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product_id: 24035567
title: "G I Tanto with Secure Ex Sheath"
brand: "cold steel"
price: "₨1540"
currency: SCR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Cold Steel"
url: https://www.desertcart.sc/products/24035567-g-i-tanto-with-secure-ex-sheath
store_origin: SC
region: Seychelles
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# balanced & throwable design 7" razor-sharp tanto blade rust-resistant black finish G I Tanto with Secure Ex Sheath

**Brand:** cold steel
**Price:** ₨1540
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🗡️ Own the edge that outperforms—be the survivalist everyone envies!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** G I Tanto with Secure Ex Sheath by cold steel
- **How much does it cost?** ₨1540 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sc](https://www.desertcart.sc/products/24035567-g-i-tanto-with-secure-ex-sheath)

## 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

- • **Ergonomic Grip:** Polypropylene handle scales designed for a firm, slip-resistant hold even in tough conditions.
- • **Secure & Ready:** Includes a secure-ex sheath with reinforced belt loop and Velcro/button lock for confident carry.
- • **Built to Endure:** Black rust-resistant finish and hard spring temper for unmatched durability in any environment.
- • **Tactical Precision Edge:** 7-inch 1055 carbon steel tanto blade, ground razor sharp for ultimate cutting power.
- • **Versatile Survival Tool:** Easily converts into a spear or war club by removing handle scales—be ready for anything.

## Overview

The Cold Steel G.I. Tanto is a rugged 7-inch tanto point tactical knife crafted from 1055 carbon steel with a hard spring temper and a rust-resistant black finish. Featuring a broad blade, integral quillon guard, and polypropylene handle, it balances durability with practical versatility. Designed for survival, camping, and self-defense, it includes a secure-ex sheath with a reinforced belt loop and can be converted into a spear or war club, making it a reliable tool for professionals and enthusiasts alike.

## Description

As its name suggests, G.I. Tanto is a no-nonsense Tactical knife that comes with a legion of practical uses. It may be lean and spare, but it delivers the goods where they count the most! the broad tanto point blade, integral Quilon guard, and polypropylene handle scales, exemplify a Tactical knife stripped down to its bare essentials. It's ground razor sharp out of 1055 carbon steel with a hard spring Temper and protected by a black, rust resistant finish so it's ready to take all the abuse you and Mother nature can dish out. Heavy, sharp and wonderfully balanced, it's easy to throw by either the blade or handle and it hits with real Vigor. In a survival or self-defense situation, it can be quickly and easily Converted into a spear or war club. Just remove the handle scales and lash the blade securely to a suitable wooden shaft! Best of all, it's a Great value. Please don't throw away hundreds and hundreds of dollars on similar knives sold by convicted felons and rip off artists posing as Elite "military operators". get the real G.I. Tanto from Cold Steel and get more than your money's worth. Features:- broad tanto point blade- integral Quilon guard- polypropylene handle- ground razor sharp out of 1055 carbon steel with a hard spring Temper - protected by a black, rust resistant finish- easy to throw by either the blade or handle- easily Converted into a spear or war club specifications:- weight: 12 oz.- thick: 4mm- blade: 7"- overall: 12" - secure-ex sheath"".

Review: G.i tanto - I get frustrated reading reviews sometimes I want to know about the product not someone's personal preference here goes the sheath is really impressive holds the knife perfectly the belt loop has Velcro and a button very secure sheath nice hard plastic looks really sharp. First pulling the knife out I am impressed feels heavy and solid you can really tell its a well built knife wide full tang blade g.i tanto stamped on one side and cold steel 1055 carbon China stamped on the other the black covering on the blade is very thick and appears high quality the handle is a hard plastic lot of reviews saying its slick I won't have a problem with it feels good in my hand grip it tighter and its not going anywhere out of the box its very sharp order from desertcart and you will get the newest version of the knife I think everyone should own this knife I'm going to buy a second one next week cold steel g.I tanto is a powerful knife that also lasted longer in destruction tests than multiple hundred dollar knives beefy nice wide blade I totally love it thank you desertcart
Review: Worth the $30 I Paid. - The grinds were done correctly, and the blade coating is distributed evenly. The choil works, but it's a little rough on my fingers, but it is probably better for using fire steels if that's what you're into. The plastic grips are basic and cheap looking, but they actually (surprised me) feel good in the hand. I don't care for the feel of the top handle guard, but it helps to stabilize the blade in the sheath; also assists in converting the knife into a spear. This is a 1055 stamped Chinese steel blade, so don't expect it to hold a great edge. That being said, it cuts well (even though I do not like tanto points), and is easy to sharpen. It's a carbon steel blade, so I always keep a little mineral oil on the edge; haven't had any issues with rust. The sheath is actually quite good, and holds the knife securely. If you are a Volkswagen tinkerer type of person, and like to change and/or modify all of your earthly possessions, then there are lots of CS GI Tanto modification videos on Youtube for you to enjoy.

