Cold Steel

There are two basic types of straight bladed swords used in China. One is fairly long and heavy known as the Wu Jian or "Martial Sword". The other is substantially lighter and called a Wen Jian or "Scholar's Sword".

After studying books and...

Cold Steel is right on target with the Gunsite Folders — the first authorized and officially endorsed knives of the Gunsite ™ Training Center. The Tanto style blades feature a 50/50 serration pattern, jimping on the spine for a steady grip, and ea...

In feudal Japan one of the most highly coveted titles among a lord's high-ranking retainers was Hatamoto. The fortunate Samurai on who this distinctive honor was bestowed was allowed immediate access to his lord, day and night, and was deemed trus...

The heaviest machete Cold Steel make. The blade widens dramatically toward the tip for maximum cutting and chopping power. Ideal for those big tough jobs where you need all the help you can get.

Konjo is a Japanese term that, in the American vernacular, would roughly translate as "Guts". It suggests courage under adversity, intestinal fortitude, and a dogged tenacity in the face of physical hardship, pain or even danger. This is an admira...