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Cold Steel Recon Tanto SK-5 Fixed Blade

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£68.95
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Cold Steel's pioneering research, development and refinement of the tanto blade shape has proven the value of the “American Tanto” style reinforced point beyond question. The Recon Tanto continues to redefine the standard for this type of knife around the globe. Having seen active military application over the last 20 years, it is well on its way to becoming the preferred fixed blade for special military units around the world.

Experience the extraordinary quality - test the distinctive razor sharp edge for yourself and you will see why the Recon Tanto is a knife you can’t afford to be without!

*This Recon Tanto blade is made of SK-5

SKU
CS49LRT
Colour:
Black
Age Restriction:
18+
Blade Length (cm)
17.8
Overall Length (cm)
29.8
Blade Material:
SK5 Carbon Steel
Blade Thickness (cm)
0.51
Blade Coating:
Black Tuff-Ex„¢
Grind:
Hollow
Sheath:
Secure-Ex®
Blade Type:
Plain
Blade Shape:
Tanto
Product Weight (g)
354
Handle Detail:
Kray-Ex
Tang:
Partial Tang

Description


Cold Steel's pioneering research, development and refinement of the tanto blade shape has proven the value of the “American Tanto” style reinforced point beyond question. The Recon Tanto continues to redefine the standard for this type of knife around the globe. Having seen active military application over the last 20 years, it is well on its way to becoming the preferred fixed blade for special military units around the world.

Experience the extraordinary quality - test the distinctive razor sharp edge for yourself and you will see why the Recon Tanto is a knife you can’t afford to be without!

*This Recon Tanto blade is made of SK-5

Specification


SKU
CS49LRT
Colour:
Black
Age Restriction:
18+
Blade Length (cm)
17.8
Overall Length (cm)
29.8
Blade Material:
SK5 Carbon Steel
Blade Thickness (cm)
0.51
Blade Coating:
Black Tuff-Ex„¢
Grind:
Hollow
Sheath:
Secure-Ex®
Blade Type:
Plain
Blade Shape:
Tanto
Product Weight (g)
354
Handle Detail:
Kray-Ex
Tang:
Partial Tang

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Reviews


  • 5
    Recon Tanto

    Posted by Tony Long on 17th Oct 2024

    I've deliberately held off reviewing my purchase to avoid 'something new and excited owner' syndrome. I'd never considered, a Tanto, I even looked for lower price just in case I didn't like the style. I'm very pleased with my Recon and impressed at the bargain price, handling is easy and comfortable and the blade is better than I expected - it's very sharp, easy to use and seems rugged enough to stand up to serious use - I'm not going to try and break it anyway. I was wary of the angled juncture where the two edge geometries meet simply because I'm used to curved blades, but happy to say it's versatile and copes with everything I've used it for. So, my only quandary is, which Tanto to go for next?

  • 5
    COLD STEEL KYOTO II DROP POINT

    Posted by Colin on 12th Jun 2024

    Great fixed blade that looks the part and definately works in design. Buy it, you won't be dissapointed

  • 5
    Get one

    Posted by Hamish Taylor on 31st May 2024

    It's big, it's full tang and can take some serious abuse. Watch joex on YouTube at his review of this blade and you will see what a beast this knife is. Perfect in a shtf situation or for camping, just make sure you keep the blade protected or it will rust due to the carbon steel but other than that definitely go get one, you can't beat it for the price you could say the kobun but that's a flimsy blade and it's smaller too but it depends on what you'll be using it for

  • 5
    Razor Sharp !!!!!

    Posted by Mark Ross on 24th Feb 2024

    I got the Leatherneck Tanto for Christmas and immediately appreciated the strength and style of the Tanto blade. I did some research and everything I saw regarding this Recon Tanto made from SK5 was positive. It arrived shaving sharp right out of the box. It's definitely going to be part of my wilderness camping/bug out kit.

  • 5
    Cold Steel Recon Tanto SK5

    Posted by Tris on 17th Nov 2023

    This is an epic knife, shaving sharp from the box. The SRK and Recon Tanto dont show up well in pictures, you need to hold them. I have the SRK in each steel, and the one I love the most is the SK5 version. For a long time I didnt buy tantos, because I thought I didnt like them. Then I bought this one, Ive been missing out. I was expecting the Tanto to be as good as the SRK, but now Im wondering if its actually better. I use it for woodsy, buscrafty stuff, but Im not carving spoons.Im not using it for food.

  • 5
    Recon Tanto SK5

    Posted by Steven knott on 6th Sep 2023

    If your looking at this then you have probs seen the reviews online Its a very solid very sharp warmonger of a knife with a very nice sheath and a more than decent price,Of course Hennie had it too me super quick as always and remember to buy from them or the Welsh gods will wither one of your testies when your asleep :(

  • 4
    Very pleased

    Posted by Sean on 11th Jul 2023

    Cold steel recon tanto S K 5 Good quality knife nice and sharp good service fast delivery

  • 5
    Recon Tanto

    Posted by Jamie Clark on 17th May 2022

    Fast delivery, great service-age checked. Product is top quality & paper-cutting sharp, very well balanced & light too.

  • 5
    Recon Tanto SK5

    Posted by john on 26th Apr 2022

    This recon tanto in sk5 is very impressive. A nice weight and feels good in the hand. The Secure-Ex sheath holds the knife securely. The blade is sharp straight out of the box. Having read & seen many reviews for this knife I am very pleased with my purchase. I look forward to trying this out in the field. Recommended highly !!!!