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 studied in great detail to arrive at the optimum combination

PERFORMANCE
We insist all of our knives deliver extraordinary
for a specific use. If the knife is a folder, we concentrate
on the locking mechanism to ensure the strongest,
safest construction. For handles, we strive to develop
SCIMITAR ™
Sharp as Saladin’s legendary blade, the sleek, classically curved
Specifications:
Scimitar ™
#25SS (Serr.)
#25S (Plain)
performance for their asking price. In other words, the perfect mix of materials and ergonomics to offer the Cold Steel Scimitar ™ places the power of the sword in your pocket.
Blade: 4"
“they must deliver their money’s worth”. most comfortable secure grip available. Above all, we Our craftsmen have captured the timeless quality of superior
cutlery and united it with the finest in modern materials. The Overall: 9"
In order to achieve this goal, we are vitally TEST what we make! Rigorous testing is the only way to
interested in all the elements that are critical to ensure we get the level of performance we demand. result is a dazzling, high impact folding linerlock like no other Thick: 9/64" (3.5mm)
performance. knife available. Weight: 4.3 oz.
When it comes to the blade, these include profile, (Right) Manila rope is very tough on a knife edge. The Scimitar™ blade is hollow ground from super tough AUS
AUS 8A Steel
thickness, blade geometry, edge geometry, steel Blades that can repeatedly cut this rope will last 8A stainless steel honed to razor sharpness and features the
and heat treatment. Every one of these factors is indefinitely under normal field use. famous curve of its ancient namesake. It has been painstakingly
designed to facilitate the most effective cutting stroke known to
man, the draw cut. The blade also has a needle sharp point
which pierces at the slightest touch.

STEEL & HEAT TREATMENT Superior engineering combines traditional appeal with the latest
Western technology in the contoured Zytel® and steel frame
handle designed exclusively by Lynn Thompson for the Cold Steel®
CARBON V
®
SAN MAI III
®
AUS 8A STAINLESS Scimitar.™ The pistol grip handle allows a forward, reverse
Some of our Cold Steel knives are made from San Mai means "three layers". It is the term The words “stainless steel” are misleading, or palm reinforced grip while finger grooves, checkering, a
Carbon V®, a high carbon, low alloy cutlery grade given to the traditional laminated blades used by because, in fact, all steel will stain or show pocket clip and hard-hitting pommel contribute to its ease
steel. This steel is superior in performance to most the Japanese for swords and daggers. Laminated discoloration if left in adverse conditions for of carry and rock steady grip.
other steels due to its chemistry and also because of construction is important because it allows different a sufficient time. Steel is made “stainless”
the close controls that we maintain at every stage of grades of steel to be combined in a single blade. A by adding Chromium and reducing its Carbon
the manufacturing process. These controls begin at simple way to think of this type of construction is to content during the smelting process. There is
the steel mill where Cold Steel specifies the desired imagine a sandwich: The meat center is hard, high a serious performance trade-off with stainless A plain edged version of the
microstructure of the steel. Once smelted, each steel carbon steel and the pieces of bread on either side steel: As the Chrome increases and the Carbon Scimitar ™ is also available.
shipment is microscopically checked for structural are the lower-carbon, tough side panels. The edge of decreases, the steel becomes more “stainless”.
quality, cleanliness and chemical content by an the blade should be hard to maximize edge holding But it also becomes more and more difficult
independent metallurgist not in the mill's employ. ability, but if the entire blade was hard it could be to sharpen, and the edge-holding potential is
The blades are then blanked parallel to the rolling damaged during the rigors of battle. For ultimate seriously impaired. This is usually why most The Scimitar™ comes with
direction of the steel plate to optimize grain flow toughness the body of the blade must be able to stainless knives are rarely razor-sharp and a Steel pocket clip.
along the length of the blade. The final step is a withstand impact and lateral stresses. Toughness is quickly lose the little edge they have. In contrast,

TRIPLE ACTION
precise heat treatment sequence that was developed generally associated with "softness" and "flexibility" at Cold Steel® we use AUS 8A, a high carbon,
by Cold Steel specifically for this custom steel. This in steel, so that surprisingly, if an entire blade was low chromium steel that has proven, over the
heat treatment process is one of our most highly made "tough" the edge would not be hard enough last 15 years, to be the ultimate compromise
guarded trade secrets. It was arrived at over several to offer superior edge holding. San Mai III ® provides between toughness, strength, edge holding and FOLDING KNIVES
years by using an exhaustive series of practical and a superior blade with hard (higher carbon) steel in resistance to corrosion. Packing an awesome punch, Cold Steel’s Triple Action™
metallurgical tests and observations. the middle for a keen, long lasting edge and tougher Folding Knives prove that formidable power and strength
Overall, we believe that attention to detail (lower-carbon) steel along the sides for flexibility. in a folding knife do not require the weight of an anvil.
in every phase of the manufacturing process This laminate is 25% stronger than the incredibly Shaving is a quick indicator of With a convenient pocket clip, and a closed length of
is the primary reason for the superiority of tough AUS8A stainless. sharpness. Most factory and only 5 inches, the 3.5 ounce Triple Action™ Folders are
our blades. custom knives do not a dynamite innovation.
exhibit this sharpness Cold Steel is the first to offer a high quality folder
when first used.
featuring AUS10A stainless steel providing superb
cutting ability with the finest combination of strength
WARRANTY The
Triple
and flexibility.
We stand behind our knives 100%. We subject them to the highest standards in the industry and Action Triple The aircraft grade
strive to make each one as perfect as possible. Our fixed blade sheath knives have a 5 year warranty includes Action ™ aluminum handle
to the original owner against defects in materials or workmanship. Our folding knives are warranted a steel Spear is roll engraved
pocket Point
for one year. with a distinctive
clip.
ANY knife can be broken or damaged if subjected to sufficient abuse and all knives eventually pattern, giving the
wear out and must be replaced. Most of the tests shown here are dangerous and they should All Cold
Triple Action™ an
Steel® knives are
not be duplicated. These destructive tests constitute gross abuse of a knife. Duplicating them exceptional finished
shaving sharp, right
will void your warranty. out of the box! look.

WHAT IS
TESTS OF STRENGTH & SHARPNESS PROOF SEEING IS BELIEVING!
AUS 10A?
Cold Steel’s commitment to producing the
finest cutlery in the world starts with procuring the
The Gunsite ™ Folder perforating a car Cold Steel ® makes promises. Other finest materials. Five years ago we discovered AUS
(Below) Retaining a fine edge
door. Critics say that practically any
while repeatedly cutting pine knife manufacturers do the same. What 10A, a high carbon stainless made in Japan.
knife can be stabbed through a car We tested AUS 10A, along with every other Japanese-
door... but unlike other knives, the
(wood) indicates superior sets Cold Steel ® apart? It’s quite simple.
fine edge retention. To back up our claims, we subjected our made stainless suitable for knifemaking. Some steels
Gunsite's ™ reinforced Tanto point showed promise, but weaknesses became apparent when
is remarkably unaffected by the knives to the most strenuous series of
tests imaginable. we flexed them in a vise and began cutting rope.
ordeal (right).
In other words, we The only equal to our AUS 8A in strength and toughness
Specifications: was AUS 10A; however, the big breakthrough was that
put our videotape Triple-Action ™
where our mouth is. #24TAT #24TAD
it exceeded AUS 8A by an honest 20% in edge holding
Cold Steel‘s® “Proof” Tanto Pt. Spear Pt. ability, giving it a wide performance advantage over ATS-
(Right) Hammering a shatters the claims Triple Blade: 4" 4" 34, ATS-55 and 440V.
(Below) The Vaquero Grande™ Action ™ The superior lock
was flexed in a vise to nearly knife into hard maple of other Tanto Overall: 9 1/8" 91/8" is as tight as a
45°. Most knives shatter and then snapping it manufacturers. Point bank vault.
out sharply to the Thick: 1
/8" (3mm) /8" (3mm)
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well before they reach this

point. side is an extreme Weight: 3.7oz. 3.6 oz.
test of point
#VC90 PROOF AUS 10A Stainless Steel
strength.
Cold Steel® is
undamaged.

