| | |  | NHL - National Hockey League | Home » » » Tanto Series Recon Tanto- Black 7" | | | | | | | Description: | | Cold Steel has combined classic Tanto styling, the strength of AUS8 Steels and a comfortable, western-style handle in a very affordable package. The Recon Tanto is redefining the standard for combat knives. It is fast becoming the preferred fixed blade for SWAT teams and specialty military units. Comes with a Secure-Ex sheath.Specifications:- Weight: 9 oz.- Blade Thick: 3/16"- Blade Length: 7"- Handle: 2 5/8" Kraton- Overall Length:11 3/4"- Steel: AUS 8A w/ Black Teflon Coat | | | Features: | |
• Recon Tanto, Black, 7"
• 705442002024
• Cold Steel stands behind their knives 100%. The fixed blade sheath knives have a five-year warrant
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Weight:
| 0.56 pounds | | Package Length:
| 12.9 inches | | Package Width:
| 3.0 inches | | Package Height:
| 2.1 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.9 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 28 reviews |
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8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
 Big knife for a little priceJan 06, 2011
By SaintGrey
Amazing knife and all for 64 bones. The package arrived a day early with product in mint condition. No nicks, burs, coating problems or the like. Be aware that this IS a big knife and shouldn't be considered for EDC although it is concealable [use a mercharness. Check your local laws for regulations]. It arrives razor sharp and battle ready. The grip is quite comfortable for extended use but my only beef with it is the way the rivet is set into the handle. The grip material extends over it to the point it does have some tendency to snag on things. Rather minor but note worthy. Over all I'm more than happy with it and if you're looking for a large tactical blade, this is it.
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Cold Steel Recon TantoMay 25, 2010
By Darshan Patel
"D"
I just got this knife in the mail. Arrived as mentioned, the packing was safe and reliable, and insulated (not that the knife needs it) as well. I ordered the knife despite some of the bad reviews on Amazon about recon tanto not being a carbon V blade, but I also performed out side research about this knife. I have no regrets about the knife, just looking at the silver line of the sharpen blade makes you feel that you have gotten cut (as I had previously read on one of the review) the blade is well balanced, and has a good weight to it.
The sheath needs a little work, but overall design is great if you are making a survival kit, you can easily attach the pouch to the sheath.
As I mentioned that I just got this knife, so have not yet placed it in use. I will let you know how this beauty performs in wild and holds up to abuse.
7 of 8 found the following review helpful:
 cold steel recon tantoMar 13, 2010
By John F. Deaton
Ive wanted one of these for years. When i found it on amazon for less than 64.00 i added it to shopping cart . I have bought cold steel knives for years. bowies , fighters , both fixed and folding knives.
My list is Trailmaster , Recon Scout ,Tri-Lite 6", Xl-Voyger, Larado Bowie , Sparton, and now the Recon Tanto . No long winded review here, these knives are the best in production knives i have ever owned. Most of all, they do what cold steel says they will do! But for best prices on there products, shop around. If you by from Cold Steel directly, like i did for several of the knives ive mentioned, it will be far more expensive. These knives are SHARP, TOUGH, TOOLS!The bowie knives are a must for campers who like to build camp fires and shelters.I gave the recon tanto 4 stars ONLY because its not the carbon 5 as descrbed, however, i still have complete faith in aus-8a steel.IM glad i bought when i did! They cost 25.00 more now. I cant see anybody that knows knives not being a satisfied owner of one of these knives even if bought at full retail! These knives put other popular brand name knives to shame in toughness and edge holding ability. :D
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Premium Tactical Knife Unbelievable Bargain!!!Jan 06, 2011
By JaxDave
Being in the professional protection field I've owned many high quality tactical knives over the years. I've paid up to 3 times more for knives that didn't come close to the Recon Tanto. This is without a doubt this is the best "Bang for your buck" tactical knife I have ever owned. It is well balanced, lightweight, virtually indestructible and has an insanely sharp edge. This is my first Cold Steel knife and after receiving it immediately bought the folding model to replace my CRKT Tiger Striped Triumph (the edge doesn't come close to the Cold Steel).
When your life is on the line you need the most reliable equipment you can get your hands on. I see the Cold Steel Recon Tanto as the Glock of the tactical knife world. Not the most expensive, not the prettiest, but its reliability, cutting and penetrating abilities will get the job done!
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Get the Carbon V One! This Isn't!Jan 31, 2011
By SirStinky
"Sirstinky"
Amazon doesn't list this as being made of Cold Steel's Carbon V steel because it isn't. It's made of much cheaper AUS8a stainless steel, which is good steel, but nothing like Cold Steel's Carbon V steel, which is tough, held an edge vry well, and was easy to re-sharpen. Plus, you could sharpen it to a very fine edge.
I know because I have two Cold Steel Carbon V knives...this one (Recon Tanto) and the Master Hunter. The Recon Tanto is big, heavy (the spine of the blade is thick, well over 1/8") which is good for chopping and thrusting. You could rig a hole with it, chop down a small tree, or split a deer carcass with it. The handle is made of something called Kraton, which is like solid rubber that's been textured to be soft to the touch. It is super sturdy and would shrug off any abuse short of an axe attack, acid bath, or house fire.
The blade itself is coated with epoxy of some sort, I forgot what it was called, but it's tough and will keep the blade protected, plus it blacks it out so it looks cool. I really like the Carbon V steel because you can put a very fine edge on it. My gripe and four stars comes because the knife wasn't that sharp from the factory. the blade grind was only about 30 degrees, way off of the much more useful 25 degree bevel. I sharpened mine and was able to lop cardboard tubes with ease! It does rust, which is why the blade's coated. Keep the edge oiled and it will be rust-free.
The blade runs through the handle which is bonded and then secured with a brass eyelet at the end of the handle where you can also run a lanyard cord. The sheath is Concealex, a hard plastic tht is also used to make gun holsters. The knife friction-fits into it and is also secured with a snap so it is very secure in the sheath. It is also very sturdy and riveted together at the edges with aluminum rivets. There's a drain hole at the bottom to drian water out, and it has a belt-loop that's also secured with two aluminum rivets, so this thing is unlikely to break under normal, and probably some abnormal use.
This is a sweet knife! I know the new ones are AUS8a steel, which is good, but the Recon Tanto is a fighting/utility knife and the carbon steel makes it more useful to me.
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