Buy Cold Steel Magnum Tanto IX Kraton HandleCold Steel Magnum Tanto IX Kraton Handle Product Description:
- Blade: 9"
- Overall: 14 5/8"
- Weight: 11.9 oz.
- Steel: VG-1 San Mai III
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Product Description
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 blade. A simple way to think of San Mai III blade is to imagine a sandwich: The meat center is hard, high carbon steel and the pieces of bread on either side are the lower-carbon, tough side panels. The edge of the blade should be hard to maximize edge holding ability, but if the entire blade was hard it could be damaged during the rigors of battle. For ultimate toughness the body of the blade must be able to withstand impact and lateral stresses. Toughness is generally associated with "softness" and "flexibility" in steel, so that, surprisingly, if a blade is made "tough" the edge won’t be hard enough to offer superior edge holding. San Mai III blade construction provides a blade with hard (higher carbon) steel in the middle for a keen, long lasting edge and tougher (lower-carbon) steel along the sides for flexibility.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful.
Now that's a knife!
By Eagle Vision
Do you recall the scene from Crocodile Dundee when he was getting mugged in the streets of New York? His companion says "He's got a knife", and Crocodile Dundee retorts, "That's not a knife...Now THAT'S a knife!"In modern times of concealed carry a Bowie Knife is impractical given the wider profile of the blade. The Tanto has been a formidable knife and this design from Cold Steel sets the bar high. It is composed of San Mai III VG-1 Steel. San Mai Steel is a sandwich of hard, high carbon steel in the center between two softer, lower carbon steel sides. This design gives this knife strength and flexibility. The lamination line is visible just above the edge of the blade. This beefy brute is 3/16 of an inch thick. The resistance to rust, bending or losing the tip is superior to other Tanto's available.This is a blade-heavy knife with a guard to protect its user from having his or her hand slip into the blade. The Kraton handle is a matte black rubber which is not only durable but also non-slip for total control. There is a tapered pommel on the end of the grip with a hole to accommodate a lanyard. The heavy weight (just under 12 ounces) makes this one of the most effective knives for fighting and utility. It cuts through 1 inch rope and small branches like butter, while still maintaining the razor sharp edge.The sheath is heavy duty, thick leather. A snap strap secures the knife within in the sheath for a safety. Unfortunately, the sheath only allows for a vertical position off of the belt (as opposed to a more concealable horizontal position).This is the best knife of its class.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.best of the best
By manfrengensen
This knife will last forever. The other reviewer described it well. The tip is designed to be highly resistant to bending or breaking regardless of what you hit. You can stab this full force into a piece of solid steel, and the tip will not break.
1 of 7 people found the following review helpful.hugh?
By jesus
Is this the actual knife or just a sheath? Someone tell me please. I already ordered it and i might cancel my order because i dont want just a sheath.
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