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VOYAGER SERIES ®

Due to their light weight and convenience, Zytel ®

WHAT SHOULD YOU EXPECT
FROM A COLD STEEL FOLDER?
THERE ARE 14 FOLDERS IN
THE VOYAGER ® SERIES. EACH
handled lockbacks have gained enormous popularity
over heavier, traditional lockbacks with their metal
SHARPNESS IS A TESTAMENT TO STRENGTH,
SHARPNESS, AND OUTSTANDING
The true measure of a knife’s sharpness
bolsters and wooden scale handles. Our Voyager®
Series is the new generation of these ultra-light knives
and cutting power is its ability to cut free CRAFTSMANSHIP. TUFF-LITE
hanging Manila rope. The abrasive nature
and are sure to be the standard by which others are
of the hemp fibers offer an excellent test
judged for years to come! of a knife’s edge holding ability. Most
The Voyager® Series are made from the same premium of Cold Steel folder’s have been tested #23T Tuff-Lite Tanto Point
stainless steel that goes into our famous Tanto. They in this fashion.
feature precision milled and hand fitted parts with extra
stiff springs. This provides a lock that is safer and
stronger than most traditional folders. The blades
are extremely wide and ground thin at the edge for #23C Tuff-Lite Clip Point With the
tremendous shearing potential. This thin edge allows exception of
the Tuff-
us to hone the blade to astounding sharpness. Plus, Lites,™ all the
the cutting surface is continuously curved along its Voyagers
feature
entire length for the most efficient possible slicing one-handed
action. Because of the high carbon content in the #34MT Medium Tanto Point opening and
(Plain Edge) an integral belt
stainless steel, you’ll find that the sharpness really clip for easy
lasts a surprisingly long time. carry. MEDIUM VOYAGER ®
If you like serrations, you’ll really appreciate our
exclusive pattern. It offers the aggressive ripping action
#34MTS Medium Tanto Point
of serrated teeth, but with a twist. Our design features (Serrated Edge)
groups of very small teeth separated by wide, shallow
arcs. This results in the benefits of both a plain and
a serrated edge, so that the knife still cuts smoothly
through almost any material.
STRENGTH
Cold Steel folders have been tested #34MC Medium Clip Point
The Voyager® Series offers all the advantages of the (Plain Edge)
(and proven) to withstand more weight
latest in lockback construction technology including pressure on their locks than 99% of
lightening-quick one-handed opening, light weight and our competitor’s like models.
strength, yet without the necessity for unsightly humps The photo below illustrates how these
or holes in the blade. The result is an appealing look tests are done. Note how far the weight #34MCS Medium Clip Point
with very modern styling. Every detail has been designed (Serrated Edge)
is placed from the pivot point, putting
for maximum performance from the reinforced pivot the lock under maximum strain. If
pin and integral clip, to the grooved thumb shelf on the you value your fingers, lock strength
back of the knife for extra traction. Plus, the handle should be a primary consideration when
offers a superbly comfortable non-slip grip and houses purchasing a folding knife. #34LT Large Tanto Point
(Plain Edge)
the blade in a sleek, super-light package that can be
carried all day without effort. LARGE VOYAGER ®
As tools, these lightweight, super sharp knives are
appropriate in almost any environment from hunting
#34LTS Large Tanto Point
and camping, to hiking and general utility chores. They (Serrated Edge)
can also readily fill specialty functions such as a boat or
river knife, a chute knife or demanding police/survival/
rescue applications.
#34LC Large Clip Point
TUFF -LITE VOYAGERS ™ ® (Plain Edge)

Tough enough to do the job and light enough to be

handy, the Cold Steel ® Tough-Lite’s™ are there when you
need them. They come complete with a lanyard hook
so they easily attach to any keychain, belt loop, zipper #34LCS Large Clip Point
(Serrated Edge)
pull, or neck lanyard.
Quality counts, even in small packages, so we made
the Tuff Lite™ Voyagers® with reinforced pivot pins and
lockwork that is capable of holding more than 40 pounds! The tests shown above are documented in our video #34XT Extra Large Tanto Point
The Zytel® handled Tough Lites are flat and light enough “PROOF”. These tests are dangerous and should not (Plain Edge)
to be carried all day without effort in the pockets of be duplicated. They constitute gross abuse of a knife.
even tropical weight pants. Duplicating them will void your Cold Steel warranty.

Specifications: Voyager Series Test Results for Cold Steel Voyagers ®

#34XTS Extra Large Tanto Point
(Serrated Edge) EXTRA LARGE VOYAGER ®
Tuff-Lite Medium Medium Large Large Extra Lg. Extra Lg.
Folder Tanto Pt. Clip Pt. Tanto Pt. Clip Pt. Tanto Pt. Clip Pt. Blade Weight Severed
Style Pressure Manila Rope
Blade: 1 3/4" 3" 3" 4" 4" 5" 5"

Handle: 2 1/4" 3 7/8" 37/8" 51/8" 51/8" 6" 6" Tuff-Lite 40lbs. N/A
#34XC Extra Large Clip Point
(Plain Edge)
Overall: 4" 6 7/8" 67/8" 91/8" 91/8" 11" 11"
Med. Clip Pt. 70lbs. 1"
Thick: 1
/16" 1
/10" 1
/10" 1
/8" 1
/8" 1
/8" 1
/8"
Lg. Tanto Pt. 100lbs. 13/4"
Weight: 0.6 oz. 1.6oz. 1.6oz. 3.3oz. 3.3oz. 5.3 oz. 4.8oz.
#34XCS Extra Large Clip Point
AUS 8A Stainless Steel with Zytel® handles. X Lg. Clip Pt. 125lbs. 2" (Serrated Edge)
Except for the Tuff-Lites, all handles feature integral pocket clips.

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 GUNSITE ™

FOLDERS
Cold Steel is right on target with the
Gunsite™ Folders—the first authorized and
official knives of the renowned Gunsite™
Training Center, one of the leading U.S.
providers of training in firearms education.
Intelligently styled, these tanto folders are
as imposing as the Gunsite ™ Center’s famed
black raven trademark.
Featuring a versatile “50/50” plain and serrated
edge style with extraordinarily Specifications:
strong locking mechanisms #34GXTH #34GLTH
(Gunsite™) (Gunsite™ II)
(the larger model can hold
up to 130 pounds!), Blade: 5" 4"

the Gunsite™ Folders Handle: 6" 5 1/8"

are ready for a variety
of tactical missions. Overall: 11" 9 1/8"

Like our Voyagers®, the Thick: 1

/8" 1
/8"
Gunsite™ folders have
an all Zytel® handle Weight: 5.4oz. 3.5oz.

with and integral AUS 8A Steel. Zytel ® Handle

pocket clip for
easy carry.

LAND & SEA

RESCUE ™

When someone’s life is in danger, there is often

not enough time to fumble around trying to open a
Swiss Army ® or “tool” type knife and saw frantically
away in a desperate bid to free them. You see, NOGALES ™

CLIP POINT
those types of knives have blades that are just
too short, narrow and dull to immediately sever

FOLDERS
thick, tough, or fibrous material like rope, belts,
straps, cables or webbing. Specifications:
That’s why Cold Steel designed the Land/Sea Land & Sea/Rescue ™
#34RLS #34RLSB Our distinctive Nogales™ Clip Point blades are ideal
Rescue ™ knife. In emergencies it can be opened (Black) (Blue) for shearing through thick, fibrous materials like
in the blink of an eye with either hand. Once
Blade: 4" 4" manila rope, cable, hose, and belts. They feature
it’s locked open it can cut with the fury of
Handle: 5" 5" double thumb studs for ambidextrous, lightening fast
a chain saw on account of its big, wide,
opening, and jimping on the blade spine to provide
flat ground blade and thin, razor sharp Overall: 9" 9"
the thumb with extra purchase and control. Plus,
serrated edge. What’s more, unlike Thick: /8" /8"
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they have lightweight Zytel ® handles with stainless
other knifes, it features a semi-rounded The El Hombre ™ and the El Lobo™ are also
Weight: 3.4 oz. 3.4oz. clips, making it easy to keep your Nogales folder available with plain edges.
Specifications:
“sheep’s foot” point that is less likely to The Nogales™Clip Point Series
nearby at all times.
injure accident victims when cutting away seat AUS 8A Steel. Zytel ® Handle #21GNSC #21LNSC #22EHLS (Serr.) #22WS (Serr.)
Fashioned from AUS 8A stainless steel (which Vaquero ™ El #22EHL (Plain) #22W (Plain)
belts or clothing. The Land & Sea/Rescue™ knives
feature an integral pocket clip for easy carry.
outperforms ATS-34), these blades are precision EL HOMBRE™ Grande Vaquero™ El Hombre™ El Lobo™

