Is this a full-tang knife or rat-tail?
1426392
Full tang, sorta, as commenter Kurt Doney explains. And built like the Marine issue Ka-Bar, as commenter GlenFromCleveland breaks down. Hence, the knife is awesome.
1426393
Some would consider this knife a full tang but in actuality it is a modified rat tail design. All Kabar knives have a tang whch is about 1" in width and is the same thickness as the blade which terminates at the pommel. The tang is pressed into the pommel and secured by pressure causing the tang end to widen slightly in order to hold the pommel securely. This method does not effect the strength and durability of the knife and helps balance the knife better while ensuring that a comfortable grip can be attached.
1426394
It is, the construction is identical to the Ka-Bar "Marine issue" fighting knife, only the tip of the blade is different.
956402
Both are very good knives. I chose the RAT for price and blade size. It is very solid, has reversible clip, opens very easily (almost feels like it has an assist), and came with a very sharp blade.
1556252
Yes it is full tang. There seems to be a debate though over the type of steel used. According to my research this particular knife uses AUS-6 rather than AUS-8. The SOG Seal Put that does not use the designation 37N and non-serrated edge uses the AUS-8 steel. No matter, this knife has found a purpose in use. Great mid sized fixed blade for general overall use. I intend to get the straight edged Seal Pup as well. Good luck!
1248609
Any knife can be thrown, some better than others. This is not a full tang knife, but rather a "rat tail". Like the end of a file without a handle. A good design if metal is scarce or full tang is not needed. This type of knife was meant to be used as a stabbing weapon to find, penetrate and if needed, left behind in an armored soldier/knight. Because of the weakness of the handle this is not a good thrower. Without hours of practice you should not throw away your only tool/weapon.
991670
I do not know the answer to your question but I have been told that it is not full but half tang. Here is the manufactures email so you can email them and ask them to be sure. sales@coldsteelknivesdirect.com
1491133
Yes Kirk it is a full tang knife and is beautify done handle, you will like it. USA made. nice
939948
It is rat tail tang so dont go swinging it around. If you swing it the blade will fall out most likely
252252
Yes it is full tang .. 1095 HC it has a really rough Finnish on it that is very strong.. 1095 HC can rust though so if u rem oil it it'll b fine this is honestly my favorite knife I own and definitely the toughest knife out there it sharpens up very well and stays sharp the handle is ok but if you want u can upgrade that or put the tennis racket grips over the existing handle to give it more grip the sheath at first I thought it wasn't to great but I now really like it .. It is definitely the best knife for 80 $ out there for the cash you are not going to brake this knife
1299138
Stainless steel. I am not certain if it is a full tang handle. Are there ways to tell?
654416
It is not a full tang knife. If you are using these for the kitchen dicing, chopping or slicing it isn't necessary. I have owned Rada for many years. I prefer the black handle if you use a dishwasher. They hold up well and are easy to sharpen when needed.
2062210
Using a kitchen magnet, it would appear to have a 3/4 tang. Other reviewers have stated it's a rat-tail tang, but I can't confirm this.
956401
I had both but kept only the Rat1. It is a great knife without even considering the price. The tenacious is not as tough and not as comfortable.
2078501
It is indeed a "rat tail" tang, a fairly substantial one and should be plenty strong as the ka-bar's were for years and years. Fallkniven makes a knife very similar to this and a full tang design where it is exposed at the butt of the handle. I prefer the fallkniven to the srk, but the srk will still be very useful.try a google search for "coldsteel srk tang photo: and you will see the tang. I wouldn't call it "full" but it's not a skinny rat tail either.
513416
It is a FIXED blade knife. No it is NOT full tang there is some space left in the bottom of the handle. It is not a folding knife...Amazon is wrong. But this knife can take a beating as much as a full tang. Check out the abuse videos on youtube.
1624416
It is not a full tang, but it's about 3/4 of the handle. The handle is bigger in diameter and in length compared to the regular mora. The blade is thicker too.
258704
Does anyone know if the 8.1 inch blade model is also 3/4 rat tail tang style? Had not seen 8.1 inch as choice before, so this is a New model?
615652
I haven't taken this object apart to examine it, but when I flex the blade and feel the vibrations coming through the grip, it feels like a full-tang and not the rat-tail type. If you visit the Cold Steel website, there are video demonstrations of pretty big guys putting a sword over a high bar, gripping the handle and forte of the blade, and hanging off of the blade. It's very strong. These are functional items, not props or cheesy knock-off swords.