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product_id: 1281508
title: "Cold Steel Rubber Training Recon Tanto, Black"
brand: "cold steel"
price: "£15.15"
currency: GBP
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Cold Steel"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1281508-cold-steel-rubber-training-recon-tanto-black
store_origin: GB
region: United Kingdom
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# 11mm thick durable rubber blade 4.75-inch ergonomic Santoprene handle 7-inch realistic tanto blade Cold Steel Rubber Training Recon Tanto, Black

**Brand:** cold steel
**Price:** £15.15
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🖤 Train hard, stay safe, and never miss a beat with the Cold Steel Recon Tanto!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Cold Steel Rubber Training Recon Tanto, Black by cold steel
- **How much does it cost?** £15.15 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1281508-cold-steel-rubber-training-recon-tanto-black)

## 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

- • **Lightweight & Safe:** At just 3 grams, this trainer offers realistic feel without the risk, ideal for solo practice and partner drills.
- • **Ambidextrous Design:** Perfectly balanced for both left and right-handed users, enhancing versatility in every drill.
- • **Realistic Tanto Blade:** Practice precision with a true-to-life 7-inch tanto point blade for authentic training drills.
- • **Durable 11mm Thickness:** Built tough with an 11mm thick rubber blade that withstands intense training sessions without compromise.
- • **Ergonomic Santoprene Grip:** Comfort meets control with a 4.75-inch Santoprene handle designed for secure, sweat-resistant handling.

## Overview

The Cold Steel Rubber Training Recon Tanto is a premium 7-inch rubber practice knife featuring a tough 11mm thick Santoprene blade and a 4.75-inch ergonomic handle. Designed for realistic solo and partner training, it offers ambidextrous use and a lightweight, durable build that mimics the feel of a real tanto knife without the danger, making it a top choice for martial artists and tactical trainers.

## Description

Now you can practice with some of our most popular knife designs in relative safety - with our rubber training knives! Each trainer has been carefully fashioned to look as realistic as possible so they can be effectively used in solo practice, training drills, disarm drills, and demonstrations and any other activity where you want a reasonably close approximation of realism but not the extreme danger and risk associated with an actual knife.

Review: Realistic Training Knife - Highly Recommended - We bought the Cold Steel "Rubber Recon Tanto Training Knife" for practicing disarming moves in TaeKwonDo. This is a replica of Cold Steel 13RTK Recon Tanto Knife , having the same overall length but not weight. Here are my observations: Pros: + Large Size; 11.75" long (7" blade) + Good Grip; feels good in the hand, which makes it more realistic for "aggressor" + Solid; this is tough material that will hold up well (but see "Misc", below) Cons: - Not Balanced; much heavier on blade end Misc: * Firm Rubber; this is not very soft or flexible, which makes it great for stand-up fighting but less optimal for ground fighting or take-downs. I would not like to come down on this with it between my ribs and the ground. This is a great training aid that should last a very long time. Highly Recommended! CFH
Review: Outstanding Practice Knife. - I will rate this product on the three aspects that left a great impression during my practice drills: 1) Extremely sturdy. We put this practice blade to the test and it held up, to include full 5 minute sessions. 2) Grip is excellent. I expected the grip pattern to be quite low quality with minimal regard, but to my surprise the grip pattern was very well inlaid and gave a good grip even in heavily perpetrated hands. 3) Realistic Reverse Grip/ Forward Grip interchanging. I usually like to start my sessions in Forward Grip then during a live practice run quick swap to a Reverse Grip. This usually can be tricky if you have a cheap blade either from low quality grip handle or uneven balanced blade. I did not have many difficulties swapping grips and found this to be more realistic with a higher quality blade than a generic pocket knife balance. All in all this is a great practice knife for the price. I highly recommend this product to those who are interested in this martial art.

