2 PERFORMANCE PERFORMANCE 3CARBON V Some of our Cold Steel knives are made from Carbon V, a high carbon, low alloy cutlery grade steel. This steel is superior in performance to most other steels due to its chemistry and also because oftheclosecontrolsthatwemaintainatevery stage of the manufacturing process. These controls begin at the steel mill where Cold Steel specifies thedesiredmicrostructureofthesteel.Once smelted,eachsteelshipmentismicroscopically checkedforstructuralquality,cleanlinessand chemical content by an independent metallurgist notinthemill'semploy.Thebladesarethen blanked parallel to the rolling direction of the steel plate to optimize grain flow along the length of the blade. The final step is a precise heat treatment sequence that was developed by Cold Steel spe-cifically for this custom steel. This heat treatment process is one of our most highly guarded trade secrets. It was arrived at over several years by us-ing an exhaustive series of practical and metallurgi-cal tests and observations.D.Retaining an edge while repeat-edlycuttingpinewoodindicates superiorfineedgeretention.We maximizethispotentialinour knives.B. ACarbonVTrailMaster Bowieunderextremepressureat about23inavise.Thisblade returned to true after over one hour in this position. Most knives shatter orpermanentlybendwellbefore they reach this point.F.Critics say that practically any knife can be stabbed through a car door... but unlike other knives, our Gunsite folders reinforced Tanto point is remarkably unaffected by the ordeal.C.TheXLVoyagerplowing through 2" of free hanging Manila rope. Manila rope is very tough on a knife edge. Blades that can repeat-edlycutthisropewilllastindefi-nitely under normal field use.A.OurFoldingknivesaretested (and have been proven) to withstand more weight pressure on their locks than99%ofourcompetitors similar models.E.Shavingisaquickandreliable indicator of sharpness. Most factory and custom knives do not exhibit this sharpness when first used. All Cold Steel knives are shaving sharp, right out of the box! Westandbehindourknives100%.We subject them to the highest standards in the industryandstrivetomakeeachoneas perfect as possible. Our fixed blade sheath kniveshaveafiveyearwarrantytothe original owner against defects in materials orworkmanship.Ourfoldingknivesare warranted for one year.Most of the tests shown on these pages and in ourMORE PROOFDVD are dangerous and should not be duplicated. ANY knifecanbebrokenordamagedifsubjectedtosuffcientabuse.ALL knives eventually wear out and must be replaced. Thesedestructive tests constitute gross abuse of a knife. Duplicatingthem will void your warranty.W A R R A N T YAUS STAINLESS STEELSThe words stainless steel are misleading, because, in fact,allsteelwillstainorshowdiscolorationifleftin adverseconditionsforasufficienttime.Steelismade stainless by adding Chromium and reducing its Carbon content during the smelting process.There is a serious performance trade-off with stainless steel. As the Chro-mium increases and the Carbon decreases, the steel becomes more stainless.But, it also becomes more and more difficulttosharpen,andtheedge-holdingpotentialis seriously impaired. This is usually why most stainless knives arerarelyrazor-sharpandquicklylosewhatlittleedge they have. In contrast, at Cold Steel we use AUS 8A Stainless, a high carbon, low chromium steel that has proven itself to betheultimatecompromisebetweentoughnessand strength, edge holding, and resistance to corrosion.AUS 6A is a medium to high carbon stainless which is tougher than ATS-34, 440C, ATS-55, etc., but still holds a good edge.This means it is particularly well suited for heavier, longer blades that are subjected to a lot of stress while chopping and hacking.SAN MAI IIISan Mai means three layers. Its the term given to the traditional laminated blades used by the Japanese for swords and daggers. Laminated construction is im-portant because it allows different grades of steel to be combined in a single blade.A simple way to think of this type of construction is to imagine a sandwich: The meat center is hard, high carbon steel and the pieces of bread on either side are the lower-carbon, tough side panels. The edge of the blade should be hard to maximize edge holding ability, but if the entire blade was hard it could be damaged during the rigors of battle. For ultimate toughness the body of the blade must be able to withstand impact and lateral stresses. Toughness is generally asso-ciated with softness and flexibility in steel, so that, surprisingly, if a blade is made tough the edge wont be hard enough to offer superior edge holding. San Mai III provides a blade with hard (higher carbon) steel in themiddleforakeen,longlastingedgeandtougher (lower-carbon) steel along the sides for flexibility.This laminate is 25% stronger than our incredibly tough AUS 8A Stainless.420 SUB ZERO QUENCHColdSteelhasalwayssubzero quenched the blades that we have manu-factured in Japan, and we are now adding thisoftenomitted,yetcrucial,process to the heat treating sequence of the new blades we are making in Taiwan.Typically,stainlesssteelbladessuffer from retained austenite after they have been heated to critical temperature and then air or gas cooled.The big drawback ofthisprocedureisthatitdoesntget the blades cold enough to assure complete transformationfromanausteniteto martensitegrainstructure.Onlyby freezingsubzeroquenchingstainless blades to 120 degrees below zero (Fahr-enheit), will the austenite be completely transformed to martensite.This assures thebladewillbeashard,strong,and wear resistant as it can possibly be.51505150 is a medium carbon, low alloy steel that is particularly well suited to the hot forging process. Thissteelhasthepropertiesto harden well, making it ideal for heat treating blades that have a very thick cross section such as tomahawks, axes, etc.After the quenching process, blades will be completely hardened at Rc 55-60.The combination of carbon and alloy elements also produces an extremely tough and impact resistantsteelinthehardened and tempered condition which is essential in a tool which is hafted and or thrown.ABCEFDMostofthetestsshowninourMOREPROOFDVDaredangerousandshouldnotbeduplicated.ThesedestructivetestsconstituteGROSSABUSEofaknife.Duplicatingthesetestsoralteringyourknifewillvoidyour warranty. The warranty covers defects in materialsand/orworkmanship.Itdoesnotcoverabuseortheeffects of normal wear and tear. Do not use your knifeas a pry bar, axe, chisel, screwdriver, or saw. Keep inmind that our serrated knives are designed to cut fbrousmaterialslikeropeandthathardmaterial,likebone,wire, and metal may damage their edge.MORE PROOFThis is the DVD our competitors and their cronies at the knife magazines dont want you to see.In 1996, our documentary video, PROOF, sent ripples of controversy through the knife industry and gave the magazines a jolt in the gut. The magazines (true to form) generally gave little or no coverage to PROOF. They did this, we believe, out of fear that it would embarrass other knife manufactur-ersandtherebycostthemagazinestheirlifesblood, the money that they get from selling advertising space. For example, we knew of editors who had seen PROOF, had personally tested our knivesthemselves and discov-eredthatourproductsfarsurpassedwhatwasbeing produced by our competition yet they would not report on what they saw and knew.It seems to us that if youre going to publish a magazine, you ought to put some truth in it. Instead, all we saw were countless articles and ads overflowing with specious, self-servingpropagandadesignedsolely tokeepthose advertising dollars flowing into the magazines coffers.Its a tiresome situation. The magazines want to stay in business, so they cant afford to offend their advertis-ers, but the result is that the knife buying public is being massively deceived about the strength, toughness, cutting power, and edge retention of the knives they read about.Ourcompetitorswill,ofcourse,continuetomake gross exaggerations about their products.They will use carefully worded phrases in their advertising that SUG-GEST and IMPLY high performance without producing any evidence to back such claims. And, worst of all, the magazines will pump out the same fawning drivel month after month with nary a word of truth.But our DVD will shake the very foundations of the knife world.MORE PROOF will take on that timeworn and precarious structure of lies that the magazines have allowed to grow and propagate and knock it all down like a house of cards. MORE PROOF is once again going to raise the bar even higher and show the public what Cold Steel is all about.Wemake,handsdown,theworldsstrongest, sharpest knives!The Cold Steel Challenge was held in Piru, California, during the weekend of September 18th and 19th, 2004. It was an extraordinary event with knife and sword fighting competi-tions, and various throwing competitions. Wehadcontestantsfromasfarawayas Germany competing for the top honors! And over $10,000 in prizes was awarded overall! In addition to the competitive events we had practice lanes that were open to the public where people could try out our throwers, the Bad Axe, Special Forces Shovel, and Samburu Spears. During the noon break there were demon-strationsandimpromptuseminarsgivenby experts in their fields. We had Bob Karp, who is better known as The Master of the Blade there to give an exhibition of his skill at knife and tomahawk throwing. Anthony DeLongis was there too and he gave some entertaining, andenlightening,whipandswordfighting demonstrations. Itwasagreatcoupleofdaysandweare already planning 2005s event and thinking about what we can do to make it even bigger and better. For updates and more information, go to our website: www.coldsteel.com.We hope to see you there.4 COLD STEEL CHALLENGE MORE PROOF 5NOW WITH SECOND BONUS DVDMATERIAL...INCLUDING: SWORD PROOF BIG BORE BLOWGUNS SPEARS IN ACTION6 FOLDING KNIVES FOLDING KNIVES 7BLACK TALONWhen you purchase one of our new Black Talon tactical folders theres a phrase youll start hearing more and more: Man, thats one mean looking knife! The Black Talon is indeed an awe inspir-ing,ferociouslookingknife.Itsefficient bothcomingandgoing and will rip, cut, or slash throughjustaboutany obstacle or material you put in its path. This isbecauseofits needlesharp,tal-on-like point, and its sinuously curved blade.Thebladeismadefromour ownexclusiveSanMaiIIIstainless steel so you know it will hold an edge for a long time and will rarely require re-sharpening. Theelegantlysimplegripofthis SPECIFICATIONS:Black Talon (#60BT)Blade: 4Overall: 9 1/4Thick: 4mmWeight:6.6 oz.Steel: San Mai IIIall-out cutting blade is strong and sturdy.It featuresarobustTitaniumframe,which supports the forged Titanium bolsters and highly textured G-10 scales.The well built, yet highly refined, Titanium leaf spring lock willprotectonesfingersfromtheBlack Talons razor sharp edge.This lock, in our tests, has proved itself peerless when it comes to withstanding great shock and stress.For instant access, the Black Talon has a uniquelyshapedthumbholecutintothe blade making it a snap to open with either hand.And for con-venience