Recommended Uses For Product | Outdoor |
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Brand | Cold Steel |
Model Name | G I Tanto |
Special Feature | Shockproof |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Included Components | Secure-Ex™ Sheath |
Handle Material | Polypropylene |
Color | Black |
Blade Material | 1055 Carbon Steel |
Style | Modern |
Blade Length | 7 Inches |
Power Source | Manual |
Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
Item Weight | 454 Grams |
Blade Edge | Plain |
Item Length | 12 Inches |
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 13.35 x 3.46 x 1.89 inches |
Package Weight | 0.53 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 12 x 2 x 2 inches |
Brand Name | Cold Steel |
Country of Origin | Taiwan |
Warranty Description | Knives & Blades: We stand behind our products 100%. We subject them to the highest standards in the industry and strive to make each as perfect as possible. We warrant that this product is free of defects in workmanship and materials. This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, resharpening, damage caused by misuse, lack of normal maintenance, or disassembly. Remember, anything can break or fail if subject to sufficient abuse. So please do not use this product inappropriately. No knife or sword should be used as an axe, hatchet, screwdriver or prybar. Non Blades: We stand behind our products 100%. We subject them to the highest standards in the industry and strive to make each as perfect as possible. We warrant that this product is free of defects in workmanship and materials. This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, damage caused by misuse, lack of normal maintenance, or disassembly. Remember, anything can break or fail if subject to sufficient abuse. So please do not use this product inappropriately. |
Material | Other |
Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
Number of Items | 2 |
Manufacturer | Cold Steel |
Part Number | 80PGTK |
Model Year | 2015 |
Size | One Size |
Sport Type | OUTDOOR |
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Recommended Uses For Product | Outdoor |
Brand | Cold Steel |
Model Name | G I Tanto |
Special Feature | Shockproof |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Included Components | Secure-Ex™ Sheath |
Handle Material | Polypropylene |
Color | Black |
Blade Material | 1055 Carbon Steel |
Style | Modern |
About this item
- High Carbon
- Secure-Ex Sheath
- Tactical knife with broad seven-inch Tanto point blade and Secure-Ex sheath
- 1055 carbon steel blade with hard spring temper and black rust-resistant finish
- Integral quillon guard and polypropylene handle scales
- Can convert into a spear or war club
- Heavy, balanced feel--throws easily
- Sport type: outdoor
- Tactical knife with broad seven-inch Tanto point blade and Secure-Ex sheath
- 1055 carbon steel blade with hard spring temper and black rust-resistant finish
- Tactical knife with broad seven-inch Tanto point blade and Secure-Ex sheath
- 1055 carbon steel blade with hard spring temper and black rust-resistant finish
- Integral quillon guard and polypropylene handle scales
- Can convert into a spear or war club
- Heavy, balanced feel--throws easily
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Cold Steel 80PGTK GI Tanto 7" Carbon
The Cold Steel 80PGTK GI Tanto is a no-nonsense tactical knife designed for practical uses--from camping and hunting, to any day-to-day use where a strong and sharp blade is called for. This knife features a broad, seven-inch Tanto blade of 1055 carbon steel with a hard spring temper that has been ground to a razor sharp edge and point. The blade is protected with a black, rust resistant finish that adds to the knife's under-cover look. With an integral quillon guard and polypropylene handle scales, the Cold Steel 80PGTK GI Tanto offers a heavy and balanced feel in the hand. The knife can be thrown easily by the blade or the handle and also can be converted into a spear or war club by removing the handle scales and lashing the blade securely to a wooden shaft. Comes with a sturdy Secure-Ex sheath.
- Designed for practical uses
- Broad, seven-inch Tanto blade of 1055 carbon steel
- Razor sharp edge and point
- Black, rust resistant finish
- Heavy and balanced feel
- Comes with a sturdy Secure-Ex sheath
Designed for Practical Use
The Cold Steel 80PGTK GI Tanto 7" Carbon features.
- Blade Length: 7 inches.
- Handle Length: 5 inches.
- Overall Length: 12 inches.
-Blade Thickness: 4 millimeters.
- Blade Steel: 1055 Carbon.
