Hace 13 años compré mi primer Cold Steel Recon Tanto en acero inoxidable AUS-8. Me ha servido bien todo éste tiempo, el diseño de éste cuchillo es muy resistente.Cold Steel ha mejorado aún más la eficiencia de ésta herramienta al fabricarla con acero de alto carbono SK-5. Es un acero casi igual al 1095, superando en dureza y firmeza al AUS-8, lo cual es un bono a su favor, si bien no es inoxidable.Los aceros de alto carbono requieren ser limpiados y aceitados cada vez que se van a guardar en su funda para prevenir la oxidación. Un poco de DW-40 o aceite ligero para máquina de coser son suficientes para éste fin.Aunque está diseñado como un cuchillo de combate/táctico, es tan versátil que se desempeña bien en otras áreas donde sus dimensiones trabajan a su favor, como batonear.Para trabajos donde una hoja chica con filo Scandi es mejor, puede usarse con las limitaciones propias de su configuración, pero es muy bueno dentro de un amplio rango de actividades.Dada su relación calidad-precio lo recomiendo 100 %

If the sheath didn't scratch up the handle so much it would be an easy 5 stars but I give it a 4.5 but aside from that, this knife is almost perfect, comes extremely sharp and is ready to use. This is the 3rd or 4th Recon Tanto I have bought because when I parted with my other ones, I missed it and so I got my hands on a new one. The sheath is decent, absolutely no tattle of any kind, knife is easy to deploy. This knife has 2 grinds, hollow grind on the main blade and a sabre grind at the yokote going up to the tip, which gives it it's strength. The knife is thick at 5mm and is very strong and durable. I have seen this knife endure all kinds of abuse. Not only is this a good tactical, self defense knife, but it can slice, chop and feather stick very well in bushcrafting and camping tasks. You can literally go hard with this knife and it will take it all and the best about it, it's very cheap so you could always get another one as a back up or to keep in you vehicle or bugout bag. It's one of my favorite, in the top 5, all time favorite knife. This is the original American Tanto, done by Cold steel, the first mass producer of the American Tanto so you're getting the original, it's definitely a legend and an awesome utility tool. I NEVER leave home without my Recon Tanto. And if you doubt the strength of this knife, just watch the Recon Tanto in action on YouTube. Just get one, you definitely will not regret it, I'm thinking of getting another one as a backup to keep in another backpack.

Obrigado Cold Steel, excelente qualidade.

Sauber, sehr scharf, Griff könnte dicker sein

Gute Verarbeitung, sehr robust.

Dollar for dollar, Cold Steel makes what I feel are the finest production-grade knives on the market. The Recon Tanto is no exception. A general consensus of users might tend to conclude that this is more of a military tool, but this assumption would not be valid in my view. Although this knife would be a a fine military asset, it is more than capable of performing a wide variety of tasks around the camp and in the field.I own seven other Cold Steel knives and really did not need another, but need does not always figure into the equation, especially when the item in question carries an amazing price. At $43, this just screams, "buy me!" It's truly an amazing value.First, the Tanto point is extremely defined and backed up by a lot of excellent high carbon steel. The tip is designed for maximum penetration and is so strong that the odds of breaking it are extremely remote.The blade is about 5mm in thickness, which is where I feel a knife of this size should be. It's thick, but not so thick that it becomes heavy. At a tad over 8 ounces, the knife is pretty light and quick to maneuver.As mentioned, this is made from high carbon steel which makes it easy to sharpen and holds its edge well. I'm not sure what the blade is coated with, but my guess would be some form of powder coat. The finish will wear with use, but this should not bother you. This is a working tool, not a show piece. Being carbon steel, it is a bit more prone to corrosion than stainless steel, but this is not a problem either. Every now and then, take a few seconds to wipe it down with some WD40 or gun oil. If you are too lazy to do this, you don't need a knife this nice.The lines and geometry of this knife are extremely nice, reflecting a high degree of workmanship. I have owned knives costing a lot more than this that were not as well crafted. Additionally, this knife came to me razor sharp, right out of the box. It's so sharp that it will cut you if you stare at it too long, well almost.The rubberized handle feels very good in my large hands. You'll be able to sustain a positive and safe grip even when your hands are cold and wet.The sheath itself is pretty nice. It's nothing fancy but does its job well. What I do not care for is the nylon strap that connects the sheath to one's belt. Being flexible, if you wear this on your belt, the knife will ride upward a couple inches with your draw. This is not a problem, it just slows the process a bit. If you want to lash the sheath to a backpack, it has many holes designed to allow this.We are all looking for value in things we purchase, but what does that word really mean? To me, I define value as the sum of a product's quality, practicality, and price. Using this formula, I can state without reservation that the SK5 Recon Tanto is an incredible value in every respect. Don't be fooled by their Taiwanese manufacture. Cold Steel used to produce many of their knives in Japan, and these were quite nice. From what I have seen, those made in Taiwan are every bit as nice as their Japanese counterparts, and are even better than many US blades. If this knife were US made, you'd be looking at around $200 easily.In summation, the Cold Steel SK5 Recon Tanto is a versatile tool that will handle a variety of tasks. It's well made, strong, razor sharp, and the price is absolutely amazing. Never lose sight of the fact that being prepared is the key to survival. Accordingly, when I hit the field, I'll have a knife like this on my belt, and in my backpack a smaller knife such as the Cold Steel SRK Compact, a Leatherman tool and small hand axe. Thanks for reading my review. Stay safe out there, and God Bless America and our troops!

