Written by dan lawton the tanto knife, an iconic weapon with a rich japanese history, has roots that date back as early as the 10th century. Unlike business books, cold steel is a truly international thriller played at pace and mirroring the impact of globalisation on one of the worlds least known but most important industries. Cold steel iron proof 2018 tactical wakizashi machete youtube. The fastex slot at the base of the sheath was designed to permit its use with the cutlery shoppe concealable shoulder harness system. One thing i always felt about the carbon v blades is that they provided a lot of value for the money. The pace of the narration is fast and tight in this brutal politicobusiness drama.
Cold steel is credited with popularizing the american tanto in 1980. Knife partisans have got been in love with tanto knives for many years. Cold steels warranty covers defects in materials andor workmanship. The tanto knife, an iconic weapon with a rich japanese history, has roots that date back as early as the 10th century. Sharp as a scalpel and tough as a tank, the recon series is available with 2, 3, 4, and 5 12 inch blades, and every facet of their construction has been over engineered to make them as strong, durable and effective as humanly possible. The high satin polished, razor sharp cpms35vn tanto blade has an ambidextrous thumb stud to go along with the reversible tipup carry pocket clip. Andrew demko is the originator of the triads novel locking mechanism.
Cold steel recon tanto in sk5 over the last 34 years, cold steel has succeeded in establishing the tanto as a superior blade for combative application. The entire line of cold steel knives for sale can be ordered from dlt trading co. Over the past three decades, cold steel has been at the forefront of the many innovations that have helped to define the knife industry as a whole. Southern swords are proud retailers of the cold steel knives in uk. It does not cover abuse, or the effects of normal wear and tear. By sandwiching highcarbon steel between two layers of stronger, lowcarbon material, cold steel is able to make a blade that will remain sharp and free from the damage other knives suffer. The sk5 high carbon blade steel is tough, and holds an edge very well. The unique dguard is where the cold steel chaos really shows its trench knife lineage. Jan 31, 2014 the cold steel kobun is exceptionally light and strong duration. Over the last 34 years, cold steel has succeeded in establishing the tanto as a superior blade for combative application. Since the original cold steel tanto arrived in 1981, many variations have been produced. Great prices on cold steel swords, collector series items, sword plaques, sword stands, and sword hangers.
This trend is continuing to increase with many modern american and european knife companies, such as cold steel, looking to the tanto as inspiration for their. This makes sense, because it was cold steel that helped popularize the tanto design here in the 1980s. Red al mar chop logo on blade is sharp and has bright color. Oct 22, 20 the tanto the designers at cold steel are particularly fond of tanto blades. This is a list of characters in trails of cold steel iii.
Tanto collectible vintage fixed blade knives for sale ebay. Id had their recon tanto, trailmaster, recon scout, a safe keeper, and an srk as well. For millennia, edged weapons such as swords, knives and daggers. It has a sturdy, hardanodized gun metal grey 6061 aluminum handle with cold steel s solid triad lock. Buy cold steel tanto series fixed blades, cold steel tantos are coveted by martial artists and knife collectors alike. Oct 23, 2015 cold steel s recon tanto rtk has an overall length of 11 34 inches with a weight of 9 ounces. Oct, 2015 the cold steel tanto was introduced in 1981.
The cold steel o tanto is considerably longer than the standard tanto, which measures at just. Cold steel tanto series fixed blade knives cold steel is a ventura california, usa based company founded in 1980. Two properties that make for an excellent field knife or a knife that may be called upon to permanently remove an enemy combatant from the battlefield. The knife work, obviously heavily influenced by styers instructor a. The blade length is 7, which is great for a general purpose field or combat knife. Tanto knives history of the tanto part 2 the samurai.
Cold steel products are manufactured worldwide, including in the united states, japan, mainland china, taiwan, india, italy and south africa. Features triad lock designed specifically to take pressure off the smaller, more fragile interlocking surfaces of a rocker lock and transfer them to a uniquely positioned stop pin that will absorb and distribute these forces through the handle frame. The blade is 7 inches long, has a flat grind, is 316 inches thick, and made of japanese aus 8a stainless steel. A quick peek around their online store shows at least fifteen different fixedblade tantos in their catalog, not including plastic training knives. But not sure when the design changed to the more familiar brasskraton version. Mar 18, 2008 the tanto knife style was first made popular by cold steel in the 1980s. This contrasts sharply with most other knives on the market today which are notorious for their paper thin points which are easily broken or bent. Cold steel is dedicated to making the strongest, sharpest knives in the world. Cold steel knife cold steel survival knife dlt trading. Its tough, sharp, reasonably priced but there is a catch to getting one of these. History of cold steel tantos unauthorized and probably. A sanmai version with an aus8 core laminate existed as well and was likely the predecessor of the master tanto. One of their most popular products has been and still is today, the tanto series fixed blade knives. Quickly adopted by military, law enforcement special units, emergency services personnel, self defense professionals as well as members of the martial arts community, cold steel quickly became renowned for quality.
