--- product_id: 1223387 title: "G.I. Tanto 7\" Durable 1055 Carbon Steel Fixed Blade Tactical Outdoor Throwing Knife, 5\" Handle w/ Polypropylene Scales, Integral Quillon Guard, Resistant Secure-Ex Sheath" brand: "cold steel" price: "241.30 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Cold Steel" url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1223387-g-i-tanto-7-durable-1055-carbon-steel-fixed-blade store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # perfectly balanced for throwing 1055 spring-tempered carbon steel 7" razor-sharp Tanto blade G.I. Tanto 7" Durable 1055 Carbon Steel Fixed Blade Tactical Outdoor Throwing Knife, 5" Handle w/ Polypropylene Scales, Integral Quillon Guard, Resistant Secure-Ex Sheath **Brand:** cold steel **Price:** 241.30 DT **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ–€ Own the edge that never quits β€” Cold Steel G.I. Tanto: where toughness meets tactical finesse. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** G.I. Tanto 7" Durable 1055 Carbon Steel Fixed Blade Tactical Outdoor Throwing Knife, 5" Handle w/ Polypropylene Scales, Integral Quillon Guard, Resistant Secure-Ex Sheath by cold steel - **How much does it cost?** 241.30 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1223387-g-i-tanto-7-durable-1055-carbon-steel-fixed-blade) ## 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 - β€’ **Rugged & Ready Sheath:** Military-grade Secure-Ex sheath offers wear resistance and quick access, perfect for on-the-go professionals. - β€’ **Balanced for Precision:** Expertly weighted and balanced for effortless throwing, making it a standout for sport and survival alike. - β€’ **Razor-Sharp Tactical Edge:** 7-inch Tanto blade crafted from durable 1055 carbon steel ensures unmatched cutting precision and longevity. - β€’ **Minimalist, No-Nonsense Design:** Sleek polypropylene handle and integral quillon guard deliver a tactical look that’s as functional as it is intimidating. - β€’ **Multi-Functional Survival Tool:** Easily converts into a spear or war club by removing handle scalesβ€”your ultimate outdoor adaptability hack. ## Overview The Cold Steel G.I. Tanto is a 12-inch tactical fixed blade knife featuring a 7-inch spring-tempered 1055 carbon steel Tanto blade with a rust-resistant black finish. Designed for versatility, it balances perfectly for throwing and can be converted into a spear by removing its polypropylene handle scales. Equipped with a durable Secure-Ex sheath, this rugged knife is built for survival, self-defense, and outdoor enthusiasts seeking reliable, no-nonsense performance at an unbeatable price. ## Description desertcart.com The Cold Steel GI Tanto is a no-nonsense tactical knife designed for practical uses--from camping and hunting, to any day-to-day use where a strong and sharp blade is called for. The knife features a broad, seven-inch Tanto blade of 1055 carbon steel with a hard spring temper that has been ground to a razor sharp edge and point. The blade is protected with a black, rust resistant finish that adds to the knife's under-cover look. With an integral quillon guard and polypropylene handle scales, the GI Tanto offers a heavy and balanced feel in the hand. The knife can be thrown easily by the blade or the handle and also can be converted into a spear or war club by removing the handle scales and lashing the blade securely to a wooden shaft. Coming equipped with a sturdy Secure-Ex sheath, the GI Tanto from Cold Steel provides a razor sharp edge in a simple package.Specifications:Blade Length: 7 inches Handle Length: 5 inches Overall Length: 12 inches Blade Thickness: 4 millimeters Blade Steel: 1055 Carbon Product Description COLD STEEL G.I. TANTO 7" THROWING KNIFE (CS-80PGTK): Our G.I. Tanto is a no-nonsense tactical knife that comes with a legion of practical uses. The GI Tanto's broad blade, integral quillon guard, and Polypropylene handle scales exemplify a tactical knife stripped down to its bare essentials. The G.I. Tanto's broad blade, integral quillon guard and Polypropylene handle scales exemplify a tactical knife stripped down to its most efficient essentials. Made from spring tempered 1055 carbon steel and protected by a rust resistant finish, it's rugged, hard-wearing and dependable. Popular with sport throwers, the GI Tanto hunting knife is perfectly balanced and capable of being thrown by the blade or handle. In a survival or self-defense situation, it can be quickly and easily converted into a spear too! Just remove the handle scales and lash the blade securely to a suitable wooden shaft! SPECS: - Weight: 12oz; - Blade Thickness: 4mm; - Blade Length: 7"; - Blade Steel: 1055 Carbon; - Handle Length/Material: 5" w/ Polypropylene Scales; - Overall Length: 12"; - Additional Features: Secure-Ex Sheath. Review: