--- product_id: 3337283 title: "COLD STEEL Tanto Spike" brand: "cold steel" price: "€ 49.98" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Cold Steel" url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/3337283-cold-steel-tanto-spike store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # Textured Griv-Ex ergonomic grip 4" razor-sharp Tanto blade German 4116 Cryo-quenched steel COLD STEEL Tanto Spike **Brand:** cold steel **Price:** € 49.98 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚔️ Own the edge: Tactical precision that’s always within reach. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** COLD STEEL Tanto Spike by cold steel - **How much does it cost?** € 49.98 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/3337283-cold-steel-tanto-spike) ## 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 - • **Rapid Access Sheath:** Secure-Ex sheath offers silent retention and lightning-fast deployment when seconds count. - • **Precision Meets Power:** Zero-ground Tanto blade delivers unmatched sharpness and penetration for tactical edge. - • **Lightweight Durability:** Solid one-piece German 4116 stainless steel construction weighs just 2.3 oz for all-day carry. - • **Unrivaled Grip Security:** Ergonomic Griv-Ex handle with integral quillons ensures confident control in any condition. - • **Versatile Tactical Companion:** Perfectly sized for neck carry or discreet belt carry with paracord customization. ## Overview The Cold Steel Tanto Spike is a 4-inch fixed blade neck knife crafted from ultra-durable German 4116 stainless steel with a razor-sharp zero-ground Tanto edge. Its textured Griv-Ex handle with integral quillons provides superior grip security even in wet or slippery conditions. Weighing only 2.3 ounces, this lightweight tactical knife comes with a Secure-Ex sheath designed for fast, reliable access, making it an essential tool for outdoor, hunting, and tactical professionals seeking discreet yet powerful blade performance. ## Description COLD STEEL TANTO SPIKE 4" FIXED BLADE KNIFE (CS-53NCT) The Cold Steel Spike Series knives combine precision and power in a design that's slim, lightweight, and incredibly durable. Featuring razor-sharp, zero-ground blades, these outdoor knives are ideal for tackling tough tasks with ease. Their heavily scalloped, textured handle scales ensure a secure and comfortable grip, making them reliable in challenging conditions. With an unmatched grip, the ergonomic handles feature integral quillons to safely stop your index finger and thumb. Constructed from sculpted Griv-Ex material, these handles deliver exceptional traction, even when wet or slippery, giving you the confidence to handle any situation. The durable and versatile one-piece German 4116 Stainless Cryo-Quenched steel construction guarantees lasting strength without unnecessary bulk, making these knives perfect for outdoor, hunting, and tactical applications. Each Spike knife is equipped with a tough Secure-Ex sheath, ensuring safe and reliable retention while allowing for fast and efficient access when needed. Whether you're venturing into the wild or relying on it for survival, the Spike knife is the perfect companion for all your adventures. Review: Super sharp and discreet. - Great neck knife and super sharp out of the box. I love I can’t wear it with too much printing under a loose t-shirt. I have big hand and it not to tiny to be unusable. I work in a non permissive environment but really like to added security of a fixed blade just in case. Review: Great Slim Tanto - I enjoy Cold Steel products, and find their overseas knives to be of decent quality. I cannot figure out what category to put this knife into. It is 8" overall, so carrying it on my neck felt strange. However, it is fairly light and slim, so as a general purpose belt knife it isn't a good fit. What I found to be the best purpose for this knife is a light weight, concealed belt knife. I put a couple strands of paracord through the lashing holes, so it now rides inside my belt on my left side. In this manner I can grab it with my left hand in a reverse grip, or in a normal grip with my right. It rides well under an untucked t-shirt. Now onto the knife. The blade is a sleek Americanized Tanto shape. It has a strong point for penetration, and a slight up sweep along the length of the edge. The steel seems to be of decent hardness. It comes shaving sharp. A neat feature of the blade is that the edge is zero ground. There is no bevel with a separate edge grind, but instead the edge the same as the bevel. So the bevel continues to the edge on the same angle. I think it is cool that Cold Steel used this in the design, but it seems strange in a knife of this purpose. I usually see this in survival knives as it easy to keep a set angle while sharpening. When I resharpen this blade, I'll probably put a 15-20 degree edge so I don't have to remove as much metal. The handle scales are nice a grippy. There is a nice sharp brick shaped raised pattern on the high spots. It is sharp, but is not raised enough to cause discomfort. There is also half pipe cut outs along the handle. This combined with the brick tread gives a vary sure grip. The finger choil and the finger guard flare keeps your hand from slipping onto the sharp edge. The Secure Ex sheath is an excellent design. It is thin and holds the