Cold Steel GI Tanto Polycarbonate Scales Handle (Cordura Sheath)

by Cold Steel

Product Features

• Includes plain edge blade detail and blade length measures 7.00-Inch
• Blade material is made of carbon steel, black and carry system is of Cordura nylon sheath
• Handle Material is made of polycarbonate scales
• Overall Length measures 12.00-Inch
• This item is not for sale in some specific zip codes

Product Description

The broad Tanto point blade, integral quillion guard, and Polypropylene handle scales, exemplify a tactical knife stripped down to its bare essentials. It’s ground razor sharp out of 1055 carbon steel with a hard spring temper and protected by a black, rust resistant finish so it’s ready to take all the abuse you and Mother Nature can dish out.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 13 x 2 x 0.5 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B001CXLSSW
• Item model number: 80PGT
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #113,468 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Cold Steel GI Tanto Knife, September 8, 2009

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A. C. Luke (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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Very practical, impressive and sturdy blade. The Tanto point is made to penetrate armor. For the price this blade is DEFINITELY worth it and a great buy. An awesome blade to keep in your tool box, car, or boat for whenever you need a something more than the swiss army knife. However, a partially serated blade is better to cut rope with.

The Best feature of this knife is that it is full tang with quillons (finger guards) and made of 1055 carbon steel with one piece. The blade is also coated for rust prevention.

1055 is medium grade steel, meaning it is strong and hard, but not the best for blade to blade combat (go with 1085 steel for that). But 1055 is still better than the 440, AUS-8, and 420J Stainless steel knives The J is Junk in steel for knives. If I could afford more, I would go with the Kabar Tanto, and the Kabar has a butt which you can use as a hammer.

You can lash this to a broom stick and make a good spear. Unfortunately the handle is plastic but that's what you get at this price. Although this tanto point design is okay, it would be better if the point met the spine, and not tapered. This design makes a weaker point. Don't get me wrong... this is a very effective knife, and I'd rather have this knife over a lot other knives. It has a good feel, but the grip could have been made a little more ergonomic and comfortable. Most Definitely, this is a KNIFE! This knife can slash through a slab of meat and a good thrust with it can penetrate meat and the blade will go through until it hits the handguard.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Awsome knife, January 17, 2010

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K. C. Thompson - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cold Steel GI Tanto Polycarbonate Scales Handle (Cordura Sheath) (Sports)

This knife is great. A good, sturdy make and sharp too. It's weighted well for its size, not perfect though. I only really knocked it cuz its sheath isn't really high speed low drag but im definitly taking this on deployment to afghanistan with me. Another thing I noticed is that it's made from a rather soft steel so continuous sharpening is required if you plan to really put this baby to work, but i can't really compain seeing as how I only spent $20.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The most bang for your buck!, January 24, 2011

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Bruno10 - See all my reviews

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Come on. For the price this is a LOT of knife. I use it as a camp knife and it rocks. It will baton wood quite well and it's weighted well for throwing. If it gets lost, meh, it's inexpensive to replace. It will take a serious beating. 1055 carbon steel, heat treated by Cold Steel is legendary for its toughness. It sharpens easily to a very, very keen edge. You can choke up for delicate work if you need to. Handles are high density plastic that will also take a beating. They can come loose but keep an allen wrench handy and it's no problem. Great value!