What Makes a Cold Steel Tanto Knife Such a Fantastic Knife

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What Makes a Cold Steel Tanto Knife Such a
Fantastic Knife
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Knives come in thousands of variations, hundreds
of crafting schools, and dozens of blade types.
Some styles of knife design have a crafting
lineage going back thousands of years. One such
example is the Cold Steel Tanto Knife. Crafted
using modern rapid chilling techniques, the Tanto
knives you can find at White Mountain Knives are
borne of an incredible legacy. The Tanto style
of blade was invented in ancient Japan, during
the Heian period of Japanese history. This blade
was unique in that it was designed to be both
functional and attractive. Core to the design of
the Tanto is the smoothly tapered point, making
it ideal for stabbing while still being useful as
a slashing tool. This characteristic means that
Tanto knives have always excelled at being able
to poke through tougher materials.
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Modern Cold Steel Tanto knives, likewise, can be
used as puncturing tools. Whether youre cutting
leather, cloth, cardboard, or rubber, a Tanto
knife will make the job quick and easy. For
hunters, having a Tanto knife on hand could mean
the difference between getting a clean-cut pelt
and a roughshod one. While Tanto knives have
come a long way since their roots in ancient
Japan, many of the core characteristics remain to
this day. For example, it is very rare to see a
ridge from forging on the side of the blade, and
they tend to still be small, smooth blades with
no serration. In addition, Tanto knives tend to
be fixed blade, meaning they are ideal for those
who dont mind carrying a sheath. While the
tendency of the Tanto to be small doesnt make
them the strongest self-defense knife, there are
a number of historical examples of Tanto knives
being used this way.
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The modern Cold Steel Tanto Knife is considerably
more durable and long-lasting than the Tanto
knives of bygone eras. By cryo-quenching, quality
German Stainless Steel, Cold Steel creates a
durable knife with a beautiful edge. There is a
Cold Steel Tanto Knife for nearly every use,
budget, and aesthetic style. From the Cold Steel
Lite line of Tanto knives, which are durable
economy knives for light to medium use, to the
Cold Steel Recon Tanto Fixed Blade Knife SK-5,
which is a premium, all-black blade made with
top-shelf SK-5 steel with Black Tuff-Ex Finish,
the Tanto style has remained a time-tested point
style that works for many buyers.
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If youd like to learn more about Tanto knives,
Cold Steel knives, and the many uses for craft
quality blades, visit White Mountain Knives
today. Their team of passionate, experienced
professionals is on-hand to help you get the
knife that will help you get the job done right,
whether youre cutting leather strips or hunting
the most dangerous game. Dont spend money on a
knife you wont trust, instead look for quality
and legacy before you buy.
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