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The Cold Steel GI Tanto is a no-nonsense tactical knife designed for practical uses--from camping and hunting, to any day-to-day use where a strong and sharp blade is called for. The knife features a broad, seven-inch Tanto blade of 1055 carbon steel with a hard spring temper that has been ground to a razor sharp edge and point. The blade is protected with a black, rust resistant finish that adds to the knife's under-cover look. With an integral quillon guard and polypropylene handle scales, the GI Tanto offers a heavy and balanced feel in the hand. The knife can be thrown easily by the blade or the handle and also can be converted into a spear or war club by removing the handle scales and lashing the blade securely to a wooden shaft. Coming equipped with a sturdy Secure-Ex sheath, the GI Tanto from Cold Steel provides a razor sharp edge in a simple package.
Specifications:
- Blade Length: 7 inches
- Handle Length: 5 inches
- Overall Length: 12 inches
- Blade Thickness: 4 millimeters
- Blade Steel: 1055 Carbon
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ASIN | B004H9DO4Y |
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Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #121,575 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #136 in Camping Fixed-Blade Knives |
Date First Available | December 24, 2010 |
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Customers like the quality, appearance and edge of the knife. For example, they say it's sharp, holds an edge relatively well and is a good size. Customers are also impresseded with the weight, value, and durability. Opinions are mixed on stability.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the knife. They mention that it is sharp, easy to sharpen, and stays sharp for long. Some say that the point on the tanto is sharp yet stout, and that it could stab through a car. Overall, most are happy with this knife, which is good for chopping.
"...for a survival knife, or just a heavy-duty knife that looks good, functions well, and lives for a long time, but you don't want to spend around $200..." Read more
"...The blade is nice and sharp and comes with a protective rustproof coating sprayed over the whole of the blade except for the sharpened edges...." Read more
"...The point on this tanto is sharp yet stout and I have zero doubt one could stab it through a car door or hood without damaging the tip as proven in..." Read more
"...Otherwise. All 3 are TOUGH, excellent knives." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the durability of the knife. They mention that it is a heavy-duty knife, with a blade hard enough to last for a while. The steel is really good quality, and the sheath is built like a tank. The knife is made of thick 1055 steel with 58-60 hardness rating. It is very simply made and should last for long time.
"...out there: if you're looking for a survival knife, or just a heavy-duty knife that looks good, functions well, and lives for a long time, but you do..." Read more
"...This knife is great for anyone who wants a sturdy, thick blade with minimalist features that they can modify, or leave completely as-is...." Read more
"...This Knife is an absolute Tank! Its just one, thick, durable, stamped piece of steel. Full tang solidity at its best...." Read more
"...All 3 feathered wood decently. Some better than others but none of them did too bad. They all held edge well. All wound cut paper after the test...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the knife. They say it's a good value for the money, a budget knife, and well-balanced. Customers also mention that the blade is good and hefty.
"...This knife is 100% worth buying, that's the gist of what you need to know, however......" Read more
"...are a great value for a minimalist knife that has a great edge, great steel, and a simple design that you can customize as needed." Read more
"...The Secure-Ex Sheath at this price point is remarkable and is one of my favorite features...." Read more
"...I got it off Amazon for $22. Amazing knife for the money. It's built like a tank yet feels light in the hand...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the knife. They say the sheath is very nice, sleek, and well made. Some customers also mention that the simple design is customizable. The kydex-like sheathe that came with the knife is perfect, and the grommets are spaced perfectly for lashing.
"...you're looking for a survival knife, or just a heavy-duty knife that looks good, functions well, and lives for a long time, but you don't want to..." Read more
"...for a minimalist knife that has a great edge, great steel, and a simple design that you can customize as needed." Read more
"...The knife is a simple tanto design with a nice plastic handle and secure x sheath that snaps in place and holds well...." Read more
"...Great knife for hunters that might encounter feral dogs or any other nasty critters in the woods...." Read more
Customers like the weight of the sporting goods. They mention that it's not top heavy or handle heavy, it'll work as a small axe, and is pretty light. The weight and width were surprising, and it'd be built like a tank yet feel light in the hand.