flat ground to form a long shallow “V” cross section. Like the El Vaquero ™, the El Hombre ™ combines Blade: 6" 5" 4" 3"
The serrated edges form a sinuous double curve. the best in strength, cutting power, light weight and Handle: 7 1/4" 6 3/8" 5" 2 3/8"
This means that whatever material is struck with versatility. It features a deeply checkered handle Overall: 13 1/4" 11 3/8" 9" 4"
the inward curving portion of the edge (nearest the and a 4" blade.
hand) will automatically force the remaining outward Thickness: 1
/8" 1
/8" 1
/8" 1
/8"
curved edge entirely through. EL LOBO™
ER1
Weight: 6.2 oz. 4.6 oz. 3.3 oz. 2.5oz.
Specifications: A smaller version of our El Hombre ™, with a 3’
ER1 VAQUERO™ GRANDE blade. The “Wolf” is perfect for all your smaller AUS 8A Stainless Steel with Zytel® handles & black stainless steel pocket clip.
#32NS The overall length of the Vaquero™ Grande gives
Blade: 3"
E MERGENCY RESCUE KNIFE
it big advantages in reach and cutting power. But
cutting chores.

Overall: 7"
Emergency Rescue is a regular occurrence for Police, Fire and don’t let the oversized dimensions fool you! There
Paramedic personnel and emergency situations on land and sea is nothing awkward or clumsy about this knife. The
Thick: /64"
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often require an extra sharp knife. The ER1 was designed with this 6 oz. Vaquero™ is light for its size and has been
Weight: 1.6 oz.
in mind. It features a patented sliding lock mechanism that offers carefully sculpted to be as fast and sleek as possible
AUS 8A Stainless an easily accessible blade in a very safe package. When closed, the without any sacrifice in strength.
razor-sharp blade is locked securely inside a tough Zytel® housing.
To open: simply slide the button forward until it snaps into place. Once EL VAQUERO™
in the open position, the ER1 has been laboratory certified to withstand The large Vaquero™ offers the same steel, heat
at least 50 lbs of pressure on the point without collapsing. treatment, sharpness, fit and finish as the Grande.
The blade is hollow ground and has our exclusive serration pattern The only real difference is in size; to accommodate
for smooth long-lasting cutting power. Like the Land/Sea Rescue those who value the features of the Grande, but
knife (above), the ER1 has a “sheepsfoot” point. prefer a lighter ride on the waistband or in a
pocket.
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 THE
Specifications: The Tanto Series
#13ASG #13AN #13BN #13MBII #13MBIX #13MBXII
Mini Regular Master Magnum Magnum Magnum

SAFE KEEPERS
Tanto Tanto Tanto Tanto II Tanto IX Tanto XII

Safe
Keeper ™ I
™ Blade:

Handle:
4 /4"
1

4 1/8"
6"

51/2" 51/2"
6" 7 /2"

55/8"
1

55/8"
9" 12"

55/8"
TANTO
Safe
Keeper ™ II
Overall:

Thickness:
8 3/8"
5
/32"
111/2"
3
/16"
111/2"

/16"
3
131/8"

/16"
3
145/8"

/16"
3
175/8"
3
/16"
SERIES
Weight: 4.1oz. 9.5oz. 9.5oz. 11.4oz. 11.9oz. 14.2oz.

Steel: AUS8A AUS 8A San Mai San Mai San Mai San Mai Mini
Safe Tanto
Sheath: All come with a high quality leather sheath.
Keeper ™ III
Specifications: Safe Keeper™ Series
#12A #35ATCB #35GLK
Safe Safe Safe
Keeper I Keeper II Keeper III
Blade: 5" 3 3/4" 37/8"

Overall: 7 5/8" 63/8" 5"

Thick: 3
/16" 3
/16" /16"
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Weight: 5.4oz. 4.1oz. 3.6oz. The push knife was first made popular
AUS 8A Stainless Steel with Kraton ® handles. A in the U.S. during the 1849 Gold Rush in
Concealex™ boot/belt sheath is included.
California. The reason for the success of Tanto
this knife was a combination of its compact size and unparalleled grip.
Now Cold Steel® is happy to present the finest production push knives
in almost 150 years.
Designed for the 21st century, these knives are becoming popular with
military personnel around the world because, unlike a revolver or automatic
pistol, they never break, malfunction, or run out of ammunition. What’s more,
they offer “big knife” capabilities in a compact package (2" shorter overall than most boot knives) that can be easily
attached to tactical web gear, tucked in a waistband or boot top or strapped to a wrist or ankle.

Master
Tanto

DESPERADO ™
The Desperado of the Old West— a legendary fixture of American folklore. As the name suggests,
this was a desperate man, an outlaw, with nothing left in life to lose, and an astonishing reputation
to be gained. With this unbeatable attitude, and some formidable skills with a gun and a
knife, he became one fierce opponent, worthy of respect and often, widely feared. Specifications: Desperado™
#49DS
Cold Steel proudly offers a knife which lives up to that reputation, and more, with
Blade: 5" Overall: 8 3/4"
our versatile Desperado!™
The Desperado™ features a serrated, 5" Nogales™ clip point blade and an Thick: 5
/32" Weight: 4.8 oz.
innovative egg-shaped Kraton® handle. It effectively combines the performance AUS 8A Stainless steel with a Kraton ® Magnum
sensibilities of a push dagger with the versatility and convenience of a handle.
Tanto II
A quick draw Concealex™ sheath with
conventional boot knife. a boot/belt clip is included.
Special attention was paid to the knife point. Designed to be sharp,
yet thick enough to withstand hard impact and even light prying, the
Desperado’s™ point has a strong advantages over other blades with
less pronounced curves.

Exhibiting an
unequaled level
of craftsmanship,
the knives in the Tanto
Magnum Series feature a lustrous
Tanto IX

CULLODEN ™
satin finish on the hollow ground
blade bevels and a line grain finish
Specifications: Culloden™
on the flat spine. These two finishes
Skean Dhu means ‘Black Knife’ in Gaelic (the ancient language of the British characterize our state of the art
#11SS #11C
Isles). Typically, these knives were carried covertly on one’s person or AUS 8A Carbon V ® grinding technique and accentuate the Tanto’s
wedged in a stocking top in the style of the kilt-clad highland Blade: 5" 5" unique appearance.
warriors. The Mini Tanto: Complete with all stainless steel
Handle: 3 1/2" 31/2"
Now Cold Steel® is pleased to introduce a fittings, including a traditional oval guard (tsuba), the
modern, updated version of this romantic and Overall: 8 1/2" 81/2"
Mini Tanto is scaled down to the smallest practical size.
historically significant knife. Thick: /8"
1
/8"
1
The result; a perfect boot/belt knife. Minimal weight and size
The Culloden™, commemorates by name, combine with maximum sharpness, cutting power and point strength
Weight: 2.8 oz. 2.8oz.
the Scottish nation’s last heroic battle Magnum
Edge: Serrated Plain Tanto XII to outperform much larger knives.
at Culloden on April the sixteenth, The Tanto: The knife that started the Cold Steel legend. It features a
1746. It offers today’s Kraton® handles. Includes a quick
beautiful stainless steel guard and pommel and a virtually indestructible 6" blade.
draw Concealex™ sheath with a
highlander an alternative boot/belt clip. The Master Tanto: Comparable to the original, except that its blade is San Mai III,®
Carbon V ® to the traditional making it approximately 25% stronger.
double edged The Magnum Tanto II: Just two ounces heavier than the Tanto, the Magnum Tanto II
boot knife. provides a full 30% increase in cutting power. Combine that with the visual impact of a tsuba-
style (sword) guard and you have perhaps the ideal Tanto. The Magnum Tanto II features a blade
made from San Mai III.®
AUS 8A The Magnum Tanto IX and XII: These knives were created in response to popular demand for a longer
Stainless Tanto. They are available in 9" and 12" blade length in our exclusive San Mai III® laminated steel.

