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Cold Steel Recon Tanto – Vintage “Made in USA” Carbon V Era

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Cold Steel Recon Tanto – Vintage “Made in USA” Carbon V Era 

(Pre-Owned)

A true piece of Cold Steel history. This is a vintage Recon Tanto, the model that set the standard for the entire lineage that followed. Built in the USA during the legendary Carbon V era, this knife represents peak Cold Steel craftsmanship and the rugged, overbuilt design the brand became known for.

Condition

This piece is absolutely like new — a rare find for a knife of this age.

  • Blade: Pristine, no marks, no wear
  • Sheath: Excellent condition, clean and intact
  • Overall: Collector‑grade, display‑ready

Production Details

  • Production Type: Industrial

  • Country of Origin: USA

  • Blade Steel: Carbon V

  • Blade Treatment: Varnished

  • Handle Material: Kraton

Specifications

  • Blade Length: 179 mm

  • Blade Thickness: 5 mm

  • Overall Length: 298 mm

  • Weight: 265 g

  • Balance: Forward‑biased for enhanced penetration

Why Collectors Want This Model

  • Vintage USA‑made Recon Tanto
  • Iconic Carbon V steel lineage
  • Classic Cold Steel design before later production changes
  • Increasingly hard to find in this condition

If you’re building a Cold Steel collection or hunting for authentic 90s tactical blades, this is the one you don’t let slip away.


Shipping Information

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Orders placed after 3pm Saturday will ship out Monday
morning. 

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Refunds & Exchanges

We have a 30-day return policy, which means you have 30 days after receiving your item to request a return.

NFL EDC Knives does not issue price adjustments for previously purchased items.

To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it. The item must be clearly unused and in its original box and/or packaging. All package inserts, stickers, warranties, cleaning cloths etc. must be present. A 20% restocking fee will apply.

Refunds will not be given for purchases using Shop Pay Installments or Sezzle Payment Plans. 

To start a return, visit returns nfledcknives.com and login to your account. 

Damages and issues
Please inspect your order upon reception and contact us immediately if the item is defective, damaged or if you receive the wrong item, so that we can evaluate the issue and make it right.

Exceptions / non-returnable items
Used knives, collector knives, and automatic knives are not returnable and we cannot accept returns on gift cards.

Exchanges
The fastest way to ensure you get what you want is to return the item you have, and once the return is accepted, make a separate purchase for the new item.

Refunds
We will notify you once we’ve received and inspected your return, and let you know if the refund was approved or not. If approved, you’ll be automatically refunded on your original payment method. Please remember it can take some time for your bank or credit card company to process and post the refund too.

Thank you for reading this policy. It allows us to keep prices low and provide the best possible customer service.

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