"...The knife is strong, heavy, durable, razor-sharp, perfectly balanced (worthy of throwing,) intimidating, simple, functional, and it looks awesome..." Read more
"...Amazing knife for the money. It's built like a tank yet feels light in the hand. It can obviously take an incredible amount of abuse...." Read more
"...and completely worth (my children are all grown) it's for good weight and grip. It also has a sleek streamlined look that makes it beautiful...." Read more
"...to start, this knife is big, as big as described, but also thick and heavy. About 1/8th inch thick steel kind of thick and heavy...." Read more
Customers like the size of the knife. They say it's a good sized knife, perfect for a common back pack, and it fits nicely in the niche of strong, durable, and budget knives. Some mention that the blade fits perfectly and there is no rattle. Overall, most are satisfied with the size and quality of the product.
"...This knife's one-piece construction, full-length tang, and 1055 carbon steel mean I wouldn't be afraid to use this knife to chop, dig, pry, et..." Read more
"...It is larger than I expected and came with a great hard plastic, friction lock sheath...." Read more
"How to start, this knife is big, as big as described, but also thick and heavy. About 1/8th inch thick steel kind of thick and heavy...." Read more
"...Unfortunately the bolts that keep the handles together are very short and can be shaken loose with extended use...." Read more
Customers like the edge of the knife. They say it holds an edge relatively well, and is secure. They also say it's strong enough to run with it on their hip. Customers also say the sheath is durable and secure, ensuring the knife won't fall out while climbing or moving around. They mention that the knife clicks into the shearh and seems very secure.
"...are a great value for a minimalist knife that has a great edge, great steel, and a simple design that you can customize as needed." Read more
"...Some better than others but none of them did too bad. They all held edge well. All wound cut paper after the test. The Walther P99 is tough...." Read more
"...a nice plastic handle and secure x sheath that snaps in place and holds well...." Read more
"...PROS:Full tang, decent steelVery sharp and holds the edge wellSharper swage (back of point)..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the stability of the knife. Some mention that they had no problem maintaining a firm grip, the sheath holds the blade firmly by friction, and the grip is the perfect size. However, others say that the grip gets a little slippery when wet, and that the 4.5 inch grip is on the short side for such a big knife.
"...It is larger than I expected and came with a great hard plastic, friction lock sheath...." Read more
"...good in my hand weight and balance wise but the smooth polymer handles are not at all grippy. A bit slick in fact. With gloves its not any better...." Read more
"...I also love Cold Steel's secure-ex sheath, which holds the knife very securely, and the velcro/snap belt loop allows you to put on & remove the..." Read more
"...The grip is a little slick but nothing a Ranger Band couldn't fix. The sheath is really well thought out for belt carry or molle straps...." Read more
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As I stated, I'm an avid knife collector with an extensive collection of various brands, types, shapes, sizes, and qualities of knives. I've done extensive research over the past five or so years into what makes a knife a high-quality knife in an empirical sense, with all opinions aside. I'm extremely picky about what knives I'll buy or keep, and I would say that this knife is most definitely a high-quality knife, according to facts and not just my opinion. It isn't the highest quality you'll ever find, that's gonna run you hundreds of dollars, but it's probably one of the greatest, highest quality knives you'll ever find for this price, that's for damn sure, and not only that, but this price is honestly almost too low for the quality here. After holding, inspecting, testing, and getting to know this knife personally, I've decided I'd gladly pay in the $50-$60 range for this knife.
Some proverbial "bells and whistles" are sometimes nice to have on a knife, at least for a "tacti-cool" kind of knife, but in my opinion, the utter minimalist simplicity of this knife is a big part of what makes it so great, and it's a strikingly good looking knife as well. The GI Tanto is most definitely a no-nonsense tool/weapon that isn't here to impress or play games, it's here to serve a few purposes, and it serves them 'very' well.
The knife came razor sharp out of the box (literally- I was able to shave a patch of my arm smooth with around five swipes, and slice through a sheet of 8.5" x 11" sized, 24-pound paper with one.) This knife's one-piece construction, full-length tang, and 1055 carbon steel mean I wouldn't be afraid to use this knife to chop, dig, pry, et cetera.