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 TAI PAN ™

The Tai Pan™ embodies all the best features of a classic dagger while minimizing its shortcomings. Most daggers are notorious for thin,
KOBUN ™

In Japan, the underworld meaning of “Kobun”

easily broken points. In contrast, the Tai Pan™ features a sturdy spear point which is wide and thick enough to resist breaking. is “soldier” and that’s exactly what we have
As with the Tanto, the Tai Pan™ features a tapered, black Kraton® handle with a unique flattened oval cross section. Over designed this knife to do; be a good soldier.
time, this material and handle shape have proven ideal at preventing the knife from shifting or turning in the hand even Most boot knives are notorious for their
under the worst circumstances. paper thin, easily bent or broken points. In
TAI PAN ™ contrast, the Kobun’s™ acute point is highly

IMPERIAL TAI PAN ™

Our Imperial version of the Tai Pan™ shares many of the attributes of our regular version, yet
resistant to this because it is reinforced by
the full thickness of the blade’s spine which
runs almost to the very tip.
differs markedly in its aesthetic styling. In the traditional Japanese way, the Imperial Tai Pan™ The Kobun’s handle was designed to offer
features a braided, cord wrapped handle in the centuries-old “cross over” pattern, with a minimum bulk and maximum grip. Its cross
unique underlying base of “Samé” or ray skin. section was made as thin as possible, then
The razor sharp blade is made from 161-layer San Mai Damascus steel. This deeply contoured and checkered to resist
rare steel consists of two 80 layer sections laminated around a hard stainless turning or shifting in the hand.
core. The end result is a visually breathtaking and virtually unbreakable
IMPERIAL
TAI PAN ™
blade.
Each Imperial Tai Pan® is serial numbered 001-500 and comes
with a signed certificate of authenticity.
OYABUN ™

The Japanese word “Oyabun” means “Boss,”

the undisputed leader, with authority over all
Specifications: his subordinates, including his “Kobun” or
Tai Pan soldiers.
#13D #13DDC
Tai Pan™ Imperial A larger and slightly thicker version of our
——— Tai Pan™ Kobun,™ the Oyabun™ features a high, double-
Blade: 7 1/2" 71/2" sided hollow ground bevel that’s thin at the
Handle: 5 1/2" 51/2" edge to facilitate razor sharpness.
The Oyabun™ handle has a deeply checkered
Overall: 13" 13"
Kraton® surface with an internal liner of Zytel.
Thick: 3
/16" 3
/16" Relatively thin overall, the handle is deeply
Weight: 10.8oz. 9.4oz. contoured in cross section to enhance grip
strength and control.
Steel: AUS 8A
Stainless
San Mai
Damascus KOBUN™
H
PLAIN EDGE

AMIDASHI Handle: Kraton Cord Wrapped Specifications: Kobun and Oyabun

®

——— Samé (Ray Skin) #17.1 #17.1S #19A #19B

(S G
MALL T UARD ANTO) 300 Series Stainless guards, bolsters,
Kobun ™
Plain
Kobun™
Serrated
Oyabun™ Oyabun™
7 1/2" 9"
and pommels. (The Imperial Tai Pan
Formidably beautiful and elegantly functional, the Cold features mirror polishing on these areas.) Blade: 5 1/2" 51/2" 7 1/2" 9"
Steel Hamidashi is the most authentic Japanese-made Tanto Includes a high quality leather sheath.
since the second World War! It features Shiro-2 Goh blade Handle: 3 5/8" 35/8" 51/16" 5 1/16"

steel (the closest to “Tomahagne” currently available), and a Overall: 9 1/8" 91/8" 12 9/16" 14 1/16
time-honored heat treatment that uses a special clay to cover
part of the blade as heat is applied. This extravagant method
Thick: /8"
1
/8"
1 5
/32" /32"
5
KOBUN™
Weight: 4.5 oz. 4.5oz. 7.6oz. 8.3oz. SERRATED EDGE
generates a hardened edge with a softer spine, making the blade
HAMIDASHI able to withstand hard blows. A by-product of this is the distinctive irregular line near the edge of Sheath: Concealex ™
Concealex ™
Leather Leather
the blade called the “Hamon.”
The traditional scabbard (finished in black lacquer) and hilt are constructed from Magnolia wood,
and the Tsuba, Fuchi, and Kashira are all made from black iron. The hilt is covered in Samé
(ray skin) and tightly wrapped in black braided cord in the customary pattern.

SHIRA
(W
-Z
S
AYA
)
HITE CABBARD
From feudal Japan, to the present age, fine Tanto blades
not intended for immediate use were often kept in Kraton® handles. The Kobun sheath has a boot/belt clip.
SHIRA-ZAYA “preservation scabbards” of plain white wood with
a matching guard-less hilt. This mounting style
was called Shira-Zaya. Cold Steel is proud
Specifications:
to offer our outstanding Tanto blade in OYABUN™
Traditional Tanto Series this uniquely Japanese design. 7 1/2 INCH
#50A #51A
Hamidashi Shira-Zaya

Blade: 11" 11"

Handle: 6 1/2" 61/2"
Overall: 17 1/2" 17 1/2"
Thick: /5"
1
/5"
1

Weight: 12.6 oz. 13.6oz.

Both knives come complete with the
customary bottle of clove oil, a powder
bag and a sheet of white wiping paper.
The knives are packaged in a unique wooden
box that converts into an impressive looking
display stand.
OYABUN™
9 INCH

The sheaths come with a traditional

purple silk cover.

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 MASTER HUNTER
The Master Hunter’s thick, broad blade has been
Specifications:
#36C #36JS
Carbon V ® AUS 8A
flat ground extra thin with a distinct distal taper for
Blade: 4 1/2" 41/2"
unprecedented cutting ability, edge retention and ease
of re-sharpening. The comfortable, deeply checkered Overall: 9 3/4" 93/4"
Kraton ® grip encourages long use without fatigue. Thick: /16"
3 3
/16"
This is the new standard for an American-made Weight: 6.4oz 6.4oz
hunting knife. The Master Hunter has been
extensively field tested in Africa, Australia, Alaska Sheath: Concealex Cordura
and Colorado. It has won the praise of some of the
world’s finest hunters including Ross Seyfried of Guns
and Ammo Magazine. Available with a Carbon V®
or AUS 8A Stainless steel blade.

Specifications: The Trail Master® Series

#16C #16JS #16JSM #16S
Carbon V® Stainless San Mai III® Stag

Blade: 9 /2"
1
9 /2"1
9 /2"
1
9 1/2"

FILET KNIVES
Handle: 5" 5" 5" 5"

Overall: 14 1/2" 14 1/2" 141/2" 141/2"

Thick: 5
/16" /16"
5 5
/16" 5
/16" Make short work of filleting fish with our Cold Steel Filet
Steel: Carbon V ® AUS 6A San Mai III® Carbon V®
Knives! Nothing makes this task easier than a keen blade
that will lie flat against the backbone and glide through
Guard: Virgin 300 Series 300 Series Polished Specifications: Filet Knives
Brass Stainless Stainless Brass a fish like butter. #90WFL #90WFM #90WFS
Honed from 3/32" thick Carbon V ® steel, our Filet blades Large Medium Small
Handle: Kraton ® Kraton® Kraton® Sanbar Stag
are stronger and tougher than the competition’s and they Blade: 9" 7 1/2" 6"
Weight: 16.7 oz. 17.7 oz. 17.5 oz. 15 oz. hold their sharp edges longer than any stainless blade. Overall: 14" 12 1/2" 11"
Sheath: Leather Cordura Cordura Leather The key to the Filet Knife’s cutting power is an
Weight: 5.5 oz. 5.2 oz. 4.7 oz.
approximately 20% wider blade than most of our
competitors. This allows a for a long, shallow “V” cross 3
/32" thick Carbon V ® Steel w/ Kraton®
handles. Polycarbonate sheath.
section, a wider grind, and a thinner edge which makes
for a sharper knife.
Available in 3 blade lengths, the Filet Knives feature
deeply checkered, shock absorbing Kraton® handles for a
firm grip. The hard, self-draining polycarbonate sheaths
sport an integral belt loop.