## Features

- Santoprene
- Imported
- Material: Santoprene
- Handle: 4 3/4 inch
- Blade Thickness 11mm
- Overall Length: 11 3/4
- Blade Length: 7 inch
- Overall Length: 11.75 inch
- Blade Length: 7.00 inch
- Blade Material: Santoprene
- Handle Material: Santoprene

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B001CZG19Q |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Best Sellers Rank | #113,900 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #28 in Martial Arts Practice Swords |
| Blade Edge | Blunt |
| Blade Length | 7 Inches |
| Blade Material | Plastic |
| Blade Shape | Tanto Point |
| Blade Type | tanto |
| Brand | Cold Steel |
| Brand Name | Cold Steel |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Package Type | Tamper-Evident |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 721 Reviews |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Handle Material | Rubber |
| Included Components | Knife |
| Is Product Cordless | Yes |
| Item Length | 11.75 Inches |
| Item Shape | Rectangular |
| Item Type Name | Training |
| Item Weight | 3 Grams |
| Manufacturer | GSM LLC |
| Model Name | Rubber Training Recon Tanto |
| Model Number | CS-92R13RT |
| Part Number | 92R13RT |
| Power Source | hand_powered |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Hunting |
| Reusability | Disposable |
| Size | 7" |
| Special Feature | Lightweight |
| Special Features | Lightweight |
| Style | Classic |
| Theme | training |
| UPC | 705442004882 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | Knives & Blades: We stand behind our products 100%. We subject them to the highest standards in the industry and strive to make each as perfect as possible. We warrant that this product is free of defects in workmanship and materials. This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, resharpening, damage caused by misuse, lack of normal maintenance, or disassembly. Remember, anything can break or… |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Adult
- **Blade Material:** Plastic
- **Brand:** Cold Steel
- **Color:** Black
- **Handle Material:** Rubber
- **Included Components:** Knife
- **Model Name:** Rubber Training Recon Tanto
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Hunting
- **Special Feature:** Lightweight
- **Style:** Classic

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Realistic Training Knife - Highly Recommended
*by C***L on June 8, 2010*

We bought the Cold Steel "Rubber Recon Tanto Training Knife" for practicing disarming moves in TaeKwonDo. This is a replica of Cold Steel 13RTK Recon Tanto Knife , having the same overall length but not weight. Here are my observations: Pros: + Large Size; 11.75" long (7" blade) + Good Grip; feels good in the hand, which makes it more realistic for "aggressor" + Solid; this is tough material that will hold up well (but see "Misc", below) Cons: - Not Balanced; much heavier on blade end Misc: * Firm Rubber; this is not very soft or flexible, which makes it great for stand-up fighting but less optimal for ground fighting or take-downs. I would not like to come down on this with it between my ribs and the ground. This is a great training aid that should last a very long time. Highly Recommended! CFH

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding Practice Knife.
*by C***R on July 10, 2012*

I will rate this product on the three aspects that left a great impression during my practice drills: 1) Extremely sturdy. We put this practice blade to the test and it held up, to include full 5 minute sessions. 2) Grip is excellent. I expected the grip pattern to be quite low quality with minimal regard, but to my surprise the grip pattern was very well inlaid and gave a good grip even in heavily perpetrated hands. 3) Realistic Reverse Grip/ Forward Grip interchanging. I usually like to start my sessions in Forward Grip then during a live practice run quick swap to a Reverse Grip. This usually can be tricky if you have a cheap blade either from low quality grip handle or uneven balanced blade. I did not have many difficulties swapping grips and found this to be more realistic with a higher quality blade than a generic pocket knife balance. All in all this is a great practice knife for the price. I highly recommend this product to those who are interested in this martial art.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good solid training tool, blunt edged
*by R***R on January 11, 2024*

Rugged training tool, very blunt but can still poke well, so no kids without supervision. That said, the edge can be slightly sharpened. Just enough, to make people accept it as a threat during training. Basically to the point of heavy scratches being left on bare skin. If you sharpen, purchase the kevlar arm sleeves sold here to be smart. If using in public, suggest dipping point in orange paint to indicate it isn't real.

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*Last updated: 2026-06-16*