vintage knives
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Cold Steel - Recon Tanto - Made in Japan with handcrafted Kydex sheath - PRIVATE COLLECTION - 13RT - knife
PREVIOUSLY PURCHASED KNIFE, FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: new knife, never used, but without sheath and trousseau - a handcrafted kydex sheath was specially made to accompany it during the sale phase
* Condition: 90s version, same as new, never used
* Commercially available Discontinued in this configuration
* Sharpening: Factory
* Signs on blade: None
* Signs on handle: Minimum signs given by time
* Box: -
* Sheath: Kydex, handcrafted and custom made
* Manuals, Certificates and Guarantees: -
* Controlled and Certified by our in-house laboratoryThe "Recon Tanto" is an iconic knife produced by Cold Steel, known for its reliability and robustness. First introduced in 1988, the model was designed to be a combat and survival knife, with a design that combines functionality and durability.
Over the years, the "Recon Tanto" has been improved and updated, but has retained its distinctive character and functionality. It has become one of Cold Steel's most recognizable models, thanks to its ability to combine traditional design with modern innovation.
Intended use: collection / tactical / sportsType of production: Industrial
Country of production: Japan
Blade: stainless steel AUS-8A
Blade treatment: painting
Grip: Kraton
Blade length: 179mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Total length: 298mm.
Balance: advanced
Weight: 265g.
Sheath: Handcrafted in kydex, specially made for this knife
Packaging: -
Note: New knife from the 90s, never used, previously purchased, from a private collectionCS-13RTKY-CP -
Cold Steel - Vintage Gen I Trailmaster - Made in USA - PRIVATE COLLECTION - 16 - knife
Knife from a private collection - First series, first generation, the first and original "Made in USA" Trailmaster from 1988 - Overall in good condition, shows small signs of oxidation on the blade and some minor signs of time on the leather sheath - Product does not appear to have the original factory sharpening, but still has no signs of wear - Supplied with its own original leather sheath, but lacking box and manuals - Checked and certified by our in-house lab.
Intended use: collectionType of manufacture: Industrial
Country of manufacture: USA
Blade: Carbon V steel
Blade treatment: satin finish
Handle: kraton and brass
Blade length: 240mm.
Blade thickness: 8mm.
Total length: 370mm.
Balance: advanced
Weight: 515g.
Sheath: black leather
Packaging: without original box
Notes: knife from private collection, first series, produced in 1988, overall in good condition.16CP -
Cold Steel - Vintage Original Magnum Tanto - Made in Japan - PRIVATE COLLECTION - 13M - knife
Knife from a private collection - The first and original Magnum Tanto "Made in Japan" from 1988, progenitor of the modern generation continued with the Magnum Tanto II in 1990 - Overall in very good condition, with no particular scratches, marks or abrasions on blade, handle and sheath - Product does not appear to have the original factory sharpening, but still has no signs of wear - Supplied with its own original leather sheath marked "Japan", but lacking box and manuals - Checked and certified by our in-house laboratory.
Intended use: collection
Type of manufacture: Industrial
Country of manufacture: Japan
Blade: stainless steel AUS-8A
Blade treatment: satin finish
Handle: kraton
Blade length: 230mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Total length: 370mm.
Balance: advanced
Weight: 330g.
Sheath: black leather, marked "Japan"
Packaging: without original box
Notes: knife from private collection, first series, produced in 1988 and discontinued in 1990, overall in very good condition.13MCP







