Cold Steel 35AM Recon Tanto

The Cold Steel 35AM Recon Tanto is a game changer in the world of combat knives. With a rich history of deployment in military operations worldwide over the last two decades, this knife has become the favored fixed blade for special military units, even including Swat teams here at home. Experience the exceptional quality firsthand and put the remarkably sharp edge to the test. You'll soon understand why the Recon Tanto is an indispensable tool. Available also in SK-5 variant.

When it comes to the Tanto knife style, nobody knows it better than Cold Steel. After all, we were the ones to invent and popularize this knife style back in the early 1980s. Over the years, we have invested heavily in promoting the manifold benefits of the Tanto. Today, after three decades of producing Tanto knives, none can match the cutting, slashing, or piercing power of a Cold Steel Tanto.

All our Tanto blades boast a deep, lustrous satin finish on the hollow ground blade bevels, contrasted with a line grain finish on the blade flats. This dual finish emphasizes our cutting-edge grinding methods and lends unique aesthetic to the Cold Steel Tanto. The knives are equipped with our one-of-a-kind flattened oval Kraton handle that guarantees a solid grip and withstands hard use, the kind that would ruin any lesser knife. Notably, we were the first to use Kraton, a space-age, weather-resistant material that resists rot and cracking, in knife handles.

The Tanto's distinctive solid steel pommel, designed by Lynn Thompson, concentrates the energy of a crushing blow into a compact area. Even a moderately powerful blow can cause significant damage, an advantage in disarming or incapacitating an attacker. The Tanto series, including those made with San Mai, all come accompanied by a durable, high-quality Secure-Ex sheath that guarantees years of service, ensuring your Tanto is always ready for action.