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Cold Steel Black Bear Classic San Mai Fixed Blade Knife
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Cold Steel Black Bear Classic San Mai Knife
Fixed-blade tactical knife designed with a Clip-Point profile and crafted from VG-10 San Mai steel featuring a layered structure for exceptional resistance to corrosion and edge wear. The blade includes a double grind and boasts a satin finish, while the cutting edge is meticulously sharpened and polished for optimum performance. The handle, finished in black, is constructed from robust G10 laminate to ensure a reliable and comfortable grip. Included is a sheath utilizing the Secure-Ex system with a belt loop for practical and secure knife transport.
San Mai III laminated stainless steel
Constructed from laminated stainless steel San Mai III, engineered by Cold Steel, the blade’s unique three-layer structure delivers excellent edge retention alongside impressive flexibility and corrosion resistance. At the heart of the laminate lies VG-10 steel, which, following precise heat treatment, reaches a hardness rating of 59–61 HRC, ensuring outstanding edge longevity. Such a build imparts significant damage resistance, lasting durability, and straightforward maintenance.
Clip-Point blade, satin finish
Equipped with a Clip-Point profile, the blade measures 210 mm in length and 5 mm in thickness, offering outstanding penetration capabilities. A smooth cutting edge is created through a double grind, delivering an ideal balance between resistance to damage and aggressive slicing performance. Featuring a satin finish, the blade's semi-matte surface not only adds visual appeal but also boosts resistance to scratches during operation.
G10 scales, Sub-Hilt construction
Handle scales crafted from lightweight and robust G10 laminate offer excellent resistance to both moisture and chemicals, and are secured to the tang with six steel pins, then hand-shaped for optimal ergonomic comfort. The inclusion of Sub-Hilt construction provides a more secure grip, minimizing the likelihood of hand slippage onto the blade and enabling swift extraction after penetrating a target. Enhanced hand support delivers superior tool control, ensuring greater stability and safety even under intense operational conditions.
Secure-Ex system sheath
The knife comes with a sheath constructed in the Secure-Ex system, crafted from a lightweight, robust, and weatherproof material. Reliable retention is ensured via a fitted opening and a snap fastener loop, effectively guarding against accidental loss. Designed for convenient belt attachment, the sheath features multiple holes and slots, allowing for versatile, multi-position mounting on various gear components.
Set elements
- Cold Steel Black Bear Classic San Mai fixed blade knife
- Secure-Ex carry sheath
Main features
- Robust fixed blade design
- Constructed from VG-10 San Mai steel
- Features a double grind edge
- Boasts a satin finish for enhanced aesthetics
- Equipped with a Clip-Point blade profile
- Incorporates Sub-Hilt construction for secure handling
- Outfitted with G10 laminate handle scales
- Includes a Secure-Ex sheath for safe carry
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Cold Steel is a renowned American brand of knives, machetes and tactical tools, founded in 1980 in Irving, California. The company has gained popularity thanks to innovative solutions such as Kraton® handles and American Tanto blades, which are appreciated by uniformed services and military enthusiasts. It has also introduced its own steel alloys, such as San Mai III®, which ensures high strength and wear resistance. Cold Steel has patented the Tri-Ad™ Lock blade locking mechanism, which guarantees safe use. The brand cooperates with renowned knifemakers, including the company's founder Lynn C. Thompson and Andrew Demko, whose passion and experience contribute to the high quality of the products.
| Type | Fixed blade |
|---|---|
| Style | Military-tactical |
| Blade length | 210 mm |
| Blade thickness | 5 mm |
| Blade profile | Clip-Point |
| Blade edge | Plain |
| Blunt resistance | Good |
| Corrosion resistance | Very good |
| Lock type | Fixed blade |
| Overall length | 337 mm |
| Main color | Black |
| Blade material | San Mai III |
| Opening method | Fixed blade |
| Handle | G10 laminate |
| Holster included | Yes |
| Weight | 394 g |
| EAN | 705442019473 |
| Manufacturer code | CS-35AR |
| Brand | Cold Steel |
| EAN |
Secure-Ex
Secure-Ex is a system developed by Cold Steel, designed for the safe storage and convenient carrying of knives and tools. Sheaths made with this technology are lightweight, durable, and weather-resistant, making them suitable even for intensive use. They hold the knife securely in the sheath while allowing for quick and smooth draw. The system has a modular design - the sheaths can be supplemented with various fasteners, such as buckles, clips (e.g., C-Clip) or ball chains. This allows the knife to be worn on a belt, around the neck, or in other configurations, according to the user's preferences.
San Mai
San Mai (ja. "three layers") is a three-layer steel laminate developed by Cold Steel, combining a hard, high-carbon core with outer layers of stainless steel that offer high flexibility and corrosion resistance. The outer layers protect the core from damage, increase the blade's impact resistance, and facilitate maintenance. Depending on the generation, Cold Steel has used different core steels: VG-1 (San Mai III), containing 0.95-1.05% carbon and 13-15% chromium, characterized by good edge retention and rust resistance, and VG-10, enriched with molybdenum (0.9-1.2%) and vanadium (0.2-0.3%), which improves hardness, abrasion resistance, and edge retention. After proper heat treatment, the core reaches a hardness of 59-61 HRC. Products with a VG-1 San Mai core are manufactured in Japan in limited editions and are used in Cold Steel's most exclusive collector's fixed knives. VG-10 San Mai is produced in small series and is used exclusively in top-of-the-line collector's knives. San Mai is a registered trademark of Cold Steel.
G10
G10 is a lightweight and extremely durable material, considered one of the best for knife production. It is created by pressure-pressing fiberglass with phenolic resin, which gives it high durability and resistance to mechanical damage. It is chemically inert, does not conduct electricity, and retains its properties at both low and high temperatures. In terms of parameters, it is similar to carbon fiber, but its production is much cheaper. G10 handles are manufactured by precision cutting and cutting, which increases the cost of processing but ensures a perfect fit and long knife life.
Satin
Satin finishing is one of the most popular blade finishes, achieved by grinding the steel with fine-grained abrasives. Parallel micro-scratches remain on the surface, giving the knife a technical, matte appearance. Satin finishing has both aesthetic and practical significance - a smoothed blade is easier to clean, and the slightly reduced friction promotes smoother cutting. Depending on the direction and intensity of polishing, different effects are achieved - from a matte finish to an almost mirror-like finish. Satin is valued in both utility and collector's knives because it emphasizes the structure and quality of the steel while maintaining functionality.
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