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Cold Steel Kyoto I Tanto 8Cr13MoV Knife

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Cold Steel Kyoto I Tanto 8Cr13MoV Knife

Engineered for both everyday utility and tactical scenarios, this fixed blade knife draws stylistic inspiration from traditional samurai swords. The Tanto blade is crafted from 8Cr13MoV stainless steel, while the black handle features durable Kray-Ex material. Compact dimensions and the addition of a Secure-Ex sheath make the Kyoto adaptable for use as either a boot knife or a neck knife.

8Cr13MoV stainless steel

Equipped with a Tanto style blade, this knife utilizes 8Cr13MoV stainless steel, offering excellent sharpening ease, reliable edge retention, and solid resistance to corrosion. Through appropriate heat treatment, the steel achieves a hardness of approximately 56-58 HRC, striking a balance between steadfast durability and straightforward edge maintenance.

Full Tang construction, scales made of Kray-Ex

Featuring an ergonomically shaped handle, the knife boasts a Full Tang construction and durable scales crafted from Kray-Ex, offering exceptional resistance to mechanical impact and environmental elements. A non-slip surface ensures reliable grip security during operation. The steel cross guard effectively shields the hand from sliding onto the blade while performing tasks. Positioned at the end of the handle, a lanyard hole provides the option to attach a safety cord for added security.

Secure-Ex sheath

A robust sheath equipped with the Secure-Ex system accompanies the knife. The sheath’s network of holes along the edges allows secure attachment to a vest, gear straps, or a backpack.

main features

  • Tanto-style blade
  • Crafted from 8Cr13MoV stainless steel
  • Full Tang design for maximum durability
  • Kray-Ex handle features a secure, non-slip grip texture
  • Steel cross-guard enhances hand protection
  • Lanyard hole positioned at the handle's end
  • Comes with a Secure-Ex sheath for safe storage
Cold Steel


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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.

More Information
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
Secure-Ex feature
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.
Kray-Ex feature
Kray-Ex
Kray-Ex is a synthetic polymer with a rubber-like structure used by Cold Steel to manufacture knife handles. It is characterized by high adhesion and anti-slip properties, ensuring a secure grip even in high humidity, low temperatures, and with dirty hands. The material is flexible and absorbs shocks well, which increases comfort of use. Kray-Ex is also resistant to cracking, abrasion, chemicals, and adverse weather conditions, making handles made of this material durable and virtually maintenance-free. Cold Steel uses it in tactical, survival, and utility knives.
8Cr13MoV (8Cr13) feature
8Cr13MoV (8Cr13)
8Cr13MoV (8Cr13) is a Chinese stainless steel equivalent to Japanese AUS-8 steel. It offers a good balance between corrosion resistance, ease of sharpening, and edge retention. The carbon content (approximately 0.8%) affects the hardness of the steel, while chromium (13%) provides very good corrosion and abrasion resistance. Additions of molybdenum (0.3%), vanadium (up to 0.2%), manganese (0.5%), and silicon (0.4%) improve abrasion resistance and the stability of the steel structure. 8Cr13MoV is often used in the production of knives, including by companies such as Spyderco and Benchmade, which manufacture in China. After proper heat treatment, 8Cr13MoV steel achieves a hardness of 56-58 HRC, which makes it a material with good cutting properties, easy to sharpen, and relatively resistant to wear.

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Number of reviews: 14

  1. M... Review confirmed by purchase
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    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.

  2. N... Review confirmed by purchase
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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 :)))

  3. S... Review confirmed by purchase
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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.

  4. R... Review confirmed by purchase
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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.

  5. D...
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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!

  6. S... Review confirmed by 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.

  7. M...
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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.

  8. M... Review confirmed by purchase
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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.

  9. M... Review confirmed by purchase
    100%

    Great knife made from good steel, excellent appearance and cutting properties, it can be both a collection piece and a practical neck knife.

  10. M...
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    The knife is small, sharp, handy, well-made, and useful for everyday use.

  11. M... Review confirmed by purchase
    100%

    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.

  12. M...
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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.

  13. P...
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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.

  14. A...
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    Nice little knife, for me the handle could be 2 cm longer. Otherwise, it’s ok.

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