---
product_id: 67524691
title: "Magnum Tanto VG-10 San Mai Razor-Sharp Blade Kray-Ex Handle Military Tactical Fixed Blade Knife w/Secure-Ex Sheath"
brand: "cold steel"
price: "€ 325.20"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Cold Steel"
url: https://www.desertcart.nl/products/67524691-magnum-tanto-vg-10-san-mai-razor-sharp-blade-kray
store_origin: NL
region: Netherlands
---

# Ergonomic Kraton handle, anti-slip grip 7.5" VG-10 San Mai steel blade Secure-Ex protective sheath Magnum Tanto VG-10 San Mai Razor-Sharp Blade Kray-Ex Handle Military Tactical Fixed Blade Knife w/Secure-Ex Sheath

**Brand:** cold steel
**Price:** € 325.20
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🗡️ Own the edge that professionals trust—cut through the noise with Cold Steel Magnum Tanto.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Magnum Tanto VG-10 San Mai Razor-Sharp Blade Kray-Ex Handle Military Tactical Fixed Blade Knife w/Secure-Ex Sheath by cold steel
- **How much does it cost?** € 325.20 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nl](https://www.desertcart.nl/products/67524691-magnum-tanto-vg-10-san-mai-razor-sharp-blade-kray)

## Best For

- cold steel enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted cold steel brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Impact-Optimized Pommel:** Solid steel tapered pommel concentrates force for devastating strikes, making it a reliable tool in critical moments.
- • **Unmatched Grip Stability:** Flattened oval Kraton handle ensures a secure, no-roll hold even under the toughest conditions—weatherproof and resilient.
- • **Balanced for Speed and Control:** Thicker blade base tapers to a fast, agile tip—perfect for precise piercing, slashing, and tactical versatility.
- • **Ready-to-Deploy Secure-Ex Sheath:** Carry confidently with a sheath designed for quick access and maximum blade protection wherever you go.
- • **Precision Engineered VG-10 San Mai Steel:** Experience razor-sharp cutting power with a lustrous satin finish that blends tradition and modern metallurgy.

## Overview

The Cold Steel Magnum Tanto is a 7.5-inch fixed blade knife crafted from premium VG-10 San Mai steel, featuring a hollow ground bevel with a satin finish and contrasting line grain flats. Its durable, weather-resistant Kraton handle offers superior grip stability, while the solid steel pommel enhances impact force. Equipped with a Secure-Ex sheath for safe carry, this knife balances cutting precision, tactical utility, and rugged reliability—ideal for professionals who demand performance and dependability in every situation.

## Description

COLD STEEL MAGNUM TANTO VG-10 SAN MAI FIXED BLADE KNIFE: We have been producing Tantos for more than 30 years now, and there is still no factory or custom knifemaker that can approach the cutting, slashing, or piercing power of Tanto that is manufactured by Cold Steel. The Magnum Tanto features deep lustrous satin finish on hollow ground blade bevels and a contrasting line grain finish on the blade flats. This technique highlights our grinding methods and emphasizes the unique appearance. Available in 2 sizes: II (7.5"" Blade Length); XII (12"" Blade Length). The Magnum Tanto comes with VG-10 San Mai steel blade and the famous flattened Kraton handle. The oval shape provides a solid grip and resists rolling or twisting in the hand under hard use. Kraton is an unparalleled space-age material that won't crack or rot and is immune to the ravages of bad weather. The tapered, solid steel pommel is designed to concentrate the full force of crushing blow in a small area so that even a moderately powerful blow can be remarkably effective. Each Magnum Tanto knife is supplied with Secure-Ex sheath to protect the blade and allow you to wear it safely and securely

