Buy Cold Steel Black Bear Classic Micarta Handle (Secure-X Sheath)Cold Steel Black Bear Classic Micarta Handle (Secure-X Sheath) Product Description:
- Blade Length: 8-1/4"
- Handle: 5-1/4" Long, Black Linen Micarta
- Steel: VG-1 San MAI III Steel
- Blade Thick: 3/16"
- Overall Length: 13-1/2"
Product Description
For years, Cold Steel has tried to bring to market one of the devastating Chinese styled hatchets used with such awesome effect in countless Kung Fu movies. The Cold Steel version, the Axe Gang Hatchet, is an authentically formidable weapon, not just a prop for the cameras. It features a drop-forged head, with a differential heat treatment (hard edge-soft body), and a straight, four inch cutting edge (with sharp corners). In addition to that it has a straight grain American Hickory handle with the Kanji characters that mean "Axe Gang". The sharp corners of the edge will easily pierce the thickest skull and the razor sharp edge will shear through flesh and bone like it was white bread. Plus due to its substantial weight and straight handle, it's easy to throw with great accuracy and is sure to explode any target with the most violent effect. This classic sub-hilt design fighter was first developed by Bob Loveless, one of the founding members of the knifemaker's guild. It's perhaps the quintessential combat knife. Its 8" blade offers excellent reach and incredible penetration with very little physical effort. The sub hilt practically eliminates the possibility of the hand being dislodged or coming into contact with the blade. Plus, the sub hilt facilitates rapid and effortless withdrawal after insertion. Versions of this design are offered by hundreds of custom knife makers at premium prices. Therefore we thought it was about time to offer premium sub-hilt performance at a more reasonable price, so we designed the Black Bear Classic. We use the same VG-1 San Mai III blade that is found in our famous Tanto series. The blades are perfectly heat treated and a double grind is expertly applied. Then the surface of the blade is polished to a beautiful satin finish, and the edges are honed and buffed to hair shaving sharpness! The black linen Micarta scales are fastened to the blade tang by 6 stainless pins and expertly hand shaped and contoured.
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful.
By dee_jay_a
I bought this knife in attempt to find the ultimate fighting knife. It wasn't too off par.This knife is very well crafted. The handle is a huge step up from the Cold Steel OSS knife (which holds the same blade). It is a pleasure to hold, and feels very solid and well built. I LOVE the sub hilt (a big reason why I bought the knife in the first place). The blade was sharper out of the box than most knives. Its cutting power is exceptional. It has an excellent reach to it. I had read in other reviews that the sheath was a bit junky and tough on release, but on this I have to disagree. While it isn't the best sheath (I am going to have a custom built for it), the draw is relatively quick and effortless. It would serve well its intended purpose.Their are a few disadvantages. The greatest I believe is the price. The cheapest I have ever been able to find for this knife brand new is $255. I believe a more appropriate price for a knife of this build with this quality would be between $120-$150. A $255 knife should wow and impress me in almost every way. Another con would also be the sharpness. I guess my expectations were too high when reviews described how sharp it was, but compared to other knives I've purchased, I've seen sharper for less. That being said, this knife is very sharp right out of the box, which is a definite plus. Another disadvantage (in my opinion) is it is too much of a hybrid between a show knife and one you'd use for dirty, out in the field work. It is beautiful, and I'd feel bad subjecting it to any abuse (not knife fighting, but carrying it backpacking or hunting). But it is not beautiful enough that I could justify leaving it in a case without putting it to some use every once in a while. While fitting so perfectly between the two, it doesn't appear to be fully suited for either.But that's just my opinion of the knife that I got. No two of anything are exactly alike, and I wouldn't be surprised if another fellow got a blade that was sharper than any I have seen, while being a pain to draw from its factory sheath. But the knife I got is typical of what I believe Cold Steel produces; Highly functional works of art which sell for more than people generally feel they are worth. But if it's worth it too you, you won't be disappointed.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
By S. Horney
This knife could of been made better. Blade is to thin, not wide enough, no bevel, does not cut good. I am almost thinking this is a chinese replica. This is the first cold steel product i've ever bought. I own gerbers, green rivers, spydercos, all sorts of tools. This blade should of been offered in black blade. Sheath is not good enough. Its not worth the money.I went to cold steel web site and looked at their specs on this knife. This knife weight is way off, the length of the blade is off, the stammping of the markings on the blade are not as advertised. In the process of returning it. My SV30 cuts better then this. The 20 USD mora knives cut better then this. But the seller will work with you, he will help you.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
By John
Best and sharpest knife I own.Cold Steel is the best knife company.The videos of them in action on the Cold Steel web sight are awesome.
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