Is this knife full tang? is it a rat tang?
317266
It is a 3/4 "rat tail" tang. The pommel (or end of the handle) is attached to the blade tang with a brass screw. I love my knife and the Lifetime Warranty that comes with it.
317267
Not too sure about the tang. However it is very chinsy and I doubt it's full tang. I bought this knife and immediately returned it. I suggest a buck knife. Or a k bar which ar full tang and cheap.
317268
This knife is the worst purchase I have ever made. Cheaply constructed from sub-par material it is not worth 1/10th of the asking price. There is no way of determining the type of tang, as the construction eliminates any way to find out without destoying the entire knife, starting with the PLASTIC it it made from. do not purchase unless you want to throw your money away!
114139
This knife, and the other K-Bar military knives are NOT FULL TANG! Full tang means that the blade runs down the full length AND the full width of the handle. These knives have a "rat tail" tang which is only about half or less of the blade width running down the middle of the handle. They are very good knives but are not as strong as a true full tang knife. If you apply a lot of pressure side ways to the blade or use for heavy chopping they will snap off flush with the handle. A full tang knife will not
86228
I believe it is full tang. The metal runs through the handle. I have not use it in the field or torture tested one. But this knife is very nice and feels rock solid. It will be by my Ka-bar knife in my collection.
953364
Yes, it is a full tang, perhaps more accurately described as a "stick tang," since the tang itself is narrower than the blade, but that is obvious just looking at the handle.
348978
No, not full tang. What there is screws into a plastic handle. I've used this to easily and comfortably cut through limbs about 3/4 inch think. It's for light duty, and for this it works well. I like it.
1160748
No it is a rat tail tang, goes about 1/2-2/3 into the molded handle.The knives are very strong, I have battoned through frozen oak 2 1/2 inches thick very easily. Use common sense, this is a knife not a hatchet, or pry bar.
1426392
Full tang, sorta, as commenter Kurt Doney explains. And built like the Marine issue Ka-Bar, as commenter GlenFromCleveland breaks down. Hence, the knife is awesome.
560853
Yes, it is Full Tang, and it does hold a good edge. You'll be happy with this knife.
1864269
No, knife is not full tang. But feels very much so, one of the best grips you can find on a knife. Handle is made of a shaped plastic that does not ever look or fell like it will fall of. (Feels like you are holding a full tang knife) Hope that helps!
454999
Yes,its full tang. And I'd be lost without it. This is military issue. I've used this thing to cut down trees 8'' in diameter. Just take care of it and it'll last you a life time. Its on my self reliance kit 24/7
939948
It is rat tail tang so dont go swinging it around. If you swing it the blade will fall out most likely
2078499
It is indeed a "rat tail" tang, a fairly substantial one and should be plenty strong as the ka-bar's were for years and years. Fallkniven makes a knife very similar to this and a full tang design where it is exposed at the butt of the handle. I prefer the fallkniven to the srk, but the srk will still be very useful. try a google search for "coldsteel srk tang photo: and you will see the tang. I wouldn't call it "full" but it's not a skinny rat tail either.
1426393
Some would consider this knife a full tang but in actuality it is a modified rat tail design. All Kabar knives have a tang whch is about 1" in width and is the same thickness as the blade which terminates at the pommel. The tang is pressed into the pommel and secured by pressure causing the tang end to widen slightly in order to hold the pommel securely. This method does not effect the strength and durability of the knife and helps balance the knife better while ensuring that a comfortable grip can be attached.
248984
Not too clear on your question. If you're referring to whether it's a full tang knife. Yes it's a one full length knife where the steel extends down inside the handle all the way to the end of the grip butt. For a knife this size I think it's pretty much required that it be a full length or full tang. Hope this answers your question.
1416148
It's half (or 2/3) tang, but considering that the handle is longer than the blade, it's as good as full tang. So far I haven't had any problems out of it, but I don't go hardcore testing with it. I just skin a few deers with it.
2090975
Yes, it has a full tang. This is a very good quality knife at a bargain price. I just ordered four more for Christmas gifts.
447579
Yes this a full tang knife. I know you can't tell by looking at the picture, but it is a well crafted and well balanced full tang knife.