Cold Steel 7" San Mai Recon Tanto – Rugged Fixed Blade for Tactical Use

Cold Steel Recon Tanto Fixed Blade Knife – 7" VG-10 San Mai® Tanto

The Cold Steel Recon Tanto San Mai® represents the pinnacle of Cold Steel's legendary American Tanto design. Trusted by military personnel, law enforcement officers, and tactical professionals around the world, the Recon Tanto has earned its reputation through decades of proven performance in some of the harshest conditions imaginable.

The 7-inch American Tanto blade is forged from premium Japanese VG-10 San Mai® laminated steel, combining a razor-sharp VG-10 stainless steel core with durable outer layers for exceptional edge retention, outstanding toughness, and superior corrosion resistance. Cold Steel's signature hollow-ground bevels and satin finish maximize cutting performance while highlighting the knife's distinctive Tanto profile. The reinforced Tanto point provides extraordinary piercing strength, making it ideal for demanding field, tactical, and outdoor applications.

Built around a robust 5 mm blade thickness, the Recon Tanto offers remarkable strength while maintaining excellent balance and control. The ergonomic Kray-Ex™ handle features Cold Steel's signature flattened oval profile, providing a secure, non-slip grip that resists twisting in wet, cold, or adverse conditions. A solid steel tapered pommel adds durability and serves as a practical striking surface when needed.

For secure transport and quick deployment, the Recon Tanto includes a rugged Secure-Ex® sheath, designed to withstand years of hard use while keeping the knife protected and readily accessible.

Features

• Legendary American Tanto blade profile developed by Cold Steel

• Premium Japanese VG-10 San Mai® laminated steel

• Razor-sharp 7-inch hollow-ground blade

• Reinforced Tanto tip for exceptional strength and piercing performance

• Satin-finished bevels with contrasting line-grain blade flats

• Robust 5 mm blade thickness for demanding applications

• Ergonomic flattened Kray-Ex™ handle provides a secure, weather-resistant grip

• Solid steel tapered pommel functions as a striking surface

• Includes durable Secure-Ex® sheath

• Ideal for tactical applications, hunting, camping, bushcraft, survival, emergency preparedness, and heavy-duty outdoor use

Specifications

• Brand: Cold Steel

• Model: Recon Tanto San Mai®

• Knife Type: Fixed Blade

• Blade Style: American Tanto

• Blade Length: 7 in.

• Overall Length: 11.75 in.

• Blade Thickness: 5 mm

• Blade Material: Japanese VG-10 San Mai®

• Blade Finish: Satin Hollow Ground with Line-Grain Flats

• Handle Material: Kray-Ex™

• Weight: 8.8 oz.

• Sheath: Secure-Ex® Sheath Included

Care Instructions

Clean and dry the blade after each use. Although VG-10 San Mai® offers excellent corrosion resistance, occasional light oiling and routine sharpening will help preserve maximum cutting performance and maintain the blade's finish. Store the knife securely in its Secure-Ex® sheath when not in use.

Combining Cold Steel's iconic American Tanto design with premium Japanese laminated steel, the Cold Steel Recon Tanto San Mai® delivers world-class strength, precision, and reliability for professionals and outdoor enthusiasts who demand uncompromising performance.