GSM Acquires Cold Steel

GSM Outdoors, a multi-brand manufacturer of specialized hunting, shooting, and gear, announces the company’s acquisition of renowned knife maker, Cold Steel. A company dedicated to making the strongest, sharpest knives in the world, Cold Steel is at the forefront of many innovations that have helped to define modern knife technology.

Cold Steel, founded in 1980, is a knife and tool company dedicated to creating the world’s strongest and sharpest knives, cutlery, and tools for everyday carry. Cold Steel products have been adopted by the military, law enforcement units, emergency services personnel, self-defense practitioners, and others, in response to their quality, strength, and dependability in real-life scenarios.

Cold Steel leads the industry with innovations that include checked Kraton handles, the use of San Mai III steel, and the advanced Tri-Ad™ locking mechanism for folding knives. The brand continues to bring new levels of strength, safety, and performance to the knife market, ensuring products that can be relied on anytime, anywhere.

Eddie Castro, CEO of GSM Outdoors said, “Cold Steel is an iconic, best in class brand that Lynn Thompson has built over the last 40 years by pushing the needle on innovation and new testing standards. His users are some of the most loyal followers I’ve ever seen, and a testament to what he has built. The team and I are highly enthusiastic about bringing this legendary brand into the GSM Family and broadening our current line of cutlery offerings.”