and security thereisacompact pocket clip and a steel linedlanyardhole. The clip is removable, soitcanaccommo-dateleftandright-handed users alike.BLACK SABLEYour friends may turn a pronounced shade of greenwith envy that isthe first time you snap open your new Black Sable and theystarteyeingthatmagnificentmirror polishedblade.Ofcourse, theyll plead with you to hand it over for closer inspection and ofcoursetheyllimmediately want to know where they can getoneoftheirown.Weall like to be in the spotlight now and then and when youre the proud owner of a Cold Steel Black Sable, not only will you haveafinelycraftedfolder; youll also have bragging rights that will last for years.Considertheblademadeofhollow ground San Mai III stainless steel and hand polished to a mirror shineeven the most jadedeyeswillfinditfascinating.Buta Cold Steel blade is more than just homage SPECIFICATIONS:Black Sable (#60BS)Blade: 4Overall: 9 7/8Thick: 3.5mmWeight:8.4 oz.Steel; San Mai IIIto style, this blade has enough substance to be frightfully effective.Every feature from its curved, upswept shape to its acute, rein-forced point has been judiciously chosen to maximize cutting and piercing power.Just runningyourthumboveritsrazorsharp edgewilltellyouthisis somethingtobereckoned with.But no folder can stand on the merits of its blade alone. ThatswhyColdSteel spared no expense or effort in making sure every other component corresponds to thebladeinqualityand performance.The distinc-tivelyshaped,pistolgrip handle features a Titanium frameoverlaidwithhighlypolishedblack Micarta scales and forged Titanium bolsters thathavebeenmatchedtogetherand boltedinseparablytotheframewiththe latest high tech fasteners. To protect the fingers from the uninten-tional closure of the blade, the Black Sable has been fitted with Cold Steels state of theartrockerlock.Ahighlyrefined locking mechanism, perfected by Cold Steel over the last eighteen years, that relies on extra strong springs, super close tolerances andothersecretrefinementstomakeit equal, if not superior, in strength, to any other lock on the market.For carrying and operating convenience, the Black Sable comes complete with dual, mirror polished pocket clips (for ambidex-trous operation), and double thumb studs for rapid deployment.NEW FOR2005 NEW FOR2005 The Black Sablecomescomplete with a secondpocket clip for lefthanded operation.8 FOLDING KNIVES FOLDING KNIVES 9HATAMOTOInfeudalJapanoneofthemosthighly coveted titles among a lords high-ranking retainerswasHatamoto.Thefortunate Samurai on who this distinctive honor was bestowed was allowed immediate access to hislord,dayandnight,andwasdeemed trustworthy enough to wearhisswordinhis lords presence.Like its namesake, the Hatamoto wasde-signedtobeaknife worthy of great respect and trust. A knife you willtreasureforyears and one you can bet your life on in a pinch. The blade has been precision hollow ground outofourfamousSanMaiIIIstainless, 25% stronger than any other stainless steel in the world. For piercing power it features a modified tanto point (first popularized by SPECIFICATIONS:Hatamoto (#60H)Blade: 4Overall: 9Thick: 4mmWeight:6.3 oz.Steel; San Mai IIILynnThompsonintheearly1980s).It pierces like a dagger yet remains remarkably resistant to bending or breaking. For cutting power,theedgeissubtletycurvedand groundthinandhonedto razor keenness so it will bite with even moderate pressure anddeliverdramatically deep,gapingcutswithfull power blows.Tohavethisremarkable blade come alive in your hand we have crafted a simple yet highlyefficienthandlethat willaccommodateawide varietyofgripstyles.For strength,rigidityandsecu-rity,wehaveresolutelyinsistedonthick Titanium liners for the frame and overlaid themwithhighfrictionG-10scalesthat havebeenreinforcedbyforgedTitanium bolsters. All handle components have been boltedtogetherwiththelatestinhigh strength fasteners to form one homogenous unit of great strength and moderate weight.Lock strength is absolutely critical in a knife liketheHatamoto,thatswhywehave equippeditwiththemost reliableleafspringlocking mechanismonthemarket. Made of Titanium and fitted to extremely close tolerances it has proven almost impervi-oustothestressandshock thatwoulddestroyalesser knifecostingeventhreeor four times as much.Quick access and convenient carry are also attributes of the finesttacticalfolderssowe have outfitted the Hatamoto with a sleek yet effective pocket clip and thumb stud for lightning fast opening.CALEDONIAN EDGEFor almost a decade, Cold Steel offered a small, wicked looking, boot knife called the Culloden.Itwasbasedon the traditional Scottish Black Knife or Skean Dhu, as it was more commonly referred to, in Gaelic, the ancient lan-guage of Scotland. For the dawning years of this century,however,wehave created an entirely new tacti-cal folder, that takes some of its design cues from the ancient Skean Dhu.Our new Caledonian Edge features a number of modern variations and refinements on its older predecessor. The bladeismadefromvirtuallyunbreakable San Mai III laminated stainless, and, like theoriginalSkeanDhu,featuresathin, acutelypointedtipthatsassharpasthe SPECIFICATIONS:Caledonian Edge (#60CE)Blade: 4 1/4Overall: 9 5/16Thick: 4mmWeight:5.8 oz.Steel: San Mai IIIproverbialneedle.Itglideseffortlessly through even the most puncture resistant materials.Additionally,itspreciselyand carefullyhollowgroundbladehasbeen honed so sharp, it will shave hair from your arm just as if youwereusingastraight razor.The traditional jimping seen on the Skean Dhu of old has beenretainedandprovides an aggressive, non-slip plat-formforonesthumband forefinger, allowing for better control when using the blade to cut or pierce.TheCaledonianEdges handle sports a palm-hugging profile and a relatively thin cross section that augments its covert qualities. Its flat enough to resist rolling or twisting in ones palm yet comfort-able enough to accommodate a wide range of gripping styles. A perfect blend of strength and beauty, it features a superstructure of attractive,highlypolished,blackMicarta scales and custom Titanium bolsters that are bolted, utilizing the latest in high-tech fasten-ers,toastrong,yetlightweightTitanium liner substructure.The Caledonian Edges leaf spring lock-ing mechanism will protect your fingers from itssharpedge.Its madefromTitanium and is hand fitted to the closest tolerances pos-sible.Ithasproved incrediblytoughand reliableevenwhen exposedtoourmost brutal tests.For discreet carry and immediate access, the Caledonian Edge comes with a bright-lypolishedstainlesssteelpocketclipand thumb stud on the blade. This arrangement allows a wide variety of carry options as well as lightning quick one handed opening.NEW FOR2005 NEW FOR2005 TI-LITEReminiscent of 1950s styled switchblades, our Ti-Litetacticalfolders,echotheswiftlinesof memorable classics.Legal to carry almost everywhere, the AUS 8A Stainless steel blades feature razor sharp edges and sturdy, needle sharp points.The handles, made of forged Titanium, are avail-able with our original finish or with a polished, blue anodized finish. They have been CNC milled for a visually appealing look,andformaximumstrengthandsafety,wehaveequippedour Ti-LiteswithfulllengthTitaniumleafspringlocks (proven, in our tests, to hold 100 lbs).For ease of carry, the Ti-Lites come equipped with a small, unobtrusive steel pocket clip.We are grateful to custom knife maker, Phil Boguszewski, for his design influence and help in the creation of the Ti-Lites.THE ZYTEL HANDLED TI-LITESCustom quality folding knives, especially those manufactured with TitaniumhandlesandTitaniumleafspringlocksareundeniably strong,lightweight,andbeautifultolookat,buttheyrealso quite expensive.We know that many of our customers love the look of our Ti-Lites but find the prices a little steep. So we have created someveryaffordablealternatives.The Zytel Ti-Lite with a 4 inch blade mimics the lookofitsmoreexpensivecounterpartsalmost exactly, and our new Zytel Ti-Lite with a six inch blade is a completely unique Ti-Lite, virtually in a class by itself.Instead of Titanium, we used 43% glass filled Zytelforthehandlesand440ASubZero Quenched stainless steel for the leaf spring lock and liners.The results are extraordinarily lightweight knives that are remarkably strong, sharp and good look-ing, at a price almost everyone can afford.SPECIFICATIONS: Zytel Handled Ti-Lite4" Blade 6" Blade(#26SP)(#26SXP)Blade: 4"6"Overall: 8 3/4"13"Thick: 3mm4mmWeight: 3.5oz.6.8 oz.Steel: 440A Sub Zero Quenched StainlessSPECIFICATIONS:Ti-Lite:Orig. Model (#26S)Blue Anodized (#26SB)Blade: 4"Overall: 8 3/4"Thick: 1/8" (3mm)Weight:4.6 oz.Handle:TitaniumAUS 8A Stainless BladePhil BoguszewskiTHE SPECTREInspiration for this new tactical folder came from custom knife maker Barry Dawsons neck knife design.That knife featured a slender blade, and a thick spine with a zero ground edge and a skeletonized handle. It was such a compelling concept that we created our own line of knives based upon Barrys original design, the Spike series (see page 23). Now weve produced a new folding variation on that theme that we call the Spectre.ThebladeevokesBarrysoriginalideas,butis enhanced by a mirror polished surface and is styled with our own Talon point, a blade style which offers absolutelyferociousripping,cuttingandslashing power without compromising the points ability to be used for piercing.The Spectre is extremely light with a lean profile that fits the hand exceptionally well while offering a good solid grip. It has solid Titanium liners to give itsunderstructure superior strength and the impressive black Micarta scales and polished Titanium bolsters give it a sophisticated exterior. Its so stunningly hand-some,youllbeconstantlylookingforexcusestoliftitoutofyour pocket to just to show it off.ForsafetyandconveniencetheSpectrefeaturesourpeerlessleaf spring locking mechanism. Several years of testing and subtle improve-ments in construction have made this one of the safest and most reliable locks available at any price.Forevengreaterversatilityandusefulness,wehaveoutfittedthe Spectre with a slim, yet stylish, pocket clip and thumb stud so you can clip it to the pocket of thin, light weight trousers or a coat pocket and open it in a flash when needed.SPECIFICATIONS: The Spectre(#60SF)Blade: 4"Overall: 8 3/4"Thick: 5mmWeight:3 oz.Steel: San Mai III10 FOLDING KNIVES FOLDING KNIVES 11NEW FOR2005 NEW FOR2005 Original Model Ti-Lite(#26S)Blue Anodized Ti-Lite(#26SB)Zytel Handled Ti-Lite(#26SP)6" Zytel HandledTi-Lite(#26SXP)12 FOLDING KNIVES FOLDING KNIVES 13RECON 1 (AK-47 MODEL)Our Recon 1 tactical folders are sure to set a new standard that will be hard to beat,because they are as tough as nails and cut like a chain saw!Every facet of theirconstructionhasbeenoverengineeredtomake them as strong, durable and effective as possible.The blades are made out 440A Sub Zero Quenched stainless steel and the handles are thick Zytel, massively reinforced by heat treated steel liners and five locking bolts.To complimenttheirsuper tough blades and handles, theyeachfeatureour revol uti onaryUl tra Lock(patentpending, see the box below) which practically precludes lock