The Cold Steel Warcraft Tanto San Mai III, Medium (brand part no. 13U) is a fixed-blade tanto built noticeably thicker than most knives on the market, with a tough, reinforced tip. Made by Cold Steel, it uses modern military tactical tanto design: a flat-ground primary edge meeting a chisel-ground secondary bevel at the Yakote, forming a wickedly effective secondary point for a devastating snap cut. The thick, full-tang blade is encased in two handle scales for a comfortable, secure hold as a workhorse or combat knife.

Key Specifications

• The San Mai III construction laminates the blade for a distinct combination of edge performance and toughness.
• The flat-ground primary edge and chisel-ground secondary bevel meet at the Yakote, forming a secondary point for a devastating snap cut.
• It’s noticeably thicker than most knives on the market, with a tough, reinforced tip built to soak up punishment.
• It’s a full-tang, one-piece construction encased with two handle scales for a comfortable, secure grip.
• Every edge is hand-honed to hair-popping sharpness on both the primary and secondary bevels.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does San Mai III construction mean for this knife’s performance? It’s a laminated blade construction Cold Steel uses to combine toughness with a hard, edge-holding cutting core.

What is the Yakote, and why does it matter? It’s the intersection of the flat-ground primary edge and chisel-ground secondary bevel, forming a secondary point capable of a devastating snap cut.

Is this knife built more for a workhorse role or combat use? Cold Steel designs the Warcraft Tanto to serve equally well as a reliable field workhorse or a life-saving combat knife.

Buy the Cold Steel Warcraft Tanto

Few tanto designs pack this much reinforced steel behind the edge. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, direct shipping, and browse our fixed blade knives lineup.