The cold steel kobun is exceptionally light and strong duration. Cold steel knives for more than a quartercentury, cold steel knives has been dedicated to making some of the strongest, sharpest knives in the world. Cold steel 80pgtk gi tanto 7\ carbon for sale online ebay. This is because of their ace thick and reinforced tip. The 5 calibers to claim the most powerful handgun in the world title reupload duration.
It was about ten years ago when i picked up my master hunter in carbon v steel picture to right, but it wasnt my first cold steel knife. Cold steel a big name brand with big name knives heinnie. Our recon tanto continues to redefine the standard for combat knives around the globe. Lakshmi mittal and the multibilliondollar battle for a global empire book online at best prices in india on. In contrast, cold steel s point is highly resistant to bending or breaking because it is reinforced by. With the demise of the cold steel forums, i am attempting to recreate the history threads that i had done over there. One of these was made specifically for the cold steel tanto. History of cold steel tantos this will focus on the classic cs tantos, from the beginning until they discontinued the made in japan knives in about 2016.
The knife has full integral construction with a steel bolster, unusual for a 1980s knife. Apr 02, 2018 history of cold steel tantos unauthorized and probably incomplete discussion in cold steel knives started by jlauffer, apr 2, 2018. The hattori collector the knives of ichiro hattori. History of cold steel tantos unauthorized and probably incomplete discussion in cold steel knives started by jlauffer, apr 2, 2018. Cold steel knives cold steel tanto series fixed blades.
Cold steel started in 1981, and the 2006 catalog says its the 25th anniversary of the tanto, so the 1981 start makes sense. The cold steel tanto shape is a matter of preference, as i prefer a clip or drop point and a curved blade from tip to ricasso instead of the stepped shape of the tanto, but it usually doesnt matter. Cold steel iron proof 2018 tactical wakizashi machete. Apr 03, 2008 unlike business books, cold steel is a truly international thriller played at pace and mirroring the impact of globalisation on one of the worlds least known but most important industries. Cold steel recon 1 tanto plain edge a popular knife with military and law enforcement personnel, fire and rescue crews as well as civilians who appreciate a hardworking, dependable tool for any occasion. First of all lets discuss the uses of a knife as it will lead into why i like this model from cold steel as much as i do. Jan 07, 2014 a couple months ago i bought the cold steel gi tanto knife. I had been looking at this knife for quite some time as other cold steel offerings i have owned were quality items. Tanto with secureex kydex sheath 80pgtkz 80pgtk new. Now with an american s35vn blade steel featuring dlc coating our recon i series continues to set a standard for tactical folding knives thats hard to beat. Cold steel survival knives whether youre about to begin your journey getting to know the great outdoors, an expert of the wild unknown, or just someone who wants to have the survival knife that every person ought to have, it is only right to insist upon the best tool thats out there. May 08, 2018 cold steels warranty covers defects in materials andor workmanship. Smkw carries a large selection of cold steel knives and products, including folding knives, fixed blade knives, swords. History of cold steel tantos this will focus on the classic cs tantos, from the beginning until they discontinued the made in japan knives in.
Product title cold steel knives warcraft tanto average rating. Our pioneering research, development and refinement of this blade shape has proven the value of the american tanto style reinforced point beyond question. History of cold steel tantos unauthorized and probably incomplete discussion in cold steel knives started by. Jun 01, 1974 i gave this book a 4 star rating, not 5, simply because the knife methods in it are not, as presented, perfect. These cold steel classics are thin, light, razor sharp and amazingly strong. So in that respect lets look at the history of this style of blade. List of trails of cold steel iii characters kiseki wiki. Sharp as a scalpel and tough as a tank, the recon series is available with 2, 3, 4, and 5 12 inch blades, and every facet of their. In 2007, cold steel revived a clip proven classic with the g. Cold steel s innovative manufacturing technique forms a unique blade known worldwide for both its sharpness and durability.
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