Recon Tanto : 13RTK

[@Ogrematic]

I got my Recon Tanto in 1995 and it's still one of my favorite knives. Thank you Cold Steel. That thing is indestructible.

[@lip6632]

My dad told me about his that he had in service. Told me he absolutely loved the knife and that it was his favorite. I’ve recently gotten into knives and finally saved up enough to get us both one. So happy to finally get him this

[@LizLiz-oy7oi]

I don't care if it's a different knive every time or not. cold steel is the best knife making company ever.

[@gniLagniK]

I'm a little late on this, but I love how the people claiming not to be impressed are usually all 12-15 based off of their pictures.

[@redfaux74]

Jacob Allen Exactly. It is SO obvious none of them know anything about a real knife. I'm betting they can't even legally buy a knife.

[@scaredofghosts6813]

How impress could u be if ur whole life is light sabers n internet porno

[@-BWS-]

Yeah honestly. The only knives they're impressed with are those MTech-Made CS:GO style knives and rainbow balisongs.

[@jonathandiamond6801]

The immature KNOW NOTHING

[@That_dude_who_knows_some_stuff]

When I bought this knife 12 years ago at the PX in 29 palms, it has been by my bed. From my deployment on the 31st MEU to field dressing deer last season, this knife has been by my side. Thank you Cold Steel and Lynn Thomas, for making such fantastic durable knives.

[@brandtbollers3183]

Sin Non Par.

[@ZombieOrchestra]

My wife was always getting on my case, nag nag nag nag nag, Not anymore! Thanks Recon Tanto

[@markrose5727]

So you chopped up your wife?

[@annapeterson5897]

My husband will soon be getting his favorite pair. The Recon Tanto and the Kobun for backup.

[@fauxchung3189]

You are a good wife.

[@Shadow1Forever]

The recon tanto is a very tough blade and I'm proud to say I have about 10-20 of them and they are awesome blades...

[@redfaux74]

I have one of these. It is awesome. Cold Steel makes excellent products. Unmatched war weapon.

[@eduardriabov6275]

It is very comfortable in the hand! And easy to sharpen again. I dug the ground with it, chopped ice, and used it for cooking. This is the best knife I have ever owned! Thank you!

[@hayesroylewis]

I love these guys' commercials! This is my current camping/hiking/outdoorsy knife. Fantastic knife. Can't even remember the last time I had to sharpen it.

[@A.DW_99]

this knife is awesome, a friend and i decided to put it through a test, and it was amazing, you know its good when you break a titanium drill bit while trying to drill through the hilt, i can honestly say there is no other knife i would rather use.

[@adammcguinness9950]

I just bought my Recon Tanto. I’m a bit late to the game but am loving my Cold Steel gear. Keep up the great work Lyn and team.

[@jordancookie7864]

It amazes me how people can hate on a company like Cold Steel. I buy cold steel knives because they perform, and then some. I will keep buying cold steel knives until they stop being safe cutting tools at a reasonable price; I don't see that stoping anytime soon. keep up the good work CS!

[@ricev7071]

I love this knife and I take it with me everywhere I go. I think this knife is the ultimate Combat/Utility knife out there!! I don't carry my Kabar as often anymore because there's quite a few weak spots with a USMC stacked leather handle Kabar and I can't find any with this knife, It's indestructible as far as I can tell, and the tip is just awesome on this Tanto. Many Tanto knife tips bend or break off, but not on this bad boy!!! A Tanto blade has to be high carbon, and that this knife is. I Love it!!!!!

[@xinfinity8532]

They cant copy your quality I agree on that nice job

[@brentw741]

I bought this knife for my dad for Christmas in 2012. He died this summer and I just found the knife today behind some books when i was cleaning the office.

[@seanb6986]

Sorry for your loss, I wish happiness and good fortune for you and your family

[@pedrokcas]

My condolences, I wish you all the best too

[@condogsutherland1555]

Keep that knife man it it has good energy

[@michaelbyrneskiai]

I cary this knife everyday. At first I just kept it with me for a "just in case scenario", but one time I needed to pry a hub cap off to fix a flat and I scratched the black coating... I was kinda upset at first like any guy would be when you hurt a "toy". This is no toy! This blade is a throat slitting, body armor pricing, car door prying, combat knife that likes to play hard and dirty. As I said before this is my EDC knife I forget my wallet more than my Recon Tanto.