Watch as the Trail Master® sets a new world record the stag round and added a beautiful hand polished

THE TRAIL in cutting power by severing seven one inch ropes in

a single stroke! See its virtually unbreakable blade
brass pommel.

STAINLESS STEEL
The Bird & Trout Knife is a modern version of a 100 year old Specifications: Bird & Trout

MASTER SERIES
#20BT
® flexed in a vise over 50° and supporting the weight of classic, treasured by hunters and fishermen for generations. The
4 men (832lbs) on its blade-handle juncture. Observe STAINLESS TRAIL MASTER® secret to its enduring popularity is its ultra slim profile, and unique Blade: 2 1/4" Overall: 6 3/16"

its incredible resistance to shock and abuse as its all steel construction.
(AUS 8A OR SAN MAI III ) ® Thick: /10"
1
Weight: 1 oz.
CARBON V ® massive 5/16" thick blade back is repeatedly used
to crush concrete blocks. It’s tests like these that
If you want a Bowie knife that requires minimum
The skeletonized handle offers great versatility and freedom of
movement. It’s perfect for working in tight places or making precise Includes Concealex™
The Carbon V® Trail Master® is, without a doubt, maintenance and is practically immune to water, neck sheath.
prove that the Trail Master® is simply the best Bowie cuts. The ring allows the knife to hang from the little finger when
the most knife for the money ever built. In terms salt, air, or the humidity of a jungle environment,
knife in the world. not in use and yet remain instantly available.
of sharpness, edge holding, strength and sheer the Stainless Trail Master® is for you! The Bird & Trout is made out of Carbon V® steel
cutting power, it will outperform any factory made STAG TRAIL MASTER® Made from AUS 6A Stainless or San Mai III,®

BIRD & TROUT

with a hard epoxy powder coat to minimize
knife we know of and 99% of all hand forged knives The antlers of the Sanbar stag have been prized these knives will outperform any other stainless rust. For safety and handiness, each
as well. for centuries for use in knife handles due to their steel Bowie in the world in terms of strength and knife comes with a stout, yet light
Unlike our competitors, we can prove that the
claims we have made for the Trail Master® are
true. You can see the evidence for yourself in our
great beauty and durability. All of these knives share
the same design and performance features found in
the blade of the Carbon V® Trail Master®. The only
toughness. As an added bonus, each Stainless
Trail Master® comes with a beautiful rolled edge,
capable of easily severing 4" or more of free hanging
KNIFE weight Kydex® neck sheath and
paracord lanyard.
video entitled PROOF. change is that we modified the blade tang to accept manila rope!

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 PEACE
Specifications: The Peace Keeper™ Series

TACTICAL FIELD KNIVES

Peace
#10CDK #10D #10CB #10B
Keeper II
Peace Peace Peace Peace

KEEPERS
Carbon V
Keeper I Keeper I Keeper II Keeper II
™
Blade:
Carbon V® AUS 8A Carbon V® AUS 8A

7" 7" 5 1/2" 51/2"

SRK ® (SURVIVAL RESCUE KNIFE)
Peace Are you tired of looking Survival/Rescue operations demand a versatile knife able to withstand extreme
Keeper I
at those expensive, double Handle: 5 /4"
1
5 1/4" 4 1/4" 4 1/4" abuse. The SRK® was designed with this in mind. No expense was spared in steel,
Carbon V
edged knives that are so dull Overall: 12 1/4" 121/4" 93/4" 93/4" heat treatment, and construction. The blade has a rich black epoxy powder coat to
out of the box that they won’t Thick: Specifications: help protect the Carbon V® steel from the elements. The
3
/16" 3
/16" 3
/16" 3
/16"
cut butter? Or that well Tactical Field Knives 3
/16" thick blade features a strong clip point that’s hand
known American model
Weight: 8.3 oz. 8.3oz. 6oz. 6oz. #38C #13RT honed to a superb edge that is hair flinging sharp.
SRK Recon Tanto
that’s so brittle it can Sheath: Concealex ™ Cordura Concealex™ Cordura The SRK®’s handle sports a single quillion finger
break if dropped in Blade: 6" 7" guard and a deeply checkered grip.
Peace
Keeper I
the sink? Well
there is an
Handle: 43/4" 43/4"
RECON TANTO
AUS 8A Overall: 10 3/4" 113/4" Our superb Japanese Tantos
alternative.
Thick: 3
/16" 3
/16" are still unsurpassed for fit and
The Peace
finish, but financially they are
Keepers — Cold Steel’s ® Weight: 8.2oz. 9oz.
beyond the reach of many
double edged knives Kraton® handle. Comes with a black
epoxy powder coat finish. Includes knife lovers. Now we’ve
that perform like a Concealex™ sheath. combined classic
nothing you’ve SRK
Tanto styling, the Survial
seen before.
strength of Carbon Rescue Knife
Unlike most
V , and a comfortable, western-style handle in a very
®
boot knives and daggers, Kraton handles. Carbon V® versions come with a
®

Peace black epoxy powder coat finish. affordable package. The Recon Tanto is redefining
Keeper II the Peace Keeper’s spear
AUS 8A the standard for combat knives. It is fast becoming
point offers considerable resistance to bending or breaking.
the preferred fixed blade for SWAT teams and
Available in Carbon V® for maximum strength or AUS 8A stainless
special military units.
steel for lower maintenance, and treated with Cold Steel’s® custom
heat treatment, the Peace Keepers offer the utmost in strength,
toughness, and superior edge retention.

BUSH RANGER™
Specifications:
Bush Ranger™Series
#37CF #37JS
The Bush Ranger™ fulfills a need for a light sheath knife that’s Carbon V® AUS 8A

large enough to be useful, yet small enough to wear on a belt Blade: 7 1/2" 7 1/2"
Bush Ranger ™
every day. The flat ground blades curve continuously, allowing Handle: 5" 5" AUS 8A
the blade to be used in a highly efficient draw cut as well as a Stainless
Overall: 12 1/2" 121/2"
chopping stroke.
Thick: /16"
3
/16"
3

Unlike most clip point knives made today, the Bush Ranger™
Weight: 8.8oz. 8.8oz.
features a Sheffield point with an extra long false edge. The advantage
of this point is that it is sharply acute for close, delicate work, yet Kraton® handles. Carbon V®
Recon
version comes with a black
sturdy enough to resist bending or breaking. epoxy powder coat finish.
Tanto
The hilt of the Bush Ranger™ features a highly Includes leather Bush Ranger ™
sheath. Carbon V®
contoured cross section which resists the hand’s
backward movement (in response to centrifugal
force) when chopping.

R1 Military
Classic

CLASSIC
RECON SCOUT
Specifications:
Recon Scout ®
#37C
REPRODUCTIONS
In most respects the Recon Scout ® is simply a Blade: 7 1/2" R1 MILITARY CLASSIC Specifications:
7 1/2 Trail Master. It has the same steel, heat Handle: 5" This classic WWII design has seen action Classic Reproductions
treatment, blade thickness, and blade shape. in every major conflict around the globe, #14BBCJ #14R1J
Overall: 12 1/2" Black Bear Military
Only the satin polish has been changed, in favor including Korea, Vietnam, Central America Classic Classic
of a rich, baked-on black epoxy finish. This Thick: /16"
5
and the Persian Gulf. Blade: 8" 7"
helps to control rust, minimize light reflection Weight: 15 oz. Our R1 Military Classic is an exact replica of
and deliver years of rugged service. The blade Handle: 5 1/2" 4 5/8"
Kraton® handle. the original and offers unbelievable performance
is flat ground from top to bottom for maximum Comes with a black for less than half of the original price. Each Overall: 13 1/2" 11 5/8"
epoxy powder coat
shearing power and the razor sharp edge is finish. Includes knife is made to the most exacting Cold Steel ® Thick: 3
/16" 3
/16"
continuously curved along its entire length. This leather sheath. standards and represents quality you can bet
Weight: 12.7oz. 9.25 oz.
curve allows the blade to be used in a variety of your life on!
cutting and chopping strokes. Plus, the extra AUS 8A Stainless steel with 300
curve near the tip provides plenty of “belly” for
emergency field dressing.
BLACK BEAR CLASSIC Series Stainless guards.
Black linen Micarta handles.
Leather sheath with a Norton Fine
First developed by Bob Loveless, one of the founding India sharpening stone and pouch.
We believe the Recon Scout is the finest members of the knifemaker’s guild, the Black Bear
combat knife in the world and also one Classic is perhaps the quintessential combat knife.
of the best bargains in combat Its 8" blade offers excellent reach, and the sub
knife history. hilt practically eliminates the possibility of the
Black Bear
hand being dislodged or coming into contact Classic
with the blade.

