FIXED BLADE KNIVES

Cold Steel 49LRT Recon Tanto SK-5 Over the last 34 years, Cold Steel has succeeded in establishing the Tanto as a superior blade for combative application. Their pioneering research, development and refinement of this blade shape has proven the value of the "American Tanto" style reinforced point beyond question. The Recon Tanto continues to redefine the standard for combat knives around the globe. Having seen active military application in numerous conflicts over the last 20 years, it is well on its way to becoming the preferred fixed blade for special military units and even SWAT teams on our own soil. Experience the extraordinary quality - test the distinctive razor sharp edge for yourself and you will see why the Recon Tanto is a knife you can't afford to be without! SPECIFICATIONS: --Weight: 9oz --Blade Thickness: 5mm Blade --Length: 7" --Blade Steel: SK-5 w/ Black Tuff-Ex Finish --Handle Length/Material: 4-3/4" Kray-Ex --Overall Length: 11-3/4" --Additional Features: Secure-Ex® Sheath Taiwan

The Spartan-George Raider was designed by Les George, a prolific Knife Maker and former U.S. Marine as an homage to the Legendary United States Marine Corps Raider Stiletto of WW II.  This sleek and durable dagger while holding to the overall design of the original knife takes advantage of a full tang design, injection molded handles, modern SK5 steel. It is delivered with a knife specific injection molded sheath for a secure carry and protection. This is a dagger that any Marine or soldier would be proud to carry into a dangerous situation or raid. This dagger was designed hilt-heavy to lie in the hand to reduce the risk of dropping. It has double-edge blade with stiletto-sharp tip and diamond-shaped cross section, sharpened on both cutting edges all the way to its the oval cross guard. It has a slender symmetrical grip, with a middle convexity. The original stiletto hilts were die-cast using zinc aluminum alloy to create the handle but, over time it was discovered that the zinc ions in this alloy tended to leach out, leaving the casting extremely brittle. a result, more than half of the few Raider stilettos still in existence today have very fine hilt cracks or entire portions of the hilt missing, with pieces having simply flaked off; many more have replacement handles. Therefore, they chose a full tang design with durable injection molded handles.

SPECIFICATIONS:

--Overall Length: 12"

--Blade Length: 7"

--Blade Thickness: 3/16"

--Blade Steel: SK5

--Blade Hardness: 58-60 HRC

--Blade Style: Fixed double edge dagger symmetrical blade

--Coating: Black Powder Coat

--Sheath: Black Plastic injection molded Sheath with nylon hanger

--Weight: 0.444 LBS (Knife)

Taiwan --Be advised, some jurisdictions have restrictions on double edge blades.  Be sure of your laws as they apply.