Latest buy

[emwkat]

Just bought a unused CS Master Tanto 13B with box and usermanual.
When was this model manufactured??

 

[KenHash]

That's an Aus8 core Sanmai with Velcro on the sheath. If that guard is brass it was made between 1985/86 and 1993.
If it's stainless then post 1993.

Go to http://hattoricollector.com
and look at the Cold Steel Tantos section.

 

[Dvin211]

Congrats! You only paid $13, what a steal!

 

[Kwon Kwang]

Wow, I am extremely jealous. Congrats!