Sir, God bless. Note thst the fiber(glass) reinforced sheath there will almost certainly be dulling the blade when you draw it. Recommend you get a new sheath for 40-50 bux off one of the eBay makers
You're 100% correct that's exactly what I did I got a taco shell sheath from Red Hills I don't like those kayaks seeds with a 90 degree angle I'll replace them every time with a taco shell kydex. God bless you as well John!🙏🏻
That is an awesome knife , I have the VG1 San Mai 3 it is also my battle knife I have had mine prob 6 or 7 years now....Great review I like your reason for getting a kydex sheath ...Thanks Jerry 👍
Yes this is an awesome knife and it sharpened so nice! I'm pretty sure this will be my go-to also! I'm going to have to take it out and see if I can go through some water bottles ,I have never tried that with a knife before and as thick as it is it looks like it wouldn't do that great but you proved that it could. As always thanks for your support friend! 🙏🏻🙂
Yes I love it Michael! Some steels I don't do so well sharpening, but this San Mai was so easy to sharpen and as always thanks for your support friend! 🙏🏻🙂
Awesome Blade , especially for the price , $83.00 on Amazon today 9/4/22 , they used to be around $175 years ago when they used a VG-1 Core and had that Big Ricasso ...
@@bradfarrahgerwing154 I think they made a few versions of it different blade shapes different steel. I think it's one of their better fixed blade designs.
@@jerrydonquixote5927 if I went on safari it would be an ideal light emergency defense Watched a cold steel video where a guide hunting Cape Buffalo in Africa stabbed a wounded one mauling a hunter twice and killed it That's impressive with the hide and fat, awesome penetration
if its made in Taiwan it is VG-10 steel. VG-1 fixed blade and VG--1 San Mai were before in Japan. VG-10 is apparently strong but is chipping,it lacks in toughness . so they say
The Recon Tanto is great knife. I have both the San Mai VG10 and the SK5. I would love to get a 3V version. This is a very competent and comfortable batoning and chopping knife. I have even edc this knife along with my HK, it is actually fairly comfortable except for when I sit down in my car seat. But for any outdoor activity, this knife carries well.
Yeah I've always liked their San Mai steel. I've always wanted the double edge OSS with the San Mai III. I hear people saying now that Lynn sold the company its going downhill, I don't know that first-hand. Yeah they are awesome knives!
I believe in some ways their cheaper economical products have gone down. I hear that some of their cheapest knives are now being made in China and what was once indestructible has now started to break readily suchas the GI Tanto. China will screw up anyone's reputation in short order. If coldsteel decides to go this route for all or more of their products then we watching the implosion of a reputable company. This is extremely unfortunate.
@samthai818 yeah well put, I agree with you there. There are few Chinese companies that are giving America a run for their money, but buying out American companies, I don't see that ever going in a good direction! Appreciate you watching Sam Kapoonkup... 🙏🏻
@johnanon658 I'm not surprised since those were Japanese steel the Chinese are probably not making it. That one double edge knife with a sub-hilt is still listed on Amazon with this steel. Almost $200.
What a beauty. Looks great! Coldsteels have always been good to me. Sorry about the strokes man but you seem to be doing very well now. Glad to see it. The old sog pantagon was aus8 steel. Lovin that knife. I have never liked the coldsteel sheaths but the knives are great. I agree always buy something reliable for self defense.
Yes for me Cold Steel either makes a knife that I really love or I just don't like at all but the ones that I have and that I like I really do love! I couldn't be more happy with! I'm glad to know that the Pentagon has AUS8 because I really don't care for that steel probably not the fault of the steel, but nevertheless I have an issue sharpening it, so I guess I should put that up for sale. Thanks for the info! And yes thank you for that also I believe my days is struggling from the strokes are way behind me. And to be able to get a second chance at life and even the burden of relearning things and in some ways I feel like it's made me a better person. Wouldn't want to go through it again, but I can appreciate where I am, over where I've been! Thanks as always for your support🙏🏻🙂
@@FreedomFrog333 believe me I have my ups and downs but these days more ups 🙏🏻😁 I appreciate your support man really do! It means a lot to me, it's the positive people that keep me going🙏🏻❤
SOG Pentagon is made of AUS-8 steel Tanto is combat knife for piercing, not for survival . its a pure military knife but now with hollow grind. I have old AUS-8 version with sabre grind blade.