[@zohaibasif6274]

Michael Byrnes how do u carry such a big knife around?

[@redfaux74]

Awesome. I have several of their products, about 40. I want to add this one to the list. I​ EDC the Vaquero Grande everywhere. It's a 6" blade folder and it's 25 years old. It hides amazing well in plain sight. I love how Cold Steel tests their products.

[@dattape2828]

cause he probably lives in the woods with the big foot family. carry one in the city & the cops will smack your head on the hood as soon as they see your with it ....

[@jaydee2123]

countryboy91br Texas just did away with our blade length laws so now we can carry a katana if we want. Ever since Sept 1st I've been carrying a bowie. Gonna switch to this recon tanto soon though

[@spiderbutcherstacyfults1489]

I've been carrying a Buck Nighthawk which is 11 1/4 inches overall with a 6 1/4 inch blade for about 25 years everywhere I go, including the city, with no problem from the police. Never had my head smacked on a hood or anywhere else.

[@housetek]

buying my second recon tanto, makes for an excellent camping knife and have cut wood for fires with this countless times. great value and quality.

[@COYOTE165A]

You tell them Lynn cold Steel makes the best blades on the market, No matter where they are made here or Over Seas.? Keep the great products coming.

[@Breakneckhydra1]

@csknives I agree. Cold steel really is the best, whether its price, quality, or looks...you guys do it all!

[@MrFrost227]

This bad boy has been around since the '80's and it has always been second to none in terms of strength and reliability.

[@cMaXeJIJIo]

Every time I watch the coating come off during the hood puncturing I die a little inside...*sob*

[@WolfCouncil97]

If I'm correct, both the AUS8A and San Mai III versions of the Recon Tanto are made in Japan. That's no reason to not get them though; quality comes from how a knife is crafted, not where.

[@asteiner9181]

I have the AUS8 steel version.....hands down the best pound for pound, dollar for dollar fixed blade knife you can get period.I put mine through a ton of abuse and it feels like its still new.

[@orion2250]

Carbon V version, still razor sharp, still tougher than any job ive put it through...and have slept many a good nite with it nearby.

[@julianschweiger8532]

Great knive, my brother was very happy when i gave it as a bd present to him! Greetings from Germany!

[@Templarium]

Thank you for finally uploading this video. Pretty cool to watch what the knife that I bought can do.

[@longrider42]

I own said knife, have for 20 years and its always preformed well. From gutting fish to cutting through the rib cage of a deer. Now I've never cut big limbs from trees, or used it to punch a hole in wood, cause thats not what a knife is for. But if you want a good heavy bladed knife that will stand up to years of "normal" use this is a good knife

[@stresselemental]

Man, I remember being 12 years old ~14 years ago and thinking this was the baddest shit I've ever seen. Well I'm almost 30 and just bought a Mini recon 1 so I guess that feeling never left

[@mtlwarrior1]

@MeLlamoBradly i cant say for sure but its more likely a thru-tang. If you are familiar with the tang of a KA-BAR, that is also a thru-tang. A full tang knife has no variation between the blade and the tang, but a thru-tang is more often used in combat knives for its superior lightness, this is still an extremely strong tang, as proven by the KA-BAR, it will split wood and hold up for the long haul, but it is not as strong as a true full tang, but much stronger than a rat-tail tang

[@davidlagno7717]

These were Cold Steel's good old days.

[@ryan1992916]

@standard1664 that's true,thanks for not making some smartass comment. I personally love the tanto design. The only thing I don't recommend with this knife is the batoning,doesn't seem thick enough or has a nice wedge. All around a great knife I think. I wonder what the difference between vg-1 and vg-10 is. Also,I think the clip test was a little rediculous.

[@horrorfan13666]

That's true, and as a civilian I tend to avoid coated knives for just that reason. However, if you're in a military or other combat situation, and not doing stupid crap like stabbing car doors (see video), that coating can be very beneficial. Not only will it slow down corrosion (good when you don't have the time/resources to maintain your knives), but it will shine far less than a regular blade, which is helpful if you don't want the other guy to see you from 100 feet off :P

[@BortJones]

Absolutely my new go to carry.