failure.Tocomplimenttheir tactical mission we have given each blade a tough black Teflon finish.Our testing has shown this coating or finish offers three major advantages for use on tactical blades. The first is; it is highly resistant to scratches and abrasions while keeping rust at bay.Secondly, it elim-inates glare and light reflections which may give its user away.The third advantage isthatitsasuperiorlubricantwhich causesthebladetoslipthrougheven tough materials with markedly less fric-tion. This means you can cut deeper and far longer than with a non Teflon coated blade.TomaketheRecon1 as easy to carry as possible, wehaveequippedeach knifewithasmall,extra strongpocketclip.This clipiscompletelyambi-dextrous and its diminutive sizedoesntabradeand irritatethepalmunder protracted use like a larger clip would.NIGHT FORCEThe Night Forces Bowie style blade is extra wide and features a false edge that terminates in a sharp point.This configuration has proven ideal for a performance knife as it will pierce or shear through just about any target medium like it was going through butter.The blade has a black Teflon finish to minimize light reflection and rust. Like our other Cold Steel knives, it is honed to razor sharpness so it will bite deep with the lightest stroke.ThehandsomeZytelhandlemirrorsthetwo-partconstruction technique used in our Pro Lite series (seepage18)andfeaturesaunique leafspring lock of our own design.Finally,tokeepyourNightForce folderhandyandreadytouseata moments notice, there are thumb studs onbothsidesofthebladeforone handedopening,andanunobtrusive pocketclipontherightsideofthe handle.SPECIFICATIONS: Recon 1Spear Point Half-Serrated (#27LSH)Clip Point Plain (#27LC) Clip Point Half-Serrated (#27LCH)Tanto Point Plain (#27LT) Tanto Point Half-Serrated (#27LTH)Blade: 4" Overall: 9 1/3" Thick: 9/64" (3.5mm)Weight: 5.5 oz. (Clip) 5.6 oz. (Tanto) 5.7 oz. (Spear)Tefon coated 440A Sub Zero Quenched Stainless steelblade with Zytel handles and black stainless pocket clip.SPECIFICATIONS:Night Force:Serrated (#58LCS) Plain (#58LC)Blade: 4" Tefon CoatedOverall: 9"Thick: 9/64" (3.5mm)Weight:5.1 oz.Steel; 440A Sub Zero Quench StainlessZytel handle. Black stainless steel pocket clip.The Night Forceis available witha plain (right) orserrated edge(above).Recon 1 Clip Point Blade.Plain or half serrated edge styles.Recon 1 Tanto Point Blade.Plain or half serrated edge styles.Recon 1 Spear Point Blade.Available with half serrated edge style only.THE RECON 1ULTRALOCK LOCKING MECHANISMAs the knife is opened, the blade rotates around the locking pin via a larger cut channel in the blade tang.Prior to reaching the fully opened position, thespringloadedlockingpin moves forward through the on-comingstraightportionofthe tang channel until it dead ends. At this point the blade is rigidly locked open and cant budge as the locking pin is surrounded by solidsteelwhichpreventsany movement of the blade.In fact, this lockup is so strong it can only beovercomeintwomanners. The first is to apply so much force to the blade that the locking pin shears off or breaks through the solid steel blade tang. The second is to manually retract the locking pin far enough that it escapes the straight part of the channel.From ourMOREPROOFDVD.The Recon 1holds 150 lbs.From ourMOREPROOFDVD. TheNight Forceholds 80 lbs.14 FOLDING KNIVES FOLDING KNIVES 15GUNSITE FOLDERSColdSteelisrightontargetwiththe Gunsite Foldersthe first authorized and of-ficial knives of the Gunsite Training Center.Thestate-of-the-artrockerlock,perfected by Cold Steel, is the strongest mechanism of its kind, with extra stiff springs. The Tanto style blades are substantially wider than any com-petitorsandaregroundthinandhonedto razor sharpness.The result is superb control, shearing power, and penetration.TheZytel handle features a deeply check-ered, oval cross section thats thick enough for strength and stiffness, yet doesnt feel bulky. Nothing compares to the fit and finish of the Gunsite Folders, with precision parts milled and hand fitted to virtually custom quality.Like our Voyagers,theGunsite Folders come with a stain-lesssteelpocketclipfor easy, convenient carry.SPECIFICATIONS: Gunsite GunsiteII (#29GXTH)(#29GLTH) Blade: 5" 4"Overall: 11 1/8" 9 1/16"Thickness: 9/64" (3.5mm) 1/8" (3mm)Weight:5.3 oz. 3.7oz.AUS 8A Stainless bladesVOYAGER SERIESDue to their light weight and convenience, Zytel handled lockbacks have gained enor-mouspopularityoversomwhatheavier, traditional lockbacks with metal bolsters and wooden scale handles. Our Voyager Series represents the difinitive generation of these ultra-lightknives,alineoffoldersthatare sure to be the standard by which others are judged for years to come!The Voyager folders are made from the same premium stainless steel that goes into ourfamousTanto.Theyfeatureprecision 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 tremendous shearing potential. This thin edge allows us to hone the blade to astounding sharpness. Plus, the cutting surface is continuously curved along its entire length for the most efficient possible slicing action. Becauseofthehighcarboncontentinthe stainless steel, youll find that the sharpness really lasts a surprisingly long time. If you like serrations, youll really appreci-ate our exclusive pattern. It offers the aggres-sive ripping action of serrated teeth, but with a twist. Our design features groups of very small teeth separated by wide, shallow arcs. This results in the benefits of both a plain and aserratededge,sothattheknifestillcuts smoothly through almost any material. The Voyager Series offers all the advan-tages of the latest in lockback construction technologyincludinglightning-quickone-handed opening, light weight and strength. Theresultisanappealinglookwithvery modernstyling.Everydetailhasbeende-signed for maximum performance from the reinforcedpivotpinandstainlesssteel pocket clip, to the grooved thumb shelf on the back of the knife for extra traction. The handles are somewhat oval shaped in cross-section, increasing strength and stiffness. Yet, the handle doesnt feel or appear thicker due to the subtly contoured design. Astools,theselightweight,supersharp knives are appropriate in almost any environ-ment from hunting and camping, to hiking andgeneralutilitychores.Theycanalso readily fill specialty functions such as a boat or river knife, a chute knife or demanding police/survival/rescue applications.SPECIFICATIONS: VoyagerMed. Voyager Med. VoyagerLg. VoyagerLg. Voyager Extra Voyager Extra X2 VoyagerAll feature Tanto Pt. Clip Pt. Tanto Pt. Clip Pt. Lg. Tanto Pt. Lg. Clip Pt. Clip Pt.AUS 8A Stainless Plain Edge (#29MT) Plain Edge (#29MC) Plain Edge (#29LT) Plain Edge (#29LC) Plain Edge (#29XT) Plain Edge (#29XC) Plain Edge (#29XXC)Steel Blades with Half Serr. (#29MTH) Half Serr. (#29MCH) Half Serr. (#29LTH) Half Serr. (#29LCH) Serrated (#29XTS) Serrated (#29XCS) Serrated (#29XXCS)Zytel handles Serrated (#29LTS) Serrated (#29LCS)Blade 3" 3" 4" 4" 5" 5" 6"Thickness 3/32" 3/32" 1/8" 1/8" 9/64" 9/64" 9/64"(2.5mm) (2.5mm) (3mm) (3mm) (3.5mm) (3.5mm) (3.5mm)Overall 6 7/8" 6 7/8" 9 1/16" 9 1/16" 11 1/8" 11 1/8" 13 1/4"Weight 1.8 oz. 1.8 oz. 3.7 oz. 3.6 oz. 5.3 oz. 5.1 oz. 6.5 oz. Various edge styles are available. The 4" blade models are available with the edge styles shown here.LAND & SEA/RESCUEWhen someones life is in danger, thereisoftennotenoughtimeto fumblearoundtryingtoopenaSwiss Armyortooltypeknifeandthensaw frantically in a desperate bid to free them. Those knives have blades that are just too short, narrow anddulltoimmediatelyseverthick,tough,or fibrous material.When seconds count, the Land & Sea/Rescue Knife is more than equal to the challenge. In an emergency, it can be opened in theblinkofaneye,andtheinnovativerocker lock allows worry-free deployment when a life is on the line.Once locked open, the blade can cut with the fury of a chainsaw with its wide, flat ground surface and serrated edge.The unique sheeps foot style AUS 8A Stain-lessblade isidealfor rescue situations because itislesslikelytoinjureaccidentvictimswhen cuttingawayseatbeltsorclothing.Andthe tough,Zytelhandleiscontouredanddeeply checkered for a solid, non-slip grip.The Land & Sea/Rescue Knife sports a small, but power-fulsteelpocketclip,tokeepthebladewithin easy reach at all times. SPECIFICATIONS:Land & SeaRescue(#29RLS)Blade: 4"Handle:5 1/16"Overall: 9 1/16"Thick: 1/8" (3mm)Weight:3.5oz.AUS 8A Stainless steelblade. Zytel handle.Stainless steel pocket clip.EDGESTYLES16 FOLDING KNIVES FOLDING KNIVES 17ARC-ANGELFirst popularized by the Balisong company in the early 1980s, the Butterfly knife, with its revolving handles and super strong lock, took the entire nation by storm.There has been, however,one catch. Since the early 1990s, United States Customs has forbiddentheimportationofallButterflyknives under (what can only be assumed to be) their arbi-trary interpretation of the Switch Blade Act.This policy has, in turn, severely curtailed the available market supply of these awesome tactical folders.Our Arc-Angel Butterfly knives are not imported, butprecisionmaderighthereintheUSAand display the finest craftsmanship.The blades are flat ground out of our world famous Carbon V steel and honed to a razor edge for real cutting power. SPECIFICATIONS: Arc-AngelDouble Edge (#96BSD)Clip Pt. (#96BSCW)Blade: 4 1/4"Overall: 10 5/16"Thick: 1/8" (3mm)Weight:4.6oz. (Clip)4.8oz. (Dbl Edge)Titanium handles withCarbon V blades.SPECIFICATIONS: Scimitar: (#25S)Serrated Scimitar: (#25SS)Black Scimitar (#25SB)Blade: 4"Handle:5"Thick: 9/64"(3.5mm)Weight:4.3oz.AUS 8A Stainless steel blade.Zytel handle. Stainless pocket clipSPECIFICATIONS: Triple TripleActionActionTanto Dbl. Edge(#24TATP) (#24TAD)Blade: 4" 4"Overall: 9 1/8" 9 1/8"Thickness: 1/8" 1/8"Weight:3.7 oz. 3.6 oz.AUS 8A Stainless SteelSCIMITAROur craftsmen have captured the timeless quality of superior cutlery and united it with the finest in modern materials.The result is a dazzling, high impact, leaf-spring folder like no other available.The Scimitar blade is hollow ground from super tough AUS 8A stainless steel honed to razor sharpness. Painstakingly designed to facilitatethedrawcut,themosteffective cutting stroke known to man, the blade also features a needle sharp point which pierces at the slightest touch.Superior engineering combines traditional appeal with the latest Western technology in the contouredZytel and steel frame. Itssleekcurves,fingergroovesand TheskeletonizedhandlesareCNCmachinedoutof solid Titanium billets (not cast, like cheaper knives) for maximumstrengthwithoutunnecessaryweightor bulkiness.Each is hand polished and assembled by skilled technicians for flawless opening and closingactionthatwillbothdelightand amaze you.Finally,forportability,wehave integratedastateoftheart pocketclipsoyoucandis-cretelycarryyourArc-Angel with you wher-ever you go.TRIPLE ACTIONPacking an awesome punch, Cold Steels TripleActionfoldingknivesprovethat formidable power and strength in a folding knife do not require the weight of an anvil. With a convenient pocket clip, and a closed lengthofonly5inches,the3.5ounce Triple Action folders are a dynamite inno-vation. A super-tough blade