Cold Steel 49LRT Recon Tanto - Tuff-Ex Finish SK-5 Blade - Kray-Ex™ Handle - Secure-Ex® Sheath
Over the last 40 plus years, Cold Steel has succeeded in establishing the Tanto as a superior blade for combative application. Our pioneering research, development and refinement of this blade shape has proven the value of the "American Tanto" style reinforced point beyond question. Our Recon Tanto continues to redefine the standard for combat knives around the globe. Having seen active military application in numerous conflicts over the last 20 years, it is well on its way to becoming the preferred fixed blade for special military units and even SWAT teams on our own soil. Experience the extraordinary quality - test the distinctive razor sharp edge for yourself and you will see why the Recon Tanto is a knife you can't afford to be without!
- Features:
- Category End Use: Military/Tactical/Hunting/Survival
- Blade Steel: SK-5
- Rc Hardness: 56-57
- Blade Style: Tanto Point
- Blade Finish: Black Tuff-Ex™
- Handle Material: Black Kray-Ex™
- Sheath Material: Secure-Ex®
- Blade Length: 7.0" ( mm)
- Overall Length: 11.75" ( mm)
- Blade Thickness: 0.20" (5 mm)
- Weight, Knife: 8.6 oz. (244 g)
- Weight, Sheath: 3.6 oz. (102 g)
- Made in: Taiwan
More about SK-5 steel:
SK-5 is the Japanese equivalent of American 1080, a high carbon steel with carbon between 0.75%-0.85% and 0.60%-0.90% manganese. As quenched, it has a hardness near Rc 65 and produces a mixture of carbon rich martensite with some small un-dissolved carbides. The excess carbide increases abrasion resistance and allows the steel to achieve an ideal balance of very good blade toughness with superior edge holding ability. Due to these characteristics, this grade of steel has been used traditionally for making a variety of hand tools, including chisels and woodcutting saws, and has stood the test of time and use over many years in many countries.
