Need info about Cold Steel Shinobu

[ReadyFreddy23]

I bought what I think is a Cold Steel Shinobu at my local Pawn Shop for $20. It is a lockback and came with a pouch. No pocket clip. Scales are rubbery textured. Very thick knife with a tanto tip. Looks in good as new condition. Cold Steel marked on one side of blade along with Ventura California. Made in Japan on other side of blade. Lockup is tight and no play.

Some info on internet suggests it is san mai iii. Not marked on blade.

Any info is appreciated.

 

[SW-EDC]

Used to have one long ago. They are hard to find. You scored that knife for $20.
All I can tell you is I believe they were made in the late 80's to early 90's of San Mai III steel.
All tantos if memory serves me correct.

 

[PeteyTwoPointOne]

I'll give you $26 for it and pay your fees...

seriously though...great deal

 

[insta9ves]

$20 is a steal. IMO it's very collectible unless CS came out with a triad lock version.

 

[G. Scott H.]

http://sales.coldsteel.com/cs_images/1988circa.pdf

$20 for one in like new condition is indeed a steal. Great find. :thumbup:

 

[The Zieg]

http://sales.coldsteel.com/cs_images/1988circa.pdf

$20 for one in like new condition is indeed a steal. Great find. :thumbup:

Thanks for that brochure image. A blast from the past.

Zieg

 

[G. Scott H.]

I wish they had more from the '80s. That's the oldest one they have a scan of.

http://www.coldsteel.com//catalog_archives

edit: Unless maybe that was their first print catalog and didn't change until the early '90s. I guess that's a possibility.

 

[The Whip]

ReadyFreddy23, you landed a rare find at an unbelievable price! A few more details: Despite not being labeled, all the Shinobus had San Mai III blades. If original, the nylon sheath should be embroidered with the Cold Steel logo. You didn't mention size, but it sounds as though you have a medium or large. Cold Steel did manufacture a clip-point version, but gave it a different name, the Clip Mate.

Congratulations on your excellent score!

-Steve

 

[jlauffer]

I have an 84-ish and a 1992 catalog in hardcopy if anyone has any questions

 

[ReadyFreddy23]

Thanks everyone for all of the helpful info. I knew this was the place to get the answers.