of AUS 8A stainless steel provides superb cutting ability in the worlds finest combination of blade strength and flexibility. The aircraft grade aluminum handle (roll engraved with a distinctive pat-tern)givestheTripleActionanexcep-tionallook,andthepocketclipmakesit easy to carry.ColdSteelsTripleActionFolderis amongthesafestknivesyoucancarry. When closed, the blade is totally encapsu-lated by the locking cover, and when open the solid aluminum construction and heavy duty lock prevent the blade from closing. When closed, the Triple Action Folder is a force to be reckoned with.Its solid con-structionmakesitverystiff,strong,and unyielding in tough situations, giving its user confidenceinitseffectivenessandelimi-nating any fear of breaking the knife.checkering settle naturally and securely into the hand, maximizing the users ability to control both the edge and the point.To provide maximum strength, we have equipped the Scimitar with a Titanium leaf-spring lock. The strength of Titanium ispeerlessinthecutleryindustry,and recent tests resulted in the Scimitar hold-ing 200 pounds without collapsing. This far exceeds the load-bearing ability of our competitors.Clip PointArc-AngelDouble EdgeArc-AngelTriple ActionDouble EdgeTriple ActionTanto PointTefon coatedBlack ScimitarScimitarSerratedScimitarPlain Edge18 FOLDING KNIVES FOLDING KNIVES 19ThedistinctiveVaqueroSeriesbladesareidealforshearing through thick, fibrous materials like manila rope, cable, hose, and belts.All of the knives in the series feature double thumb studs for ambidextrous, lightning fast opening, and jimping on the blade spine to provide the thumb with extra purchase and control. Plus, they have lightweight Zytel handles with stainless clips, making it easy to keep your Vaquero folder nearby at all times. Thesebladesareprecisionflatgroundtoformalongshallow V shaped cross section, and theedges form a sinuous double curve. This means that whatever material is struck with the inward curving portion of the edge (nearest the hand) will force the re-maining outward curved edge entirely through.SPECIFICATIONS: Grande Large Medium (#21GNSC) (#21LVSC) (#21MVSC)Weight: 6.4 oz. 3.3 2.5Blade: 6" 4" 3"Thick: 3.5mm 3mm 3mmHandle: 7 1/4" 5" 3 5/8"Overall: 13 1/4" 9" 6 5/8"AUS 8A Stainless Blades, Zytel handles,Black steel pocket clipLargeVaqueroVaquero GrandeMediumVaqueroSPECIFICATIONS:The Pro LiteSeries440A Sub Zero Quench Blades.Zytel Handles.Stainless Pocket/Belt Clip.Weight:5.6 oz. (Tanto) Thick: 3.5mm5.3 oz. (Clip) Blade: 4"5.5 oz. (Drop) Overall: 9 1/8"Theseriesisavailableinthreesizes,the largest being the six inch VaqueroGrande, followed by a four inch model and the third with a three inch blade.PRO LITEMade for the professional hunter, guide, or outfitter but sure to be appreciatedbysportsmenaround the globethe Pro Lites can do it all.Whether youre skinning musk-rat, moose, or simply just cleaning acatfishforsupper,oneofthese blades is sure to fit your needs.Available in Clip Point, Drop Point, or Tanto point blade configurations, with either serrated or plain edges, all of the blades in the series are big andwidewithplentyofbelly. Theyre ground thin at the edge so they will sheer deep and cut clean-ly into anything. Extra hearty, durable handles were the only choice for knives like the Pro Lites so we made ours out of Zytel.TheZytelisinjection molded in two parts then reinforced withstainlesssteelliners,andthe wholepackageisthenlockedto-gether by five bolts.To protect your fingers from the ProLitessuperkeenedge,the blade, once opened, is rigidly locked in place with our strong leaf spring lock.This locking mechanism has beenextensivelytestedbyCold Steel and will reliably hold 100 lbs. without catastrophic failure, making it the equal of any lock in the world when it comes to safety.WeknowthatyourProLite wouldntbeveryusefulifyou couldnt open it quickly in an emer-gencysituationorkeepithandily available at your side.Thats why we have equipped the blade with a thumb hole for easy ambidextrous, one-handed opening, and the handle with a strong pocket clip.Tanto Pt.:Plain (#57LTB)Serrated (#57LTSB)Clip Pt.:Plain (#57LC)Serrated (#57LCS)Drop Pt.:Plain (#57LD)Serrated (#57LDS)VAQUERO SERIES20 FOLDING KNIVES FOLDING KNIVES 21ULTIMATEHUNTERHave you ever imagined a hunting knife that has the safety and convenience of a foldingknife,yethasthestrengthand cuttingpowerofafixedblade?Cold Steelhastakenthisthoughtonestep furtherandmadeitarealitywithour Ultimate Hunter. Cold Steel President, LynnC.Thompson,aworld-renowned hunter in his own right, and custom knife maker, Lloyd Pendleton, have designed a folderthatofferseverythingyoucould want in a hunting knife.Theblade,featuringLloydsfamous drop point configuration, is ideal for field dressingandskinningbiggameanimals and is stout enough to withstand consid-erableabusewithoutsnapping.Its fashioned from 4 millimeter thick AUS 8A stainless steel and hollow ground to an unbelievably sharp edge that will last andlastyetremaineasytore-sharpen. A deep lustrous satin finish highlights the bladesprecision grindingandenhances the Ultimate Hunters visual appeal.Thestate-of-the-artrockerlockisthe result of 18 years of hard won technical skill.Nooneintheindustrymakesa strongerlockthanColdSteel.The precisionmilled,handfittedpartsand extrathick,stiffspringswillprovide safety under hard use and the special heat treatment, along with other secret refine-ments, make this lock a formidably strong and reliable piece of workmanship.The Ultimate Hunters most winning featureisitsexceptionallycomfortable Thermorun grip. Its specially contoured tofitthepalm,absorbingshocksand stickingtooneshandwiththekindof tractiononlyThermoruncanprovide. It can be wielded for hours without dis-comfort or fatigue.Thumb studs, for one handed opening are included on both sides of the blade and a custom designed pocket clip means yourUltimateHunterwillbecloseat hand and ready for your next hunting or outdoor adventure!SPECIFICATIONS: Ultimate Hunter(#61LPS)Blade: 3 1/2"Overall: 8 1/2"Thick: 5/32" (4mm)Weight:5.9oz.Steel: AUS 8AStainlessHandle:5" Long.ThermorunSPECIFICATIONS:Bird Knife (#54BK)Weight:2.5 oz.Thick: 3/32"Blade: 3"Vent Hook: 2 5/8"Overall: 7"SPECIFICATIONS:Two Blade Muskrat (#54TM)Weight:2.5 oz.Thick: 1/16"Blade: 2 blades @ 3"Overall: 7"SPECIFICATIONS:Classic Two BladeHunter(#54BH)Weight:7.3 oz.Thick: 1/8"Blades: 4"Overall: 9 1/4"Leather ScabbardCOUNTRY CLASSICSThe Country Classics collection draws inspiration from time honored American folding knife styles that date back too many generations to count.Most men can recall their boyhood days when they got their first whittling or pocket knife; passed down from their father, grand-father,orevenanelderbrother,asimpleceremonythathas become a rite of passage. The Country Classics are a indeed a hearty set of folders. They each feature solid brass liners and blades made from ourexclusiveCarbonVsteelforsuperioredgeholding ability. They are attractively designed too, with nickel-silver bolsters and faux jig bone handles. CLASSIC BIRD KNIFEUpland game and bird hunting must be one of lifes great-est pleasures.Theres little else that can compare to being afield on a crisp Fall day, surrounded by old friends, a few good dogs, and plenty of birds in the air.But cleaning and drawing the days bag can be a real chore if you dont have a good bird knife.Our version has a long, narrow clip point blade and vent hook that were specifically designed for cleaning birds. It will go a long way toward making the end of a successful hunt just as pleasurable as its beginning.CLASSIC TWO BLADE MUSKRATThis is one great small-game knife.It features two long,narrowclippointbladeswiththin,razorsharp edges.Originally it was favored by trappers who special-ized in small fur bearing animals like mink or muskrat, and is now more widely valued as a superb caping knife. This is due to its ability to make the fine cuts that are necessary around the eyes, nose, and ears.This is definitely a cutting tool every hunter should own. CLASSIC TRAPPERWhether youre a hunter, trapper, or all around outdoorsman, youre sure to appreciate our Classic Trapper. It is built on a 4" swell center jack knife die and boasts two big working blades. The master blade is almost 31/2" long and features a long clip point, usefulforstickingandgeneralutilitywork.Thesecondbladeisan equally long spey blade used for skinning. Both blades are flat ground and expertly tempered for an edge that really lasts.CLASSIC STOCKMANThe Stockman style pocket knife first emerged on the cutlery scene in the 1890s and appears to have evolved from the popular cattle knife of the west-ernplains.Ourversionisavailableintwo sizes, we call them the Classic Stockman and the Classic Junior Stockman. Each knifecomeswithaclippoint, sheepsfoot,andspeyblade.These blades have been honed razor sharp andwillproveequallyusefulonthe ranch, farm, or in the city.CLASSIC TWO-BLADE HUNTERCamping, hunting, fishing and all-around outdoors fun can put a variety of demands on a simple folding knife.But our Classic Two-Blade Hunter can meet virtually any challenge Mother Nature can dish out. Designed for long hard work, the Two-Blade Hunter features a long wide clip point blade for heavy-duty work, and a narrower Turkish clip point blade for more delicate tasks. Both are flat ground and so sharp you can shave with them.While this kind of knife is often carried in the pocket, it is by nature a little on the heavy side, so weve included a sturdy black leather scabbard so you can carry it with you more conveniently. SPECIFICATIONS:Classic Jr. Stockman (#54MS)Weight:2.2 oz.Thick: 1 at 3/32" 2 at 5/64"Blade: 1 at 2 1/2"2 at 1 3/4"Overall: 7 1/2"SPECIFICATIONS:Classic Stockman (#54LS)Weight:3.3oz.Thick: 3/32"Blades:3", 2 1/4" & 2"Overall: 9"SPECIFICATIONS:Classic Trapper (#54MT)Weight:3.5oz.Thick: 2 Blades: 7/64"Blades: 3 3/8"Overall: 7 1/2"THE SPIKETheSpikedesignedbycustomknife makerBarryDawson,isaweaponpared down to its bare essentials. Its thick, narrow blade is distaltaperedandflat groundtoazeroedge. This creates a unique cross section that facilitates both penetration of the tip and a cutting power previously unknown in such a thick, narrow blade.The integral handle of The Spike com-pliments its simple, minimalist quali-ties.It has been shaped out of solidsteel,thenwrappedwith black cord. All of the hard-corner edgesonthegriphavebeensoftenedor meltedtobemoreroundedsotheir contourswontirritateoneshand.The Spike, which is availablein three blade styles,comeswithasturdySecure-Ex sheath and steel bead lanyard.SPECIFICATIONS: The Tanto TalonSpike Spike Spike(#53CC) (#53CT) (#53CH)Blade: 4" 4" 4"Handle:4" 4" 4"Thick: 7/32" 7/32" 7/32"Weight: 2.5 oz. 2.6 oz. 2.6 oz.Steel: 420 Sub Zero Quench Sheath: Secure-ExDESPERADOThe Desperado of the mythic West... He was an outlaw. He was an individual with nothing left to lose, and an astonishing reputation to be gained.With some formi-dable skills with a gun and a knife, he became one fierce opponent, worthy of respect and often, widely feared.Cold Steel has produceda knife which lives up to that reputation, and more, with our versatile Desperado!TheDesperadofeaturesaserrated,5" Nogales clip point blade and an innovative egg shaped Kraton handle. It combines the performance sensibilities of a push dagger with the versatility of a conventional boot knife.Specialattentionwaspaidtotheknife point. Designed to be sharp, yet thick enough towithstandhardimpactandevenlight prying, the Desperados point has strong advantages over other blades that have less pronounced curves.SAFE KEEPERThis push knife design was first popularized in the U.S. during the 1849 Gold Rush in California.It was highly successful because it creatively combined compact size, pro-nouncedefficiency,andanunparalleled grip, all in a single knife.