Great value on a dependable, if not extravagant blade - I'm a field biologist and I needed a knife that could handle light to moderate bushwacking and provide a bit of peace of mind when working in the bush alone in places where the predators are large and bitey. My normal habit is to do a bunch of research and then spend a bunch of money on a knife I can show off to my friends and feel cool about, but for work like this, I wanted something that was cheap enough for me not to cry about if it got destroyed or lost. The important thing was functionality, and a knife that's too pretty to be carried isn't very functional. I've been pleased with the quality of Cold Steel blades in the past, so when I saw this for $30, I didn't hesitate to buy it. It comes with a decent edge, which proved durable enough to chop through some 2" green branches. More importantly, the edge was easy to restore with light honing on ceramic. Stropping with a bit of compound brought it back to shaving sharpness. The ground edge does rust fairly quickly, but the black coating prevents corrosion on the majority of the blade. The weight is good for heavier tasks like chopping, but I barely noticed it on my hip after carrying it around for some long days. The plastic sheath is adequate, but the weakest part of the system. I wish the retention was a bit stronger, and that it had straps for attaching to MOLLE/PALS webbing. If a thigh strap isn't securing the bottom of the sheath, drawing the knife can lift the sheath a couple inches before the knife will begin to dislodge. Not really a big deal in practice, just a little annoying. If this had been a really expensive knife, I might have cared, but at this price point, I'm just happy it wasn't a fabric sheath. Review: I'm a well-informed, avid knife collector with problems keeping reviews short... - ...so I believe I can speak with a bit of authority on knives, and you can be sure this review is an in-depth review of my informed take on this knife. This review is admittedly verbose, but accurate. I don't really know where to start, so I'm just going to jump right in with this. This knife is 100% worth buying, that's the gist of what you need to know, however... If you don't like reading and you don't mind missing a few pointers, go ahead and skip to the end for the "TL;DR" version. As I stated, I'm an avid knife collector with an extensive collection of various brands, types, shapes, sizes, and qualities of knives. I've done extensive research over the past five or so years into what makes a knife a high-quality knife in an empirical sense, with all opinions aside. I'm extremely picky about what knives I'll buy or keep, and I would say that this knife is most definitely a high-quality knife, according to facts and not just my opinion. It isn't the highest quality you'll ever find, that's gonna run you hundreds of dollars, but it's probably one of the greatest, highest quality knives you'll ever find for this price, that's for damn sure, and not only that, but this price is honestly almost too low for the quality here. After holding, inspecting, testing, and getting to know this knife personally, I've decided I'd gladly pay in the $50-$60 range for this knife. Some proverbial "bells and whistles" are sometimes nice to have on a knife, at least for a "tacti-cool" kind of knife, but in my opinion, the utter minimalist simplicity of this knife is a big part of what makes it so great, and it's a strikingly good looking knife as well. The GI Tanto is most definitely a no-nonsense tool/weapon that isn't here to impress or play games, it's here to serve a few purposes, and it serves them 'very' well. The knife came razor sharp out of the box (literally- I was able to shave a patch of my arm smooth with around five swipes, and slice through a sheet of 8.5" x 11" sized, 24-pound paper with one.) This knife's one-piece construction, full-length tang, and 1055 carbon steel mean I wouldn't be afraid to use this knife to chop, dig, pry, et cetera. The polypropylene hand scales are pretty smooth, that might be one "downfall," depending on who you are and how picky you are...if you can even call it a downfall... I suppose if the handle got "wet" then your hand may slip, but I have two responses to that issuance of complaint which I have seen a few times in these reviews... The first is that the notch you see between the blade and the integral quillon guard is useful for removal of a blade with a "wet" handle... Just wrap your hand around the handle as usual, only just a bit higher, enabling you to place your index finger in that notch, and you'll have no problem with slippage. Second, if you want a more textured, "grippy" handle, you can go pick up 100' of nylon 550-lb test paracord (the real stuff, no Chinese knockoff