knife without it rattling. However it can be withdrawn with thumb pressure. The sheath does not have a clip or belt loop, but instead comes with lashing holes and slots. Some paracord and you're good to hook. The design is a good improvement over the first generation. The grips are a big improvement over the string wrapped ones. The shape is more becoming a classy. Lastly the guard and finger choil keeps the hand anchored in place; a real problem on the gen 1's. Overall a great design and good value for a lightweight belt knife, or heavyweight necker. Would recommend. ## Features - PRECISION & POWER - Cold Steel Tanto Spike series neck knives are slim, light and super-tough; The razor sharp, zero ground blades of these knives are complemented by heavily scalloped, textured handle scales that offer a comfortable and secure grip - UNRIVALED GRIP - The Spike's ergonomic handles feature Integral quillons that provide a safe stop for index finger and thumb, while deeply textured and sculpted Griv-Ex provides excellent positive traction even when your hands are cold, wet and slippery - DURABLE & VERSATILE - This multi-purpose knife offers all the strength of a one-piece solid German 4116 Stainless Cryo Quenched steel construction while still being light; Whether in the field, forest, or combat, Spike knives are built for every need - SECURE-EX SHEATH - Equipped with a tough Secure-Ex sheath, the Cold Steel Spike hunting knife stays safely in place while being easy to carry anywhere; The Secure-Ex sheath offers reliable retention without compromising speed of access or deployment - SPECS - Weight: 2.3oz; Blade Thickness: 3mm; Blade Length: 4"; Blade Steel: German 4116 Stainless Cryo Quenched; Handle Length/Material: 4" Griv-Ex; Overall Length: 8"; Knife Type: Fixed Blade; Length Range: 3-5 in; Blade Shape: Tanto - Steel: German 4116 Stainless - Weight: 2.3 oz. - Secure-Ex Neck Sheath With Bead Chain Lanyard - Super lightweight ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00BD57SQ0 | | Age Range (Description) | Adult | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Best Sellers Rank | #50,859 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #62 in Camping Fixed-Blade Knives | | Blade Edge | Hollow | | Blade Length | 4 inches | | Blade Material | Stainless Steel | | Blade Shape | Tanto Point | | Blade Type | Tanto | | Brand | Cold Steel | | Brand Name | Cold Steel | | Color | Black | | Customer Package Type | FFP | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 576 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00705442010128 | | Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous | | Handle Material | Textured Synthetic Material (likely G-10 or similar) | | Included Components | Sheath | | Item Length | 8 inches | | Item Shape | Rectangular | | Item Type Name | Holster | | Item Weight | 0.11 kg | | Manufacturer | Cold Steel | | Model Name | Tanto Spike | | Model Number | 53NCTZ | | Part Number | 53NCT | | Power Source | Manual | | Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash | | Recommended Uses For Product | Construction | | Reusability | Reusable | | Size | One Size | | Special Feature | Lightweight | | Special Features | Lightweight | | Style | Modern | | Theme | Tactical | | UPC | 705442010128 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Warranty Description | 2 Year Manufacturer | ## Product Details - **Age Range (Description):** Adult - **Blade Material:** Stainless Steel - **Brand:** Cold Steel - **Color:** Black - **Handle Material:** Textured Synthetic Material (likely G-10 or similar) - **Included Components:** Sheath - **Model Name:** Tanto Spike - **Recommended Uses For Product:** Construction - **Special Feature:** Lightweight - **Style:** Modern ## Images ![COLD STEEL Tanto Spike - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61WqsFRsSNL.jpg) ![COLD STEEL Tanto Spike - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41JipcQDBjL.jpg) ![COLD STEEL Tanto Spike - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41n8TQNDpZL.jpg) ![COLD STEEL Tanto Spike - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61BZAipFhVL.jpg) ![COLD STEEL Tanto Spike - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Fok4RYbhL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Is it made in China? I think... by the price probably it couldn't be made in USA.** A: Some of their stuff, I think, is made in the US, but a lot of it is made over seas. Fortunately, the owner (the round guy with a lot of enthusiasm) is very specific and demanding about what becomes a "Cold Steel" product, and allegedly has visited some of his overseas manufacturers to ensure that what they are making is in line with his desire to make strong, powerful, truly functional swords and knives. So yea, I a lot of their stuff is made in economically favorable countries, but their deal is making sure you get a high quality item that is cheaper than Made In The USA products, while still being better than a lot of the other stuff out there (if you don't mind the extra weight and thickness of Cold Steel products). Over all, their stuff is great. If they release a lemon, the Internet will let you know.EDIT: I have the Tanto Spike too. Sadly, this knife is not really what Cold Steel is all about. I believe it is 440 stainless actually some 41xx something german stainless) , which is an industry standard, but you can't use this knife like you'd use other Cold Steel products. Personally, I was waiting for my idiot brother to unlock the car door, I lost patience, so I took out my Tanto Spike and tossed it into the ground, just to do something purposeful like work on my knife throwing skills. Retrieving it, I realized I hit a stone, and the tip was completely mushroomed. I wrecked the point in a bad way. One stone, 440 steel didn't stand a chance. So yea, I wish my Tanto Spike was in Carbon-V, even if it had to be thicker and heavier than the original. HEY COLD STEEL: Make this wonderful knife in CV, please, thank you. **Q: Any of you use this as a throwing knife?