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 popu-lar with military personnel around theworldbecause,unlikeare-volverorautomaticpistol,they neverbreak,malfunction,orrun out of ammunition. Whats more, they offer big knife capabilities in a compact package (2" shorter overall than most boot knives) that can be easily attached to tacti-cal web gear, tucked in a waistband or boot top, or strapped to a wrist or ankle.SPECIFICATIONS: Safe Keeper IISafe Keeper III (#12BT) (#12CT)Blade: 3 3/4" 2 1/2"Overall: 6 3/8" 5"Weight:3.6oz. 3.5oz.Finish: Bead Blast Bead Blast3/16" thick 420 Sub Zero Quench Stainless steel blades withKraton handles. Secure-Exboot/belt sheath.SPECIFICATIONS:Desperado (#49DST)Blade: 5" Overall: 8 3/4" Thick: 5/32"Weight:4.5 oz.420 Sub Zero Quench with Bead Blast fnish.Sheath: Quick draw Secure-Ex w/ boot/belt clip.TheSpikeTheSpikeTantoTalonSpikeSPECIFICATIONS: Kobun (#17.1T)Blade: 5 1/2"Handle:4 3/8"Thick: 1/8"Weight:4.4 oz.Steel: 420 Sub Zero QuenchSheath: Concealexboot/belt.22 BOOT KNIVES BOOT KNIVES 23THE KOBUNThe Kobun or soldier has some resem-blance to our Oyabun (See page 36),but it also has some qualities that make it more akin to a boot knife.Most boot knives are notoriousforpaperthin,easilybentor broken points.In contrast, the Kobuns point is highly resistant to this because it is reinforced by the full thickness of the blades spine which runs almost to the very tip.The Kobuns handle is designed to offer minimum bulk with maximum grip, so it can bedeeplyconcealedononespersonyet easilydrawnandconfidentlywielded.To accomplish this, its cross section was made as thin as possible (approximately half of an inch), then deeply contoured to resist turn-ingorshiftinginthehand.Toinsurea non-slip grip, deeply checkered Kraton is used in its surface construction. BARRY DAWSONLAREDO BOWIE Awesome is the only adjective that even begins to describe our Laredo Bowie.In fact, it really has to be seen to be appreci-ated,sincemerewordsjustdontdoit justice. We are confident it will outperform 99% of hand forged Bowies on the market, even those that are twice, or perhaps three times as expensive!It features a long, heavy blade made from our exclusive Carbon V steel.It is ex-pertly heat treated (utilizing seven temper-ing operations), and flat ground to produce incredible cutting power and perfect bal-ance.As an added bonus, it is given an absolutelyferociouscuttingedgethat terminates in a dagger sharp point.Tofurtherenhanceitsversatilityand efficiencyasaweaponitsportsa41/2" long fully sharpened clip point that helps THE TRAIL MASTERIn 1986, Cold Steel redefined the Bowie tradition with its introduc-tion of the Trail Master.This knifes reputation quickly took on legend-ary proportions after Cold Steel issued a challenge to the knife industry. The challenge was simple: make a better knife. But to this day, no factory we know of has successfully produced a better knife.SPECIFICATIONS:Trail Master Trail MasterCarbon VSan Mai III(#16CB) (#16JSM)Blade: 9 1/2" 9 1/2"Overall: 14 1/2" 14 1/2"Weight: 16.7 oz. 17.5 oz.Thick: 5/16" 5/16"Steel: Carbon VSan Mai IIISheath: Leather CorduraTHE TRAIL MASTER IN CARBON V:Why buy a Carbon V Trail Master?Thats simple.Because it is, without a doubt, the most knife for the money ever built.In terms of sharpness, edge holding, strength and sheer cutting power, it will out-perform any factory made knife we know of and 99% of all hand forged knives as well.We know it may sound like we are going out on a limb with thisstatement,butunlikeourcompetitors,wecanprove beyondashadowofadoubtthateveryclaimwehave made for the Trail Masteris true, not hype.You can see our evidence for yourself in our MORE PROOF DVD.We know, after watching this documentary DVD, any remaining questions in your mind will be answered and you will fully agree that the Trail Master is simply the best Bowie knife in the world at any price.THE TRAIL MASTERIN SAN MAI III STAINLESS:If you want a Bowie knife that requires minimummaintenanceandispracti-cally immune to water, salt, air, or the humidity of a jungle environment, the San Mai III Trail Master is for you!This Bowie will outperform any other stainless steel Bowie in the world in terms of strength and toughness.And, as an addedbonus,thisTrailMasteris equipped with a beautiful rolled edge, capable of easily severing 4" or more of free hanging manila rope!24 BOWIE KNIVES BOWIE KNIVES 25SPECIFICATIONS:Laredo Bowie(#16CC)Blade: 10 1/2"Overall: 15 11/16"Weight:16.3 oz.Thick: 5/16"Sheath: LeatherSteel: Carbon Vfacilitatethedeadlybackcutaswellasa wide variety of more conventional cuts and stabbing attacks.The rich, Faux Cocobolo handle is as tough as it is beautiful. It is specially contoured to fit the hand like a glove and to provide a positivegripwhencutting,choppingor thrusting.TocomplementtheLaredosincredibly sharpblade,andsuperbhandlewehave arduously forged a unique guard and integral bolster out of a single piece of brass.Both bolster and guard are handsomely detailed and finished with a lustrous mirror polish.To keep your Laredo Bowie safely at your side and ready for action, we have provided a traditionally styled brown leather scabbard thatfeaturesheavystitching,brassrivets, thickleather,andaconvenientbrassbelt peg so you can safely slip the sheath under your belt.Carbon VTrail MasterSan Mai IIIStainlessTrail MasterSPECIFICATIONS: Pendleton PendletonMini Hunter Hunter(#36LPM) (#36LPSS)Weight:2.4 oz. 5.8 oz.Thick: 1/8" 3/16"Blade: 3" 3 1/2"Overall: 6 1/4" 8 1/4"Steel: Both AUS 8A StainlessSheath: Secure-ExGrip: Kraton LLOYD PENDLETONSPECIFICATIONS: Master MasterHunter Plus Hunter(#36G) (#36C) Carbon V(#36JSK) AUS 8AWeight:6.6 oz. 6.4 oz.Thick: 3/16" 3/16"Blade: 4 1/2" 4 1/2"Overall: 9 1/4" 9 1/4"Steel: Carbon VCarbon Vor AUS 8AStainlessKraton handles. Concealex sheaths.PENDLETON HUNTERSOur president, Lynn Thompson, bought the first knife custom maker Lloyd Pendletonevermadein1973.Nowthesefriendshavecollaboratedto produce two of Lloyds most popular knives, we call them the Pendleton Hunter and the Pendleton Mini Hunter.In fabricating these knives we have tried to du-plicate Lloyds work as accurately as possible. Both blades are hollow ground and honed to perfection and the handles cross sections and contours match Lloyds handmade knives exactly.For safety and durability, we have dispensed with leather in favor of Secure-Ex for the sheaths.This material wont rot or mildew and is far more resistant to cuts or punctures than leather.MASTER HUNTER & MASTER HUNTER PLUSSetting the standard for an American-made hunting knife, the Master Hunter and Master Hunter Plus employ a broad blade which is flat ground extra thin with a distinct distal taper for unprecedented cutting ability, edge retention and ease of re-sharpening. The Master Hunter model is available in both AUS 8AstainlesssteelandCarbonVsteel,whiletheMaster Hunter Plus, complete with guthook, is available in Carbon V only.The comfortable, deeply checkered Kraton grip encourages long use without fatigue. The Master Hunter has been extensively field tested in Africa, Australia, Alaska and Colorado and has won the praise of many of the worlds finest hunters. PendletonMini HunterPendletonHunterMaster HunterMaster Hunter Plus26 HUNTING AND OUTDOORS HUNTING AND OUTDOORS 27FILET KNIVESNow you can filet a fish with a keen blade that lies flat against the backbone and cuts just as if it were going through butter.Honed from 3/32" thick Carbon V steel, our Filet knives are stronger and tougher than the competitions and they holdtheirsharpedgeslongerthananystainlesssteel blade. The key to the Filet Knifes cutting power is an approxi-mately20%widerbladethanmostofourcompetitors. This allows for a long, shallow V cross section, a wider grind, and a thinner edge which makes for a sharper knife.Specifcations: Blade Overall WeightSmall Filet: 6" 11" 4.7 oz.(#90WFSZ)Medium Filet: 7 1/2" 12 1/2" 5.2 oz.(#90WFMZ)Large Filet: 9" 14" 5.5 oz.(#90WFLZ)Black Epoxy Powder Coated blades. Kraton handles.Self draining Polycarbonate sheaths.Specifcations:Outdoorsman(#18H)Weight:9.9 oz.Thick: 3/16"Blade: 6"Overall: 11"Steel: AUS 8AStainlessKraton HandleBlack Leather SheathSpecifcations:Bird & Trout (#20BTJ)Weight:0.8 oz.Thick: 7/64" (2.6mm)Blade: 2 1/4"Overall: 6 5/16"Steel: AUS 6ABead Blast fnish withConcealexneck sheath(shown above)OUTDOORSMANWe received requests from some of our more nostalgic customers and friends alike to put the Outdoorsman,a Cold Steel favorite that dates back to the mid 1980s, into production again.It took a while, but eventually we located and dusted off the tooling and proceeded to produce a brand new run.Not willing to sit on our laurels, this time we have added two new im-provements.The first improvement is a row of jimping on the blade back. This gives the thumb and index finger more control of the edge because they now have a non-slip platform to rest on.Secondly, weve added a chopping edge, or bone breaker.In our tests, this edge hacked through everything we put in front of it, including heavygaugesteelwire,soitsasurebetitllstandupinthefield!Asitdidbefore,the Outdoorsman comes with a heavy leather sheath, fitted with a brush proof retaining strap.BIRD & TROUTThe Bird & Trout Knife is a modern version of a 100-year old classic, treasured by hunters and fishermen for generations.Its enduring popularity is enhanced by its ultra slim profile and unique all steel construction. The skeletonized handle offers great versatility and freedom of movement. Its perfect for working in tight places or making precise cuts. The ring allows the knife to hang from the little finger when not in use and yet remain instantly available.For safety and handiness, each knife comes with a Concealex neck sheath and a steel bead chain lanyard.LargeFilet KnifeMediumFilet KnifeSmallFilet Knife28 HUNTING AND OUTDOORS HUNTING AND OUTDOORS 2930 TACTICAL FIELD KNIVES TACTICAL FIELD KNIVES 31R1 MILITARY CLASSICThis classic World War II design has seenactionineverymajorconflict around the globe, including Korea, Vietnam,CentralAmerica,andin recent years, the Persian Gulf.Our R1 Military Classic is an exact replicaoftheoriginalandoffers unbelievableperformanceforless than half of the original price.Each knife is made to the most exacting Cold Steel standards and represents quality you can bet your life on!BLACK BEAR CLASSICFirst developed by Bob Loveless, one of the founding members of the Knifemakers Guild, the Black Bear Classic is perhaps the quint-essential combat knife. Its 