Where is the magnum tanto xii made?

I brough my Cold steel tanto 2 in the late 80. Yes, 40 years ago. It was made in Japan.

Any of you have a sheathing issue with the tanto ii? i had to send mine back, as it would not come out of the sheath.

Yes, some customers have issues with excessive OR a complete lack of retention using Secure-Ex sheaths supplied with both the Cold Steel Master Tanto and the Cold Steel Outdoorsman fixed blade knives. I suspect it's due to Cold Steel using the identical sheath for both knives. Take a look at any online catalog images for the Outdoorsman and you'll clearly see the Secure-Ex sheath is formed with an "American Tanto" point - despite the Outdoorsman being technically closer to resembling a trailing point. Both have 6" blades but are not the same profile at all. This (cost saving?) commonality means the Master Tanto may be excessively difficult to draw safely and the Outdoorsman will be flopping loose (requiring mandatory fastening of the retention strap). As for how to remove the Master Tanto without struggling or flailing about, forget putting pressure on the grooved "thumb ramp" like you'd expect to. Instead, flip the sheath upside down so the finger guard of the knife is visible. Using your fingers, apply outward pressure to the open lip of the sheath until the knife can be removed or drops out of its own weight - but be careful, as the sharpened edge will be facing you! My own recently purchased "tight as hell" Master Tanto slid out easily this way. The solution to both a too loose Outdoorsman and a too tight Master Tanto is to get an inexpensive replacement sheath made for the Buck Special knife. These can be found in both leather and nylon versions, and fit either Cold Steel knife very, very well, and forever fixes the too tight and too loose issues. And, if it matters to you, both styles of Buck 119 sheaths eliminate the "battle rattle" Secure-Ex character as well.

How should the knife be sharpened?

A knife of this caliber requires a professional to sharpen. My sincere suggestion is to make arrangements with Cold Steel for this task. I believe this is free, but verify.

Is this product 3V or VG-10?

VG 10/.....I did not like the sheath. Knife is great. Remember, the San Mai steel is a "sandwich type" steel. Harder on the outside and softer on the inside.........

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Recommended Uses For Product	Camping
Brand	Cold Steel
Model Name	Master Tanto 6" VG-10 San Mai Razor-Sharp Blade 5.5" Kray-Ex Handle Military Tactical Fixed Blade Knife
Special Feature	Fixed Blade
Age Range (Description)	Adult
Included Components	Sheath
Handle Material	Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE)
Color	Master Tanto
Blade Material	VG-10 San Mai stainless steel
Style	Modern
Blade Length	6 Inches
Power Source	hand_powered
Product Care Instructions	Hand Wash Only
Hand Orientation	Ambidextrous
Item Weight	0.89 Pounds
Blade Shape	Tanto Point
Blade Edge	Hollow
Reusability	Reusable
Customer Package Type	FFP
Item Length	11.5 Inches
Global Trade Identification Number	00705442018049
Shape	Rectangular
Size	1 Pack
Manufacturer	Cold Steel
UPC	705442018049
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H	13.03 x 3.82 x 2.2 inches
Package Weight	0.44 Kilograms
Item Dimensions LxWxH	12 x 3 x 1 inches
Brand Name	Cold Steel
Warranty Description	Knives & Blades: We stand behind our products 100%. We subject them to the highest standards in the industry and strive to make each as perfect as possible. We warrant that this product is free of defects in workmanship and materials. This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, resharpening, damage caused by misuse, lack of normal maintenance, or disassembly. Remember, anything can break or fail if subject to sufficient abuse. So please do not use this product inappropriately. No knife or sword should be used as an axe, hatchet, screwdriver or prybar. Non Blades: We stand behind our products 100%. We subject them to the highest standards in the industry and strive to make each as perfect as possible. We warrant that this product is free of defects in workmanship and materials. This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, damage caused by misuse, lack of normal maintenance, or disassembly. Remember, anything can break or fail if subject to sufficient abuse. So please do not use this product inappropriately.
Material	Other
Suggested Users	unisex-adult
Number of Items	2
Part Number	35AB

Master Tanto 6" VG-10 San Mai Razor-Sharp Blade 5.5" Kray-Ex Handle Military Tactical Fixed Blade Knife w/Secure-Ex Sheath

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