Review: Modern steel, ancient design, unsurpassed reliability. - Short Review: I am a cold steel fanboy. Do not expect an unbiased review. I have been buying cold steel products since they were sending out catalogs, and their products came with "proof" video cds of them "testing" them. That being said, this product is PRICEY. I've been looking at this for over ten years. When the price finally started to drop I jumped on the chance, and I was not disappointed. One word, "wow." I'm not going to tell you to buy this. I'm hoping for the price to drop down again so I can get another at the 169 bones I paid. Yes. 169!! And that can only happen if there is less interest in it! So needless to say (but I'm going to say it anyway): I LOVE THIS. So, honest review (this is a little longer): I have bought a lot of product from a lot of manufacturers. CS products come with the least amount of defects for me. It might not be true with others, but this is the case with me. 99% of the time, CS delivers exactly what they said they would. Because of this, I have come to "rely" on CS products more than others. It has become somewhat of a tough, affordable, utility driven, no-nonsense type of tool brand with me... you get the picture. I have inferior items (used around the same time) which fail, and my CS items just continue chopping along, no hiccups. When I need an item that "must" work, I grab my CS item. It is just easier and more efficient. Imagine it this way: If you were stuck in a burning room, and you had to "pry" your way out with a knife, which knife would you grab? Would it be your grandfather's heirloom Japanese Tanto knife? Or would it be a simple, affordable, knife made from modern steel? For me, it would be a CS knife. It is an affordable knife which is tougher than nails. Backed by a big enough company to make it important not to cut corners on materials, heat treat and build, and best of all, it is not afraid of hard use. It will get the job done. Think this to be an unlikely scenario? Yeah. Me too. But I manage buildings, and we get to see all kinds of funky stuff happening all the time. Imagine an apartment building and the older tenant living below you who is becoming more forgetful with age (but still has to cook his own meals) forgets to turn off his stove for 5 hours... or some young guy falls asleep while smoking in bed, lights his book on fire and tries to put it out with 80 proof whiskey (Yes. Curiously enough, these kind of things still happen). Anyway, so why mention this? There are a lot of Japanese style swords (made in China) listed here on desertcart for cheaper than this Tanto (Don't believe me? Check for yourself!). For 100 bones, you could get a full sized Katana. Why spend more of your hard earned money on a 12" Tanto? Exactly! Don't look at it anymore! Go away! My Tanto! Just Kidding. Here is why: I am 100% certain that this Tanto will do everything that CS says it will do. It will reliably chop and cut and penetrate whatever you need it to, whenever you need it to. It is a certainty that I feel in my gut, and I would be shocked and surprised if my CS items were to ever fail. I put my CS gear through thousands of hours and many years of hard use none of them has failed me yet. I know, in your mind, you are thinking: this is a weak and puny man. He does not use his tools as a man should. Tools should break after several years of good use. It is the way of men. Also, he probably has small hands. And you are probably right. Still, a good sturdy tool is still a good sturdy tool, and cold steel makes very good, very sturdy tools. So, if you needed to cut something like your life depended upon it, I encourage you to look into this company's offerings. As for the Tanto: It is well balanced. The blade is thicker at the bottom and tapers at the top. It makes the blade light and fast. Anyone who has ever used a blade against another person with a blade knows that you want to stay as far away as you can from the other guy (most people that get into such a situation just want to be in ANOTHER situation). The longer your blade is (after you have gotten the "manageability" part of it down) the better. So, you basically want it to be long and fast and not easily broken. This Tanto easily checks all three boxes. The handle is rubbery and grippy. They have some technical name for it. Fine. You just need to know that it won't slip out of your hands when you are using it and it won't hurt you if you use it for a long time. I like "Sanmai" for how pretty it is. Back in the day, people had to laminate their steels to make them "stronger." It isn't really the case these days. Modern day mono-steel (single steel) blades are crazy strong already. You would do fine with a mono-steel (properly heat treated) blade any day of the week over CS "Sanmai" steel (so if CS will just make one with mono-steel and make it cheaper, I would be thrilled!). Mine says "Taiwan" on it. I have had A LOT of CS products with "Taiwan" on it. None of them defective or badly made. They are comparable to the ones made in Japan and USA. Equally tough. Just as beautifully made. They have pretty high QC in Taiwan. No complaints there. Anyway, sorry for the rant. I'm even getting tired of typing. Was it helpful though? Did it get you over the hesitation of buying this Tanto? Did it drive you away? Let me know! Please click on that "helpful" icon to keep me going! I buy these items with my own pennies and a little random interaction with other desertcartians is always nice! Thank you for reading this far!
Review: Quality materials and design - I was looking for a quality sword that I could afford and not look ridiculous wearing it in the woods. This meets that much but this is not meant for bushcraft I only recommend this for self defense. The balance is nice it stops where you want it to. I like the grip too! I hope the grip is durable.