8" blade offers excellent reach, and the sub hilt practically eliminates the pos-sibility of the hand being dislodged orcomingintocontactwiththe razor sharp blade.SPECIFICATIONS: Black Bear Classic (#14BBCJ)Blade: 8 1/4"Overall:13 1/2"Weight: 12.7 oz.Thick: 3/16" thickSteel:AUS 8A Stainless blade with300 Series Stainless guard.Linen Micarta handle.Sheath: Secure-ExRECON SCOUTIn almost every respect, the Recon Scout is simply a 71/2 inch Trail Master Bowie. It offers the same steel, heat treatment, blade thickness, blade shape, and handle.Out-side of its shorter blade length, the most significant difference is that the Recon Scout comes with a Secure-Ex sheath instead of a leather one.We believe the Recon Scout is the strongest, toughest 71/2" combat knife in the world. When your consider the price its offered at and compare it to the competition, we think youll agree its the great-est bargain in combat knife history!SPECIFICATIONS: Peace PeaceKeeper II Keeper I(#10BT) (#10DT)Blade: 5 1/2" 7"Overall: 9 3/4" 12 1/4"Weight:5.6 oz. 7.9 oz.Both: 3/16" Thick Sub Zero QuenchedStainless Blades w/ Bead Blast Finish.Secure-ExSheaths.PEACE KEEPERSAre you tired of those expensive, double edged knives that are so dull out of the box that they wont cut butter?...Are you sick of those Pakistani numbers that bend like a wet noodle?What about thatwell known American model thats so weak and brittle it can break if dropped in the sink?Well now you have an alternative.The Peace Keepers double edged knives that will pierce like a stiletto and cut like a straight razor. Unlike most boot knives and daggers, the Peace Keepers spear point offers consid-erableresistancetobendingorbreakingandiswellsuitedforlongrangecutsand slashes.Each of the Peace Keepers feature a 3/16" thick blade which receives a high, double grind to produce extremely thin edges that will really bite.They are, how-ever, not suitable for prying.The Peace Keeper's are fashioned with 420 Sub Zero Quench Stainless blades for low maintenance, and treated with Cold Steels custom heat treatment. The Peace Keepers offer the utmost in strength, toughness, and superior edge retention.SPECIFICATIONS:Recon Scout (#37C)Blade: 7 1/2"Overall: 12 1/2"Weight:15 oz.Thickness: 5/16"Handle: Kraton Steel: Carbon VSheath: Secure-ExSPECIFICATIONS: R1 Military Classic (#14R1J)Blade: 7"Overall:11 5/8"Weight: 9.25 oz.Thick: 3/16" thickSteel:AUS 8A Stainless blade with 300 SeriesStainless guard. Linen Micarta handle.Sheath: Leather sheath w/ sharpening stone.Peace Keeper IIPeace Keeper IRecon ScoutR1 MilitaryClassicBlack BearClassic32 TACTICAL FIELD KNIVES TACTICAL FIELD KNIVES 33UWKOriginalSOGknivesfromthe Vietnam era are extremely rare and replicascanbeverycostly.Inan efforttoremedythissituation,we haveusedmodernmaterialsand constructionmethodstomakeour own more reasonably priced version. WecallourSOGstyleknifethe UWK. It follows the profile of the originalveryclosely.Theonly modificationsthatweremade(in respect to the original model) were toblackepoxypowdercoatthe surfaceandtoutilizeanintegral Kraton handle and guard.OSSThe OSS sub-hilt fighter offers all the advantages and performance of a custom knife at a fraction of the price.Fortheultimategripthe handle, guard, and sub-hilt are injec-tion molded in one integral piece of Kraton. This manufacturing method makestheOSSmoreaffordable while delivering the durability, secu-rity, and control in the hand that the sub-hilt fighter is famous for.ODAThe ODAwas designed to be a moreaffordableversionofour popular Military Classic (see page 30 toreadmoreabouttheMilitary Classic).Itfeaturesahighperfor-mance Carbon V steel blade with a black epoxy powder coat finish and integralguardandhandle.The deeplycheckeredKratonhandle offers an even better grip than Micarta whenyourhandsarewet,coldor bloody and is equally durable.SPECIFICATIONS:UWK OSS ODA(#38UWC) (#38SSC) (#38DAC)Blade: 6 1/2" 8 1/4" 7"Handle: 4 7/8" 5 1/8" 4 3/4"Weight: 7.8 oz. 9 oz. 8.7 oz.Kraton handles. Carbon V steel 3/16" thickwith black epoxy powder coat.All three blades come with a high-techSecure-Exsheath that features an adjustableCordura belt loop. SPECIFICATIONS:SRK (#38CK)Weight:8.2 oz.Blade: 6Thick: 3/16Overall: 10 3/4Sheath: Secure-ExSteel: Carbon V Black Epoxy Powder Coat FinishRECON TANTOOver the last 20 years, Cold Steel has succeeded in establishing the Tanto as a superior combat blade.The valueoftheTantostyledrein-forced point is now without ques-tion.Our superb Japanese Tantos are still unsurpassed for fit and finish, but are expensive, and beyond the finan-cial reach of many knife enthusiasts.Our Recon Tanto has combined a 7" blade, classicTantostyling,CarbonVsteelanda comfortable, western-style Kraton handle into an affordable package.The Recon Tanto is rapidly redefining the standard for combat knives around the globe.It is well on its way to becoming the preferred fixed blade for SWAT teams and special military units.VisityourlocaldealerandaskabouttheReconTanto. Experience the extraordinary quality and test the distinctive razor sharp edge for yourself and you will see why, as a profes-sional, this is a unique knife you cant afford to be without!SRK

Survival/Rescue operations demand a versatile knife able to withstand the most extreme abuse. The SRK (Survival Rescue Knife) was designed specifically with this in mind.The blade is finished with a rich black epoxy powder coat which helps to protect the Carbon V steel from the elements. It features a tremendously strong clip point thats fine enough for delicate work, yet possesses enough belly for efficient cutting, slash-ing and skinning strokes as well.At 3/16 of an inch thick, the Survival Rescue Knife offers the sturdiest possible point and edge configu-ration, without sacrificing sharpness. The SRKs handle sports a single quillion finger guard and a deeply checkered Kraton grip.SPECIFICATIONS:Recon Tanto (#13RTK)Weight:9 oz.Blade: 7"Thick: 3/16"Overall: 11 3/4"Sheath: Secure-ExSteel: Carbon VBlack Epoxy Powder Coat FinishUWKOSSODAGURKHA KUKRI Taking advantage of its downward curving blade and long, V shaped cross section, the Gurkha Kukri places its edge at an angle to a target, creat-ing a powerful shearing effect.The heaviest Kukri on the market, the blade is almost an inch wider near the tip than it is at the handle, which shifts the knifes balance point for-ward. This makes it possible for a substantial blow to be struck with minimal effort, using inertia alone to complete the cut.LTC KUKRIThe curve of our LTC Kukris blade is very im-portant because no matter what part of the blade makescontactwithatarget,theedgeisalways presentedatanangle.Thiscreatesashearing motion, so that the edge slices through the target as the weight of the blade drives it deeper. With its thin cross section it will easily cut wood, brush or other soft objects.SPECIFICATIONS:GurkhaLTCKukri Kukri(#35ATCBB)(#35LTC)Blade: 12"12"Overall: 17"17"Thick: 5/16" 3/16"Weight:22oz. 19.1 oz.Sheath: Leather LeatherTHE KUKRI SERIESThe Greek Kopis and The Roman Machaira were both pos-sible inspirations for the Kukri. These ancient, forward curved blades were known for their tremendous chopping cuts. And now, Cold Steel takes great pride in being able to offer our versions of these historic blades.All of our Kukris feature a Carbon V blade with a baked on, black Epoxy Coated finish to protect against rust, and deeply checkered Kraton handles for a firm, non-slip grip.APPARELShowtheworldthatyouknowwho makes the best knives!We now have a variety of apparel items for almost any occasion.COLD STEEL HATTell em you love Cold Steel with our premium quality hat! The sturdy, black cotton/polyester twill makes this hat both handsomeandcomfortable!Thefront featurestheKanjicharactersmeaning Master Bladesmith and the words Cold Steel Knives are on the back. It features a one size fits all Velcro adjustment band on the back for a good fit.KNIT BEANIE CAP100%Acrylicknitcap.Thefront featurestheKanjicharactersmeaning Master Bladesmith and the words Cold Steel Knives are on the back. Available in black or gray.COLD STEEL TEESizes: M, L, XL, XXLOur jet-black tee has the distinctive Cold Steellogowiththetaglines:Lifeon the Edge and Worlds Strongest Sharp-est Knives. 100%cotton. MASTER BLADESMITH TEESizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL100% cotton tee. The Kanji characters meaning"MasterBladesmith"areen-closed in an illustration of a tsuba from a Japanese sword.POLO SHIRTS Sizes: M, L, XL, XXLOur polo style shirts are available in white or navy blue and come with our distinctive logo embroidered on theleftsideofthechest.Asan added feature, we have included an embroidered image of our Tanto just abovethecuffoftheleft sl eeve.100%cotton pique,cleanfinished three-buttonplacket, welt collar and cuffs with woodtone buttons. SPECIFICATIONS: XXX LgXX Lg X Lg Large Med SmallCold Steel Tee: N/A#TF3 #TF2 #TF1 N/A N/AMaster Bladesmith Tee:#TG5#TG4 #TG3 #TG2 #TG1 #TG6Polo (White): N/A#TPW4 #TPW3 #TPW2 #TPW1 N/APolo (Blue):N/A#TPB4 #TPB3 #TPB2 #TPB1 N/ACold Steel Hat: (#94HCSK) Black Knit "Beanie": (#94HCSKBB) Grey Knit "Beanie": (#94HCSKB)34 KUKRIS APPAREL 35GurkhaKukriLTCKukriTAI PANThe Tai Pan embodies the best features ofaclassicdaggerwhileminimizingits shortcomings. Most daggers are notorious for thin, easily broken points. In contrast, the Cold Steel Tai Pan features a sturdy spear point which is wide and thick enough to resist breaking.As with the Tanto, the Tai Pan has a tapered,blackKratonhandlewitha unique flattened oval cross section.This materialandhandleshapeisidealfor preventing the knife from shifting or turn-inginthehandevenundertheworst circumstances.SPECIFICATIONS:Tai Pan(#13D)Blade: 7 1/2"Overall: 13"Thick: 3/16"Weight:10.8oz.Steel: AUS 8A Stainless300 Series Stainless guards,bolsters, & pommels.Comes with a black leather sheath.SPECIFICATIONS:Oyabun (#19BC)Blade: 9" Overall: 14 1/16"Weight:9.2 oz.Thick: 3/16"Steel: Carbon Vwith Epoxy PowderCoat FinishSheath: ConcealexTANTO SERIESExhibiting an unequaled level of craftsmanship, the knives in the Tanto Series feature a lustrous satin finish on the hollow ground blade bevels and a line grain finish on the flat spine.These twofinishescharacterizeourstateoftheart grinding technique and accentuate the Cold Steel Tantos unique appearance.TANTO:This is the knife that started the Cold Steel legend. It features a stainless steel guard andpommelandavirtuallyindestructible6" blade.MASTER TANTO: Comparable to the original, except that its blade is San Mai III, making it approximately 25% stronger.MAGNUMTANTO II:Justtwoounces heavier than the Tanto, the Magnum Tanto II 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 idealTanto.TheMagnumTantoIIfeaturesa San Mai III blade.MAGNUM TANTO IX & XII: These knives were created in response to popular demand for a longer Tanto.They are available with 9" or 12" blade lengths, and both feature our exclusive San Mai III laminated steel.SPECIFICATIONS:Regular Master Magnum Magnum MagnumTanto Tanto Tanto II Tanto IX Tanto XII(#13AN) (#13BN) (#13MBII) (#13MBIX) (#13MBXII)Blade: 6" 6" 7 1/2" 9" 12"Overall: 11 1/2"11 1/2" 13 1/8" 14 5/8" 17 5/8"Thick: 3/16" 3/16" 