Cold Steel Fixed Blade Knives :: Nauka ~ Tehnika ~ Military

Tanto Series

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.

Master Tanto (13BN) This knife features a six inch, VG-1 San Mai III� blade with a restyled guard for increased finger protection.

Magnum Tanto II (13MBII) 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. The Magnum Tanto II features a blade made from VG-1 San Mai III�.

Magnum Tanto IX (13MBIX) & Magnum Tanto XII (13MBXII) These were created in response to popular demand for a longer Tanto. They are available in nine inch and twelve inch blade lengths in our exclusive VG-1 San Mai III� laminated steel.

Optional Concealex� Sheath Carry your tanto in our "jump approved Concealex sheath, custom made for us by Blade Tech. Each sheath comes with two attachement systems. One is ballistic nylon for for G.I. web belts, and the other is durable plastic to facilitate "inside the waistband" carry. (Available for Master Tanto [13BN] only. Amibidextrous and fully adjustable.)

Tai Pan

Like its serpent namesake, the Tai Pan� is aggressively fast and deadly. Designed by Lynn C. Thompson in the distinctive �Tanto� style, the Tai Pan� embodies all the best features of a classic dagger while minimizing its shortcomings.

Most daggers are notorious for having thin, fragile points that are easily broken. In contrast, the Tai Pan� features a sturdy spear point which is wide and thick enough to resist breaking without compromising its ability to offer deep, effortless penetration.

The razor sharp twin edges offer twice the potential cuts, slashes, and locks of a single edge knife. When used with skill, the Tai Pan� can cut a 180� arc up or down or from side to side with devastating effect. With a balance point just behind the guard, the Tai Pan� has subtle �handle heavy� feel making it ideal for insertions yet remaining �lively� in the hand.

As with the Tanto, the Tai pan� features a tapered black Kraton� handle with a unique flattened oval cross section. Over time, this material and handle shape have proven ideal for preventing the knife from shifting or turning in the hand even under the worst circumstances.

Meticulously fashioned from 300 series stainless steel, the traditional style tsuba and bolster offer both added safety and beauty. The Tai Pan�s� butt terminates in a tapered, semi-pointed pommel to maximize the effect of even the slightest blow.

Konjo

Konjo is a Japanese term that, in the American vernacular, would roughly translate as �Guts�. It suggests courage under adversity, intestinal fortitude, and a dogged tenacity in the face of physical hardship, pain or even danger. This is an admirable quality in anyone, and it makes an admirable name for these new Japanese styled knives.

Inspired by custom knife maker Bud Nealy�s work in the late 1980�s, these knives are available in two different blade styles: with either a reinforced Tanto point style (first popularized by Cold Steel�), or with a �long sword point� that�s particularly well suited for slashing. Both are precision ground out of VG-1 San Mai III� steel and vacuum heat-treated and sub zero quenched for maximum strength, toughness, and edge retention. They are ground to a thin edge before being honed to razor sharpness, and they have an attractive mirror polish and come with a traditional ridge shaped Mun� (spine of the blade) and double fullers.

Here are some additional features:

Tapered Tang: Both knives include a perforated tapered tang. This feature, though costly, dramatically improves the knife�s balance and reduces its overall weight without sacrificing strength where it�s most needed.

Bolster: Bolsters serve to strengthen the handle and prevent it from cracking or splitting under stress. The Konjo�s� are equipped with highly polished nickel silver bolsters designed to emulate the Habaki (blade collar) on a Japanese sword.

Handle: The grip scales are made of highly polished black linen micarta. These have been hand fitted and permanently attached to the tang by epoxy and custom �star� bolts.

Sheath: The Konjos� come complete with a sturdy, rich looking sheath that includes a distinctive, decorative inlay of black sam� (ray skin).

Specifications:
Blade: 5"
Overall: 9 1/4"
Thick: 4mm
Weight: 6.6oz.

FGX Nightshade Series

Black as a moonless night, silent as the grave, and totally undetectable�these are the qualities that make up our new lightweight Nightshade� series. Most are detailed reproductions of existing Cold Steel favorites and some are new designs representing the newest trends in high-tech, covert construction. Made from Grivory�� the latest in fiberglass reinforced plastic, and stronger than even the super tough Zytel� we have used in earlier models� they are UV and heat stabilized, making them impervious to the elements.

One of the most unique features of these knives is their handles. They are made from deeply checkered Kraton that has been molded directly to the blade tangs. The use of Kraton in knife handles is a Cold Steel innovation that dates back to the early 1980�s. It has been readily copied by most of our competitors because it offers a superior, slightly tacky gripping surface that is unaffected by heat, cold, or moisture. It never rusts, warps, cracks or splits even in the most extreme environments.

Our Nightshade� knives are light enough to be tied, tucked, or taped just about anywhere on one�s person. And, since they are impervious to heat, cold, moisture and extreme weather they are a natural to hide both inside and outside your house. They can be hidden virtually everywhere from the hedges and flowerpots in your yard, to the refrigerator, bookshelves, and closets in your house. Keep one in every room of the house, from the laundry room to the bathroom shower! With violent home invasions on the rise a strategically placed Nightshade� could save the day, and even your life.

Combat Classics

Kobun

In Japan, the underworld meaning of "Kobun" is "soldier" and that's exactly what we have designed this knife to do; be a good soldier. Most boot knives are notorious for their paper thin, easily bent or broken points. In contrast, the Kobun's acute point is highly resistant to this because it is reinforced by the full thickness of the blade's spine which runs almost to the very tip. The Kobun's handle was designed to offer minimum bulk and maximum grip. Its cross section was made as thin as possible, then deeply contoured and checkered to resist turning or shifting in the hand.

Specifications:
Weight: 4.4 oz.
Blade Thickness: 1/8"
Blade Length: 5 1/2"
Handle: 4 3/8" long. Kraton
Steel: 4116 Krupp Stainless
Overall Length: 9 7/8"
Sheath: Concealex Sheath

Peace Keepers

Are you tired of looking at those expensive, double edged knives that are so dull out of the box that they won�t cut butter? Or that well known American model that�s so brittle it can break if dropped in the sink? Well there is an alternative. The Peace Keepers� � Cold Steel�s� double edged knives that perform like nothing you�ve seen before. Unlike most boot knives and daggers, the Peace Keeper�s� spear point offers considerable resistance to bending or breaking. Made of super tough 4116 Krupp stainless with a sub zero quench, and treated with Cold Steel�s� custom heat treatment, the Peace Keepers� offer the utmost in strength, toughness, and superior edge retention.

PEACE KEEPER II

Specifications:
Weight: 5.6 oz.
Thick: 3/16�
Blade: 5 1/2�
Handle: 4 1/4� long. Kraton�
Steel: 4116 Krupp Stainless
Overall: 9 3/4�
Sheath: Secure-Ex� Sheath

PEACE KEEPER I

Specifications:
Weight: 7.9 oz.
Thick: 3/16�
Blade: 7�
Handle: 5 1/4� long. Kraton�
Steel: 4116 Krupp Stainless
Overall: 12 1/4�
Sheath: Secure-Ex� Sheath

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