Cold Steel Recon Tanto Fixed Blade (Desert Tan Kray-Ex Handle)

The Cold Steel Recon Tanto was engineered with today’s modern warriors in mind. A favorite among military personnel and law enforcement special units, it’s built to endure the most extreme abuse and harshest conditions. Its signature Tanto point is specially reinforced to maintain a razor-sharp edge—even against modern body armor—and has been tested in-house by piercing 55-gallon steel drums.

This iconic design is now offered in SK-5 high carbon steel, the Japanese equivalent of American 1080. With a carbon content of 0.75%–0.85% and manganese between 0.60%–0.90%, SK-5 delivers exceptional hardness (up to Rc 65 when quenched), forming a carbon-rich martensitic structure with fine undissolved carbides. This composition enhances wear resistance and provides an ideal blend of toughness and edge retention, making it a reliable choice for demanding use.

Features:

• Overall Length: 11.75" / 298.5mm
  
• Blade Length: 7.00" / 177.8mm
  
• Cutting Edge: 6.75" / 171.5mm
  
• Handle Length: 4.75" / 120.7mm
  
• Blade Thickness: 0.203" / 5.16mm
  
• Blade Material: SK-5 Carbon Steel
  
• Blade Finish: Black
  
• Blade Type: Tanto
  
• Blade Grind: Flat
  
• Handle Material: Desert Tan Kray-Ex
  
• Handle Thickness: 0.854" / 21.69mm
  
• Weight: 8.1oz / 229.63g
  
• Sheath Material: Secure-Ex
  
• Country of Origin: Taiwan