- Blade Length: 6"
- Handle: 5-1/2" Long, Kraton
- Steel: VG-1 San MAI III
- Overall: 11-1/2"
- Blade Thick: 3/16"
Product Features |
Product Description
There isn't a person working in the knife industry today that knows more about the Tanto than Cold Steel does. It was, after all, Cold Steel who invented and popularized this knife style in the early 1980's. We have spent well over a million dollars persuading the public, both through advertising and live or videotaped demonstrations, of the Tanto's many advantages. We have been producing Tanto's for more than 25 years now, and there is still no factory or custom knife maker around making a Tanto that can approach the cutting, slashing or piercing power of one that is manufactured by Cold Steel. All of our Tantos feature a deep lustrous satin finish on the hollow ground blade bevels and a contrasting line grain finish on the blade flats. This technique highlights our state of the art grinding methods and emphasizes the Cold Steel Tanto's unique appearance. In addition, the Tantos come with our famous flattened oval Kraton handle. The oval shape provides a solid grip and resists rolling or twisting in the hand under hard use, the kind that, over time, would destroy a lesser knife. The use of Kraton in knife handles is another Cold Steel innovation. Kraton is an unparalleled space age material that won't crack or rot and is immune to the ravages of bad weather. The tapered, solid steel pommel is another important Tanto feature that should not be ignored. Lynn Thompson designed it to concentrate the full force of a crushing blow in a small area so that even a moderately powerful blow can be remarkably effective in disarming or otherwise incapacitating an attacker. The knives in the Tanto Series all come with a thick, high quality black leather sheath that is sure to give years of hard service and keep your Tanto at your side, ready for action. Just two ounces heavier than the Tanto, the Magnum Tanto II provides a full 30% increase in cutting power. Combine that with the visual impact of a tsuba-style (sword) guard and you have perhaps the ideal Tanto.
Product Details
Would you like to give feedback on images?
|
Customer Reviews
|
Share your thoughts with other customers:
|
||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
The modern warrior's knife,
By
This review is from: Cold Steel Master Tanto Knife Kraton Handle (Leather Sheath) (Sports)
The Tanto was used in Japan for various purposes such as fighting and utility. Given the design of the tip, it's main purpose is to penetrate body armor (whether that's a Samurai's body armor, a makeshift shield or a modern day vest worn by a perpetrator). Given the emphasis on tip strength, the Tanto is not as effective for cutting. However, the design of the Cold Steel Tanto facilitates cutting and slicing just fine.
The Tanto has been a formidable knife and this smaller design (6" blade) from Cold Steel sets the bar high. It is composed of San Mai III VG-1 Steel. San Mai Steel is a sandwich of hard, high carbon steel in the center between two softer, lower carbon steel sides. This design gives this knife strength and flexibility. The lamination line is visible just above the edge of the blade. This beefy brute is 3/16 of an inch thick. The resistance to rust, bending or losing the tip is superior to other Tanto's available. It is a Japanese styled knife, meaning it has the influence of the Japanese version of the Tanto. However, it has sharper lines, thicker spine, and more angles when compared to the traditional knife. This is a blade-heavy knife with a guard to protect its user from having his or her hand slip into the blade. The 5.5" Kraton handle is a matte black rubber which is not only durable but also non-slip for total control. There is a tapered pommel on the end of the grip with a hole to accommodate a lanyard. The heavy weight (9.5 ounces) makes this one of the most effective knives for fighting and utility. This is truly a high quality knife with the 6" blade (11.5" overall length). Pictures do not do this knife justice. It is truly a formidable weapon/utility knife. I would suggest they create an updated version of their whole line of Tantos to include serrations. This would make a great knife for escaping out of a vehicle (serrations to cut seat belts and the pommel to break auto glass). A leather sheath comes with this knife which is quite thick and durable. It is relatively resistant to light scratches. The sheath only allows vertical carry on a belt. The snap is well designed allowing for an easy draw. You have to be careful drawing and reholstering this knife, unless you want a flank steak (of your own flesh). One negative, which I consider minor, is that on the secondary market, this knife has a lower resale value. Why? It has to do with the Outlandish website and demonstrations that are more comical, than practical. If they change their marketing towards the true benefits of their knives, and provide a lifetime warranty, I can see their reputation change 180 degrees. Given that the prices are not selling for MSRP, online, this knife makes a good value. It's truly solid, durable, sharp and handy.
Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
|
|
Tags Customers Associate with This Product(What's this?)Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.
|
