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Cold Steel Recon Tanto SK5 Fixed Blade Knife - Desert Tan
Cold Steel Recon Tanto SK5 Fixed Blade Knife - Desert Tan
Cold Steel Recon Tanto SK5 Fixed Blade Knife - Desert Tan
Cold Steel Recon Tanto SK5 Fixed Blade Knife - Desert Tan
Cold Steel Recon Tanto SK5 Fixed Blade Knife - Desert Tan
Cold Steel Recon Tanto SK5 Fixed Blade Knife - Desert Tan
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Cold Steel Recon Tanto SK5 Fixed Blade Knife - Desert Tan

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(Reviews: 169)
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Cold Steel Recon Tanto SK5 Fixed Blade Knife - Desert Tan

A tactical knife built with a Full Length Tang design, merging the functionalities of both survival and combat blades. Featuring a Tanto-style blade crafted from high carbon SK‑5 steel, recognized for its exceptional toughness and ability to maintain a sharp edge. The blade sports a black, matte Tuff-Ex finish for enhanced protection. Its handle, finished in black, is made from Kray-Ex material and features a non-slip texture for secure grip. The set is complete with a sheath utilizing the Secure‑Ex system, providing versatile and practical carry options on a belt or other gear.

Tuff-Ex
Secure-Ex
Kray-Ex
SK-5

tool steel SK-5

Crafted from SK-5 tool steel, the blade boasts exceptional strength, along with outstanding resistance to cracking, chipping, and dulling. Sharpening is straightforward, while hardening delivers a hardness of 63-65 HRC, ensuring superior abrasion resistance and remarkable durability.

Tanto profile blade coated with Tuff-Ex

The blade with a Tanto profile measures 178 mm in length and 5 mm in thickness. Featuring a smooth edge with a semi-flat grind, it stands out for its reinforced tip, where the full spine thickness nearly reaches the point. Such a build delivers exceptional durability, making it suitable for rigorous use. Protected by a black Tuff-Ex finish, the blade resists glare and offers effective corrosion protection. A shortened blunt threshold (ricasso) allows the cutting edge to begin sooner, extending its usable length.

Kray-Ex handle with a non-slip texture

Featuring a handle crafted from Desert Tan Kray-Ex material with aggressive texturing, the knife ensures a secure hold even when hands are wet or muddy. Built with a Full Length Tang design, the blade’s tang extends throughout the entire handle, being only marginally narrower. A single-sided cross guard is integrated to keep fingers from sliding onto the blade. At the end of the handle, a hole is provided for attaching a lanyard or safety cord.

Secure-Ex system sheath

The included sheath in the Secure-Ex system is crafted from a lightweight, robust, and weather-resistant material. Thanks to its fitted opening and snap-fastened loop, the sheath firmly secures the knife in place, minimizing the risk of accidental loss. The loop is designed for easy belt attachment, while multiple holes and pass-throughs offer versatile mounting options on a belt or other gear.

Set elements

  • Cold Steel Recon Tanto SK5 tactical knife
  • Secure-Ex sheath
  • belt attachment loop

Main features

  • Distinctive Tanto-style blade
  • Full tang construction for maximum strength
  • Blade crafted from SK-5 high-carbon steel
  • Tip reinforced for added durability
  • Extra cutting edge at the blade’s tip
  • Finished with a black Tuff-Ex coating
  • Offers exceptional resistance to cracks and chips
  • Equipped with a Kray-Ex grip
  • Handle features a non-slip texture
  • Includes a single-sided cross guard
  • Lanyard hole integrated
  • Comes with a Secure-Ex sheath featuring multiple holes and slots
  • Snap-closure loop designed for belt or gear attachment
Cold Steel


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.

More Information
Type Fixed blade
Style Military-tactical
Blade length 178 mm
Blade thickness 5 mm
Blade profile Tanto
Blade edge Plain
Blunt resistance Good
Corrosion resistance Low
Lock type Fixed blade
Overall length 298 mm
Main color Desert Tan
Blade material SK5
Opening method Fixed blade
Handle Kray-Ex
Clip for carrying No
Holster included Yes
Weight 255 g
EAN 813628007562
Manufacturer code CS49LRTDTBK
Brand Cold Steel
Tuff-Ex feature
Tuff-Ex
Tuff-Ex is a protective coating developed by Cold Steel, applied to knife blades to increase their durability and functionality. It gives a matte black finish and eliminates glare, which is important in tactical and survival applications. The coating effectively protects the steel from corrosion and other surface damage, extending the life of the tool. Tuff-Ex is highly abrasion resistant and retains its protective properties under heavy use. The coating is used on popular Cold Steel knife models such as the SRK and Recon Tanto, which are made of SK-5 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.
SK-5 feature
SK-5

