Leatherneck Tanto 7" German D2 Razor-Sharp Blade 5" Kray-Ex Durable Handle Tactical Military Knife w/Secure-Ex Sheath

Cold Steel has another winner with this one. I am a bit biased, I am a Cold Steel fan after all, but I give a fair shake to every product I get whether it be knife, guitar, or gun :) So let's get into it: Pros: -It is a time-tested design (after the Ka-Bar) with an improvement in strength. Instead of having a rat-tail tang, it is full tang. Added strength over a kabar. It also has a thicker guard, which I think is more preference. -Along with what I just stated, the blade is a tank. It is a solid thickness, in D2 steel, and especially with the tanto point, you would be hard pressed to break this blade. -It has a fair amount of belly, especially for a tanto blade. Good for slicing -It is ridiculously comfortable in the hand. Glad they didn't go too classic with the leather stacking (which I still love on a classic blade). But this is a handle that isn't going to wear out like the Cold Steel SRK, the texturing may wear a tiny bit, but overall the solid rubber I think will last forever (you can always had some athletic tape as well). -Value. Plain and simple. A giant hunk of D2, a Secure-Ex Sheath, and well designed for $60? This isn't Sk5 or Aus 8 or 4116. This is a high quality steel. It is TOTALLY worth it. Cons: -The Sheath... Okay listen, I know I just added that as a tenant of the "Pros", and I am usually a huge fan of the Secure-Ex Sheaths, but this one lacked retention. It there is a ton of rattle, and it doesn't retain the blade nearly as securely as I think it should. This can be mitigated, and I'll also be buying a leather sheath just to have one, but still, come one Cold Steel, give us proper retention! Overall, even with the sheath issues, I think that this is a home run for Cold Steel. VASTLY superior to the version in SK5 or 4116. It is a fighting knife but I have used it for everything from making kindly to batoning and it works like a charm. Great overall utility/fighting knife. Grab one, and mod it like I did. For those of you interested. I cut off the top guard, and sanded down the black coat to make this look so wicked. Thanks!

I’ve had this knife before and bought it again because it’s that good. The Cold Steel Leatherneck Tanto is razor sharp out of the box and holds an edge really well. D2 steel does a great job — doesn’t need constant sharpening. Solid, well-balanced, and built to last. Easily one of the best knives I’ve ever owned. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it.

I absolutely love this fighting KABAR style tanto knife. Its super well balanced, the rubber grip is incredible and light on the hand and it has a wider tang then the original KABAR knife. The knife comes razor sharp and its ready to go! I'm a big fan of this knife.

I purchased the Cold Steel Leatherneck Tanto Point in D2 steel after determining that I needed one knife that could take whatever I dished out in bushcraft and could also serve me well in personal defense. The Cold Steel Leatherneck Tanto Point fit the bill. This blade is a work of art--a perfect balance of form and function. It not only is aesthetically beautiful but it is built like a tank and feels balanced in one's hand. It has a very natural, nonslip grip. But its understated beauty and finish quality belie a dark beast within. Make no mistake, this blade is a punisher. It can do what it has been designed to do...and then some. I have not yet put it through its paces, (since the first knife I ordered will be given as a gift, and my own knife is on the way), but I will be testing it out on some large, hard pieces of bamboo when it finally arrives. Cold Steel has certainly caught my attention over the last couple of years with some of the exceptional knives it has produced; of the knives that they currently make, I consider this Leatherneck Tanto Point and the Cold Steel Tai Pan among the most beautiful production knives that you could buy. Get this knife, and you'll wonder why you've waited so long to own one.

Awesome tanto. Always go full leatherneck. Can't go wrong. Sharp. Easy to sharpen. Thickkkk

I purchased this knife in the hopes of using it for personal protection and so far I can say I am truly impressed. This knife comes in a nice black box, with an instruction manual, and sheath with belt clip. The knife itself is very well made. The total length is 12 in, with the blade being 7 in. There is also a nice heft to it when it's being held and is very nice to hold. Also, it is extremely sharp out of the box, so be mindful of that. My favorite aspect of this blade is the handle. It is very well made, grippy, and sturdy. I never feel as though the blade will slide out of my hand when using, and that is a plus. I recommend this for anyone needing a sturdy, dependable knife.

The only reason I did not give 5 stars Wass that fact that it is made in Taiwan. It is perfect for what I was looking for. I ride motorcycles and I wanted something that I could carry in the laces of my vest. This fits the bill. I was looking at a Kabar but chose this knife after reading reviews and comparing them both. Feels very sturdy, sharp out of box, $20 less to a similar Kabar. Would definitely recommend.

Really sharp blade and is well balanced. I am extremely happy with my new knife. I recommend it.