## Features

- SUPERIOR BLADE - The Magnum Tantos feature VG-10 San Mai steel blades with a deep lustrous satin finish on the hollow ground bevels and a contrasting line grain finish on the flats, highlighting state-of-the-art grinding methods and enhancing appearance
- DURABLE HANDLE - Equipped with a flattened oval Kraton handle, the Magnum Tanto offers a solid grip that resists rolling or twisting during hard use; Kraton is a resilient space-age material that won't crack, rot, or succumb to adverse weather conditions
- ROBUST CONSTRUCTION - The tapered, solid steel pommel is designed to concentrate the full force of a crushing blow in a small area, making even moderately powerful strikes remarkably effective, enhancing its utility as a combat tool
- PROTECTIVE SHEATH - Each Magnum Tanto comes with a Secure-Ex sheath, ensuring blade protection and safe, secure carry on your side; This feature ensures that your blade is always within reach, ready to defend you and your loved ones at a moment's notice
- SPECIFICATIONS - Weight: 11.4 oz (323.2 g); Blade Thickness: 5 mm; Blade Length: 7.5"; Blade Steel: VG-10 San Mai; Handle Length/Material: 5.625" Kray-Ex; Overall Length: 13.125"; Knife Type: Fixed; Blade Shape: Tanto; Additional: Secure-Ex Sheath

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07CCWDP4K |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Best Sellers Rank | #258,036 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #1,006 in Fixed Blade Hunting Knives |
| Blade Edge | Hollow |
| Blade Length | 8 Inches |
| Blade Material | VG-10 San Mai |
| Blade Shape | Tanto Point |
| Brand Name | Cold Steel |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Cardboard Box (Tamper-Evident) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 527 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00705442018056 |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Handle Material | Alloy Steel |
| Included Components | Sheath |
| Is Product Cordless | Yes |
| Item Height | 1 inches |
| Item Length | 13.13 Inches |
| Item Type Name | FIXED KNIFE |
| Item Weight | 16 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Cold Steel |
| Model Name | Magnum Tanto 7.5" VG-10 |
| Model Number | 35AC |
| Power Source | hand_powered |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Carving |
| Reusability | Reusable |
| Special Features | Manual |
| Style | II - 7.5" Blade Length |
| Theme | Military |
| UPC | 070544201805 705442018056 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | Knives & Blades: We stand behind our products 100%. We subject them to the highest standards in the industry and strive to make each as perfect as possible. We warrant that this product is free of defects in workmanship and materials. This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, resharpening, damage caused by misuse, lack of normal maintenance, or disassembly. Remember, anything can break or… |

## Product Details

- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Carving
- **Brand:** Cold Steel
- **Model Name:** Magnum Tanto 7.5" VG-10
- **Special Feature:** Manual
- **Age Range (Description):** Adult
- **Included Components:** Sheath
- **Handle Material:** Alloy Steel
- **Color:** Black
- **Blade Material:** VG-10 San Mai
- **Style:** II - 7.5" Blade Length

## Images

![Magnum Tanto VG-10 San Mai Razor-Sharp Blade Kray-Ex Handle Military Tactical Fixed Blade Knife w/Secure-Ex Sheath - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61U9m6R2saL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Where is the magnum tanto xii made?**
A: I brough my Cold steel tanto 2 in the late 80. Yes, 40 years ago. It was made in Japan.