3/16" 3/16" 3/16"Weight:9.5oz. 9.5oz. 11.4oz. 11.9oz. 14.2oz.Steel: AUS 8A Stainless (#13AN only) All others: San Mai III Sheath: All come with a high quality leather sheath.OYABUN TheJapanesewordOyabunmeans Boss,theundisputedleader,with authorityoverallhissubordinates, including his Kobun or soldiers.The Carbon V Oyabun blade features a high, double-sided hollow ground bevel thats thin at the edge to facilitate razor sharpness. TheOyabunhandlehasadeeply checkered Kraton surface with an internal liner of Zytel. Relatively thin overall, the handle is deeply contoured in cross section to enhance grip strength and control.36 JAPANESE STYLED BLADES JAPANESE STYLED BLADES 3738 COLD STEEL SWORDS COLD STEEL SWORDS 39JAPANESE SWORDS IMPERIAL SERIESOurfactoryhasusedonlytraditional materials for our Japanese swords fittings. TheTsuba(guard),Fuchi(collar),and Kashira (pommel), are expertly made and finely crafted from black iron.The Habaki (blade collar) is hand made out of polished brass and each hilt is covered in Sam (ray skin) and tightly wrapped in thetraditionalstylewithblackcord.A beautiful brass Menuki ( a small ornamental sculpture inserted between the ray skin and SPECIFICATIONS: Imperial Series Japanese Swords O Tanto (#88T) Wakazashi (#88W) Dbl Edge Katana (#88DEC) Katana (#88K)Blade: 13 1/4"21 1/8" 28" 29 3/8"Overall: 19 1/4"27 5/8"38" 40 3/4"Weight:18.2 oz. 24.6 oz.36.5 oz. 39.5 oz.All Swords: 9/32" thick 1050 carbon steel. Black Lacquered wood sheaths with blue-violet cover bag.thecordwrappingsonthehandle)en-hancestheswordsaestheticappearance andmakesforaswordthatisastradi-tional looking as we can possibly make it.All feature fully sharpened 1050 carbon steel blades, each heat treated to a spring temper.The blade surface is then given a carefulpolishbyhand,withadistinctive mirror polish applied to the fuller (blood groove).Thesebattle-readyswordsareexquisite examples of the swordmakers art.40 COLD STEEL SWORDS COLD STEEL SWORDS 41SPECIFICATIONS: Warrior Series Japanese SwordsO TantoWakazashi Katana Chisa Katana O Katana(#88BT) (#88BW) (#88BK) (#88BCK) (#88BOK)Blade: 13 1/4"21 1/8" 29 3/8" 24 1/2 36Overall: 19 1/4"27 5/8" 40 3/4" 36 49Weight:19.4 oz.27.3 oz. 40.6 oz. 45 oz. 56 oz.All Swords: 9/32" thick 1050 carbon steel.Black Lacquered wood sheaths with blue-violet cover bag.JAPANESE SWORDSWARRIOR SERIESThe Japanese swords of the Imperial Series have proven, since their initial introduc-tion almost three years ago, to be quite popular with many of our customers.Still, we are aware that there are some people who want a battle ready sword but hope to find one at a more affordable price. Our Warrior Series addresses this problem directly. In our efforts to reduce the costliness of the blades, we have omitted the expensive mirror polishing that we used on the Imperial swords to create a new series of Japanese swords with a more prac-tical, economical finish. The Warrior Series swords are very handsome in their ownrightandsharethesamesteel,heattreatment, and sharpness as their more expensive Imperial coun-terparts.LiketheImperialswordstheyhaveSam covered, cord wrapped handles and similar quality fit-tings. If youre in the market for a strong, good looking, reasonably priced Japanese sword we know youll be happy to own one of these.42 COLD STEEL SWORDS COLD STEEL SWORDS 431917 SERIESRememberedastheseafaring weapon of choice, these swords have anhistorywhichstretchesbackto ancient times.Not only were they made famous in close quarter melees aspiratesboardedtreasure-laden galleonsduringthegreatAgeof Sail, they also have seen action as standardissueamongmanyofthe worlds great navies.In1917,theU.S.Navydecided toreplaceitsModel1860cutlass which had been in continuous service for 57 years, with a new model. Cold Steelsmodernrecreationofthis classic fighting sword is as authentic as possible.Justliketheoriginal,itfeaturesa halfbasketguardstampedoutof heavy 18-gauge carbon steel, blued tomatchtheblade.Thehandleis fashionedfromcarefullyshaped hardwood painted brown and secured to the full tang by three heavy brass cutlers rivets.The 1917 series swords are available with a 25" blade (Cutlass) or a 31" blade(Saber).Bothfeatureblued bladestocurtailrustingandshort clipped points sharp enough for good penetrationyetsturdyenoughto resist bending or breaking.1830 NAPOLEON SABERNapoleons cavalry was the bane of theEuropeanbattlefield.Whilehis horsesweresecondstring,hisswords wereabsolutelyfirstrate.Theywere manufactured in a state of the art fac-tory dedicated to producing the finest edged weapons of the day.Themediumweightsaberweare offering here possesses excellent cutting and slashing capabilities yet still remains useful for a thrust.Inappearance,itverycloselyre-sembles the U.S. 1860 Light Cavalry Saber,butinactualityisafarmore effectiveanddurableweapon.The moderately curved blade is forged out of 1050 Carbon Steel and features a long,widefullerandaverysharp, practical point.Thegripisequallywellmade.Its wrapped in black leather and strongly protectedbyastout,brassthreebar hilt. The whole package comes with a heavy duty polished steel scabbard with dual rings so it can be easily attached to your baldric or sword belt.1796 LIGHT CAVALRY SABERThis saber was widely used by the British and their Prussian allies under General Blucher in the Battle of Waterloo.The blades profile was derived from the ferocious Indian Talwarand was reviled by the French who strongly protested its use due to the horribly destructive wounds it inflicted.In fact, thissaberwassosuccessfulasacuttingweapon that the German Cavalry continued to use it right up to the beginning of the Twentieth century!If you want a combat quality saber that will pass theBritishProofTestandisfullycapableof shearingoffarmsandevenlegswitha single blow, this is a must have! It comes fully sharpened with your choice of a wood and leather scabbard with steel mounts and fittings, or an all metal scabbard.SPECIFICATIONS: 1796 Light 1830 1917 1917Cavalry Saber Napoleon Saber Cutlass(#88S) (#88SS) (#88NS) (#88CSS) (#88CS)Blade: 33" 33 3/4" 31" 25"Overall: 37 3/4" 39" 35 5/8" 29 5/8"Weight:34.2 oz. 37.7 oz. 40.8 oz. 33.7 oz.Thickness: 5/16" 5/16" 1/5 1/5Steel: All models feature 1050 High Carbon Steel.Scabbard:1.) Leather with brass and copper fttings (1917 Cutlass and Saber)2.) Steel with dual rings (1830 Napoleon Saber)3.) Wood/Leather [#88S] or All Steel [#88SS] (1796 Light Cavalry Saber)1796 LightCavalry Saber1830 NapoleonSaber1917 Saber1917 Cutlass44 COLD STEEL SWORDS COLD STEEL SWORDS 45SMALL SWORDThe advantage of the sword point overtheedgebecameincreasingly evident by the end of the 16th cen-tury.The Rapier, with its long, ele-gantly thin profile, which emphasized its point, became the popular choice in civilian self-defense.It was, how-ever, a somewhat unwieldy weapon, especially when it was used in narrow, crowded streets and alleyways.Even-tuallyamoresophisticated,shorter andlighterversionemergedthatby theendofthe17thcentury,had evolved into an entirely new weapon, the Small Sword.Civilians carried it for as long as swords remained an integral part of fashionable dress.Itsprimaryadvantagewasits stiff, lightweight blade which was forged in a triangular cross section.It was a highly lethal weapon, ideal for thrusting, andhungconvenientlyfromasash, baldric, or belt.The hilt (compared to theRapiers)wassimpleandsmartly functional, consisting of no more than anellipticalplate,ortwoshellsanda light knuckle guard. The Cold Steel Small Sword duplicates theoriginalmodelinweight,balance, triangular cross section, and deadly sharp point, but uses modern materials like 1050 high carbon blade steel, heat treated to a toughspring temper.The hiltfeatures two shells with functional fin-gerloopsand alight,but strong, knuck-le guard.Per-fectly balanced and weighing only 22 ounces, the Small Sword comes complete with an attractive leatherscabbardthatfeaturesanintri-cately decorated throat and chape.NAVAL DIRKDuring the golden age of sail, the Naval Dirk was a common sight in port town streets or on the windswept quarterdecks of a British Man of War. Worn daily by young midshipmen and officers alike, it was often beauti-fully made and richly decorated. It was never simply a fashion accessory though; it was a very dangerous and lethal weapon. At sea, it made for a very effec-tive slashing or stabbing tool that could be used independently or in combination with a cutlass, sword or saber.Our interpretation of this classic shipboard weaponfeaturesa161/2",doubleedged, 1050 high carbon steel blade with a wide fullerandathickspineforstrength.To protect ones fingers and to serve as an aid in parrying, it comes with a generous solid brass cross guard.The traditionally styled polished black horn grip is at-tractively ornamented with a brass pommel and matching spacers.Hand-somelycraftedandreadyforbattle,theColdSteelNavalDirkcomes completewithawoodlinedleatherscabbard.Thescabbardincludesa decorative brass throat and chape as well as a carrying ring.MORO BARONGTheBarongisoneoftheclassicshort swordsusedbytheFilipinowarriorswho prized it for its ability to sever an arm or leg with a single blow! While widely known throughout southeast Asia, it is particularly popular to this day with the Moros of Sulu, Mindanao,andNorthBorneo.Barongs featuredistinctiveleafshapedbladesthat are quite heavy and measure up to 18" long by 3" wide. They have no guard, and often come with elaborate handles which anchor the heavy sword in the hand and help to SPECIFICATIONS:Naval Dirk Small Sword Moro Barong(#88ND) (#88SMS)(#88PB)Weight: 16.4 oz. 22.6 oz. 30.1 oz.Thickness: 1/4 7/16 1/4Blade: 16 1/2 31 1/4 18Handle: 5 3/8 long. 7 long. 7 long. RosewoodOverall: 21 7/8 38 1/4 25Scabbard: Leather Leather Rosewoodw/ Brass FittingsSteel:All Swords 1050 High Carbonresistcentrifugalforceswhenmakinga hard chopping or slashing stroke. Since manyofusatColdSteelareactive practitioners of the Filipino Martial Arts, wehaveagreataffinityfortheBarong andhavetriedtointerpretitasaccu-ratelyaspossible.Themirrorpolished bladeofourMoroBarongisapproxi-mately 18" long by 23/4" wide and 1/4" thick at the spine. Formaxi mum strengthandef-fecti venessi n battle, it is forged from 1050 high carbon spring tempered steel and distal tapered to assure perfect balance. Each blade comes fully sharpened and ready to cleave both flesh and bone. Theclassicallyshaped,down-turned handleismadefromexoticRosewood, specially selected to match the scabbard in both grain and color.Small SwordNaval DirkMoroBarong46 COLD STEEL SWORDS COLD STEEL SWORDS 47VIKING SWORDThe typical Viking sword of the 9th and 10th centuries featured a long wide blade with a broad central fuller and two keen edges. The preferred stroke was a hard slash or chopping blow, so the point was fairly rounded but just acute enough to be useful for thrusting. A simple guard with forward curving quillions was utilized and com-bined with a utilitarian wooden handle that was coveredwithleather,bone,orevencastin brass.What really made the Viking Sword so distinc-tively recognizable from its contemporaries was its heavy 5 lobed pommel used to balance the long blade.Ourswordhasfeaturesincommonwithits