You're right - I've been to the meetings where the consul decided that real knife people never use notes again. Almost got kicked out of the meeting for my notes damn
This is my favorite Cold Steel fixed blade in my possession! I have the VG1 San Mai 3 version from Japan. I always wanted a Cold Steel knife that was made in Japan in case they decided to relocate. Good thing I bought the knife before they actually did relocate their manufacturing business to Taiwan. Besides, the American Tanto Point has Japanese roots, so I got a Japanese Tanto from Japan! Yay!!!
Bought my Cold Steel Recon Tanto, way back in the 80's. Blade is fully blued, sheath is stiffened nylon. It is marked Cold Steel, CarbonVTM, Made in USA. the other side its stamped with Recon Tanto. I carried on amny a hike in Yellowstone. Its a good knife.
Great review! Just ordered mine today cause I really like the look and feel of the San Mai SRK. Gotta have the matched set!!! I've used the HELL out of my regular SRK & Recon Tanto so I'm pretty sure of what to expect from their "super" versions... Can't wait to get it!
Hi there, Very good review - even if is a table top review - totally agree with your arguments ! I bought the Recon Tanto in SK5 - and, to my total surprise ,it proved to be a very good slasher ... I've tested on some cardboard boxes and I was stoned to see that it outperformed significantly bigger blades at cutting through (pretty thick) cardboard .... It must be related with the continous sweep / curve of the blade ... And it was a total surprise especially that I abandoned it in a corner for some time, not even bothered to test it until 2 days ago - and I was totally shocked : it outperformed bigger and more expensive blades ...huh ... Oh yeah, I've read a comment of someone on Amazon - which (as he said) is a military contractor who stated that although he owns hundreds of blades this (Recon Tanto in SK5) would be his choice for going into action ... Oh, and other thing - that I've discovered : it's absolutelly devastating on back slash-es ...basically hitting cardboard with the tip in reverse is doing great damage ... Yeah, totally agree with you (and with that guy that commented on Amazon) : it might be the perfect blade ...
Agreed. I’m considering attempting a thin leather wrap, over the rubber. To give it a warmer more natural feel and look. Might not work, but worth trying
I made a Micarta handle for my old recon tanto, same shape, just a bit more shape. Now I don't understand why the didn't do it. They do G10 for the warcraft(daft name) that is what the should have done with the new San mai 3 in vg10!
Hi there, In my opinion the Recon Tanto would be the best bet ... Ok, maybe not as tough as Warcraft Tanto but that sweeped blade makes all the difference in slashing ... Totally agree with the guy making this review : it might be the perfect blade ... And I guess you would be pretty happy with the SK5 version - which is pretty affordable - is good japanese steel - pretty tough - basically on par with 1085 - 1090 high carbon steel ...
@@lucianbrad4291 i have both and prefer the SRK in San Mai because of the utility aspect but im also biased against tanto blades. Dont get me wrong i obviously dig tantos(hence owning the recon tanto in san mai) but as a self defense/utility knife, a tanto blade is more effective with more length. Some may disagree of course, just my opinion.
@@suwupreme2101 i never understood "batoning" seems like a surefire way to ruin an edge and dull a knife that should be sharp and at the ready, for whenever you may need it. A small hatchet is arguably small enough to include it in your gear or bug out bag, plus ur secondary will always be ready. Just my point of view on the whole baton thing.
It will baton perfectly better than even the SRK! I have both the SRK and Recon tantos in SK5 and VG10. I used both for a couple years hunting/fishing/camping. I even used the Recon exclusively for 3 months last year doing a trip from Florida to Maine stopping to camp and fish everywhere in between. I baton wood three times a day for my rocket stove and creating tinder, scraping fatwood, use with ferrocerium rods. The Recon SK5 was perfect in all regards even better than the Srk!
