After much thought, I ordered this knife and I am satisfied with the purchase. The knife is well made without any flaws, looks good, and its sharpness is at a good level. As a handy piece of blade, it works very well. The knife is worth buying. I recommend it.
Cold Steel Kyoto I Tanto 8Cr13MoV Fixed Blade Knife
A fixed-blade knife designed for everyday tasks and tactical applications, with a design inspired by samurai swords. The Tanto-style blade is made of 8Cr13MoV stainless steel, and the handle is black Kray-Ex. The dimensions of the knife and the Secure-Ex sheath allow the Kyoto to be used, for example, as a boot knife or a neck knife.
8Cr13MoV stainless steel
The Tanto-profile blade is made of 8Cr13MoV stainless steel, which is easy to sharpen, holds its edge well, and is corrosion-resistant. After proper heat treatment, the material achieves a hardness of approximately 56–58 HRC, which strikes a balance between strength and the ability to maintain a sharp cutting edge.
Full Tang construction, scales made of Kray-Ex
The ergonomically contoured handle, featuring a full-tang construction, is fitted with scales made of Kray-Ex, a material resistant to mechanical damage and external factors. The non-slip texture improves grip during use. The steel cross guard prevents the hand from slipping onto the blade while using the knife. A lanyard hole is located at the end of the handle, allowing a safety lanyard to be threaded through it.
Secure-Ex sheath
The knife comes with a sturdy sheath featuring the Secure-Ex system. Thanks to a pattern of holes around the perimeter, the knife can be clipped to a vest, gear straps, or a backpack.
main features
- Tanto-style blade
- 8Cr13MoV stainless steel
- Full Tang construction
- Kray-Ex handle with a non-slip texture
- steel cross guard
- lanyard hole at the end of the handle
- Secure-Ex sheath
Militaria.pl is the official distributor of Cold Steel.
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 | Multipurpose |
| Blade length | 83 mm |
| Blade thickness | 3 mm |
| Blade profile | Tanto |
| Blade edge | Plain |
| Blunt resistance | Medium |
| Corrosion resistance | Good |
| Lock type | Fixed blade |
| Overall length | 168 mm |
| Blade material | 8Cr13MoV |
| Opening method | Fixed blade |
| Handle | Kray-Ex |
| Clip for carrying | No |
| Holster included | Yes |
| Weight | 94 g |
| EAN | 705442019961 |
| Manufacturer code | CS-17DA |
| Brand | Cold Steel |
| EAN |
Reviews with photos
Review summary
Number of reviews: 14
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A wonderful knife that nicely recalls the culture of the Far East, of which I am a fan. And as an EDC knife, it's excellent—easy to sharpen and so on. I recommend it :)))
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A very nice and solid knife, perfect for doing some small tasks. As for the appearance, it looks really nice and is also useful for outdoor trips and training grounds.
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Very nice little knife. A decent piece of metal, which inspires my confidence in its durability, yet it's light and handy. It's comfortable to wear at the belt. You can buy a clip, but basically, with a piece of paracord, the attachment possibilities are almost endless. Good price for the quality even without promotion.
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Very nice little knife. Judging by the weight, it’s probably full tang. Looks solid. Not too thin as a backup for the forest and not too thick for meal prep. The length is suitable for EDC. Very nice handle texture. A bit too big for me as a neck knife, lacking a sensible way to attach to pants. Definitely a successful purchase!
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The knife is 'beautiful' and insanely well-crafted; there's nothing to complain about. It's worth getting a belt clip. The sheath is great. Highly recommended. For use and for your collection.
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The knife is so well made and looks so awesome that I feel bad using it, so it stayed as a display piece in my collection. I think it's time to buy a second one just for use.
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After more than a month of use, I can say it’s a revelation. The steel, though quite budget, surprisingly holds its sharpness very well and restoring the edge just takes a few strokes on the rods.
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Great knife made from good steel, excellent appearance and cutting properties, it can be both a collection piece and a practical neck knife.
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The knife is small, sharp, handy, well-made, and useful for everyday use.
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The knife arrived and it’s excellently made, the sheath holds it firmly, it’s razor-sharp and has a badass appearance. Now I'm waiting for its twin brother in the tanto version.
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Another tanto for the collection. The Cold Steel brand guarantees that the knife won’t fall apart in your hands and will serve well—and that’s exactly the case. Sharp, lovely, comes with a free SecureEx sheath ready to mount, for example, on a backpack. One small reservation—the knife fits pretty well, the grip is as secure as possible thanks to the ribbed rubber handle, but if the handle were 2 cm longer it would fit perfectly. Fits smaller/feminine hands just right.
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Amazing look, the sheath holds the knife very firmly and securely. This is my 9th knife in the collection and honestly, it’s the sharpest knife—it literally shaves with a single pass and also holds its sharpness for a long time and is super easy to sharpen. 7/5, for now, my favorite knife.
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Nice little knife, for me the handle could be 2 cm longer. Otherwise, it’s ok.
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