historicalcounterpart.Ithasadoubleedged blade, hand forged out of high carbon steel and then polished to a brilliant lustre. The wooden handle is covered in leather and is supported by a simple, elegant guard and an equally handsome 5lobedpommel.Bothguardandpommel feature traditional Celtic knot decorative embel-lishments.To house the keen double edge blade each of ourswordsissuppliedwithawoodscabbard covered in black leather and reinforced with a highly polished steel chape and throat.SCOTTISH SWORDSThe traditional weapon of the highland clans-man, these swords have sown fear into the hearts of Englishmen for centuries.Our double edged blade, the Broad Sword, is hand forged and beautifully polished with triple fullers.The stout basket hilt is made of blued steelwithablackleatherhandledecoratively wrapped in copper wire. TheBack Sword is virtually identical to our Scottish Broad Sword.Instead of a doubleedgeblade,itsportsalong single edge with a single fuller that runsalmostthefulllengthof the blade. Its a lively blade that cuts very strongly due to its width and V shaped cross section.Both swords will pass the stringent British Proof test and come with a wood and leather scabbard thats complemented by a blued steel chape and throat. If youre looking for a very stout, sharp basket hilt sword, one of these will surely fit the bill.SPECIFICATIONS: Scottish Scottish Scottish VikingBroad Sword Back Sword Dirk Sword(#88SB) (#88SBS) (#88SD) (#88VS)Blade: 31 1/2" 31 1/2" 13 30 1/4"Overall: 37 3/4" 37 3/4" 18 3/8 36 7/8"Weight:47.8 oz. 50 oz. 18.9 oz. 37.1 oz.Thickness: 7/32" 7/32" 1/4" 15/64"Steel: 1050 High Carbon.Scabbard: Wood/Leather with Blued Steel Fittings (Viking Sword Scabbardsteel fttings not blued)SCOTTISH DIRKThe Scottish Dirk that most knife enthusiasts are famil-iarwiththesedaysis,moreorless,apieceofrub-bish a propa costume accessory for stage and screen. Its declined into a knife like object that people hang above their mantles or on the walls of dimly lit, wood-paneled dens.Ourversion is a modern replica that harkens back to an earlier form, when the dirk was a functioning tool and weapon.The 13" blade is forged to a hard spring tem-per from 1050 high carbon steel.Its 11/2" wide and comes fully sharpened and battle-ready, prepared to hew down any foe. The attractive Rosewood handle is capped with a con-trasting blued-steel guard, bolster and disc-shaped pom-mel, and an handsome leather scabbard completes the package.The scabbard features an extra wide belt loop with a blued-steel throat and chape.This is the perfect companion piece to complete your Highland ensemble, a real fighting dirk, instead of a useless piece of metal.VikingSwordScottishDirkScottishBackSwordScottishBroadSword48 COLD STEEL SWORDS COLD STEEL SWORDS 49TWO HANDED GREAT SWORDOur Two Handed Great Sword is the biggest sword we make. But dont let its size fool you, as there is nothing awkward or clumsy about this awesome sword. Sure its big and meant to be carried over the shoulder instead of in a scabbard, but its extremely well balanced and easily wielded by people of larger stature and physical strength. Weighing 6 lbs. 13.5 oz. with a 397/8" high carbon steel blade, it will make short work of pike-menorswordsmenandwillproveequallyeffectiveagainstmodernriflebuttsand bayonets. To protect the hands from opposing weapons, it features a large guard with side rings plus integral parrying hooks that allow the blade to be shortened for close rangeslashingandstabbingattacks.Thehandleismadeofwoodandcoveredwith leather and is extra long to afford a full two handed grip. Whats more, its capped by a heavy steel pommel that helps counter balance its long blade and serves as an effective weapon in its own right. Each sword comes fully sharpened and battle ready and were sure you will be thrilled with its fantastic fit and finish. If youre looking for the ultimate in big performance oriented swords, your search is over. HAND-AND-A-HALF SWORDWe would be hard pressed to think of a more versatile or effective sword than the BastardorHand-and-a-HalfSword we offer here.For a sword of this size, its amazingly light and fast and tips the scales at approximately 3 lbs. Its 331/2" long blade is quite wide so it can produce deep shearing type cuts yet pointed enough tobeeffectiveinathrustingattack.Its long handle is suitable for both a one or two handed grip and is fashioned out of wood covered in black leather. To balance the long blade we have capped the butt with a beautiful scent stopper pommel which can be a lethal weapon in its own right.Every Hand-and-a-HalfSword reflects the highest standards in workmanship and materials and comes fully sharpened and ready for battle! To safely house the blade we have also included a very attractive scabbard made of wood covered with black leather and decorativelyfinishedwithasteelthroat and chape.SPECIFICATIONS:Hand-and-a-Half Sword (#88HNH)Blade: 33 1/2"Overall: 42 5/8"Weight:49 oz.Thick: 1/5"Steel: 1050 High CarbonScabbard: Leather with Steel fttings.GROSSE MESSERKnown throughout Germany as the Big Knife,theGrosseMesserhailsfrom centralandnorthernEuropewhere,in far off days of old, noblemen and peasants alike relied on it to protect hearth and home from the ravages of brigands, cut throats, outlaws and other characters of ill repute. Its stout, wide blade and large handle meant it could be wielded in one or both hands and was capable of shearing through chain mail or cutting a man in half with a single strike.Ourversionofthiselegantlysimple, effectiveweaponsportsahandforged blade of 1050 high carbon steel thats so sharp we have used it to split a tele-phone book in half, with a single blow!The guard and pommel are made from blued steel and feature rosewood handle scales riveted to the swords full tang.For convenience and safety, the Grosse Messer comes witha strong, handsome scabbard crafted from wood and covered in black leather.It is reinforced with a steel chape and throat that has been blued to match the guard and pommel. SPECIFICATIONS:Two Handed Great Sword (#88WGS)Weight:109.5 oz.Thickness: 7/32Blade: 39 7/8Handle:15 3/8 long. Leather WrappedSteel: 1050Overall: 55 1/4Sheath: This Sword does not include a scabbardSPECIFICATIONS: Grosse Messer (#88GMS)Blade: 32"Overall: 42 1/4"Weight:64 oz.Thick: 1/5"Steel: 1050 High CarbonScabbard: Leather with Blued fttings.GIM SWORDTherearetwobasictypesofstraightbladedswordsusedin China.One is fairly long and heavy known as the Wu Jian or Martial Sword.The other is substantially lighter and called a WenJianorScholarsSwordandwasprimarilycarriedfor personal self defense.After studying books and video tapes on the history and use of both weapons, we have decided to make our own battle worthy Gim (Wu Jian) for serious collectors and practitioners of Chinese Martial Arts. The traditionally styled guard and pommel are cast out of thick sturdy brass and fit snugly on a stout Rosewood handle that is both highly decorative as well as functional.The Gim Sword comes with an excellent wood scabbard with brass throat, chape and sword rings and can be worn suspended from the belt or slung over the shoulder.CHINESE WAR SWORDTherearefewswordsintheworld thataremoreintimidatingormore effective than the two handed Chinese War Sword.For centuries it has been wielded by both peasants and soldiers alike with devastating results. Its huge wide blade will shear through armor as if it were butter, not to mention mere fleshandbone.Thereisnothing clumsy or awkward about this sword. Its141/2"cordwrappedgrip,S shapedguard,andsteelringshaped pommel all work in concert to make it a well balanced weapon thats fast and extremely agile.The Chinese War Sword comes fully sharpened and is protected by a stun-ning, heavy leather scabbard of excep-tional workmanship. We are convinced you will bemore than delightedwith the swords fit, finish, materials, andabove allperformance!SPECIFICATIONS: Chinese War Sword (#88CWS) Gim Sword ( #88G)Blade: 23 1/4" 30"Overall: 37 3/4" 37 1/4"Weight:57.7 oz. 36 oz.Steel: 7/32" thick 1050 High Carbon. 1/4" thick 1050 High CarbonHandle:14 1/2" Cord Wrapped 7 1/4 Cord WrappedScabbard: LeatherHardwood with Brass FittingsSWORD CANESWe have been intrigued with the potential of sword canes ever since Major Morris Wright used one to grievously injure Jim Bowie in their famous fight on the Vidalia Sand Bar so many years ago.You see, there is no denying that a sword cane is an uncommonly handy weapon that can be put into action with lightning speed. The blades on our sword canes are 24" long and have an overall reach of 31" when you include the head and handle. For maximum effectiveness, we have given our sword canes a stiff cruciform (4 sided) cross section and a wickedly sharp point.There are few weapons that can be put into action faster than a sword cane.When your life is threatened, the sword cane is already in your hand.Just press the spring loaded release button to dis-engage the lock and give a firm tug and yourbladewillliterallyleapintoyour hand! NEW SKULL HEAD STYLEThey say that variety is the spice of life, and our new Skull Head Sword Cane will surely add spice to yours.Styled after earlierswordcaneheadsdatingback about a hundred years, its finely chiseled skull motif is a little confrontational and is likely to provoke conversation among curious onlookers. The finely sculptured featuresarecastoutofthick-walled stainless steel, utilizing the lost wax pro-cess.Itwillsurelylastalifetime,and make a fine addition to any collection. Likeourregu-larswordcane head,theSkull headisremov-able so that you can personalize it with engraving or otheruni que features.SPECIFICATIONS: Sword CaneStainless Head (#88SCM)Skull Head (#88SCS)Blade: 24"Overall: 37 1/2"Weight:22.3 oz.Thick: 1/3" (cross sect.)Steel: 420J (Blade)Shaft: 11 Layer fberglassCOLD STEEL SWORDS 51 50 COLD STEEL SWORDSChineseWarSwordGimSwordSkullHeadSwordCaneStainlessHeadSwordCaneableplastic,theSD1canincreasethe abilityoftheaveragepersontodefend himselfseveraltimesover.Withproper training, it can function as a fantastic aid in leverage when obtaining joint locks or submission holds. But where it really shines is as an intermediate impact tool. You see, police and civilians alike face a perplexing dilemma when contemplating employing fist or baton blows. Blows struck with the fist may be too weak, or worse, result in a broken hand, while blows struck with a batonmaybetoopowerfulresultingin grave injury or even death. The SD1 how-ever, solves this problem, neatly bridging the gap by concentrating and magnifying the effect of hand blows while minimizing the likelihood of permanent injury ordeath.If youre looking to expandyour conti nuumof force options in a self-defensesitu-ation, we heartily suggestyoubuy a Koga SD1. RUBBER TRAINING KNIVESNow you can practice with some of our most popular knife designs, in relative safety, with our rubber training knives. We have rubber train-ingversionsofourPeaceKeeperI,theR1MilitaryClassic,Recon Tanto, and the Black Bear Classic. Each has been carefully fashioned to look as realistic as possible so they can be effectively used in solo practice, training drills, disarm dr