Is this sword "Full Tang" or is it a "Rat-Tail Tang"? This is a pretty big factor in whether or not I buy it.
1060806
It's a rat tail. Remember, it's a cheapie but a good looking cheapie. What do you expect for 30 bucks???
1060807
the sword has a full tang. There is a small nut at the end of the handle that you can unscrew to remove the handle. there are brass rings between the wood handle pieces. I think the wood is Mahogany. Duane....
968780
It is not a full tang but it is a 3/4 tang, I have owned the 13" blade model for many years and it out performs any other machete I have ever tried. I have used it to clear an entire acre of land and it barely needed sharpening. A true workhorse tool!
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.
1550383
it is full tang,the good thing about cold steel is that theres no weld,it has a locking nut,so in heavy use,if the cross guard gets a little on the loose side you can tighten it,it is a battle ready sword,i have alot of cold steel blades,my norman is the prettiest,but i gotta tell you,there sword type machetes,like the kukri,two handed katana,cutlas and more are unbelevible for the money,they can take so much abuse,when the other brands fall apart,ps yes a scabbard is included,good luck,im sure you will injoy it,be careful,it comes razor sharp.
537995
Yes, this is full tang. If you have any further questions, we will be happy to assist you.
156537
Yes it is full tang. Holds a edge well and best fit and finish in this price range.
1835967
No....not full tang, more like 2/3. A you look at the picture, the tang stops about 3/4" from the last rivet closest the hilt. For the money....can't beat it! Since the weather has broke, i have used it extensively here in WV clearing brush on my property. Tears through brush and saplings up to 3-4" diameter. Holds a decent edge, and re sharpens easily. Hope this helps. Do your self a favor and spend extra money on the sheath!
1554022
It is full tang and also can be fully disassembled for cleaning ~ Great Training sword for the price ~ Balance point 5 1/2 " from Tsuba ~
1934843
The description says that this sword is "full tang" construction, which means that the steel of the blade extends the full length of the sword from tip to pommel. I have not taken my sword apart to know first hand if this is in fact the case.....but I don't intend to use my sword in combat, so I guess it doesn't matter. It is a cool looking sword, and doesn't feel or look cheap. I am very happy with this sword and would buy from this seller and/or manufacturer again.
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.
1010333
Its a full tang. I own one and my son owns one.. They are awesome! My son carried his in the field in the Army and beat it to death. You wont break it, he dug holes pounded tent stakes and chopped with it for a year and its still in good shape. I wouldnt worry about being made in Taiwan. Taiwanese quality is great.. They make wonderful knives there.
560849
I'm not sure if it's full tang, but my brother sharpened it a bit more after he opened it and he then proceeded to whack at everything in sight, but its still pretty sharp, barely dulled, if dulled at all.
968781
My apologies for a slow answer; I was at my child's freshman orientation. I have no reason to believe that this machete is full tang -- you can't tell be looking, which in my experience means, um, probably not. However, I've found it to be a reliable, sturdy, and very effective tool in the yard or camping, so I'm pleased with it, regardless.
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.
1651438
It's not sharp due to AMC right's and most ppl that will buy it know nothing of swords.. Full tang is a yes, this is a full tang battle ready katana. Once sharp if you want to sharpen it, it can kill So becarful
1488343
No it is 3/4 Rat tail tang. Meaning the tang is thinner is size in a shape resembling a rat tail that extends only 3/4 of the handle
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.