Nope...used to be VG1 and it's now VG10. The slabs are 420 steel and in the inside it's a VG10. Whether it's regular V10 or a more brittle version I don't know. I'd stick with the SK5 version.
I don't know why I'm not getting notifications of some of my messages, but I always respond, and I hope you got that Recon Tanto, you sure won't regret it!
lol! Nope! It used to be VG1 and now it is VG10, which I love and use already in my Spyderco's. For this reason, I am now investing in Cold Steel's SanMai blades.
Memperhatikan bentuk pisau dengan kehebatannya, sangat menarik. Melihat ujungnya mampu mengiris kertas dengan mudah, betapa tajamnya pisau ini. Tampak kuat dan keren jika masuk sarungnya. 👍👍👍❤
Itvslices very good, and it's made for penetration the tanto tip. Yeah this deal is very good Japanese steel and it will take a very fine Edge kak! 🙏🏼🙂
That's unusual I wonder if it's a problem with the manufacturing, it's not that big of a deal but still makes you wonder. And I seen multiple comments and I didn't get a notification, so my apologies for responding so late. I always respond to the comments. Hope you still enjoy yours brother!
@laiky71 I really don't know I sold this knife, so I couldn't try it if I even had it. Is that what they do to the samurai swords. I really don't understand what it is.
@@jerrydonquixote5927 they use that on Damascus to bring out the pattern in the steel. I was just curious if it would show the vg10 edge. Might be cool
@@laiky71 it probably would and I wondered how they did that, I figured it was using two different kind of steels that made Damascus look different and it very well may be, but I don't know about that on the San Mai III. Good question.
@rnkmode1876 well it's an awesome knife but I had to thin the herd so this is one of them I let go. But I love this steel I'm sure that you will love this knife too.
I'm starting this knife group on Facebook to have a place to buy sell trade and discuss knives and you're all welcome to join...m.facebook.com/groups/818568226045427/?ref=share
I have 2 in the much sought after Carbon V....along with 2 ODA's , a rare bushmaster fixed and trailmaster, all carbon V....amd a laminated japanese Tai pan aand laminated trailmaster.....plus laredo , trailmaster and recon scout and Gurkha kukri...sk5....and an OSS in aus 8 I think im good for cold steel fixed blades Oh i forgot my NATCHEZ bowie in O1....LOL😂😮
@@jerrydonquixote5927 I also have a cold steel REAL Barong with the wooden scabbard and shaped wood handle....21 inch blade distal tapered convexed....this thing is a limb and head lopper....Which the Philippine Moro tribesmen used to great effect against the American marines The damage they inflicted scared the hell out of the US troops so badly that they issued leather and metal collars to marines ......reason for the LEATHERNECKS NICKNAME......and this was also the reasons they developed the .45 caliber automatic pistol because these jacked tribesmen were taking multiple pistol shots and still kept killing This was in the beginning of the 19 century when America invaded and took over the Philippines, while it was still quasi legal....dark USA history....they were just defending their land and homes from INVADERS No hate intended just enjoy military history and weapons and martial arts history ...i have a serious knife habit, carried one every eay since 8 when I helped run trapline etc with my dad and grandpa
Sir, God bless. Note thst the fiber(glass) reinforced sheath there will almost certainly be dulling the blade when you draw it. Recommend you get a new sheath for 40-50 bux off one of the eBay makers
You're 100% correct that's exactly what I did I got a taco shell sheath from Red Hills I don't like those kayaks seeds with a 90 degree angle I'll replace them every time with a taco shell kydex. God bless you as well John!🙏🏻
A bad ass knife!! Thanks for the video bro!!
Yes I'm loving it Johnny! And thank you for your support bro! Take care... 🙏🏻🙂
That is an awesome knife , I have the VG1 San Mai 3 it is also my battle knife I have had mine prob 6 or 7 years now....Great review I like your reason for getting a kydex sheath ...Thanks Jerry 👍
Yes this is an awesome knife and it sharpened so nice! I'm pretty sure this will be my go-to also! I'm going to have to take it out and see if I can go through some water bottles ,I have never tried that with a knife before and as thick as it is it looks like it wouldn't do that great but you proved that it could. As always thanks for your support friend! 🙏🏻🙂
Really interesting how that San Mai is done. Money well spent. Thanks Jerry, have a great week!