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 Specifications:
KITCHEN SERIES
THE COLD STEEL KUKRI SERIES
#45K5S #45K7S

Weight: 2.3oz. 2.6 oz.

In studying hundreds of different kitchen knives, we were
amazed by the poor quality of the dull and often warped blades Blade: 5" 7" The Greek Kopis and The Roman Machaira were both possible inspirations for the
that we encountered. So we decided to make our own! The Kukri. These ancient, forward curved blades were known for their tremendous chopping
Handle: 5" 5"
Kitchen Series is available in 5" and 7" lengths and both are the cuts. Cold Steel takes great pride in being able to offer our versions of these historic
Overall: 9" 9" blades.
sharpest kitchen knives you have ever experienced! LTC KUKRI
The blades are 11/2" wide, flat ground and then honed to Thick: 1.5mm 1.5mm

a superb serrated edge. Now your kitchen duties can AUS 8A Stainless Steel with Kraton® LTC KUKRI
be done with the ease of Cold Steel precision and handles, and Black Polypropylene The curve of our LTC Kukri’s blade is very important because no matter what part of
sleeves.

UTILITY
performance. the blade makes contact with a target, the edge is always presented at an angle. This
creates a shearing motion, so that the edge slices through the target as the weight
of the blade drives it deeper.

KNIVES GURKHA KUKRI

The Gurkha Kukri will out-chop any factory or handmade knives,
including swords twice its size — even expensive, hand forged
Japanese Katanas.
PARA EDGE ™
Specifications:
The Para Edge ™ Series
PARA EDGE™
Taking advantage of its downward curving blade and long, “V”
Cold Steel’s Para Edge™ neck Point #41D #41C #41T shaped cross section, the Gurkha Kukri places its edge at an
knives are as light as a feather.
Style: Dbl.Edge Clip Tanto CLIP POINT angle to a target, creating a powerful shearing effect.
They offer fixed blade performance Blade: 3" 3" 3" The heaviest Kukri on the market, the blade is almost
in a pocket knife sized package. Handle: 2 3/4" 2 3/4" 2 3/4" PARA EDGE™ an inch wider near the tip than it is at the handle,
Weighing in at a mere 2 ounces DOUBLE EDGED which shifts the knife’s balance point forward. GURKHA
Overall: 5 /4"3
5 /4" 5 /4"
3 3

including sheath and paracord POINT This allows a substantial blow to be struck with KUKRI
Thick: /8"
1
/8"
1
/8"
1
minimal effort, using inertia alone to complete
lanyard, they can be comfortably
worn 24 hours a day. Suspended Weight: 1.3 oz. 1.2 oz. 1.4oz the cut.
from the neck outside of clothing,
GURKHA LIGHT
AUS 6A with Kraton® handles.
they make a handy utility or rescue Includes Concealex™neck sheath.
knife. For those who prefer a lighter Kukri, we
Each Para Edge comes with a offer our Gurkha Light. At 16 ounces and
rugged, high performance AUS sporting a 1/8" thick saber ground blade, it is
6A stainless blade ground to a thin PARA EDGE ™ a lighter rendition of our Gurkha Kukri.
razor sharp edge and safely housed
in a tough Concealex™ sheath.
TANTO POINT
Specifications: Kukri Series
#35LTC #35ATCB #35GLK
LTC Gurkha Gurkha Light GURKHA
Kukri Kukri Kukri
LIGHT
Blade: 12" 12" 12" KUKRI
Handle: 5" 5" 5"

Overall: 17" 17" 17"

MINI PAL Specifications: Thick: /8"
1 5
/16" 1
/8"
MINI PAL Mini Pal & Ready Edge
#43NS #42NS
Weight: 17oz. 22 oz. 15.9oz.
The Mini Pal is only 1/2 an ounce in weight yet it Mini Pal Ready Edge
Carbon V ® Steel with Kraton® handles. A leather
delivers heavyweight performance. The edge zips through Blade: 1" 2" sheath is included. The sheath features a hard
The Gurkha Kukris
a host of materials at unbelievable speed. The 1" long blade is plastic safety liner.
Handle: 1 3/4" 2 5/8" are the official
razor sharp, to open delicate packages and envelopes, cut rope or Kukris of the
punch through heavy cartons. Plus the unique handle offers a variety Overall: 2 3/4" 4 5/8"
American Bando
of grips that would be impossible with any other design. It comes Thick: /64" (2mm)
5
/32"(2.5 mm)
3 Association.
with a Zytel ® lanyard sheath.
Weight: 0.5 oz. 1.3oz.

READY EDGE READY EDGE 400 Series Stainless Steel with

Kraton® handles. Zytel ® sheath
With a grip similar to the Para Edge™, the Ready Edge sports a with lanyard hook.
smaller 2" spear point blade. The blade is double hollow ground with A Concealex™neck sheath similar
our distinctive serrated edge. It comes with a convenient lanyard to the one that comes with the
Para Edge is available for the
sheath. Scuba Divers are using it, and it’s become a favorite among Ready Edge(#SK42NS)
fishermen in Alaska for cutting nets and heavy line.

TWISTMASTERS
Specifications: Twistmasters™
Point #31TL #31CL #31DL
Style: Tanto Clip. Drop
Strong, lightweight and simple. All the

1917 CUTLASS
performance you expect from a Carbon Blade: 4 3/4" 43/4" 43/4"
V® blade housed in a super tough Zytel® CLIP POINT Cold Steel’s ® modern Specifications:
#88CS
handle. These knives feature extra wide Handle: 6" 6" 6" recreation of this classic fighting
blades and thin edges for maximum Overall: 10 /4"
3
10 /4"
3
10 /4"
3 sword is as authentic as possible. The Blade: 24 3/4"
shearing and cutting power. They will Cold Steel ® 1917 Cutlass features the signature Handle: 4 5/8"
cut rope and other materials with ease, Thickness: 1
/8" /8"
1
/8"
1
11/4" wide curved blade with a short clipped point, sharp
Overall: 29 3/8"
yet they aren’t too unwieldy to slice Weight: 5.3 oz. 5.3oz. 5.4oz.
enough for good penetration yet sturdy enough to resist
tomatoes or apples if need be. bending or breaking. Thick: 1
/5"

Simple construction and massive Carbon V® Steel with Zytel® handles. DROP POINT Just like the original, our cutlass features a half basket Weight:
w/sheath: 42.8oz.
strength vir tually eliminate the A Nylon sheath is included. guard stamped out of heavy 18-gauge carbon steel and
w/o
possibility of the typical mechanical blued (to resist rust) to match the blade. The handle is Sheath: 33.7oz.
problems that can occur in a traditional fashioned from carefully shaped hardwood painted brown
1050 Carbon Steel
lockback. and secured to the full tang by three heavy brass cutler’s
Simply open the knife and twist the rivets. The reproduction scabbard is made entirely of Includes leather
scabbard. (right)
ring firmly to lock the blade in place. high quality leather, brass and copper.
TANTO POINT
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 and durable black epoxy coat finish, they’ll stand up

