Cold Steel Verdict Tanto Folding Knife – Flat Dark Earth G-10

Rugged Finish. Premium Steel. Legendary Lock Strength.

The Cold Steel Verdict Tanto is a premium folding knife that combines robust construction with modern materials and Cold Steel's renowned engineering. Part of the Verdict AUS-10A collection, this model pairs a reinforced tanto blade with a striking Flat Dark Earth G-10 handle, creating a folding knife that is equally at home on outdoor adventures, in the workshop or as part of a quality knife collection.

Its 3-inch tanto blade is precision crafted from Japanese AUS-10A stainless steel, a high-performance blade steel recognised for its excellent edge retention, toughness and corrosion resistance. Finished with a durable black DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) coating, the blade offers increased resistance to wear while reducing glare in bright conditions. The angular tanto profile provides outstanding point strength and excellent control, making it particularly well suited to demanding utility work and precise cutting tasks. An ambidextrous thumb stud allows smooth, controlled manual opening for both left- and right-handed users.

The Flat Dark Earth G-10 handle combines lightweight construction with exceptional strength and durability. Deep texturing and ergonomic contouring provide a secure, confident grip even in wet or challenging conditions, while the rugged composite material resists impacts, moisture and everyday wear. Completing the design is a black steel pocket clip for secure, convenient carry throughout the day.

The Verdict is equipped with Cold Steel's legendary Tri-Ad® Lock, widely regarded as one of the strongest and most dependable locking mechanisms available on a folding knife. Engineered for exceptional lock strength and long-term durability, it delivers rock-solid blade retention while reducing wear over years of regular use, providing complete confidence whenever the knife is deployed.

Combining premium Japanese blade steel, a reinforced tanto profile and Cold Steel's industry-leading lock technology, the Cold Steel Verdict Tanto Folding Knife – Flat Dark Earth G-10 delivers dependable performance, rugged styling and outstanding reliability in a highly capable folding knife.

Specs

• Brand: Cold Steel
• Product Type: Folding Knife
• Blade Length: 3" (76 mm)
• Overall Length: 7.25" (184 mm)
• Handle Length: 4.25" (108 mm)
• Blade Material: Japanese AUS-10A Stainless Steel
• Advanced Blade Material: AUS-10A
• Blade Finish: Black DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon)
• Blade Style: Tanto
• Blade Edge: Plain
• Opening Method: Ambidextrous Thumb Stud
• Handle Material: G-10
• Handle Colour: Flat Dark Earth
• Handle Features: Textured Ergonomic Grip
• Pocket Clip: Black Steel Pocket Clip
• Lock Type: Tri-Ad® Lock
• Knife Type: Folding Knife
• UK Legal Carry: No
• Weight: 181 g

Blade Edge: Sharpened.

Age-restricted item — 18+ only. This is a bladed article. Under the Criminal Justice Act 1988 (s141A) and the Offensive Weapons Act 2019 it is an offence to sell or deliver it to anyone under 18. We will not do so.

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