[@erenjeager5290]

How’s it working for ya??

[@MrMsklvr]

I got this knife as a Christmas present. I love it! I haven't killed any cars, but I do feel ready for the apocalypse.

[@theWZZA]

Gosh I miss the old Cold Steel.

[@ZombieHunterSK1]

I plan on maintaining the ones I bought, my AK47 Folder made it thru Iraq only needing a sharpening, but after I got home the lip that assists with opening broke off. It still works fine, but I bought another for the next mission. I plan on doing some training with the training weapons, and deploying with their big brother sharp tools. I look forward to seeing how they hold up. I have had no complaints yet, and don't foresee any.. Side note: They beat the pants off the similar KaBar's I tested

[@Aaron-ud6wk]

This will probably be my next buy, I’ve used Cold Steel products for my bow-making (18” Latin Machete) and i have nothing but good things to say.

[@TheEvilX338]

That tip test was impressive

[@judoannelaure]

DEXTER working at 2:00! The angle testing is impressive...

[@grovesy333]

I tell ya this company is very impressive 😳

[@brutaltlr]

I see that there are ones made in Japan and AUS8 or something...? I have 2 versions of the Carbon V... One has its stamped letters in that are simple lined with the coating smooth, and the other has a rough coating and the stamped letters look more updated. My question I guess is when did the Carbon V's start in production and end in production? Thank for your time and patience... ☺

[@merangkillbots]

I just got this and Its like a Wakizashi that I still own and bought from Japan.. but this is More Modern and Totally looks awesome :D and it does a lot of things even out doors when you need to.. not only as a self defence kit but also a small tool

[@Dr.Shankenstein]

I love my aus 8a tanto I'm planning to get a San mai tanto soon only thing is I would prefer a flat ground tanto instead of a hollow ground

[@VisayasMindanaoLuzon]

They harden the edges of the knife and the point of the knife while the spine is soft. I bet they use water quenching since it's really effective in hardening if you know how to use water quench.

[@Xaforn]

Whew, now that is a beautiful knife! Idk how I will choose between it an the new Mai tho, their both exceptional.

[@nick_t7467]

Was just watching 'Chronicles of Riddick' and saw a Recon Tanto. It's in the scene where a guard tries to stab Riddick, but he blocks the thrust and kills the guard with a coffee mug.

[@HerbWalker]

I GOTTA get THIS ONE!! To go with my Recon 1 folder! I was a Scout in the US Army Recon Platoon, SCOUTS OUT!!!

[@jorgefernandez6407]

I love that tough SOB!!! Bought two...

[@OrangeJackson]

5 hours later....he gets through the bone. Nice work!

[@warriorofsteel01]

wow right through the ak mag......and those mags are tough too ...impressive

[@Febeleh]

0:58 with the music in the background was priceless.

[@peternorthrup6274]

No joke. For the price it can't be beat. It's my EDC.

[@WolfCouncil97]

Basically, the San Mai III steel is stronger and holds an edge better, and is also more resistant to rust. So, it can take some more punishment and is preferable for wet locations. If you can afford the extra $40-$50 it takes to upgrade to San Mai III, then it is quite nice.

[@deathangellink]

@halofreak644 to proove than the tip can stand that operation without breaking. usually doing that would break the tip of most of knifes.

[@martinn369]

I can't decide between this and an SRK (also by Cold Steel.) What I'm looking for is just a tough fixed blade knife for camping and stuff like that chopping branches.

[@rickymartinis8530]

In the eighties they made an IMPERIAL TANTO made of 160 layers of Damascus steel .it was ultra limited edition with certificate and number on each knife.That I would have it

[@horrorfan13666]

You do have a point. One may wonder what business the public may have with a knife favoured by people who's job it is to kill or defend others. However, remember that any knife is still just a hunk of sharpened steel. It may have fancy coatings or special materials, but it's still the same piece of technology man has used for thousands of years. If Cold Steel was selling the latest and greatest assault rifle that fired a billion rounds a minute, maybe I'd be a little concerned :P

[@FPSdaybreaK]

ive had the AUS8 version for around 2 years still holding up good just a small nick in the blade from when i tried cutting my friends machete full chop with it

[@THEMERCIFULONE]

I love Cold Steel!!

