Cold Steel · Code 35AB

Cold Steel Master Tanto San Mai Fixed Blade Knife

★★★★★ 4,8 147 reviews Heureka verified
The Cold Steel Master Tanto San Mai 35AB is a powerful and extremely durable fixed blade knife that combines traditional design with modern manufacturing technology. If you are looking for a tool you can rely on in the toughest conditions and want strength and precision in one, this model delivers power, stability, and performance you can depend on without compromise. Master Tanto San Mai – performance, durability, and precise cutting in one.
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Detailed product description

As soon as you take the Cold Steel Master Tanto San Mai 35AB Fixed Blade Knife in hand, you immediately feel the massive stability, penetrating power, and precise geometry that define this model. The San Mai blade construction offers excellent edge retention and exceptional impact resistance, so you can be sure this knife will not let you down even during the toughest tasks. This tool is designed to combine the traditional combat tanto shape with modern manufacturing quality, making it an extremely reliable companion in the field, survival situations, and versatile outdoor use.

This fixed blade knife is intended for users who want an unyielding, powerful, and precise tool that can handle both heavy cuts and detailed tasks without compromise.

Model Cold Steel Master Tanto San Mai

Designation 35AB

Type Fixed blade knife

Blade technology San Mai – laminated steel

Edge plain

Sheath robust sheath for safe carry

Intended use outdoor, survival, heavy-duty utility

Models like the Master Tanto San Mai prove that the brand can offer not only traditional shapes, but also modern processing technology for maximum performance.

Key parameters

Overall length cca 30,5 cm
Blade length cca 15,2 cm
Handle ergonomická s texturou pro jistý úchop
Blade shape Tanto

About Cold Steel

Cold Steel is a brand with a long-standing reputation for producing durable, powerful, and practical knives.

It is known for its emphasis on quality materials and construction solutions that perform even in extreme conditions.

Character and philosophy

The Cold Steel Master Tanto San Mai is built on a philosophy of maximum durability and functional precision. The tanto blade shape combines a sharp point for excellent penetration with a straight edge section for strong, stable cuts. San Mai technology – sandwich-laminated steel construction – delivers the best properties of two materials: a hard core steel for long edge life and more flexible outer layers for impact resistance.

The robust construction gives the knife strength even under high stress, while the ergonomic handle ensures a secure grip even in wet or slippery conditions, increasing confidence and control with every cut.

Key benefits

  • Hardened San Mai blade – a combination of hardness and toughness for long edge life
  • Tanto blade shape – excellent penetration and stable cuts
  • Ergonomic handle – secure grip even in wet or difficult conditions
  • Robust construction – withstands intensive use
  • Versatile use – outdoor, survival, and heavy-duty utility tasks

Possible limitations

  • Higher weight and longer size – may not suit users who prefer ultralight knives
  • No lock (fixed blade) – requires careful handling
  • The price reflects the quality – the investment is evident in the materials and workmanship

Maintenance and care

  • After use, dry and clean the knife, especially if it has been in a damp environment
  • Check the edge regularly and touch it up gently when needed
  • Let the knife dry before storing it in the sheath
  • Store in a dry place to minimize the risk of corrosion

To maintain the edge, we recommend the Spyderco Tri-Angle Sharpmaker Complete Sharpening System 204MF – ideal for plain edges as well 🛒 on our Moskito.cz website.

Final verdict

The Cold Steel Master Tanto San Mai 35AB is a powerful and extremely durable fixed blade knife that combines traditional design with modern manufacturing technology. If you are looking for a tool you can rely on in the toughest conditions and want strength and precision in one, this model delivers power, stability, and performance you can depend on without compromise.

Master Tanto San Mai – performance, durability, and precise cutting in one.

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