Cold Steel Recon Tanto Orange Fixed Blade Knife 7in SK5 Blade

Cold Steel Recon Tanto Orange Fixed Blade Knife

The Cold Steel Recon Tanto in Orange is a purpose-built fixed blade knife designed for demanding outdoor, tactical, and EDC use across Australia. Featuring a 7-inch black powder coated SK5 carbon steel blade in the iconic tanto profile, this knife delivers outstanding penetrating power and edge retention for field work, survival tasks, and hard-use applications. The high-visibility orange Kray-Ex handle ensures a secure, non-slip grip in wet or dry conditions and makes the knife easy to locate in the bush or on the job site.

Specifications

Key Features

• SK5 Carbon Steel Blade: High-performance SK5 steel delivers excellent toughness and edge retention, making this tanto an ideal companion for heavy outdoor and survival tasks where reliability is non-negotiable.
• High-Visibility Orange Handle: The bold orange Kray-Ex handle is not only ergonomically designed for a firm, fatigue-free grip, but ensures the knife stays visible and easy to find in field conditions, camping gear, or emergency kits.
• Tanto Blade Profile: The reinforced tanto tip provides exceptional piercing strength for penetrating tough materials, while the flat grind geometry makes the edge easy to maintain in the field.
• Secure-Ex Belt Sheath Included: The included black Secure-Ex belt sheath offers safe, ready-access carry with a secure retention system, keeping the knife protected and accessible during outdoor, tactical, or work use.

About Cold Steel

Cold Steel is one of the world's most respected knife brands, renowned for producing hard-use fixed blades, folding knives, and edged tools built to exceed expectations in real-world conditions. Every Cold Steel product is engineered to demanding performance standards, using quality materials and proven blade geometries. Extac Australia is an authorised Australian supplier of Cold Steel products, bringing their full range of tactical and outdoor knives to customers across the country.

FAQ

What is the blade steel on the Recon Tanto Orange?

The blade is made from SK5 carbon steel with a black powder coat finish. SK5 is a high-performance carbon steel known for excellent toughness and the ability to hold a sharp, working edge through demanding use.

Does the Recon Tanto Orange come with a sheath?

Yes, it includes a black Secure-Ex belt sheath that provides secure retention and quick-access carry, suitable for belt carry during outdoor activities, field work, or tactical use.

Why is the handle orange on this version of the Recon Tanto?

The orange Kray-Ex handle is designed for high-visibility identification, making it easy to locate the knife quickly in a pack, on the ground, or in low-light conditions - a practical feature for outdoor, survival, and emergency preparedness use.