stuff, folks..it's out there...) and spend a few minutes wrapping the handle with that if you don't like the way it feels. Alternatives include removing the hand scales, placing them flat-side down on newspaper, plugging the holes for the screws with wads of newspaper, and coating the surfaces of the scales that your hand touches with something like the spray-on Rhino truck bed liner or something textured of that nature that can take a beating, although I personally WOULD NOT suggest that route, but it's up to you. Paracord is not only a reversible fix, but you can remove it in a survival situation and use it for myriad other emergency applications. The knife is 'perfectly' balanced as well, which means it could function great as a thrower if that's what you'd like to do with it. I tested the balance using the sheath; I set the knife on the thin edge (spine) of the sheath, with the the quillon guard lined up exactly with the "spine" edge of the sheath, and the knife balanced there as perfectly as it possibly could have. The sheath has the same personality as the knife; simple, good looking, functional, and not at all convoluted. I would recommend using paracord to tie the "tip" or bottom portion of the sheath around your thigh for faster, easier removal, and to keep the blade/sheath from bouncing around when you run. Also, as with any solid sheath, try your best to keep the spine of the knife pressed against the inside of the sheath as you insert of remove the knife, so as to reduce the blade contact with the sheath upon insertion or removal. This knife will retain an edge for a VERY long time, even through rigorous use, but any blade rubbed repeatedly against the inside of its solid sheath (plastics, etc.) will begin to dull slightly with time, however, I imagine it would take a very long time for that to really be much of an issue with this knife. This method of removing the knife from the sheath is more of a formality with a knife of this quality. The $19.19 price it was going for when I bought it was an absolute STEAL!!! The bottom line for all of you "too long; didn't read" folks out there: if you're looking for a survival knife, or just a heavy-duty knife that looks good, functions well, and lives for a long time, but you don't want to spend around $200 on a "tool-steel extreme" knife that you could "kill a bear" with, (catch my drift?) this is one of the few knives I'd be fully confident in staking my pride as a collector on by telling you to go ahead and buy without worrying about any of that "latent buyer's remorse" I think we've all probably experienced at one time or another... If you know knives the way I do, you won't regret buying this guy. The knife is strong, heavy, durable, razor-sharp, perfectly balanced (worthy of throwing,) intimidating, simple, functional, and it looks awesome to boot. Don't let the minimalist simplicity and low price of this knife and sheath fool you into thinking it's a "cheap" knife. The GI Tanto is by no means "cheap," unless, of course, you're speaking strictly of price. I definitely consider this knife one of the best knives I own, and I myself own some of those $200 "tool-steel extreme" kill-a-bear knives. ## Features - TOUGH BLADE - The Cold Steel G.I. Tanto is a no-nonsense tactical knife, boasting a 7-inch, spring-tempered 1055 carbon steel blade; Lightweight yet durable, this knife offers practical versatility, making it a must-have for any outdoor enthusiast - BUILT TO PERFORM - Transform the G.I. Tanto into a survival spear by removing its Polypropylene scales and lashing the blade to a wooden shaft; The knife's adaptability, combined with its strong build, makes it indispensable for survivalists of all kind - VERSATILE USE - The G.I. Tanto knife is a perfectly balanced thrower and a dependable survival tool; Built for versatility, it excels in self-defense, hunting, or outdoor survival, making it a rugged, go-to companion for any challenging environment - SECURE-EX SHEATH - Equipped with a military-grade Secure-Ex sheath, the G.I. Tanto hunting knife is protected and ready for action; This durable sheath provides wear resistance and convenient access, perfect for field operations or everyday carry - SPECIFICATIONS - Weight: 12oz; Blade Thickness: 4mm; Blade Length: 7"; Blade Steel: 1055 Carbon; Handle Length/Material: 5" w/ Polypropylene Scales; Overall Length: 12"; Additional Features: Secure-Ex Sheath; Edge Type: Plain; Color: Black - Tactical knife with broad seven-inch Tanto point blade and Secure-Ex sheath - 1055 carbon steel blade with hard spring temper and black rust-resistant finish - Integral quillon guard and polypropylene handle scales - Can convert into a spear or war club - Heavy, balanced feel--throws easily ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B004H9DO4Y | | Age Range (Description) | Adult | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Best Sellers Rank | #99,735 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #129 in Tactical Knives | | Blade Edge | Plain | | Blade Length | 7 Inches | | Blade Material | 1055 Carbon Steel | | Blade Shape | Tanto Point | | Blade Type | Tanto | | Brand | Cold Steel | | Brand Name | Cold Steel | | Color | Black | | Customer Package Type | Tamper-Evident, Cushioned, or Reinforced Packaging | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 2,760 Reviews | | Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous | | Handle Material | Polypropylene (PP) | | Included Components | Sheath | | Is Product Cordless | No | | Item Length | 12 Inches | | Item Shape | Rectangular | | Item Type Name | FIXED KNIFE | | Item Weight | 454 Grams | | Manufacturer | GSM LLC | | Model Name | G I Tanto | | Model Number | CS-80PGTK | | Part Number | 80PGTK | | Power Source | hand_powered | | Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only | | Recommended Uses For Product | Outdoor | | Reusability | Reusable | | Size | One Size | | Special Feature | Shockproof | | Special Features | Shockproof | | Style | Modern | | Theme | Tactical | | UPC | 705442009733 | | 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 - **Age Range (Description):** Adult - **Blade Material:** 1055 Carbon Steel - **Brand:** Cold Steel - **Color:** Black - **Handle Material:** Polypropylene (PP) - **Included Components:** Sheath - **Model Name:** G I Tanto - **Recommended Uses For Product:** Outdoor - **Special Feature:** Shockproof - **Style:** Modern ## Images ![G.I. Tanto 7" Durable 1055 Carbon Steel Fixed Blade Tactical Outdoor Throwing Knife, 5" Handle w/ Polypropylene Scales, Integral Quillon Guard, Resistant Secure-Ex Sheath - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/619VPiUadfL.jpg) ![G.I. Tanto 7" Durable 1055 Carbon Steel Fixed Blade Tactical Outdoor Throwing Knife, 5" Handle w/ Polypropylene Scales, Integral Quillon Guard, Resistant Secure-Ex Sheath - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51fEQsVpOZL.jpg) ![G.I. Tanto 7" Durable 1055 Carbon Steel Fixed Blade Tactical Outdoor Throwing Knife, 5" Handle w/ Polypropylene Scales, Integral Quillon Guard, Resistant Secure-Ex Sheath - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51QJ+9YNSLL.jpg) ![G.I. Tanto 7" Durable 1055 Carbon Steel Fixed Blade Tactical Outdoor Throwing Knife, 5" Handle w/ Polypropylene Scales, Integral Quillon Guard, Resistant Secure-Ex Sheath - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51LYmlSOc+L.jpg) ![G.I. Tanto 7" Durable 1055 Carbon Steel Fixed Blade Tactical Outdoor Throwing Knife, 5" Handle w/ Polypropylene Scales, Integral Quillon Guard, Resistant Secure-Ex Sheath - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51WySPlcGfL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Is this a full-tang blade?** A: Yes. It's a full-length 1055 carbon steel blade with grips attached to both sides. Practically indestructible and withstood torture tests much better and longer than other knives costing 4 and 5 times as much. **Q: does the sheath have a clip on the back, or are the only anchor points the eyelets?** A: The sheath on the GI Tanto is awesome, there is a large belt loop on the back, you can thread a wide cartridge belt easily through it or there is a snap and velcro fastener on the back that you can unsnap and pull apart the velcro, pass the loop over a belt or strap (without removing the belt) and resnap / velcro together the belt loop. The closure is very secure and a bit hard to open / remove, I like it. This has become my favorite utility knife, I carry it all the time when I hike, fish, hunt and camp. It is one tough knife, I've abused the heck out of it, it takes a very sharp edge and is easily resharpened in the field with a small file I carry. My brother, nephew and 3 of my friends now own them after seeing how mine performs! **Q: Does this tanto say, "China" on the blade? I found one at a Pawn store that has that stamped, but on here it says the origin is Taiwan.** A: Blade says CHINA . Cannot find one from the REPUBLIC OF TAIWAN. **Q: Does this have a 90 degree spine, or is it rounded?