**Q: Any of you have a sheathing issue with the tanto ii? i had to send mine back, as it would not come out of the sheath.**
A: Yes, some customers have issues with excessive OR a complete lack of retention using Secure-Ex sheaths supplied with both the Cold Steel Master Tanto and the Cold Steel Outdoorsman fixed blade knives.  I suspect it's due to Cold Steel using the identical sheath for both knives.  Take a look at any online catalog images for the Outdoorsman and you'll clearly see the Secure-Ex sheath is formed with an "American Tanto" point - despite the Outdoorsman being technically closer to resembling a trailing point.  Both have 6" blades but are not the same profile at all.

This (cost saving?) commonality means the Master Tanto may be excessively difficult to draw safely and the Outdoorsman will be flopping loose (requiring mandatory fastening of the retention strap).

As for how to remove the Master Tanto without struggling or flailing about, forget putting pressure on the grooved "thumb ramp" like you'd expect to.  Instead, flip the sheath upside down so the finger guard of the knife is visible.  Using your fingers, apply outward pressure to the open lip of the sheath until the knife can be removed or drops out of its own weight - but be careful, as the sharpened edge will be facing you!  My own recently purchased "tight as hell" Master Tanto slid out easily this way.

The solution to both a too loose Outdoorsman and a too tight Master Tanto is to get an inexpensive replacement sheath made for the Buck Special knife.  These can be found in both leather and nylon versions, and fit either Cold Steel knife very, very well, and forever fixes the too tight and too loose issues.  And, if it matters to you, both styles of Buck 119 sheaths eliminate the "battle rattle" Secure-Ex character as well.

**Q: How should the knife be sharpened?**
A: A knife of this caliber requires a professional to sharpen. My sincere suggestion is to make arrangements with Cold Steel for this task. I believe this is free, but verify.

**Q: Is this product 3V or VG-10?**
A: VG 10/.....I did not like the sheath.   Knife is great.  Remember, the San Mai steel is a "sandwich type" steel.  Harder on the outside and softer on the inside.........

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Modern steel, ancient design, unsurpassed reliability.
*by R***P on May 10, 2021*

