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Cold Steel Recon Tanto SK-5 Fixed Blade

18+
$71.89
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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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  • 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 !!!!

  • 5
    Suprising quality.

    Posted by Lion's mane. on 22nd Dec 2021

    Robust and tough, and razor sharp, sk5 seems to be a good steel, keeps its edge well while being robust, and sharpens easily on ceramic rods, beats knifes twice the price, would recommend.

  • 5
    Superb Outdoors Tanto High carbon steel knife. Buy one whilst stocks last!

    Posted by North Star on 3rd Sep 2021

    This is a great outdoors all round camp knife, it's blade profile/geometry and shape has also been employed by the military for its versatility of functions aswell. The Sabre grind from the cutting edge to the flat section leading to the spine, the back of the blade gives the knife a very good slicing ability with extra strength because of the reinforcement of the flat section that runs all along the back of the knife where it terminate/ends in the American Tanto reinforced tip that gives this knife excellent penetrative power. The Tang of this knife is a Hidden Tang, and it runs as far back as the lanyard hole and it's a think Hidden tang also. I have researched designs/stlyes of tangs and Ths Cold Steel Recon Tanto Fixed blade has an extremely strong Hidden Tang. I have also checked this by using a small magnet which I ran all along the broad side of the Kraton/Rubber handle and also along the hands front and back and the magnet sticks all the way to where the lanyard hole is before the magnet loses its attachment to the handle. The Hidden Tang in this knife is only slightly smaller that the width of the actual knifes blade, and in the knife industry that is impressive aswell as good thinking. The SKS-5 1095 High Carbon Steel blade will keep a sharp edge for an extended period of time when compared to many Fixed blade Stainless steel knives. 1095 Steel has the sustainability to rust when exposed for prolonged periods of time to moisture and water, Sea water being the most corrosive water , but the hard wearing black Epoxy coated blade of the Cold Steel Recon Tanto gives the kniife a shield to help prevent the knifes blade from rusting. The Japanese Tanto blade shape/Profile also gives the knife an strong feeling of its purpose as a knife and definitely makes you feel that you are holding a tactical military blade, the blackness of the blade, handle and sheave making this so aswell. The Cold Steel Recon Tanto is a really great outdoors knife because it is strong and dependable, and it performs great and looks great too! The Sheave provided is one of the best Kydex, Cold Steel's own form of Kydex called is called Securex, and the sheave is practically indestructible and very hard wearing and keeps the knife safelu and firmly sheaved when not being used. This knife is truely great value for money, and it is a serious knife, it is a knife that you will be very happy to own. I have one myself and I know that I can relie on it when using it hard, aswell as for more detailed work. Great knife that I'm very happy to have !

  • 5
    Superb Outdoors Tanto High carbon steel knife. Buy one whilst stocks last!

    Posted by North Star on 30th May 2021