Is this really full tang or a rat tail tang like a Ka-Bar? From the photos, the spine is not straight all the way to the butt.
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.
2078500
For all sakes and purposes the rubber (kraton) handle will wear off before you have to worry about the length of the tang, but it is the essence of gray areas between the two!
2078501
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.
1927752
It definitely is full tang, with sturdy bolts to keep it in the handle. It's an amazing machete. You'll love it
668720
Yes it is full tang, you can see where the blade meets the bottom of the handle. It is the exact same knife but stamped US Army.
2279092
This could be an indication that as Mine was, It is not a full tang. These Cold Steel swords are very poor quality. I had mine pulled apart buy a highly quality Smith and he was just shaking his head at how bad this thing was put together. If I was you I would send it back and get your money back unless all you plan to do is hang it on the wall as that is all it is good for and safe to use it for. If you do pull yours apart in any way you cannot return it.Hope this helpsBek
786231
That tang goes all the way through the handle and you can see where it exits at the end. So yes, it's full tang.
190707
I don't know if it is full tang. The grip design shows a seam but not the tang, so it is doubtfully full tanged. That being said...I have never been disappointed in Cold Steel or Lynn Thompson's designs since buying my first Tanto in 1984/85. I have never experienced any type of failure, other than wear induced finish flaws, in any of the multitude of his knives of various types and designs I have purchased, used and abused shamelessly and without remorse or regret. :)
114142
yes, but its only a rattail tang, which means it narrows somewhere in the handle, no problems with strength, but if you try to drill a reasonably sized lanyard hole in the butt, I'm sure it'd fall apart. too bad, eh?
732699
Full tang is something wannabe knife experts tell people to look for as a sign of quality. It doesn't exist in Japanese or 'Wa' handles that use rat tail shaped tangs (it's used to sell commercial for European knives). Look for full tang for swords you're going to be using in combat, but for kitchen knives; it's no real sign of quality (even cheap walmart knives have full tang). Wa handles are easier and cheaper to to fix or replace / upgrade. Many Chef's have their own preference on wa vs yo. I find a western or Yo handle to be useful on a Chef's knife for some horizontal slicing. For a Nakiri; a Wa handle should be fine and perhaps preferable for maintenance. Full tang is something wannabe knife experts tell people to look for as a sign of quality. It doesn't exist in Japanese or 'Wa' handles that use rat tail shaped tangs (it's used to sell commercial for European knives). Look for full tang for swords you're going to be using in combat, but for kitchen knives; it's no real sign of quality (even cheap walmart knives have full tang). Wa handles are easier and cheaper to to fix or replace / upgrade. Many Chef's have their own preference on wa vs yo. I find a western or Yo handle to be useful on a Chef's knife for some horizontal slicing. For a... » Read More Full tang is something wannabe knife experts tell people to look for as a sign of quality. It doesn't exist in Japanese or 'Wa' handles that use rat tail shaped tangs (it's used to sell commercial for European knives). Look for full tang for swords you're going to be using in combat, but for kitchen knives; it's no real sign of quality (even cheap walmart knives have full tang). Wa handles are easier and cheaper to to fix or replace / upgrade. Many Chef's have their own preference on wa vs yo. I find a western or Yo handle to be useful on a Chef's knife for some horizontal slicing. For a Nakiri; a Wa handle should be fine and perhaps preferable for maintenance. « Show Less
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Yes full tang with mikarta (plastic like) handle. As I prefer wood I make my own handles
2126606
Well, it is supposed to be a full tang. I had to try it out and had some 1-1 1/2 inch tree limbs to prune I used my sword it went through like hot knife through butter. It is very sharp and I believe combat capable.
1160749
No. They are not full tang. They are partial tang- actually more of a rat-tail tang I believe. That said, these are great knives (especially for the money) and if you use them for their intended purposes and within reason they will serve you very well. Great knives, you won't regret it.
2204663
It's a half tang. In the handle, the metal is full width, but only partial length.
1504817
Yes, the spine is square for most of the length of the full tang. This includes the pommel.
560852
Yes, full tang. Mine arrived fairly sharp in the box and I just cleaned it up with a smooth stone. Blade is so impressively heavy and thick that it will power through whatever you swing it at. Think short sword.
1391663
No this knife is not full tang. I ordered it and sent it back. It's of rather poor quality, if you're looking for a hunting knife I suggest buck knives.
1792498
No it is half tang. This weapon is definitely a full battle ready blade. If you want something like that expect to drop a pretty penny on a good blade. This sword is heavy and well made enough to do a bit if damage to someone if it came to it, but it is not for reenactments. This is a decoration piece for use for cosplay at the most.
114145
No, this is not a true full tang knife. It has a rat tail tang, meaning it extends the full length of the handle but not even close to the full width, significantly reducing the structural durability. Be warned, this is not a bushcraft knife. This is a combat knife. It was meant for combat, not chopping down trees and processing wood. If you put it through that, don't be surprised when (not if) it breaks. Excellent design for combat use though. I'd take it to Iraq, but not the woods.