COLD STEEL Leatherneck Tanto 7" German D2 Razor-Sharp Blade 5" Kray-Ex Durable Handle Tactical Military Knife w/Secure-Ex Sheath

Cold Steel was founded in 1980 by Lynn Thompson. For the next 40 years he did his best to provide consumers with the best knife possible for their money. Cold Steel knives are renowned for their quality and durability. Lynn and crew used to sell CDs showing the crazy stuff they did to and with their knives. I have hundreds of knives, some of which are incredibly expensive but without hesitation, when choosing a knife to use in a situation where my wellbeing or that of someone else depends on my knife I would grab a Cold Steel knife. This particular knife would be my choice if I had to defend myself. This knife is very Ka-Bar like but an improvement in every way. It has my favorite grip. If you squeeze hard enough this grip almost hurts. Between the shape and texture slippage is pretty unlikely. The blade is D2, a tool Steel used in knives since 1965. This steel is better in every way (except ease of sharpening) than the 1095 Steel used by Ka-Bar. Since D2 has much better edge retention you won't have to sharpen as often though. The finger guard is thicker and stronger than most Ka-Bar type knives. I have every version of the full sized Leatherneck because I like them so much. I'm hoping Cold Steel comes out with more handle colors, or maybe more alloy choices. A Lynn Thompson signature version in S35VN would be awesome. I'll have to check the Cold Steel website, maybe they have already! The Leatherneck sheath is top notch as well. I think the Cold Steel Kydex sheaths are typically the best in class, even better than Ka-Bar's. On top of all this Leatherneck is usually about half of what a Ka-Bar cost. They also go on sale on Amazon frequently. I have paid as litte as $25 for one. My oldest Leatherneck looks the same as my newest one. It's a rugged beast and there is no noticeable wear or damage after years of use. I own hundreds of knives of which about 30% are Cold Steel. As with every Cold Steel I own this knife gets the grumpy old guy seal of approval!

Cold Steel has another winner with this one. I am a bit biased, I am a Cold Steel fan after all, but I give a fair shake to every product I get whether it be knife, guitar, or gun :) So let's get into it: Pros: -It is a time-tested design (after the Ka-Bar) with an improvement in strength. Instead of having a rat-tail tang, it is full tang. Added strength over a kabar. It also has a thicker guard, which I think is more preference. -Along with what I just stated, the blade is a tank. It is a solid thickness, in D2 steel, and especially with the tanto point, you would be hard pressed to break this blade. -It has a fair amount of belly, especially for a tanto blade. Good for slicing -It is ridiculously comfortable in the hand. Glad they didn't go too classic with the leather stacking (which I still love on a classic blade). But this is a handle that isn't going to wear out like the Cold Steel SRK, the texturing may wear a tiny bit, but overall the solid rubber I think will last forever (you can always had some athletic tape as well). -Value. Plain and simple. A giant hunk of D2, a Secure-Ex Sheath, and well designed for $60? This isn't Sk5 or Aus 8 or 4116. This is a high quality steel. It is TOTALLY worth it. Cons: -The Sheath... Okay listen, I know I just added that as a tenant of the "Pros", and I am usually a huge fan of the Secure-Ex Sheaths, but this one lacked retention. It there is a ton of rattle, and it doesn't retain the blade nearly as securely as I think it should. This can be mitigated, and I'll also be buying a leather sheath just to have one, but still, come one Cold Steel, give us proper retention! Overall, even with the sheath issues, I think that this is a home run for Cold Steel. VASTLY superior to the version in SK5 or 4116. It is a fighting knife but I have used it for everything from making kindly to batoning and it works like a charm. Great overall utility/fighting knife. Grab one, and mod it like I did. For those of you interested. I cut off the top guard, and sanded down the black coat to make this look so wicked. Thanks!

I’ve had this knife before and bought it again because it’s that good. The Cold Steel Leatherneck Tanto is razor sharp out of the box and holds an edge really well. D2 steel does a great job — doesn’t need constant sharpening. Solid, well-balanced, and built to last. Easily one of the best knives I’ve ever owned. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it.

