Vintage Cold Steel Model 13A Tanto fixed-blade knife, made in Japan and dating to the early Cold Steel production era, approximately mid-1980s to 1991.
Blade is marked “TANTO by Cold Steel Ventura, Calif.” on one side and “Made in Japan” on the reverse.
Features the desirable early-style brass guard and pointed brass pommel with lanyard hole, black diamond-pattern Kraton/rubber grip, and black leather belt sheath.
This is the earlier 13A configuration produced before Cold Steel transitioned to stainless-steel fittings in the early 1990s.
Knife and sheath are in vintage pre-owned condition with age-related wear. Blade shows scratches/handling marks. Brass guard and pommel have natural oxidation/patina. Grip remains intact with good texture. Leather sheath shows normal age and use wear. Please review all photos closely for exact condition.
Made in Japan.
Vintage collectible Cold Steel Tanto from the company’s early production period.
No box or paperwork included.
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