Short Review: I am a cold steel fanboy. Do not expect an unbiased review. I have been buying cold steel products since they were sending out catalogs, and their products came with "proof" video cds of them "testing" them. That being said, this product is PRICEY. I've been looking at this for over ten years. When the price finally started to drop I jumped on the chance, and I was not disappointed. One word, "wow." I'm not going to tell you to buy this. I'm hoping for the price to drop down again so I can get another at the 169 bones I paid. Yes. 169!! And that can only happen if there is less interest in it! So needless to say (but I'm going to say it anyway): I LOVE THIS. So, honest review (this is a little longer): I have bought a lot of product from a lot of manufacturers. CS products come with the least amount of defects for me. It might not be true with others, but this is the case with me. 99% of the time, CS delivers exactly what they said they would. Because of this, I have come to "rely" on CS products more than others. It has become somewhat of a tough, affordable, utility driven, no-nonsense type of tool brand with me... you get the picture. I have inferior items (used around the same time) which fail, and my CS items just continue chopping along, no hiccups. When I need an item that "must" work, I grab my CS item. It is just easier and more efficient. Imagine it this way: If you were stuck in a burning room, and you had to "pry" your way out with a knife, which knife would you grab? Would it be your grandfather's heirloom Japanese Tanto knife? Or would it be a simple, affordable, knife made from modern steel? For me, it would be a CS knife. It is an affordable knife which is tougher than nails. Backed by a big enough company to make it important not to cut corners on materials, heat treat and build, and best of all, it is not afraid of hard use. It will get the job done. Think this to be an unlikely scenario? Yeah. Me too. But I manage buildings, and we get to see all kinds of funky stuff happening all the time. Imagine an apartment building and the older tenant living below you who is becoming more forgetful with age (but still has to cook his own meals) forgets to turn off his stove for 5 hours... or some young guy falls asleep while smoking in bed, lights his book on fire and tries to put it out with 80 proof whiskey (Yes. Curiously enough, these kind of things still happen). Anyway, so why mention this? There are a lot of Japanese style swords (made in China) listed here on Amazon for cheaper than this Tanto (Don't believe me? Check for yourself!). For 100 bones, you could get a full sized Katana. Why spend more of your hard earned money on a 12" Tanto? Exactly! Don't look at it anymore! Go away! My Tanto! Just Kidding. Here is why: I am 100% certain that this Tanto will do everything that CS says it will do. It will reliably chop and cut and penetrate whatever you need it to, whenever you need it to. It is a certainty that I feel in my gut, and I would be shocked and surprised if my CS items were to ever fail. I put my CS gear through thousands of hours and many years of hard use none of them has failed me yet. I know, in your mind, you are thinking: this is a weak and puny man. He does not use his tools as a man should. Tools should break after several years of good use. It is the way of men. Also, he probably has small hands. And you are probably right. Still, a good sturdy tool is still a good sturdy tool, and cold steel makes very good, very sturdy tools. So, if you needed to cut something like your life depended upon it, I encourage you to look into this company's offerings. As for the Tanto: It is well balanced. The blade is thicker at the bottom and tapers at the top. It makes the blade light and fast. Anyone who has ever used a blade against another person with a blade knows that you want to stay as far away as you can from the other guy (most people that get into such a situation just want to be in ANOTHER situation). The longer your blade is (after you have gotten the "manageability" part of it down) the better. So, you basically want it to be long and fast and not easily broken. This Tanto easily checks all three boxes. The handle is rubbery and grippy. They have some technical name for it. Fine. You just need to know that it won't slip out of your hands when you are using it and it won't hurt you if you use it for a long time. I like "Sanmai" for how pretty it is. Back in the day, people had to laminate their steels to make them "stronger." It isn't really the case these days. Modern day mono-steel (single steel) blades are crazy strong already. You would do fine with a mono-steel (properly heat treated) blade any day of the week over CS "Sanmai" steel (so if CS will just make one with mono-steel and make it cheaper, I would be thrilled!). Mine says "Taiwan" on it. I have had A LOT of CS products with "Taiwan" on it. None of them defective or badly made. They are comparable to the ones made in Japan and USA. Equally tough. Just as beautifully made. They have pretty high QC in Taiwan. No complaints there. Anyway, sorry for the rant. I'm even getting tired of typing. Was it helpful though? Did it get you over the hesitation of buying this Tanto? Did it drive you away? Let me know! Please click on that "helpful" icon to keep me going! I buy these items with my own pennies and a little random interaction with other Amazonians is always nice! Thank you for reading this far!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quality materials and design
*by C***S on November 27, 2025*

I was looking for a quality sword that I could afford and not look ridiculous wearing it in the woods. This meets that much but this is not meant for bushcraft I only recommend this for self defense. The balance is nice it stops where you want it to. I like the grip too! I hope the grip is durable.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The knife is well made, and mine came sharp, but...
*by J***T on February 21, 2025*

So for me, this was a Grail knife. I've wanted one ever since I first saw them advertised way back in 1981. Well 44 years later, and now I have one, and I am not dissapointed, the one I got is to my eyes, perfect. There was a problem though. The knife would not lock into the sheath. No matter how hard I pushed. I was going to send it back. But then it dawned on me that I could carefully heat up the mouth of the sheath, to make it just pliable enough. So I did, and when the mouth of the sheath was very warm to the touch, I slid the knife in with a bit of force, and I heard it click. So I let the sheath cool, with the knife in it. And now it locks up nice and tight. Almost too tight. So I have to use the thumb ramp on the spine side of the knife to pull it. So in the end, yes this is a 5 star knife. At least mine is. Oh, and you can heat the mouth of the sheath over a gas or electric stove top burner, just take your time.

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