Cold Steel 13PMBXII 3V Magnum Tanto XII - 12.0" Satin Finish CPM-3V Blade - Secure-Ex Sheath

Cold Steel 13PMBXII 3V Magnum Tanto XII - CPM-3V Blade - Secure-Ex Sheath

Cold Steel has been producing Tanto’s for more than 30 years now, and there is still no factory or custom knifemaker around making a Tanto that can approach the cutting, slashing or piercing power of one that is manufactured by Cold Steel. All Cold Steel 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 their state-of-the-art grinding methods and emphasizes the Cold Steel Tanto’s unique appearance. In addition, the Tanto’s come with their 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 Tanto series knives in San Mai® all come with a thick, high quality Secure-Ex™ sheath that is sure to give years of hard service and keep your Tanto at your side, ready for action.

Japanese San Mai III® blades have been a Cold Steel staple for decades. Coveted by Martial Artists and knife collectors alike, they are still much in demand, but these luxury fixed blades are only produced in very limited numbers. With this in mind, Cold Steel created the Nightfall Series - Made with the same level of quality and attention to detail as their Japanese classics but trading San Mai® for premium American CPM-3V powdered super steel. The 3V Magnum Tanto XII is honed to a screamingly sharp edge.