[@gmf1minion]

@MrMaximusi It's not an axe it's a knife they were showing its strength and if you did need to cut something like a tree it's not hard to find a small log. But regardless knife not axe, stupid comment.

[@MES0746]

Have you ever been so pissed off at someone that you'd stab them in the loaded magazine of their gun? THEN through their cardboard armor!?!!? If so, the Cold Steel Tanto is for you!

[@galina_galina_galina]

Дорогой Cold Steel, здравствуйте! Этот нож пользуется в России большой популярностью. Всё потому, что у нас он не является холодным оружием и его можно носить где угодно, кому угодно и когда угодно. А вот SRK у нас считается оружием и для простых граждан не доступен. Пожалуйста, сделайте ножи как у компании Katz (модель black kat) у нас они тоже не будут являться оружием и их можно будет свободно покупать всем!!!! Благодарю за вашу работу!!

[@vladimirkovacevic1656]

Awesome knife

[@triptifan]

The only thing that I would've liked to have seen done differently is the same blade go from one test to another. Watching any of the videos you can see that is is a brand new blade for every different test. One blade going through all of that without stopping would be a true bragging right and worth whatever price.

[@Annymus-ed2hf]

***** is this avilable in EU?

[@canaryco-op]

+An0nym0us if its available in germany i would think so

[@yanivanhandenhove2191]

+An0nym0us Belgium too

[@Annymus-ed2hf]

yani van handenhove ok

[@Annymus-ed2hf]

R Fisher im in germany :D

[@BushCampingTools]

Well these are indeed hard tests but I haven't seen any of these knives, for example, cut some nylon or natural fibre ropes AFTER such abuse. Maybe I've really missed something. When I see that I'll be in the shop to get one.

[@BushCampingTools]

+csknives To be hones,t I'm pretty critical when it comes to knife tests etc but for sure you guys do have some damn tough blades.

[@BushCampingTools]

Hi Mr Smith, thanks for the info but knives in movies are nothing more than props and like most product placement are paid. I know the movies you list. I certainly know what a Dan grade is having trained myself in JUDO. Not sure what you need to do to classify yourself as a "master hunter" although I've been a bow hunter for over 35 years. I guess I was being a bit facetious as I'm sure these are good knives but that's not because of anything American but because of the "master" knife smiths in Japan making the the main components of their (CSK) more expensive non made in China knives- with exception of the USA made models.

[@Dr.Shankenstein]

All cold steel tantos are made either in the US or Japan which is a big deal because some of the best knives com from Japan and you need a license is Japan just to make a knife

[@VIIflegias]

they can't copy our dedication to cutting power

[@Ruemmele]

I have to say that I just found the love of my life! Im buying like 5 copies of this knife!

[@DrTran312]

@JSCincorporated thank you sensei!

[@Breakneckhydra1]

@WaznGuy Of, well then in that case you want a fixed blade knife with a very strong tip. Tantos have too fine of a tip, it will get broken, I can't look at cold steels website to give you a choice but I hope I helped.

[@Kylef7735]

@68Masada Get the SRK instead, you arent gonna be stabbing enough stuff to need the tanto, the clip point will be more useful than the tanto.

[@gtrefghuk]

Works good as a spade bit.

[@rickymartinis8530]

the guy on the left from Lynn Thompson is Andrew Demko,I think

[@kaziklu79]

Great knife at a good price. Mine is an older one from Carbon V steel.

[@paulie4x1]

Say Heah, I have the Recon Tango in three different steel, Although I got ripped off on E-bay on the CarbonV one and I was charged alot on a 2nd where the lines are off on one side, I use it as a beater, But beware buying on E-bay, They wouldn't back me up. But the AUSa. I teamed up with my S. O. Seal Pup Elite since both are the same steel and both are with the coated blades so they atleast match. I find the Cryo to be equal to the Zero Quench so yeah, Thumbs up to both. with my Estwings Double Bit Hatchet and my Corona 10" Curved Folding Saw, I could go on a overnighter or a few day trip knowing that I could accomplish everything I need to do. Yeah, I do bush craft things with my Recon Tango and it spans more wood when I need to baton. But that's why I bring the Estwings right ? But the whole set don't put you in the poor house divided by the years they will serve you with little effort keeping then in good condition. Yeah, I thumb up my Recon Tango, and Boohoo on E-bay and the Ding Dong Rip Off guy.

