Is the tang full-width all the way through the handle, or does it narrow inside the handle?
1405314
The tang is full width through the handle. You would be hard pressed to damage it without serious effort.
668719
It has a rat tang. The steel goes all the way through the Handle but it is really thin in the handle
653487
Yes, it has a full tang blade. Beware, though, it has a very cheap and poorly designed sheath.
2062207
No. The tang only goes about 2/3 of the way into the handle, but I use it pretty heavily and it hasn't broken on me. It doesn't wobble either.
1759312
While the tang is hidden by the handle, I assume its is a full tang knife. It is a great knife and remains incredibly sharp. I use it for most of my slicing and chopping but will switch out to a German chefs knife or a cleaver when a task requiring brute force is needed as I want to protect this knives from possible damage. It is the same basic knife as the classic series, but the copper layering make it visually beautiful and unique.
114139
This knife, and the other K-Bar military knives are NOT FULL TANG! Full tang means that the blade runs down the full length AND the full width of the handle. These knives have a "rat tail" tang which is only about half or less of the blade width running down the middle of the handle. They are very good knives but are not as strong as a true full tang knife. If you apply a lot of pressure side ways to the blade or use for heavy chopping they will snap off flush with the handle. A full tang knife will not
1051584
This is a full tang blade, so it extends all the way to the end of the handle. The bolster seems to be a separate piece. I would ask Yoshihiro to confirm, but this is what I see from my knife.
284124
The way it is constructed, it is difficult to realize if it is full tang. However, I read reviews that say it is full tang. I would suggest you to go over those reviews if you have doubt. Again, I used a magnet (not very powerful for testing) to feel the tang on the handle and it felt like it is full tang. You could do the same with a powerful magnet.Good Luck.
1084000
It must be shorter. The handle is molded solid plastic so I can't tell by looking. The tang can not be seen or felt at all. The molded handle is bullet proof so tang length seems less important.
1885835
It is not full tang. It is affixed extremely well top the handle though and isn't chinsy. I seriously doubt you or anyone else is going to break it. It's a big heavy duty chopping machine that can take heavy use. If your looking for a reason not to buy only thing I can think of is cheap looking sheath though it's solid and works fine. Also mine didn't come very sharp and I immediately put it on my wicked edge system
2104083
Using a neodymium magnet it will stick all the way back to the bump on the end but not to the end of the handle so I would guess the tang is 85-90% the length of the handle but I really don't know for sure.
1416148
It's half (or 2/3) tang, but considering that the handle is longer than the blade, it's as good as full tang. So far I haven't had any problems out of it, but I don't go hardcore testing with it. I just skin a few deers with it.
190707
I don't know if it is full tang. The grip design shows a seam but not the tang, so it is doubtfully full tanged. That being said...I have never been disappointed in Cold Steel or Lynn Thompson's designs since buying my first Tanto in 1984/85. I have never experienced any type of failure, other than wear induced finish flaws, in any of the multitude of his knives of various types and designs I have purchased, used and abused shamelessly and without remorse or regret. :)
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.
898616
It's pretty thin, about an inch wide without the paracord. I ended up just making a wooden handle for it. It has 2 holes in the tang, so you won't have to drill them out yourself.
311807
Hi, In answer to your question about the handle to handle size - when fully open it is 18-3/4 inches wide. Yes, I do collapse it partially to get through small areas (like around in the bathroom), and it poses no danger to me. I have found this light weight walker VERY handy, able to get it out of my car without help and study enough to get me to a grocery or store cart.
2257540
its not full tang like an ESEE. but I do believe the metal from the blade goes through the handle.