** A: The balance on this knife is not ideal for throwing. You would run the risk of giving your opponent a weapon to use on you. Not a good idea to run the risk of throwinf this knife. **Q: What is the blade length and overall length?** A: Maybe 8 inches One of the greatest light weight knives ever made Literally razor sharp be careful -hiker with over 700 miles carries this knife **Q: How rust resistant is this knife? Considering taking one scuba diving and saw this was stainless** A: It is stainless, hasn't rusted on me and my blades tend to rust, cause I put them away diving. I do feel that rust is not going to be the issue when diving but the sheath's retention in water. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Super sharp and discreet. *by P***1 on May 14, 2026* Great neck knife and super sharp out of the box. I love I can’t wear it with too much printing under a loose t-shirt. I have big hand and it not to tiny to be unusable. I work in a non permissive environment but really like to added security of a fixed blade just in case. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Slim Tanto *by C***S on March 6, 2015* I enjoy Cold Steel products, and find their overseas knives to be of decent quality. I cannot figure out what category to put this knife into. It is 8" overall, so carrying it on my neck felt strange. However, it is fairly light and slim, so as a general purpose belt knife it isn't a good fit. What I found to be the best purpose for this knife is a light weight, concealed belt knife. I put a couple strands of paracord through the lashing holes, so it now rides inside my belt on my left side. In this manner I can grab it with my left hand in a reverse grip, or in a normal grip with my right. It rides well under an untucked t-shirt. Now onto the knife. The blade is a sleek Americanized Tanto shape. It has a strong point for penetration, and a slight up sweep along the length of the edge. The steel seems to be of decent hardness. It comes shaving sharp. A neat feature of the blade is that the edge is zero ground. There is no bevel with a separate edge grind, but instead the edge the same as the bevel. So the bevel continues to the edge on the same angle. I think it is cool that Cold Steel used this in the design, but it seems strange in a knife of this purpose. I usually see this in survival knives as it easy to keep a set angle while sharpening. When I resharpen this blade, I'll probably put a 15-20 degree edge so I don't have to remove as much metal. The handle scales are nice a grippy. There is a nice sharp brick shaped raised pattern on the high spots. It is sharp, but is not raised enough to cause discomfort. There is also half pipe cut outs along the handle. This combined with the brick tread gives a vary sure grip. The finger choil and the finger guard flare keeps your hand from slipping onto the sharp edge. The Secure Ex sheath is an excellent design. It is thin and holds the knife without it rattling. However it can be withdrawn with thumb pressure. The sheath does not have a clip or belt loop, but instead comes with lashing holes and slots. Some paracord and you're good to hook. The design is a good improvement over the first generation. The grips are a big improvement over the string wrapped ones. The shape is more becoming a classy. Lastly the guard and finger choil keeps the hand anchored in place; a real problem on the gen 1's. Overall a great design and good value for a lightweight belt knife, or heavyweight necker. Would recommend. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Solid small self defense weapon with good sheath *by J***. on September 18, 2025* I’m not an expert but this seems like a nice quality knife with a good sheath that has a nice solid hold on the knife. Knife is 3mm thick and full tang. Solid and very sharp. Good for a last resort self defense weapon in my oppinion. Grip is small and the blade isn’t huge. It’s not an intimidating looking weapon. It’s basically a spike you could use to fight your way out of trouble. ## Frequently Bought Together - COLD STEEL Tanto Spike Durable Lightweight German 4116 Stainless Steel 4" Fixed Blade Tactical Outdoor Hunting Neck Knife, Textured Griv-Ex Handle, Secure-Ex Sheath - Cold Steel C-Clip Small (Pack of 2), Black - Cold Steel Bowie Spike Durable Lightweight German 4116 Stainless Steel 4" Fixed Blade Tactical Outdoor Hunting Neck Knife, Textured Griv-Ex Handle, Secure-Ex Sheath --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/3337283-cold-steel-tanto-spike](https://www.desertcart.be/products/3337283-cold-steel-tanto-spike) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-07-28*