BLADETRICKS CUSTOM KADESH TANTO, MICARTA

A Tanto Built for Combat

The Kadesh Tanto merges the geometry of WWII-era combat daggers — a lineage that includes theFairbairn-Sykes fighting knife — with the reinforced profile of the modern tanto. The result is a fighting knife with a strong, angular tip optimized for piercing and a slender cutting edge inherited from the original Kadesh Dagger. This is not a tanto built for aesthetics — it is built for the mechanics of a hard thrust.

Blade and Handle

The multi-grind blade delivers a sharp, durable edge across every grip position — from hammer to sabre. The handle is hand-sculpted natural micarta, pinned and epoxied for a permanent bond. It locks into the hand without ceremony.

Material — 8670 Steel

8670 steel is a high-carbon, high-toughness alloy built for impact. It holds a strong edge, absorbs lateral stress without failure, and sharpens easily in the field. Full details on this alloy are available on the Workshop page.

Specs:

8670 steel, 5 mm thick Full tang construction

OAL: 323 mm — Edge: 190 mm

Chisel grind compound grind + secondary bevel

Sculpted natural micarta handle scales, pinned & epoxied

Kydex sheath