** A: 90 degree. It is a great knife ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great value on a dependable, if not extravagant blade *by S***M on November 6, 2017* I'm a field biologist and I needed a knife that could handle light to moderate bushwacking and provide a bit of peace of mind when working in the bush alone in places where the predators are large and bitey. My normal habit is to do a bunch of research and then spend a bunch of money on a knife I can show off to my friends and feel cool about, but for work like this, I wanted something that was cheap enough for me not to cry about if it got destroyed or lost. The important thing was functionality, and a knife that's too pretty to be carried isn't very functional. I've been pleased with the quality of Cold Steel blades in the past, so when I saw this for $30, I didn't hesitate to buy it. It comes with a decent edge, which proved durable enough to chop through some 2" green branches. More importantly, the edge was easy to restore with light honing on ceramic. Stropping with a bit of compound brought it back to shaving sharpness. The ground edge does rust fairly quickly, but the black coating prevents corrosion on the majority of the blade. The weight is good for heavier tasks like chopping, but I barely noticed it on my hip after carrying it around for some long days. The plastic sheath is adequate, but the weakest part of the system. I wish the retention was a bit stronger, and that it had straps for attaching to MOLLE/PALS webbing. If a thigh strap isn't securing the bottom of the sheath, drawing the knife can lift the sheath a couple inches before the knife will begin to dislodge. Not really a big deal in practice, just a little annoying. If this had been a really expensive knife, I might have cared, but at this price point, I'm just happy it wasn't a fabric sheath. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I'm a well-informed, avid knife collector with problems keeping reviews short... *by O***P on November 22, 2014* ...so I believe I can speak with a bit of authority on knives, and you can be sure this review is an in-depth review of my informed take on this knife. This review is admittedly verbose, but accurate. I don't really know where to start, so I'm just going to jump right in with this. This knife is 100% worth buying, that's the gist of what you need to know, however... If you don't like reading and you don't mind missing a few pointers, go ahead and skip to the end for the "TL;DR" version. As I stated, I'm an avid knife collector with an extensive collection of various brands, types, shapes, sizes, and qualities of knives. I've done extensive research over the past five or so years into what makes a knife a high-quality knife in an empirical sense, with all opinions aside. I'm extremely picky about what knives I'll buy or keep, and I would say that this knife is most definitely a high-quality knife, according to facts and not just my opinion. It isn't the highest quality you'll ever find, that's gonna run you hundreds of dollars, but it's probably one of the greatest, highest quality knives you'll ever find for this price, that's for damn sure, and not only that, but this price is honestly almost too low for the quality here. After holding, inspecting, testing, and getting to know this knife personally, I've decided I'd gladly pay in the $50-$60 range for this knife. Some proverbial "bells and whistles" are sometimes nice to have on a knife, at least for a "tacti-cool" kind of knife, but in my opinion, the utter minimalist simplicity of this knife is a big part of what makes it so great, and it's a strikingly good looking knife as well. The GI Tanto is most definitely a no-nonsense tool/weapon that isn't here to impress or play games, it's here to serve a few purposes, and it serves them 'very' well. The knife came razor sharp out of the box (literally- I was able to shave a patch of my arm smooth with around five swipes, and slice through a sheet of 8.5" x 11" sized, 24-pound paper with one.) This knife's one-piece construction, full-length tang, and 1055 carbon steel mean I wouldn't be afraid to use this knife to chop, dig, pry, et cetera. The polypropylene hand scales are pretty smooth, that might be one "downfall," depending on who you are and how picky you are...if you can even call it a downfall... I suppose if the handle got "wet" then your hand may slip, but I have two responses to that issuance of complaint which I have seen a few times in these reviews... The first is that the notch you see between the blade and the integral quillon guard is useful for removal of a blade with a "wet" handle... Just wrap your hand around the handle as usual, only just a bit higher, enabling you to place your index finger in that notch, and you'll have no problem with slippage. Second, if you want a more textured, "grippy" handle, you can go pick up 100' of nylon 550-lb test paracord (the real stuff, no Chinese knockoff stuff, folks..it's out there...) and spend a few minutes wrapping the handle with that if you don't like the way it feels. Alternatives include removing the hand scales, placing them flat-side down on newspaper, plugging the holes for the screws with wads of newspaper, and coating the surfaces of the scales that your hand touches with something like the