[@Dr.Shankenstein]

yeah i worked for ka bar for a little while and the make a decent knife although they are not balanced knives. i like cold steel because they offer japanese laminated steel. i only buy cold steel.

[@Steampyro]

I actually just got my hands on an older Carbon V Recon Tanto. It's definitely seen some action in it's time; the powder coating is somewhat scratched and worn, and the knife's edge (especially the tip) is more than a little on the rough side. How should I go about revitalizing and sharpening my new (to me) knife, and what ongoing care should I be putting into it?

[@PayLemon]

That would be my choice for a combat knife.

[@CoachKussenVuist]

i got the rubber version of it to use in self defense classes :) it isn't as sharp as the real one but it does bend a lot more :P

[@derekhoward3839]

love your tanto I own this and a kabar tanto...prefer my kabar a little more but both are great

[@SuperGvarr]

im planing to buy one of these, but i have some questions. 1. is it stainless? 2. is it a fulltang? 3. do it have the classic wiked blade from cold steel or is the edge posseble to handle without cutting up everything you are near. 4.can i chop with it? 5.how mutch is the waight at? 6. will the blade snap or bend? 7.do i need to oile it? 8.will it blend? wold be super nice if you can answer all these questions regards supergvarr

[@G19Jeeper]

as always VERY impressive!

[@DHC2500]

Agreed, I would like to see a kitchen knife do EVERYTHING this knife did.

[@originalsk8tr]

i cant decide between this and the gi tanto

[@MeLlamoBradly]

@csknives If the tang is bigger than the KA-BAR's I might actually be interested

[@LaserLambert]

the perfect knife for slaying lord Dracula

[@carebear8762]

@coolsk8er465 Maybe you got a lemon, but I've never had a Cold Steel knife fail. I'm using the same SRK I got almost 20 years ago in the Marines and, while I reprofiled the edge to convex a while back, it has always been sharp and sturdy. My buddy, who I don't lend -my- knives to because he's a knife destroyer, has had a Recon Tanto a bit longer than my SRK and that rusty, abused, beat up knife just keeps on going. I wince at what I've seen him do with it. So, there's a counter-anecdote.

[@xXNovastormXx06]

Hey Cold Steel I was wondering what the better knife was, the Recon Tanto or the Leatherneck Tanto. Both look similar but the handle on the Leatherneck looks alot sturdier and more comfortable than the Recon.

[@brentw741]

This is a great knife for slashing but you can also stab someone with it too and its long enough to do some damage!!

[@JimiTip]

Oh, wow. Thanks for the answer and for the fast reply :) You've just earned yourselves another subscriber ^^

[@xmeda]

The difference there is in steel.. I like Leatherneck Tanto shape. That nice handle with guards and usefull hammer in back..Nice knife! But what about its Krupp stainless steel durability versus AUS-8 in Recon Tanto? Is there a plan for other steels for leatherneck? San mai or AUS-8 leatherneck for example.. ? thanks

[@WaznGuy]

@Breakneckhydra1 Im in the military, with full steel doors, sometimes its better to just knock off the doorknob instead of blowing it off

[@nerfherders123]

@Freiheit37 The point is that the knife can handle the abuse and not lose its point. Try that with a kitchen knife.

[@COYOTE165A]

@KoolzzRyan15 Looks like either an AK 47 or an M16 30 round magazine.? great video & demo but Lynn what no meat cutting.? I am shocked.?

[@MrNathan1234567890]

@DeathAdder187 true true but i'm just saying that it takes them a long time to something and they make it seem short by editing the footage.

[@crazewolfe5734]

ok thanx, i might get one.

[@ecollins92]

@hitter1 haha i know thier wasnt any clip but thier was indeed a magazine, its just people tht dont know any better

[@onastyyt]

Holy shit it went through cardboard😱