Cold Steel Kyoto I Tanto

I’ve owned this for a few years now. 5 stars awarded for what you get at the price point I bought it at: $20. I really like the rubberized handle material. Handle is just big enough for a comfortable grip. The blade came sharp. The sheathe has the right amount of retention. Overall size is perfect for a fixed blade pocket knife. The way it looks like a mini katana is awesome. One thing I noticed, as a long time fan of the cold steel tanto, is that this is not their signature style of American tanto (which is hollow ground on the long edge, and Sabre ground at the tip edge). This has the same compound grind on both edges, I’m assuming to reduce costs. I like the other Kyoto slightly more but only due to preference of shape. One problem I have with both kyotos in an edc context is that the guard is not great if you want to put your thumb on the spine for greater control. You sacrifice that for the overall look, which in my opinion is worth it since I have plenty of other knives. Not the best carving knife or edc, but definitely worth $20 for the looks and it’s still handy all the time. This would make a great gift for that Japanophile in your life.

This is the second one I now own. I carry this when I handcycle, I am paralyzed and ride flat on the ground and Dogs do not like me because I am different. I hope never to need to use it but I have limited ability to protect myself. This is an extremely sharp knife be careful it will cut you easily. It is a small size but has a great fit to your hand and will cut about anything you can think of. Great price for a great tool which is well made and keeps a sharp edge.

Has a good feel in my large 8" hand and a nice edge. Overall very well made for the price or even double. Shealth tight rugged plastic that think enough to last. You use cord as a belt loop or any other means of tiedown for quick access. Make a great boot knife with a few leather cords to hold.

The best Cold Steel knives are Japanese made. This is a Chinese made, but that doesn’t mean it’s not decent. A good knife is one you have in hand, works for the task and is comfortable to hold. This fills that bill. At the price, if you lose it, your not our a bunch of money. It’s a decent and durable knock around camp knife. I’ve got some 40 YO cold steel knives and I expect this to last a long time as a small utility knife. The edge has stayed true.

This is one fine little knife. The grip is outstanding (fits my hand perfectly). The weight is what I would expect from a robust knife however on the light side. The sharpness was something that I’m a little bit critical of (I like blades to be outrageously sharp) but, a few passes on the porcelain rod and a light stropping did the trick. The sheath when paired with a c-clip is something awesome. My state will allow me to carry it concealed and I have mounted to my belt at an angle where it’s comfortable and covered. It carries securely. And, finally I must say that when I use it for utility stuff (as I do) I get the experience of handling a well balanced, well designed work horse of a knife. I love the thing.

It coms sharp. Very cool mini katana looking knife lol. Very sturdy light weight. Handle is a little short for big hands but you just learn how to use it. Does not have a belt clip but I use zip ties and run it sideways on my belt in the front for easy access. Ok as for what kind of work I use it for......... I work as a landscaper........ I cut grass in cemeteries and apartment buildings. I use my knife for almost everything.... I pry crap with it (within reason) cut all the debris that get wrapped around my blades. Cut branches from under trees I have to cut under. Cut whip string ........ Use it to clean around grave stones, I mean dirt rocks ...... Everything. I have had it for about four months and I carry it everyday.... I also work at a restaurant and I use it breakdown boxes and stuff of that nature. Small, quick to deploy, easy to carry, sturdy and I have only sharpened it twice........ All around good blade.

It's small and compact, which is great as I personally don't like carrying around a bigger blade as it usually draws too much attention from people around you. It's sharp as hell right out the box, which is good because knowing the quality of cold steel metals, you most likely won't have to sharpen this puppy for a while. Because of the length of it, I feel as though it's mainly just a flashier take on a pocket knife; a very beautiful knife nonetheless. For the price it's definitely worth it and I personally, once again, do prefer a fixed blade as I feel they perform a little sturdier in comparison to their flip counterparts. Only con to this is the need to get an additional clip but that's nitpicking. Knife won't let you down.

Great little knife to have around and useful in the yard around the property. Seems very sturdy very usable recommend

Cold Steel, marca excelente, a faca é linda, bom corte, bom para porte velado.

I've watched some reviews on YouTube over this and saw the reviews and images and decided to try it out. Really enjoy this blade a lot. It's the smallest of my blades yet by no means is it small in significance. The handle is perfect for gripping. Very nice rubber material on a Japanese Kanata style. Very nice to hold and swing with and the guard helps with any slippage. The size is perfect too it fits comfortably in shorts or track pants instant plus. Pockets of jackets, hoodies, shorts, jeans, neck knife, you name it this blade is small enough for it. My favourite way to hold it is reverse while making a fist, makes for a really nice weapon for defense. It's a a good slasher and puncture tool too. It's also good for minor bushcraft tasks love cutting twigs or small branches, etc, nothing major or heavy duty though this is mainly for EDC carry. It's a 3 inch blade so it's nice mix of length to be just enough to inflict back off damage and warning slashes before inflicting real damage. My main EDC carries are my Smith and Wesson 24/7 tanto, and cold steel kyoto Tantos. (S & W in my bag, kyoto in my pocket). I bought a backup 24/7 since I loved it so much and I'm going to do the same with the Kyoto 1. Thinking of picking up cold steel gi tanto and tanto machete next as well as Smith and wesson sv7 tanto (next size up from 24/7). Going to get at least 3 more and give one to my girlfriend as well as store one in my car and one in my night stand as well as one in my pocket at all times. Its an extremely pocketable and portable blade. Really like these small sized blades. Interested in getting a couple Kyoto IIs now too. As far as the Kyoto 1 goes, nifty little blade. Really like it. Great for young women or women in general to carry as defense as to fit in purses/small pockets etc.

Kommt gut Geschärft an, Hält sich auch Lange scharf. Einmal was Vernünftiges geholt und Passt

Tenía dudas de comprar este producto. Por una parte está el impacto de la marca. Soy coleccionista de cuchillos y navajas y puedo asegurar que Cold Steel es garantía de calidad. Por otra parte está el tamaño de la hoja. Es pequeña. Leyendo las opiniones de los compradores me convencí que el 90 por ciento estaban totalmente satisfechos. E incluso manifiestan su agrado por el tamaño pequeño. Debo decir que como ex practicante de artes marciales tengo preferencia a los diseños de naturaleza japonesa. Este producto tiene el ADN del arte marcial japonés. Me parece que este producto es muy bueno. Tiene un filo saliendo de la caja excelente y una punta escalofriante. Extremadamente puntiagudo. El mango inspirado en las katanas japonesas es de muy alta resistencia y de un agarre extraordinario. No permite deslizamientos en la mano. Es muy seguro manipularlo. La verdad es que estoy muy satisfecho con la compra, considerando que tengo una colección grande de cuchillos de diferentes gamas de precio y calidad. Lo recomiendo al mil por ciento. Y Amazon lo tiene al mejor precio del mercado. Cómprenlo!!!

Muy buena calidad, construccion y precio, es un excelente cuchillo, pequeño pero muy bien hecho.