I purchased the Cold Steel Leatherneck Tanto Point in D2 steel after determining that I needed one knife that could take whatever I dished out in bushcraft and could also serve me well in personal defense. The Cold Steel Leatherneck Tanto Point fit the bill. This blade is a work of art--a perfect balance of form and function. It not only is aesthetically beautiful but it is built like a tank and feels balanced in one's hand. It has a very natural, nonslip grip. But its understated beauty and finish quality belie a dark beast within. Make no mistake, this blade is a punisher. It can do what it has been designed to do...and then some. I have not yet put it through its paces, (since the first knife I ordered will be given as a gift, and my own knife is on the way), but I will be testing it out on some large, hard pieces of bamboo when it finally arrives. Cold Steel has certainly caught my attention over the last couple of years with some of the exceptional knives it has produced; of the knives that they currently make, I consider this Leatherneck Tanto Point and the Cold Steel Tai Pan among the most beautiful production knives that you could buy. Get this knife, and you'll wonder why you've waited so long to own one.

I absolutely love this fighting KABAR style tanto knife. Its super well balanced, the rubber grip is incredible and light on the hand and it has a wider tang then the original KABAR knife. The knife comes razor sharp and its ready to go! I'm a big fan of this knife.

The only reason I did not give 5 stars Wass that fact that it is made in Taiwan. It is perfect for what I was looking for. I ride motorcycles and I wanted something that I could carry in the laces of my vest. This fits the bill. I was looking at a Kabar but chose this knife after reading reviews and comparing them both. Feels very sturdy, sharp out of box, $20 less to a similar Kabar. Would definitely recommend.

This a great hiking and camping knife. Takes a bit to get a fine edge on it, but it's worth the effort. The only draw back is the sheath scrapes the blade when drawing and sheathing, so I end up spending more time with the stone.

I purchased this knife in the hopes of using it for personal protection and so far I can say I am truly impressed. This knife comes in a nice black box, with an instruction manual, and sheath with belt clip. The knife itself is very well made. The total length is 12 in, with the blade being 7 in. There is also a nice heft to it when it's being held and is very nice to hold. Also, it is extremely sharp out of the box, so be mindful of that. My favorite aspect of this blade is the handle. It is very well made, grippy, and sturdy. I never feel as though the blade will slide out of my hand when using, and that is a plus. I recommend this for anyone needing a sturdy, dependable knife.

Tarde mas de un año en decidir comprar este cuchillo, no fue hasta ver muchos comentarios y videos de este, que me decidí. Me siento mas que satisfecho con esta compra, Vale lo que cuesta e inclusive es mucho mas barato que otros cuchillos de esta calidad. Se siente con el peso correcto, poderoso, indestructible. Perfectamente equilibrado. El agarre es extremadamente bueno, mejor que muchos de alta gama. La funda es de algún polímero resistente. Entra a presión y no tiene juego, El broche también evita que cabecee. Se coloca de manera fácil en el cinturón, sin necesidad de tener que sacarte este. Es un cuchillo táctico, que nos sirve perfectamente como cuchillo de supervivencia. Ya quiero llevarlo a la montaña y dejare mis comentarios, pero estoy seguro que serán positivos. Es un cuchillo que me sorprendió por su calidad y diseño. Estoy muy contento con este cuchillo. No hace falta modificarle nada. Actualización. Lo use durante una salida a la montaña con mal clima por lo que tuve que procesar madera para fuego todo el tiempo, sometiendo al cuchillo a un uso muy rudo. Soporto la batalla con excelentes resultados y el filo esta como si nada La funda muy comoda la pintura protectora se le fue mas fácil que a otros cuchillos (mas caros) que tengo, pero cabe señalar que fue sometido a un exceso de trabajo y a mi no me preocupa que se oxide ya que el acero es inoxidable, ni me molesta que se vea usado, al contrario. Es un cuchillo que vale mucho la pena