The polypropylene hand scales are pretty smooth, that might be one "downfall," depending on who you are and how picky you are...if you can even call it a downfall... I suppose if the handle got "wet" then your hand may slip, but I have two responses to that issuance of complaint which I have seen a few times in these reviews... The first is that the notch you see between the blade and the integral quillon guard is useful for removal of a blade with a "wet" handle... Just wrap your hand around the handle as usual, only just a bit higher, enabling you to place your index finger in that notch, and you'll have no problem with slippage. Second, if you want a more textured, "grippy" handle, you can go pick up 100' of nylon 550-lb test paracord (the real stuff, no Chinese knockoff stuff, folks..it's out there...) and spend a few minutes wrapping the handle with that if you don't like the way it feels. Alternatives include removing the hand scales, placing them flat-side down on newspaper, plugging the holes for the screws with wads of newspaper, and coating the surfaces of the scales that your hand touches with something like the spray-on Rhino truck bed liner or something textured of that nature that can take a beating, although I personally WOULD NOT suggest that route, but it's up to you. Paracord is not only a reversible fix, but you can remove it in a survival situation and use it for myriad other emergency applications.
The knife is 'perfectly' balanced as well, which means it could function great as a thrower if that's what you'd like to do with it. I tested the balance using the sheath; I set the knife on the thin edge (spine) of the sheath, with the the quillon guard lined up exactly with the "spine" edge of the sheath, and the knife balanced there as perfectly as it possibly could have.
The sheath has the same personality as the knife; simple, good looking, functional, and not at all convoluted. I would recommend using paracord to tie the "tip" or bottom portion of the sheath around your thigh for faster, easier removal, and to keep the blade/sheath from bouncing around when you run. Also, as with any solid sheath, try your best to keep the spine of the knife pressed against the inside of the sheath as you insert of remove the knife, so as to reduce the blade contact with the sheath upon insertion or removal. This knife will retain an edge for a VERY long time, even through rigorous use, but any blade rubbed repeatedly against the inside of its solid sheath (plastics, etc.) will begin to dull slightly with time, however, I imagine it would take a very long time for that to really be much of an issue with this knife. This method of removing the knife from the sheath is more of a formality with a knife of this quality. The $19.19 price it was going for when I bought it was an absolute STEAL!!!
The bottom line for all of you "too long; didn't read" folks out there: if you're looking for a survival knife, or just a heavy-duty knife that looks good, functions well, and lives for a long time, but you don't want to spend around $200 on a "tool-steel extreme" knife that you could "kill a bear" with, (catch my drift?) this is one of the few knives I'd be fully confident in staking my pride as a collector on by telling you to go ahead and buy without worrying about any of that "latent buyer's remorse" I think we've all probably experienced at one time or another... If you know knives the way I do, you won't regret buying this guy. The knife is strong, heavy, durable, razor-sharp, perfectly balanced (worthy of throwing,) intimidating, simple, functional, and it looks awesome to boot. Don't let the minimalist simplicity and low price of this knife and sheath fool you into thinking it's a "cheap" knife. The GI Tanto is by no means "cheap," unless, of course, you're speaking strictly of price. I definitely consider this knife one of the best knives I own, and I myself own some of those $200 "tool-steel extreme" kill-a-bear knives.
This knife is great for anyone who wants a sturdy, thick blade with minimalist features that they can modify, or leave completely as-is. And the whole package is under $30!
I have seen some complaints about the grips, but I think that with a little work, anyone can make this knife into exactly what they want. You could carve your own grips to replace the factory ones, texturize the grips, place a rubberized sleeve over the whole handle, remove the grips and replace them with 550 cord, or do like I did and wrap 550 cord around the handles as they are to make the overall grip larger. There are countless ways that you can modify this knife to be the tool that you want. It is a great value!
I think my only ‘complaint’ is that the sheath has absolutely no MOLLE attach points. It is definitely designed to hang from your belt and nowhere else. Of course, I will not dock a star for this since it’s obvious from the pictures and I would just be a knuckle-head for expecting something that wasn’t mentioned. I just feel that with a knife that is this high quality, a good MOLLE sheath is almost an automatic inclusion. I kind of wish there was a way to get a sheath for this knife like one included with my LMF II Infantry Knife (http://www.amazon.com/Gerber-22-01400-LMF-Survival-Knife/dp/B000G0HP5C/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1362071541&sr=8-2&keywords=gerber+lmf+2). However, if you’re concerned about attaching this knife to a backpack, Load Bearing Vest (LBV), or Outer Tactical Vest (OTV), the sheath has plenty of holes and slots for weaving 550 cord or whatever other attachment setup you can think of. It won’t be the prettiest thing ever, but it will be where you want it. You could even just duct tape it to your backpack shoulder strap.