Magnifique couteau de combat pour un militaire

bestes Messer seit langem. Gutes Gewicht. Wirkt gut ausbalanciert. Klinge wirkt robust ebenso die Verbindung zum Griff. Der Gripp am Griff ebenfalls super. Messer liegt wirklich gut in der Hand. und die Scheide ist auch sehr fein.

Die Gürtelschlaufe aus Stoff finde ich unfein, weil's etwas labbrig ist. Persönlich mag ich die festeren Plastikclips lieber.Das Muster am Griff ist sehr agressiv, sorgt für guten Halt aber kann auch bei längerer Verwendung unangenehm werden.Die Scheide ist gut, kaum Spiel, macht die Klinge nicht stumpf und hält die Klinge gut fest. Ist auch stabil und hat eine kleine Öffnung am ende um Wasser ablaufen zu lassen.Nun zur Klinge, der Schliff ist recht symmetrisch, aber nicht perfekt (eine Seite hat einen minimal höheren Winkel als die Andere). Es ist beschichteter Carbonstahl, etwa 57HRC hart und kann extrem scharf werden. Ab Werk braucht es ein wenig, aber man bekommt es schnell rasierscharf, sehr viel einfacher als z.B. 440C. Der Gleichgewichtspunkt ist recht weit vorne weil der Gummigriff kaum Eigengewicht hat, dadurch hackt das Messer echt gut, für feinarbeit ist es aber etwas zu Klingenlastig finde ich. Zudem fast 5mm dick bei 30mm hoch bedeutet, dass es ein ziemlicher Keil is. Gut für Robustheit, schlecht fürs Schnitzen. Die Klinge geht vollkommen durch, da sind nur wenige Millimeter Gummi oben und hinten. Die Beschichtung ist relativ robust, wird sich aber mit der Zeit abtragen.Ich finde es ist ein gutes Messer, aber auf der robusten Seite daher nicht für alle geeignet.

das Messer ist sehr gut, da will man direkt losmessern oder ein Schiff kapern

This thing is very easily sharpened due to its hard blade material... SK5 is what german army uses for example and i believe some sort of carbonfiber-steel.The type of steel that is used for TRUCK springs...I used a diamond sharpener from i think sharpal or something not sure.With that thing i managed to sharpen it MORE than a razorblade literally.Just be very careful with getting the right angle each time on each side and use some ballistol oil for example to keep the leftovers away from the blade.Then slide with your finger in the same angle but obviously very carefully ( at your own risk )or use dried leather.Then its razor sharp.After you carefully dried the blade.Spray oil on it and put it back in sheath...

Super wertiges Messer. Auch die Scheide ist sehr hochwertig. Verpackung auch super und Lieferung innerhalb von 2 Tagen. ACHTUNG musste es bei der Post abholen und meinen Ausweis vorzeigen wegen Altersfreigabe, also perso nicht vergessen;)

Gut aber teuer