Ottimo acciaio

Je cherchais un couteau de survie de qualité costaud et efficace, mais lorsque j'ai déballé le produit, enlever l'étui et me suis retrouvé avec ce couteau entre les mains j'ai été choqué par la qualité du design, à la fois la robustesse et la finesse de cet impressionnant couteau. Il tranche pratiquement autant voire autant que mon gros cutter Wolf équipé de lame haut de gamme japonnaise dont je me sers pour travailler. C'est bluffant et c'est un véritable coup de coeur. Ce couteau est MAGNIFIQUE, c'est la classe !!! BRAVO au concepteur 👍👍👍 J'ai envie de m'en acheter un 2eme pour le placer derrière une vitrine de d'exposition dans mon salon. Mise à jour: La lame du couteau est emoussé sur une grande partie de sa longueur, ce qui m'a laissé pensé que ce couteau avait déjà utilisé pendant un certain temps. Je pense que c'est le cas car la lame est emoussé notamment et surtout au milieu et non pas au niveau des quelques premiers centimètres du tranchant proche de la poignée puis au niveau du segment vers la pointe du couteau formant un angle à l'autre extrémité de la lame. De chaque côté et donc aux 2 extrémités, la lame reste bien tranchante mais ce n'est plus du tout le cas vers le milieu. C'est IMPOSSIBLE que ce couteau ait été conçu de cette manière. La lame doit être tranchante sur toute sa longueur c'est une évidence !!!

Ich habe dieses Messer schon bei einem anderen Onlinehändler für knapp unter 100 € gekauft, der mit diesem Preis Cold Steel-D unterboten hat. Selbst wann man es mit über 100 € bei Cold Steel-D erwirbt bekommt man ein Messer, dass diesen Preis mehr als Wert ist. 57 € bei Amazon? Das musste ich mir nochmals bestellen? Ich konnte es nicht glauben bis ich es ausgepackt habe. Es handelt sich um das originale "Cold Steel Leatherneck Tanto D2", in gewohnter, sehr guter Cold Steel-Qualität. Zum Messer: D2-Stahl ist ein hervorragender Messerstahl der den Kompromiss zwischen Kohlenstoffhaltigen und damit zähen, widerstandsfähigen, schnitthaltigen Stahl mit geringer Rostanfälligkeit schafft. Vorsicht: D2-Messerstahl sollte nach Gebrauch trocken geholten werden! Nach Möglichkeit ab und zu 1/2 Tropfen BALLISTOL auf die Klinge. Die Tanto-Form ist genial. Mit etwas Übung erlaubt die Tantoschneide an der Spitze grob bis feine Schnitzarbeiten. Das Messer kommt sehr scharf vom Werk. Einen 5 cm-Ast Hacken - kein Problem (ohne das die Schneide den geringsten Schaden nimmt). Der klingenrückendicke, kräftige Erl, geht bis auf den Griffboden sichtbar durch und ist in einer angenieteten Metallplatte eingebettet. Ich bin der Meinung, dass man dies auch als "full tang" bezeichnen darf. Bei Handschuhgröße XL (10-11) liegt der Griff komfortabel in der Hand. Das Griffmaterial aus Kray-Ex ist nicht zu weich und genial geformt, Da rutscht nix, auch bei Holzarbeiten. Die Hülle aus Secure-Ex ist gleichwertig zu einer Kydex-Hülle. Sie hat ein leichtes Spiel zwischen Klingenrücken und Schneide (das ist kein Nachteil). Dass Messer sitzt trotzdem sehr sicher in der Scheide. Fazit: Man hat ein sehr massives, hochwertiges Messer in der Hand, bei dem man das Gefühl hat auch gegen eine Wildgewordene Wildsau im Wald zu bestehen. Es ist halt mit über 12 cm (17,8 cm) Klingenlänge, nach § 42a, nicht frei führbar. Es mit in den Wald zu nehmen um sich an Totholz (z.B. batonieren) auszuprobieren ist erlaubt. das dürfte aber in der Innenstadt (am Gürtel hängend) schwer argumentierbar sein. MEHR MESSER FÜRS GELD GEHT NICHT >>> ABSOLUTE KAUFEMPFEHLUNG

A faca é excelente, além de linda!