have them in stock right now.

**Q: Cold steel g-10 x-large espada has a blade 7.5 inch. overall 19.75 inch. is that what you are selling?**
A: Yes and the one I received has the less  textured g10 and the AUS10A steel. 17 1/8” when open

**Q: Which blade steel version is this, aus8a or s35vn?**
A: If it has Aluminum polished bolsters it's S35VN blade steel 😎 
CPM S35Vn hold a keen edge but AUS10a is good also.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very happy I purchased this and took the leap.
*by K***A on October 11, 2020*

I must start by saying that I was nervous about buying this as it is expensive and a little over the top. This knife is massive. It really is like having a pocket sword. The biggest knife I owned before this is the Cold Steel Spartan, which is also a great knife and has a 5-1/2" blade. This is my EDC knife and I don't think of it as a big knife. The Espada is only two inches larger in the blade but it just seems to much larger. It might be because the handle mirrors the blade, you can literally put two hands on the handle like a two handed sword. You have a lot of hand position options with this knife that you don't with other knives. Placing you hand near the back of the knife handle gives you so much more reach making the blade seem even bigger. My favorite part of the knife is the workmanship. This knife exudes quality and is highly polished and every part of it fits perfectly. You definitely are getting what you pay for and then some. I also love the thumb plate, you can use it to open the knife on your pocket which is the fastest way to open any knife with one hand, it is literally instantaneous. My Spartan also has this feature and I love it, it definitely lead me to take the leap on the Espada. The only draw back is that it is so nice and expensive enough that I am a little scared to mess it up, so I bought the Espada XL with the G10 handle as well for an EDC knife and at half the price I am not scared to use it everyday. If you have never had a big knife or are on the fence because of the size, buy it because you won't be disappointed. It is big but fits in your pocket, just barely, but it works. You can just see it clipped to your pocket and it looks normal, but when you pull it out and deploy it in one motion it is like "SURPRISE"! I still love pulling it from my pocket in front of the mirror, it is so surreal to see this thing deploy and see a razor sharp sword in your had all of a sudden. Buy it, you will love it!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Genuinely impressive, not just because it's enormous.
*by M***N on November 13, 2023*

I've never been a big knife guy. My ideal knife for years has been one of a few Spyderco ladybug/manbugs. I never thought I'd even consider a knife over 4 inches, let alone the 7.5 of the Espada XL. I've joked with others for a long time that I'm like 5% mall ninja, though, so every once in a while, some of the more absurd things out there get my eye. Until recently, that's mostly been limited to the occasional throwing star, and a couple of small impractical daggers. Then I learned about Cold Steel, who I have somehow missed all these years. Cold Steel is what you get when you combine a genuine love of all knives - including the impractical, the fantastical, and the absurd - with excellent engineering and quality control. I've picked up a few of their blades, and all of them have been well put together, smooth operating, sharp, and finished well. Even the cheapest of the carbon steel blades has been good. Importantly, I've made a point to pick them up from reputable sellers. Normally I'd stick to ordering them from a few other sites that I trust, but I've taken a leap and ordered a few from here. It's important to look at the seller - I've made sure that if I order from here, it's actually being sold by Amazon, and not like QWRRSTools or some other place that sells it for a cent cheaper. Counterfeit knives are out there, and at this point, I truly believe that if you have a cold steel knife that has play in the blade, feels very rough, or has finish issues, there's a good chance you have a counterfeit. Anyways, as I was saying... I've picked up a few. And I've been eyeing the Espada XL for a while now, but have held off, thinking 'nah, this is just ridiculous.' I'm not sure what ultimately pushed me to finally get it - believe it or not, it wasn't alcohol or any other substances (although the hand-and-a-half dagger MIGHT have been under the influence), I think it was the combination of being so impressed with their knives so far that I just had to see for myself how they were going to pull this off. The answer - superbly. This thing is a masterpiece. Feels surprisingly good in the hand, opens smoothly with a satisfying "clunk", and the lock is totally manageable. It's hard to explain how they pulled off a knife that's likely the largest production folding knife out there (I haven't checked, but there aren't exactly a lot of makers in this space) yet still feels well balanced, and SOMEHOW feels smaller than it is. It feels extremely usable, not just like a showpiece. That being said, the pocket clip won't even reach my pocket if I stick this thing in my back pocket, but it still sits surprisingly well there. I really agonized over the 5.5 vs the 7.5, as well as the "fancy" vs the plain, and I have ABSOLUTELY no regrets going for the 7.5 "fancy". Ultimately, I don't think either would ever be my EDC, I just feel like the entire reason to get this is to go big - after all, this is a homage to the historic Spanish folding knives that could be much bigger than this. I cannot emphasize how much better this feels in the hand than you'd think. Cold Steel is such an anomaly. I can't say that I can think of any other company that has made so many "historical" production knives in any quantity that are actually well made and usable. Literally nobody needs a foot long dagger, but you can get one from them that's well put together, sharp, and cheap - and probably next day. There's not many of their knives that are meant for practical purposes, which is probably why a lot of people overlook the knives that ARE practical (tuff-lite is excellent). I never would have thought of myself as the target demographic for a company whose president makes videos of himself stabbing ballistic jello and mannequins, it just all feels very focused on all the ways I don't use a knife or expect to use one - I'm an EDC guy. Well, mostly - they've made me acknowledge the parts of me that aren't. I don't think any other company could have pulled this off, but they did... It's the intersection of historical repros, mall ninja, and excellent engineering. It's one-of-a-kind, and if it remotely has any appeal to you, you should get it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Product
*by H***D on February 6, 2024*

Super & I mean SUPERZ HIGH grade folding knife. Very sturdy, top lock. Way bigger and better than normal BUCK 110 that we all grew up with and probably still have 1 or 2. Unique design and absolutely gorgeous. Sure it's expensive yet you'll have it all your life and you spend twice thus much a week in groceries per week I do. Then the groceries are gone soon, the knife is still here. I recommend this knife. I first saw thus folding knife in movie "Savage Dog" yielded by the villain. I thought " HOLY COW!". Looks like a HUGE BUCK Folding Knife(110) only gigantic. I watched it over and over in both real time. Slo-mo and stop action to get a real good look. I want this I said to self. So I researched it online then bought it. Not sure what to practically use for, certainly not as a tool. Mire of a collectors piece. Only own and want my 4 knifes. Fixed blade BOWIE KNIFE. normal size, BIG. Abnormal BUCK 110 & Two Espadas: the Large and it's big brother, the EXTRA LARGE! Only things are the Espada large is well tooled so as no sharp edges along bandleader where hand is: nicely rounded. Not so with the Espada EX I received. The non cutting edges along handle are square with a sharp painful edge that is not supposed to be there. Maybe those edges can be tooled smooth, we'll see. The other thing is a bit "sporting" to unlock and close. Difficult in other words.

## Frequently Bought Together

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