## Features

- Product Type: Sporting Goods
- Country Of Origin: Taiwan, Province Of China
- Item Package Weight: 0.476 Kgs
- Item Package Dimensions: 38.862 L X 8.89 W X 1.524 H (Cm)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00QMSU1UI |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Best Sellers Rank | #362,733 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #1,461 in Fixed Blade Hunting Knives |
| Blade Edge | Compound Bevel |
| Blade Material | Carbon Steel |
| Blade Shape | Tanto Point |
| Brand | Cold Steel |
| Brand Name | Cold Steel |
| Color | MULTI |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Shipping Package or Retail Box with Secure Sheath |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (139) |
| Date First Available | January 7, 2016 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00705442010500 |
| Hand Orientation | both |
| Handle Material | Polypropylene (PP) |
| Included Components | Tanto Point |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 12 x 2 x 2 inches |
| Item Length | 12 Inches |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 15.3 x 3.5 x 0.6 inches |
| Item Weight | 16 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Cold Steel |
| Model Name | Cold Steel Gi Tanto |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| Package Weight | 0.48 Kilograms |
| Part Number | 80PGTKZ |
| Power Source | AC/DC |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Survival, Camping, Hunting, Sport Throwing, Self-Defense |
| Reusability | Reusable [INFERRED, GENERAL SENSE, NO STERILITY INFO] |
| Size | One Size |
| Special Feature | Rust Resistant |
| Style | Modern |
| Suggested Users | "", CAMPING |
| Theme | Survival |
| UPC | 705442010500 |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Adult
- **Blade Material:** Carbon Steel
- **Brand:** Cold Steel
- **Color:** MULTI
- **Handle Material:** Polypropylene (PP)
- **Included Components:** Tanto Point
- **Model Name:** Cold Steel Gi Tanto
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Survival, Camping, Hunting, Sport Throwing, Self-Defense
- **Special Feature:** Rust Resistant
- **Style:** Modern

## Images

![G I Tanto with Secure Ex Sheath - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61BJfboer+L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What is the purpose of the cutout between edge and handle?  Finger choil?  It’s not very ergonomic.**
A: Going from the knife to the handle the first section after the sharpened edge is called the Ricasso which allows for the entire edge to be sharpened, the next cut out space is both a finger and a lateral tie down for attaching a knife to a handle to create distance (spear).

**Q: Does anyone know where to get the little screws for the handle?  One of mine was loose and fell out**
A: I'd contact cold steel which makes the knives, they are good like ddat

**Q: Is there a difference between this knife and the cold steel 9733 80pgtk gi tanto 7" carbon that is $29.99?**
A: well in this case both are cheap in there own way but cold steel is better product overall my belief.

**Q: How long is the blade  and width of blade ?   description says 7" over all ......**
A: Almost along the entire length of the blade (the metal directly above sharp part, of course) has a width of 3 mm, the length is 14 1/2 cm, or a little under 7 inches. The sharpness will vary on it's in-package condition, how much you use it, and if, and how well, you sharpen it.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ G.i tanto
*by A***R on June 3, 2017*

I get frustrated reading reviews sometimes I want to know about the product not someone's personal preference here goes the sheath is really impressive holds the knife perfectly the belt loop has Velcro and a button very secure sheath nice hard plastic looks really sharp. First pulling the knife out I am impressed feels heavy and solid you can really tell its a well built knife wide full tang blade g.i tanto stamped on one side and cold steel 1055 carbon China stamped on the other the black covering on the blade is very thick and appears high quality the handle is a hard plastic lot of reviews saying its slick I won't have a problem with it feels good in my hand grip it tighter and its not going anywhere out of the box its very sharp order from amazon and you will get the newest version of the knife I think everyone should own this knife I'm going to buy a second one next week cold steel g.I tanto is a powerful knife that also lasted longer in destruction tests than multiple hundred dollar knives beefy nice wide blade I totally love it thank you amazon

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth the $30 I Paid.
*by P***E on November 22, 2017*

The grinds were done correctly, and the blade coating is distributed evenly. The choil works, but it's a little rough on my fingers, but it is probably better for using fire steels if that's what you're into. The plastic grips are basic and cheap looking, but they actually (surprised me) feel good in the hand. I don't care for the feel of the top handle guard, but it helps to stabilize the blade in the sheath; also assists in converting the knife into a spear. This is a 1055 stamped Chinese steel blade, so don't expect it to hold a great edge. That being said, it cuts well (even though I do not like tanto points), and is easy to sharpen. It's a carbon steel blade, so I always keep a little mineral oil on the edge; haven't had any issues with rust. The sheath is actually quite good, and holds the knife securely. If you are a Volkswagen tinkerer type of person, and like to change and/or modify all of your earthly possessions, then there are lots of CS GI Tanto modification videos on Youtube for you to enjoy.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Not Fake-Da Real Deal
*by T***N on January 30, 2020*

I was kinda worried by a review posted earlier that said these were Fake (counterfeit), because of the screen printed logo. It is understandable that the reviewer thought this, and he knows his knives well, as earlier versions of this knife did have the Cold Steel logo and G. I. Tanto stamped into the blade. But, I checked on Cold Steel's website, and these are indeed genuine, original, down'n'dirty, Cold Steel G. I. Tantos (or, is plural of tanto: tantoes?). >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Arrived sharp, tougher than nails 1055 carbon steel, nice secure no-rattle Secure-ex sheath, and a price easy on the wallet. Wrap some black athletic tape around the handle and you're good to go. How can you not give this 5 Stars? >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Warning: On Cold Steel's Counterfeit web page they say beware of stuff from China. This is made in China, so I wouldn't turn my back on it in a dark room, or let it spend time alone with your wife or girlfriend.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-25*