I am just happy that knives like this exist and are so affordable! Both this knife and the Shanghai Shadow (http://www.amazon.com/Cold-Steel-Shanghai-Shadow-Secure-Ex/dp/B004Z4CU78/ref=pd_sim_sg_1) are a great value for a minimalist knife that has a great edge, great steel, and a simple design that you can customize as needed.
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Das GI Tanto kommt mit einem 1055er Stahl, welchen man häufig in Macheten findet, aber auch hier in Messerform macht er eine gute Figur. Klar ist er nicht ewig schnitthaltig, dafür aber leicht nachzuschärfen. Für mich definitiv ein gutes Gebrauchsmuster, welchen man sicher auch härter anfassen kann.
Der zweite Grund warum ich mir das Messer geholt habe ist der des Bastelns daran. Ich habe den oberen Guard abgenommen, die schwarze Beschichtung entfernt und durch eine Patina mit Tigerstripe-Muster ersetzt. Im vorderen Teil auf der Klingenoberseite habe ich noch eine Art "Sägezahnung" hinzugefügt. Das ganze kostete zwar einiges an Zeit, vorallem weil ich nur mit Feile und Schleifpapier ausgestattet war, aber es hat mir definitiv Spaß gemacht es ein wenig zu optimieren bzw. es optisch ansprechender zu machen. Durch das Fehlen des oberen Guard kann man auch gut weiter vorne das Messer greifen um feinere Schnitzarbeiten durchzuführen.
Das Messer sitzt trotz meiner Veränderungen noch immer gut in der recht hochwertigen, aber vorallem gut brauchbaren Scheide.
Reviewed in Germany on November 5, 2022
Das GI Tanto kommt mit einem 1055er Stahl, welchen man häufig in Macheten findet, aber auch hier in Messerform macht er eine gute Figur. Klar ist er nicht ewig schnitthaltig, dafür aber leicht nachzuschärfen. Für mich definitiv ein gutes Gebrauchsmuster, welchen man sicher auch härter anfassen kann.
Der zweite Grund warum ich mir das Messer geholt habe ist der des Bastelns daran. Ich habe den oberen Guard abgenommen, die schwarze Beschichtung entfernt und durch eine Patina mit Tigerstripe-Muster ersetzt. Im vorderen Teil auf der Klingenoberseite habe ich noch eine Art "Sägezahnung" hinzugefügt. Das ganze kostete zwar einiges an Zeit, vorallem weil ich nur mit Feile und Schleifpapier ausgestattet war, aber es hat mir definitiv Spaß gemacht es ein wenig zu optimieren bzw. es optisch ansprechender zu machen. Durch das Fehlen des oberen Guard kann man auch gut weiter vorne das Messer greifen um feinere Schnitzarbeiten durchzuführen.
Das Messer sitzt trotz meiner Veränderungen noch immer gut in der recht hochwertigen, aber vorallem gut brauchbaren Scheide.
Reviewed in Mexico on January 16, 2020
Reviewed in Singapore on May 10, 2020
I really like this GI Tanto, it is robust, came hair shaving sharp and is a work horse. At first I thought the grip scales would be uncomfortable, but to my surprise they were not, and afforded a good grip when carving (fuzz sticks, try-sticks, tent pegs, traps, ect..). The only thing that I changed was I took the top quillion (cross-guard) off to allow my thumb to rest along the spine. It wasn't overly obtrustive, but I wanted maximum comfort. The beauty of this blade also is that it is carbon steel, meaning you can strip the coating and add your own patina to it. This is a very cheap knife that offers a lot of customizing potential. Though, even if you just leave it as it is, it will not disappoint you...and will keep taking almost any kind of abuse you put to it (I've seen videos of people batoning concrete)