BAD AXE THROWERS to literally thousands of throws. And, to make your

job even easier, we have incorporated a strong, yet
THE TORPEDO
Heavy and perfectly balanced, the Torpedoes
The Bad Axe is made of medium carbon steel, over 2mm thick and fully heat treated
for strength. You’ll find the Bad Axe is light enough to swing with one hand, and it’s
• MINI FLIGHT THROWER very sharp, Sure-Stick™ point into their design that
guarantees a hard hit and superb penetration.
are a lot of fun for target throwing. The double
tapered points slide effortlessly from the hand for
many points and edges make it ideal for target throwing competitions! • SURE FLIGHT THROWER TRUE FLIGHT THROWER
a perfect release with twice the sticking potential
of a conventional throwing knife. The Torpedoes
• PRO FLIGHT THROWER
SPECIAL FORCES SHOVEL
Sure, there are a lot of throwing knives on the are made from cold rolled 5150 steel, zone heat
We know you’ll love the reasonable prices and market but they all seem to be made out of cheap treated for maximum resistance to breakage.
The Special Forces Shovel is modeled after the original Soviet Spetznaz shovel. The “professional style” of our Mini Flight, Sure Flight, and steel that bends or worse, stainless steel that breaks.
Spetznaz soldiers made up the most elite unit in the Soviet Army. The U.S. equivalent Pro Flight throwing knives. Why? Because these That’s why we made the True Flight Thrower.
would be our Green Berets. knives have all the features you’re looking for in a Our True Flight Thrower beats the competition,
The shovel head and socket are forged from medium carbon steel, then heat treated top quality thrower. Each knife is perfectly balanced hands down. We use our own Carbon V ® Steel for a
for maximum strength. The edges come sharpened to a utility/axe edge that can easily for throwing and will accommodate either a blade hard, yet resilient blade that will “bounce-back” from
be improved to razor sharpness. or handle oriented throwing style. What’s more, any throw. For versatility, we have given it a utility
due to their super tough Carbon V® construction edge that will stand up to your toughest chores.

Specifications:
Special Forces Shovel
Bad Axe
#92SF #92BX
Special The
Forces Bad
Shovel Axe

Overall: 19 11/16" 20"

Thick: /64"
5 5
/64"

Weight: 26.6oz. 26oz.

Width: 6" 8 1/8"

Medium Carbon Steel with a

hardwood handle.

edge for throwing and throws extremely well.

DROP FORGED NORSE HAWK

Capturing the Viking spirit, the Norse Hawk’s 4"
The Rifleman’s Hawk has a traditional American
hammer-head style butt for hammering stakes.

TOMAHAWKS blade features a highly curved cutting edge and

terminates in two sharp points. These points VIETNAM TOMAHAWK
Like the historical Vietnam Tomahawk, our exact
THE DROP FORGING PROCESS increase the chance of a stick when the Norse
replica is light enough to be carried all day without TORPEDO TORPEDO
Our tomahawks are precision drop forged from Hawk is thrown. 3
/4" 1"
causing undue fatigue. DIAMETER
medium carbon 5150 steel. During the forging
process a metal ingot is heated almost white
FRONTIER HAWK The blade of the “hawk” offers a wide, upswept TRUE FLIGHT
DIAMETER
Conjuring up images from the American past, primary edge for tremendous cutting and chopping THROWER
hot and then formed into shape in a series of
the Cold Steel Frontier Hawk is our lightest and potential. The secondary edge on the lower side of
progressive dies. During this forming process the
smallest tomahawk. Its light weight makes it a the head is specially curved and partially sharpened
steel is kneaded and compressed into a completely
highly functional camp hatchet, while causing minimal for both a cutting and hooking effect, and the “V”
homogenous mass.
fatigue to wrist, elbow and shoulder. shaped spike on the back of the hawk head, make this
Like all good tomahawks, these are differentially
an efficient implement for almost any situation.
heat treated. This means that the cutting edge and
hammer face is fully hardened, while the balance of
THE RIFLEMAN’S HAWK PRO FLIGHT
THROWER
This superb tomahawk features a factory honed
the head is left relatively soft to absorb the shock cutting edge. It has two sticking points on its cutting
of striking blows.
FRONTIER HAWK VIETNAM TOMAHAWK

The Vietnam
Tomahawk
Sheath.
SURE FLIGHT
THROWER

RIFLEMAN'S HAWK

Specifications: Drop Forged Tomahawks

#90RH #90VT #90F #90N
Rifleman’s Vietnam Frontier Norse Specifications: Thwrowers
Hawk Tomahawk Hawk Hawk #80TK10 #80TK12 #80TK14 #80TFT #80TOR #80TOR.75
Mini Flight Sure Flight Pro Flight True Flight 1" 3/4"
Primary MINI FLIGHT Thrower Thrower Thrower Thrower* Torpedo Torpedo
Edge: 3 1/2" 23/4" 31/4" 4"
THROWER Overall: 10" 12" 14" 10 3/4" 15" 15"
Overall: 19" 13 1/2" 19" 19"
Thick: 1
/8" 1
/8" 1
/8" /16"
3
1" /4"
3

Hawk: 8 1/8" 81/2" 51/2" 51/2"

Weight: 6.4 oz. 8.3 oz. 10.9oz. 8.5 oz. 32oz. 21.33 oz.
Weight: 32 oz. 16oz. 20.4oz. 22.6oz.
Steel: Carbon V ® Carbon V® Carbon V® Carbon V® 5150 5150
NORSE HAWK Handle: American Straight Grain American American
Hickory Hickory Hickory Hickory Finish: Black Epoxy Black Epoxy Black Epoxy Black Epoxy Black Black
Powder Coat Powder Coat Powder Coat Powder Coat Matte Matte
Drop forged 5150 Steel with American Hickory handle.
Weights are approximate. The Vietnam Tomahawk (90VT)
comes with a leather, oxblood colored sheath (shown above). *True Flight Thrower features a paracord wrap on the handle.

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 LATHI (LAH-TEE) WALKABOUT THE
India is a society of over a billion people speaking hundreds of different dialects and
worshipping through a multitude of religions.
Strife and civil disorder can flare up and often the only defense against anarchy is
The walking stick has earned its place in
history. Every culture in human experience BUSHMAN
the Indian police, who rely on one main weapon in crowd control... A four foot long
has utilized it in one form or another. To AN ECONOMICAL
Lathi! Issued as standard equipment, the reason for the Lathi’s popularity as a crowd
pay homage to this tradition and provide you SURVIVAL KNIFE!
with a quality tool, Cold Steel® presents the Unlike most hollow
control device is its versatility and non-lethal effectiveness.
Walkabout. handle survival knives, the
At six feet, (A) the Lathi becomes an excellent hiking or camping staff. In fact it
has sufficient length so that it can be cut to exactly fit the user. With the bark left Fashioned entirely in the United States of Bushman™ has no joint or
on these sticks they are virtually impervious to the elements. second growth hickory specially selected to be seam between the blade
Four feet, (B) is the standard police length in India, a good practical sized Lathi. free of all knots or flaws, the Walkabout is a and handle that requires
Our Three Foot Training Stick (C), made out of the same tough rattan as our prime example of the pride our craftsmen take in a mechanical fastener.
Police Lathi, is approximately three feet long and is three quarters to one inch in their work at our Hope, Arkansas, manufacturing Instead, the Bushman’s™
diameter. facility. blade and integral handle
Anyone who has difficulty in walking, maintaining their balance, traversing rough, With a length of approximately 37", a weight Specifications: have been expertly cold
hilly terrain, or suffers from back, knee, or hip pain will benefit from the Crook Top of 20-22 ounces, and a 2" knob thickness, the Bushman forged out of a single
#95BUS
Cane (D). It’s stylish and sturdy and will provide support wherever you go. Walkabout provides a sturdy balancing aid for piece of 2.5mm thick
traversing rough, slippery or uneven ground. Blade: 7" Overall: 12 1/4" SK-5 high carbon
Specifications: The Lathi Series It also serves as a pointer, probe, lever and Thick: 3
/32" Weight: 10.1oz. steel. The resulting
#91TS #91CTC #91PL4 #91PL6 emergency defensive tool. Cold forged SK-5 High Carbon Steel.
knife has been heat
3 ft. Training Crook Top 4 ft. 6 ft. treated and tempered
A. Stick Cane Lathi Lathi Each Walkabout is lathe turned from a 3" thick Includes a leather sheath. The sheath
features a hard plastic liner for safety.
hickory blank which is then carefully sanded, to RC54 and when
Length: 36" 36" 48" 72"
“flamed” for visual appeal and then coated in clear subjected to factory
B. Diameter: 3
/4"
to
3
/4"
to
1 1/8"
to
11/8"
to
polyurethane to protect it from the elements. No tests, has withstood over 2
1" 1" 1 1/4" 11/4" other American hardwood is better suited for tons of pressure on its blade/
this purpose than tough, durable hickory which handle transition!
Material: Rattan Rattan Rattan Rattan
stands up to continuous use and hard knocks.
Weight: 9.8 oz. 11.1 oz. 10.7 oz. 1lb. 5.6 oz
Every Walkabout comes complete with a brass
All weights and measures for sticks are approximations.
ferrule which protects the stick from cracking or
the excessive wear associated
A WORD ABOUT with concrete sidewalks and For people who have everything, here’s by Cold Steel, we can offer high performance