Yes I love it Michael! Some steels I don't do so well sharpening, but this San Mai was so easy to sharpen and as always thanks for your support friend! 🙏🏻🙂
I appreciate you, Jerry. Thanks for the review.
@Bad.Pappy.Official my pleasure thank you for watching!
Awesome Blade , especially for the price , $83.00 on Amazon today 9/4/22 , they used to be around $175 years ago when they used a VG-1 Core and had that Big Ricasso ...
I just now seen your reply and I'm sorry about that Brian, but thanks for letting everyone know!
The OSS comes in San Mai but its called the black bear classic! Its a great knife if you can get it under 200 bucks
I didn't know that they called her the black bear clastic but it's a very good Japanese steel!
I have that one in aus 8
@@bradfarrahgerwing154 I think they made a few versions of it different blade shapes different steel. I think it's one of their better fixed blade designs.
@@jerrydonquixote5927 if I went on safari it would be an ideal light emergency defense
Watched a cold steel video where a guide hunting Cape Buffalo in Africa stabbed a wounded one mauling a hunter twice and killed it
That's impressive with the hide and fat, awesome penetration
if its made in Taiwan it is VG-10 steel.
VG-1 fixed blade and VG--1 San Mai were before in Japan.
VG-10 is apparently strong but is chipping,it lacks in toughness .
so they say
Yeah I used to think it was the best I don't even have this one anymore.
Great deal for a quality knife.
It really is and the steel is really hard to beat!
The Recon Tanto is great knife. I have both the San Mai VG10 and the SK5. I would love to get a 3V version. This is a very competent and comfortable batoning and chopping knife. I have even edc this knife along with my HK, it is actually fairly comfortable except for when I sit down in my car seat. But for any outdoor activity, this knife carries well.
Yeah I've always liked their San Mai steel. I've always wanted the double edge OSS with the San Mai III. I hear people saying now that Lynn sold the company its going downhill, I don't know that first-hand. Yeah they are awesome knives!
I believe in some ways their cheaper economical products have gone down. I hear that some of their cheapest knives are now being made in China and what was once indestructible has now started to break readily suchas the GI Tanto. China will screw up anyone's reputation in short order. If coldsteel decides to go this route for all or more of their products then we watching the implosion of a reputable company. This is extremely unfortunate.
@samthai818 yeah well put, I agree with you there. There are few Chinese companies that are giving America a run for their money, but buying out American companies, I don't see that ever going in a good direction! Appreciate you watching Sam Kapoonkup... 🙏🏻
Looks like the 3v version is discontinued
@johnanon658 I'm not surprised since those were Japanese steel the Chinese are probably not making it. That one double edge knife with a sub-hilt is still listed on Amazon with this steel. Almost $200.
What a beauty. Looks great! Coldsteels have always been good to me. Sorry about the strokes man but you seem to be doing very well now. Glad to see it. The old sog pantagon was aus8 steel. Lovin that knife. I have never liked the coldsteel sheaths but the knives are great. I agree always buy something reliable for self defense.
Yes for me Cold Steel either makes a knife that I really love or I just don't like at all but the ones that I have and that I like I really do love! I couldn't be more happy with! I'm glad to know that the Pentagon has AUS8 because I really don't care for that steel probably not the fault of the steel, but nevertheless I have an issue sharpening it, so I guess I should put that up for sale. Thanks for the info! And yes thank you for that also I believe my days is struggling from the strokes are way behind me. And to be able to get a second chance at life and even the burden of relearning things and in some ways I feel like it's made me a better person. Wouldn't want to go through it again, but I can appreciate where I am, over where I've been! Thanks as always for your support🙏🏻🙂
@@jerrydonquixote5927 fantastic outlook my friend.
@@FreedomFrog333 believe me I have my ups and downs but these days more ups 🙏🏻😁 I appreciate your support man really do! It means a lot to me, it's the positive people that keep me going🙏🏻❤
SOG Pentagon is made of AUS-8 steel
Tanto is combat knife for piercing,
not for survival .
its a pure military knife but now with hollow grind.
I have old AUS-8 version with sabre grind blade.
I had the Pentagon and I just could not do very much with that thing getting it Sharp.
