Description
Cold Steel Recon 1® Folding Knife (3" Blade)
Add a legendary blade to your collection with the Cold Steel Recon 1® Folding Knife (3" Blade).
The Cold Steel Recon 1® has earned an outstanding reputation as one of the most dependable folding knife series ever produced. Designed for exceptional durability and everyday reliability, the Recon 1® combines premium materials with Cold Steel's renowned engineering to create a folding knife that performs with confidence wherever it's needed.
This compact model features a 3-inch blade crafted from Japanese AUS-10A stainless steel, delivering an excellent balance of edge retention, toughness and corrosion resistance. The plain edge provides clean, precise cutting performance, making it well suited to outdoor activities, workshop tasks and a wide variety of general utility applications.
The lightweight Glass Reinforced Nylon (GRN) handle offers exceptional strength while remaining comfortable during prolonged use. Its ergonomic shape provides a secure grip in a variety of conditions, ensuring excellent control without adding unnecessary weight.
At the heart of the Recon 1® is Cold Steel's world-renowned Tri-Ad® Lock, widely regarded as one of the strongest and most dependable locking mechanisms available on a folding knife. Designed to withstand repeated hard use, heavy shock and long-term wear, it securely locks the blade in place, giving complete confidence during demanding cutting tasks.
Compact, lightweight and built to the same uncompromising standards as the larger Recon 1® models, this 3-inch Recon 1® offers premium performance in a highly practical folding knife that's ideal for collectors, outdoor enthusiasts and anyone seeking dependable everyday utility.
✨ Why This Deserves a Place in Your Collection:
- 🏆 Display-Ready: A striking centrepiece for any wall, cabinet or collection.
- ⚔️ Collector Quality: Made to be admired up close as well as on the wall.
- 🎁 The Perfect Tribute: A memorable gift for any blade collector.
📐 Specifications
| Brand | Cold Steel |
| Product Type | Folding Knife |
| Blade Length | 3" (76 mm) |
| Overall Length | 7" (178 mm) |
| Handle Length | 4" (102 mm) |
| Blade Material | Japanese AUS-10A Stainless Steel |
| Blade Finish | Satin |
| Blade Edge | Plain |
| Handle Material | Glass Reinforced Nylon (GRN) |
| Lock Type | Tri-Ad® Lock |
| Knife Type | Folding Knife |
| UK Legal Carry | No |
| Weight | 104 g |
| Blade Edge | Sharpened. |
Claim Your Blade
Whether it takes pride of place on your wall or in a display cabinet, the Cold Steel Recon 1® Folding Knife (3" Blade) is a stunning piece for fans of fine blades.
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🔞 Age-Restricted Bladed Article (18+ Only)
Under the Criminal Justice Act 1988 (s141A) and the Offensive Weapons Act 2019, it is an offence to sell or deliver bladed articles to anyone under 18 years of age.
Verification & Delivery Protocol:
- Online Age Check: Age and identity are verified at checkout via our verification provider (OneID). Orders failing verification will be cancelled and refunded.
- Age-Checked Delivery: This item is dispatched via an age-restricted courier service and photo ID will be checked on delivery. Please make sure someone aged 18 or over is in to receive it. Parcels cannot be left in a safe place, unattended, or with neighbours.
Carrying a bladed article in a public place is a criminal offence.
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