C.
D.
RATTAN...
Despite its resemblance to
bamboo, Rattan is not hollow.
city streets.
SPEARS something new! Our spears make for
a unique, and athletic target throwing
experience!
at reasonable prices. Like traditional spear
heads, ours are heat treated and then drawn
to a tough spring temper. The concept is
It is composed of thousands Available in a variety of sizes, with Premium that the spear head should flex or bend under
of tough, thin fibers that are impact stresses rather than break.
densely packed together and American Ash shafts, all Cold Steel spears
encased in a smooth hard are made from SK-5 The Assegai (B), invented by the legendary
skin. This construction gives Medium Carbon Steel . Zulu king Shaka in the early 1800’s,
it enormous strength and Using cold forging revolutionized tribal warfare in Southern
substantial flexibility. Rattan technology, Africa. Our version is available with
sticks flex rather than break. your choice of two different shaft
pioneered
So when they strike hard
objects, they absorb shock A. lengths.
rather than transfer it to B. C. The Javelin (C) is a superb
the user. The bark is left on throwing spear! With
because it adds tremendous #95BOR its light head, it sails
strength to the rattan. In fact, through the air with
when combined with the fiber
The Boar minimal effort.
core, it is tough enough to offer
good defense against even #95E
Spear (A),
edged weapons. Our Lathis are is a modern
made of select Rattan of the #95DL recreation of a
highest quality. They are picked design that dates
for us by one of the major back to the European
suppliers of Lathis to the Indian
Government. Renaissance. It is cold
forged out of medium carbon
SK-5 Steel and, like our other
spears, is heat treated to a spring

THE BLOW
temper. The Boar Spear comes with
an extra stout premium ash shaft.

OF THE
In cooperation with Windlass
RATTAN #95F

Specifications: Spears
#95DL #95F #95E #95BOR
Steel Crafts, we present our Javelin Assegai Assegai Boar
-------- Short Shaft Long Shaft Spear
video on the history and use
Specifications: Overall: 5 ft. 9" 3 ft. 2" 5 ft. 9" 6 ft. 10 1/8"
of the Lathi throughout India. #91WAC
Shot by professional film Walkabout Head: 14 /8"
3
17 /3"
1
17 /3"
1
181/2"
Cane
makers in color, this superb Thick: 3
/32" /32"
3 3
/32" 7
/64"
quality, 60 minute video will Length: 38"
Weight: 9.2oz. 12.8oz. 12.8oz. 20oz.
give an in depth look at how Diameter: 1 7/8" (Head)
to use a Lathi. There are tapered to
1" Weight: 27.9oz. 21.9oz. 38.1oz. 68oz.
numerous demonstrations (Overall)
and competitions, and a good Material: Hickory
Wide: 1 7/8" 21/2" 21/2" 3"
overview of other unique and Weight: 21oz.
effective Indian weaponry. SK-5 Steel with Premium Ash Shafts.

(#VBOR)

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Specifications: Cold Steel ® Apparel
Specifications: ® Swordsman Black Navy Blue White
(A)
CAT TANTO
The CAT Tanto is a one hundred
CAT Tanto and Delta Dart
#92CAT
CAT
Tanto
#92DD
Delta
Dart APPAREL Sizes:
Medium:
Tee Shirt Tee Shirt Polo Shirt Polo Shirt

Part No.
#TE1
Part No.
N/A
Part No.
#TPB1
Part No.
#TPW1
SWORDSMAN TEE
percent Zytel® reproduction of Cold
COLD STEEL SHIRTS
Blade: 5 3/4" 31/2" Large: #TE2 #TF1 #TPB2 #TPW2
®
X Large: #TE3 #TF2 #TPB3 #TPW3 Front
Steel’s ® famous original Tanto! It Overall: 11 1/4" 7 7/8"
shares all of the design features that Show off to the world! You know who XX Large: #TE4 #TF3 #TPB4 #TPW4

made the original Tanto so popular,

Thick: /64"
11 1
/2" makes the best knives! We now have Fabric: Cotton Cotton Cotton Cotton
a variety of apparel items for almost (Pre-Shrunk) (Pre-Shrunk) Pique Pique
including the sure-grip handle shape Weight: 3.2 oz. 0.7oz.

and the reinforced point. All Zytel ® construction.

any occasion. Image: Front/Back Front/Back Front Front

Made from 43% glass-filled Zytel® nylon

which has been UV and heat stabilized to
“SWORDSMAN” (A) Imprint: Silk
Screened
Silk
Screened
Embroidered Embroidered

The Cold Steel ® “Swordsman” 100%

be impervious to the elements.
cotton Tee features a classic Samurai

DELTA DART
figure wielding our Hamidashi! The Back
Kanji characters meaning “Master
Bladesmith” are on the front and
The Delta Dart is 8 inches long and a
back of the shirt.
half inch in diameter, yet it weighs only
Sizes: M, L, XL, XXL.
seven tenths of an ounce!
Like the CAT Tanto, the Delta Dart is
CAT TANTO BASIC BLACK TEE (B)
made from extremely hard 43% glass- Our jet-black tee comes has the
filled Zytel ®. This is the highest glass to distinctive Cold Steel ® logo with the
nylon ratio available so the point is phrase “World’s Strongest Sharpest
tougher, lasts much longer and Knives”™ as a sub-head. Like our
is easily re-sharpened with a Swordsman shirt, this Tee is 100% Back
nail file. pre-shrunk, extra heavy cotton.
Sizes: L, XL, XXL.

POLO SHIRTS (C)

Want to look more upscale? Cold
Steel ® now has Polo-Styled shirts.
(B)
DELTA DART These shirts are available in white or BASIC
navy blue and come with our distinctive
logo embroidered on the left side of
BLACK
the chest. As an added feature, we COLD
have included an embroidered image Front
STEEL ®

of our Tanto just above the cuff of

TEE
the left sleeve. 100% cotton pique, EMBROIDERED
clean finished three-button placket, TANTO ON
welt collar and cuffs with woodtone
buttons. Sizes: M, L, XL, XXL.
SLEEVE!

SJAMBOK
In Africa, the Sjambok is a cattle prod, a whip, a riding
crop and a means of self protection. Its considerable
reach, lighting speed and devastating impact have also
built it quite a reputation as a sure defense against
deadly snakes. The Cold Steel ® Polo Shirt is available in
white or navy blue with the Cold Steel® logo
And since the Sjambok is swung like a rod, not
embroidered on the left side. There is also a
cracked like a bull whip, its weight, speed and distinctive embroidered Tanto on the side of
flexibility does all the work and little physical White the left sleeve (shown in inset above).
strength is required. Cold Steel ®
54" SYNTHETIC SJAMBOKS
Polo

(C) Navy Blue

(POLICE ISSUE) POLO Cold Steel ®
Polo
Our Sjamboks are made
from precision molded black SHIRTS
41"
plastic. They are the same COLD STEEL® HAT
kind used by the South Tell ’em you love Cold Steel ® with
Specifications: African Police.
Sjambok Series this premium quality hat! The sturdy,
#95SAS 36" Sjambok black cotton/polyester twill makes
#95SA 41" Sjambok this hat both handsome and
#95SAXL 54" Sjambok
comfortable! The embroidered
36" Extruded virgin black
design has the Cold Steel®
plastic.
Diameter at butt: 1" logo with the phrase “World’s
Tip: 3/8".
Strongest, Sharpest Knives”™
embroidered below it. They feature
a “one size fits all” adjustment band
on back for a good fit.
Specifications: Cold Steel ® Hat
#94HCSE
One size fits all construction.
Embroidered logo on front says:
Cold Steel — World’s Strongest, Sharpest Knives.

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