SK-5 steel belongs to a series of Japanese tool steel (Steel Kuogu) with high carbon content and good wear resistance. It is equivalent to American 1080 steel and is also designated as SK-85. It contains about 0.8-0.9% carbon, which gives it high hardness and very good cutting properties. The addition of manganese (0.1-0.5%) improves hardenability, silicon (0.1-0.35%) increases elasticity and strength, and small amounts of chromium (about 0.3%) and copper (up to 0.025%) promote the steel's wear resistance and slow down degradation processes. The presence of nickel (up to 0.25%) further enhances strength, while low sulfur and phosphorus content reduces the material's brittleness. After quenching, SK-5 reaches a hardness of up to 63-65 HRC, and its martensitic structure with fine carbides provides a favorable combination of wear resistance and mechanical strength. Thanks to these properties, the steel is used in chisels, saws, springs, drills, and in utility and tactical knives.

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Number of reviews: 169

  1. A... Review confirmed by purchase
    100%

    Excellent knife with great parameters, the handle gives confidence that it will not slip out of your hand even during intensive use, the factory sharpness is very good, and the tanto-style blade finish adds a 'combat mood' to it.

  2. G... Review confirmed by purchase
    100%

    A solid piece of metal, plus a sheath that works well with the whole set. The knife is quite sharp even from the moment of purchase. The only reservation I have is that it could be better balanced.

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

    Another excellent knife purchased at the militaria pl store. The knife is very well made, very helpful in the garden and forest, superb quality. The shipment arrived at express speed, store service at a 5, I definitely recommend and I will certainly return to the militaria pl store.

  4. R... Review confirmed by purchase
    100%

    I am a happy owner of this legendary knife, although it is fair to say that it is a multifunctional cutting tool for special tasks! It is perfectly made of excellent carbon steel. The first manual contact makes you realize that you are dealing with something very solid, which fits perfectly in the hand. The knife is already very sharp after purchase, and you can refine the sharpness even more. The sheath fits perfectly, the knife enters with slight resistance and won't fall out. The whole set makes a very aesthetic and professional impression. I recommend it to those who need and appreciate solid items!!!

  5. M...
    100%

    Great knife. It holds its sharpness and sits well in the sheath, which is also very well made. The coating could be better or not there at all—I would make a patina with vinegar like on a Morakniv. A good purchase for reasonable money.

  6. M...
    100%

    Well, what can I say. A solid piece of knife. Wonderfully made. Sits very well in the hand, even in a glove. Sharp right out of the box. Bought on sale, at a good price, so double the joy. Ordered on Friday and was ready for pickup at the parcel locker on Saturday. I recommend it.

  7. K... Review confirmed by purchase
    100%

    Great piece of steel, fits securely in the hand, well-balanced, I haven't used it for heavy work yet so can't comment on durability, but it arrives factory sharp as a razor, passes the paper test easily. Recommend it!

  8. w... Review confirmed by purchase
    100%

    A beast through and through... a piece of a beast... finally available at a good, even very good price... one of the most iconic and recognizable knives in a men's size... decent and simple.

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

    A great opportunity to buy a high-quality, uncompromising knife at a very favorable price during the promotion, with parameters for big boys and men... not for playing soft... a real weapon...

  10. W...
    100%

    Everything has already been said about this knife. Great knife. Great promotion. Great price at Militaria. Finally, I will add that it looks very nice in this color scheme; you can see it in the store.

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

    A decent tool... a real machine... this is not a 'peaceful' knife ;) it's a war knife... Just the look already defines its purpose... characteristic, feisty, in 'war mode'... :)

  12. B... Review confirmed by purchase
    100%

    Great knife. I love tanto. I recommend it, a very good knife. Phenomenal for everything. Big and massive, a thick blade you can't just break. It's a pity the engraving started coming off after the first batoning :(

  13. M...
    100%

    A proven knife in an interesting color variant. Durable and very solidly made. Equipment for years with proper use and care. The handle in this color is prone to dirt but easy to clean.

  14. G... Review confirmed by purchase
    100%

    Great knife. I love tanto, bought as a pair with the Cold Steel Recon 1 Tanto. Mighty, bulky, for heavy-duty work. I considered the SRK, but the Tanto wins for me on looks. Recommended.

  15. R... Review confirmed by purchase
    100%

    This is not a knife for everyday carry by your pants—it's too big. Very solid—almost like a mini machete. Despite its size, it's not too heavy. The rubberized handle feels good in the hand. The sheath holds the knife well—nothing rattles or falls out, even with the handle strap undone. I wanted an "indestructible" knife for tough tasks, not a small razor, and this one gives that impression. The price definitely matches the quality.

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