spray-on Rhino truck bed liner or something textured of that nature that can take a beating, although I personally WOULD NOT suggest that route, but it's up to you. Paracord is not only a reversible fix, but you can remove it in a survival situation and use it for myriad other emergency applications. The knife is 'perfectly' balanced as well, which means it could function great as a thrower if that's what you'd like to do with it. I tested the balance using the sheath; I set the knife on the thin edge (spine) of the sheath, with the the quillon guard lined up exactly with the "spine" edge of the sheath, and the knife balanced there as perfectly as it possibly could have. The sheath has the same personality as the knife; simple, good looking, functional, and not at all convoluted. I would recommend using paracord to tie the "tip" or bottom portion of the sheath around your thigh for faster, easier removal, and to keep the blade/sheath from bouncing around when you run. Also, as with any solid sheath, try your best to keep the spine of the knife pressed against the inside of the sheath as you insert of remove the knife, so as to reduce the blade contact with the sheath upon insertion or removal. This knife will retain an edge for a VERY long time, even through rigorous use, but any blade rubbed repeatedly against the inside of its solid sheath (plastics, etc.) will begin to dull slightly with time, however, I imagine it would take a very long time for that to really be much of an issue with this knife. This method of removing the knife from the sheath is more of a formality with a knife of this quality. The $19.19 price it was going for when I bought it was an absolute STEAL!!! The bottom line for all of you "too long; didn't read" folks out there: if you're looking for a survival knife, or just a heavy-duty knife that looks good, functions well, and lives for a long time, but you don't want to spend around $200 on a "tool-steel extreme" knife that you could "kill a bear" with, (catch my drift?) this is one of the few knives I'd be fully confident in staking my pride as a collector on by telling you to go ahead and buy without worrying about any of that "latent buyer's remorse" I think we've all probably experienced at one time or another... If you know knives the way I do, you won't regret buying this guy. The knife is strong, heavy, durable, razor-sharp, perfectly balanced (worthy of throwing,) intimidating, simple, functional, and it looks awesome to boot. Don't let the minimalist simplicity and low price of this knife and sheath fool you into thinking it's a "cheap" knife. The GI Tanto is by no means "cheap," unless, of course, you're speaking strictly of price. I definitely consider this knife one of the best knives I own, and I myself own some of those $200 "tool-steel extreme" kill-a-bear knives. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Just plain awesome *by E***N on June 20, 2013* Let's get the most obvious point out of the way... this knife ROCKS!!! For $25 what more could you want? I just got back from a week long camping trip and I took this knife with me. I used it for splitting logs, chopping cut down trees into smaller units, and I even cut down a dead tree approx. 6" in diameter with this knife. I can't speak highly enough about it. The blade is awesome, it's so easy to sharpen and stays sharp for long periods of time. (In my experience). Of course I did sharpen this knife, but only because I'm anal about it. I would not of needed to. I put this knife through the gauntlet and it has passed my standards with flying colors. The ONLY bad thing that happened with this knife is that that very poor custom paracord wrapped handle that I did (first time ever) came loose and I had to duct tape it. Although this is my fault for doing such a poor job wrapping it of course. People say the choil on this knife blows, but let me tell you, it doesn't. I always wear leather gloves when working with wood and it was comfortable for me when I used it. No problems. It was awesome when I needed to make kindling for a fire, when I needed to precisely chop or slice something as well. The blade is long and sturdy, along with the steel. It has scratches and wear on it.. but what good is a knife if you aren't going to use it? All in all this knife is awesome. I trust it in the wilderness, and I definitely trust it with my life. I would easily be comfortable and confident enough with it to cut down a tree and then immediately after have no problem using it as a defensive tool (if necessary) without any sharpening. This knife deserves a 1,000,000/5 stars. Very awesome, high value. Buy 2, or 3, or even 10. You won't be sorry you did. ## Frequently Bought Together - Cold Steel G.I. 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