Vintage Pre-GSM Cold Steel Recon 1 XL Clip Point - Premium CTS-XHP Steel - Flawless Mint Condition - Includes Hand-Signed Lynn Thompson COA & Vault Provenance.Left hand pocket clip is NOT included in BoxUp for sale is an incredibly rare opportunity to own a legendary heavy-duty folding knife with direct brand heritage. This is the massive Cold Steel Recon 1 XL Clip Point from the highly coveted Pre-GSM era, featuring premium CTS-XHP steel—widely considered by collectors to be the absolute pinnacle performance steel ever used in the Recon series.Direct Provenance & Certified Authenticity:
This specific knife was never distributed to retailers. It was held back at the factory and kept directly inside the private vault collection of Cold Steel’s legendary founder, Lynn Thompson.
- Included: The original Certificate of Authenticity (COA) hand-signed by Lynn Thompson himself, legally validating its elite archival status.
- Original factory Box (shows minor wear from storage)
The Significance of the Pre-GSM CTS-XHP Recon 1 XL:
The Recon 1 XL is a masterclass in modern overbuilt folding knives. Armed with the world’s strongest locking mechanism—the patented Tri-Ad Lock—this giant tactical folder pairs a massive 5.5-inch CTS-XHP blade with hyper-aggressive, texturized black G-10 handles. Unlike modern corporate-produced Cold Steel folders, the pre-GSM CTS-XHP models feature incredible edge retention and structural tolerances that collectors fiercely compete for on the secondary market.Condition Details:
- Blade & Mechanics: Flawless mint condition. Never carried, cut, or sharpened. It features the razor-sharp original factory edge, immaculate black DLC coating, and a bank-vault-tight lockup with absolutely zero blade play.
- Handle Scales: The black G-10 scales are pristine and razor-crisp, displaying none of the superficial wear common on pocket-carried items.
- Paperwork: Signed Lynn Thompson Certificate of Authenticity
Shipping & Handling:
Due to the collector and historical investment value of this piece, it will be securely packaged, double-boxed, and shipped with Full Value Insurance and Signature Confirmation required upon delivery.Please review all high-resolution photos carefully. The exact knife and signed COA pictured are the exact items you will receive.
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