Nope...used to be VG1 and it's now VG10. The slabs are 420 steel and in the inside it's a VG10. Whether it's regular V10 or a more brittle version I don't know. I'd stick with the SK5 version.
I'd much rather have the 3 layer San Mai III steel.
Jerry you correct and now I gotta get me a Recon Tanto 🥇
I don't know why I'm not getting notifications of some of my messages, but I always respond, and I hope you got that Recon Tanto, you sure won't regret it!
lol! Nope! It used to be VG1 and now it is VG10, which I love and use already in my Spyderco's. For this reason, I am now investing in Cold Steel's SanMai blades.
Yeah I think it's good steel the Japanese know what they're doing with blade steel!,
It's corrected in the description VG-10
Vg1 were the wholly jap made knives. Vg10 is jap steel, or blades, but the knives are made or finished and assembled in taiwan
Memperhatikan bentuk pisau dengan kehebatannya, sangat menarik.
Melihat ujungnya mampu mengiris kertas dengan mudah, betapa tajamnya pisau ini. Tampak kuat dan keren jika masuk sarungnya. 👍👍👍❤
Itvslices very good, and it's made for penetration the tanto tip. Yeah this deal is very good Japanese steel and it will take a very fine Edge kak! 🙏🏼🙂
Cant go wrong with the Recon Tanto..😎👍
Completely agree JD!😁👍🏻
I received mine today and it has the same uneven grind on the exact same place.
That's unusual I wonder if it's a problem with the manufacturing, it's not that big of a deal but still makes you wonder. And I seen multiple comments and I didn't get a notification, so my apologies for responding so late. I always respond to the comments. Hope you still enjoy yours brother!
If you dipped this in ferric chloride, would it bring out a hamon?
@laiky71 I really don't know I sold this knife, so I couldn't try it if I even had it. Is that what they do to the samurai swords. I really don't understand what it is.
@@jerrydonquixote5927 they use that on Damascus to bring out the pattern in the steel. I was just curious if it would show the vg10 edge. Might be cool
@@laiky71 it probably would and I wondered how they did that, I figured it was using two different kind of steels that made Damascus look different and it very well may be, but I don't know about that on the San Mai III. Good question.
It's been a couple years, how has it held up?. I just ordered one.
@rnkmode1876 well it's an awesome knife but I had to thin the herd so this is one of them I let go. But I love this steel I'm sure that you will love this knife too.
@@jerrydonquixote5927 I have a bunch of CS knives, I just never pulled the trigger on getting this one until today.
I just bought one to carry with me when the "Zombies" attack. 🧟♂🧟♂🧟🧟♀
This is by far the best Zombie Slayer Alex!!!👊🏻💥☠️
I'm starting this knife group on Facebook to have a place to buy sell trade and discuss knives and you're all welcome to join...m.facebook.com/groups/818568226045427/?ref=share
I have 2 in the much sought after Carbon V....along with 2 ODA's , a rare bushmaster fixed and trailmaster, all carbon V....amd a laminated japanese Tai pan aand laminated trailmaster.....plus laredo , trailmaster and recon scout and Gurkha kukri...sk5....and an OSS in aus 8
I think im good for cold steel fixed blades
Oh i forgot my NATCHEZ bowie in O1....LOL😂😮
You have a hell of a nice collection! LOL yeah I would say you're all set especially in fixed-blade diversity!😁👍🏻
@@jerrydonquixote5927 I also have a cold steel REAL Barong with the wooden scabbard and shaped wood handle....21 inch blade distal tapered convexed....this thing is a limb and head lopper....Which the Philippine Moro tribesmen used to great effect against the American marines
The damage they inflicted scared the hell out of the US troops so badly that they issued leather and metal collars to marines ......reason for the LEATHERNECKS NICKNAME......and this was also the reasons they developed the .45 caliber automatic pistol because these jacked tribesmen were taking multiple pistol shots and still kept killing
This was in the beginning of the 19 century when America invaded and took over the Philippines, while it was still quasi legal....dark USA history....they were just defending their land and homes from INVADERS
No hate intended just enjoy military history and weapons and martial arts history ...i have a serious knife habit, carried one every eay since 8 when I helped run trapline etc with my dad and grandpa
@esel-osliki66 you know TH-cam won't let me subscribe to your channel I see it do that to some people lately.