Does this have a full tang?
1469822
Not a full tang. Gerber uses a thermosetting epoxy to secure the tang inside the handle. It's a very strong bond.
1469823
The Command II is similar to the Mark II, which is not a full tang. It is epoxied into the aluminum handle. Google MK II for pics. Love this knife, bought my first in the early 80's.
1469824
The knife is very strong, but does not have a full tang. It is really a "fighting knife" and would be a very poor choice for heavy prying chores. The tang only extends a couple of inches into the cast handle.
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.
1809828
Yes full tang with mikarta (plastic like) handle. As I prefer wood I make my own handles
1462240
Yes it is full tang. It is great show piece. I only wish that it was really Japanese.
250625
Well full tang not sure but to me it is tang but it your choice believe what others are saying.
2163075
I've not disassembled mine but all of the reviews and descriptions I have read say that it does have a full tang. It's a beautiful sword, by the way.
1048373
It is full tang. I like that the tang isn't exposed though especially in the winter.
657774
Yes I believe so. The tang is hidden by handle but considering the abuse I've put this through it must be a full tang. And if it does make you look fat nobody well mention it while your swinging away at ? Yard Work?
2052759
Michael, yes this knife has a full length tang. From the blade guard to the pommel the tang is covered with leather rings. It's durable and fits well in your hand. It also reduces slippage due to perspiring.
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.
1253175
Yes it is both full tang and tempered steel. As an aside it is a fairly hard steel but a decent amount of flex for the length and size of the blade.
1710462
I don't think it is full tang but so far it has kept a nice edge on it. I would recommend it to anyone
560848
Yes it is full tang. As of yet I have had no problems with the blade holding its edge, the blade is made of Pakistani stainless steel. I've used it for batoning firewood and chopping down small trees, it works great for me.
1649739
I don't have any kind of machine to look under the rubber handle but I stuck a magnet to the opposite end from the point and all up and down the handle and the magnet stuck fairly strong to where ever I stuck it. So it looks to me that it is a full tang. I like mine very much.
2053923
I believe it is full tang. It's a very very sturdy knife. I've had it and used it for about 4 years and it's in wonderful condition.
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.
1165535
Full tang meaning the blade goes all the way through the handle? don't believe so, like questions I've answered before they are more prop weapons Than anything.