Cold Steel 53NCT Tanto Spike 4" Blade, Faux G10 Handle, Secure-Ex Sheath
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CS53NCT: 53NCT Tanto Spike

Cold Steel

Entirely re-engineered for this year our Spike series continue to raise the bar for neck knives! Thin, light and super-tough, their razor sharp, zero ground blades, are complemented by heavily scalloped, textured handle scales that offer a comfortable, secure grip.

Integral quillons provide a safe stop for index finger and thumb, while the textured Faux G-10 provides excellent positive traction even when your hands are cold, wet and slippery.

Available in four distinctive blade shapes (Bowie, Drop Point, Tokyo and Tanto point) they offer all the strength of a solid steel one-piece construction (much stronger than any tactical folder and even rivaling the strength of some boot knives) while still being light enough to carry all day without fatigue.

The Spike series is come complete with a Secure-Ex sheath that provides greater retention and safety. Super lightweight (weighing in at 3oz in the sheath!) the Spikes can be comfortably worn around the neck 24/7 by using the black bead lanyard provided, or carried on a waistband or belt by taking advantage of their Tek-Lok™ compatible design.

Easily concealed, razor sharp and light as a feather – the Spike series by Cold Steel!

Specifications

  • Item Number: 53NCT
  • Name: Tanto Spike
  • Blade Length: 4"
  • Overall Length: 8"
  • Steel: German 4116 Stainless
  • Weight: 2.3 oz
  • Blade Thickness: 3 mm
  • Handle: 4" Long Faux G-10
  • Sheath: Secure-Ex® Neck Sheath With Bead Chain Lanyard

UPC Code: 705442010128

Related Categories

Cold Steel Knives, Cold Steel Neck Knives Series, 4116 Blade Steel, Zytel Handle Material, Fixed Blade Knives, Fixed Blade Knives Neck Knives

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Product Handle Badge: Zytel Handles
Product Sheath Badge: Kydex Sheath

Customer Reviews

Cold Steel 53NCT Tanto Spike 4" Blade, Faux G10 Handle, Secure-Ex Sheathrated 4.333 stars out of 5 (9 reviews)
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Cold Steel 53NCT Tanto Spike 4" Blade, Faux G10 Handle, Secure-Ex Sheath
rated 3 stars out of 5
Long Time Collector
 Connecticut
Mar 13, 2026
Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Finish, Handle Material, Weight
Cons: Materials, Overall Quality, Sheath/Scabbard
Nice Knife - Crappy Sheath
I bought the Tanto because I already own the drop point and the bowie. I didn't pay attention to the images because it clearly shows the tanto knife with a drop point sheath, a cheap plastic Secure Ex sheath that standard fasteners and clips just won't fit. So... do I complain about the failure of putting a decent piece of steel into a cheap piece of plastic and just let it slide... or do I recognize an opportunity???
Cold Steel 53NCT Tanto Spike 4" Blade, Faux G10 Handle, Secure-Ex Sheath
rated 5 stars out of 5
Greg
 Phelan, Ca
Sep 16, 2023
Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Finish, Handle Material, Materials, Overall Quality, Sheath/Scabbard, Weight
Cons: None
Steak knife?
Works great as a steak knife!
Cold Steel 53NCT Tanto Spike 4" Blade, Faux G10 Handle, Secure-Ex Sheath
rated 4 stars out of 5
Gary
 New South Wales
Aug 07, 2021
Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Sheath/Scabbard, Materials, Finish, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None
Identity crisis
This is a great lightweight full tang fixed blade knife. It has good edge retention and is easy to sharpen and the secured sheath works well. Unfortunately the knife has an identity crisis! It doesn’t know what it’s purpose is. It is not compatible with the mini Teklok, as the rivet holes in the sheath are too small for the teklok hardware so it cannot be carried either vertically nor horizontally on your belt. At 8 inches overall it is too long to conceal well as a neck knife and will be obvious under anything but the thickest clothing. So how do you carry it? damned if I know. But it is a great knife with many potential uses
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