Why buy a Trail Master?
That's simple. Because it is, without a doubt, the most knife for the money ever commercially built! In terms of sharpness, edge holding and strength, it will out perform "by a wide margin" any factory made knife we know of and 99% of all hand forged knives as well! We know we're "going out on a limb" with that statement, but since 1987 we have challenged the industry to make a better knife and yet, to this day, we've had no takers. So before you spend your hard earned bucks on one of our competitor's knives, take a moment to review all the advantages offered by the Cold Steel® Trail Master.
Style and Construction:
The broad clip point of the blade is extremely resistant to bending or breaking. This is largely due to the fact that the tip is actually thicker near the point than what is seen on our competitor's knives. This, however, does not mean that the point is dull or blunt. On the contrary, the point is almost needle sharp and offers tremendous penetration. Plus, the blade-back is equipped with a slightly concave false edge that measures approximately three and a half inches long. Every Trail Master's® edge has been honed by hand, then given a high speed buff until it is truly razor sharp and capable of easily shaving the hair off one's arm. This knife is so sharp it will cut at the slightest touch. The Trail Master® balances approximately 3/4" in front of the guard for a slightly blade-heavy feel that is ideal for delivering heavy chopping and slashing strokes. The Trail Master's® Kray-Ex™ handle is 5" long and deeply checkered for a non-slip, shock absorbing grip. What's more, its contoured cross section helps prevent the knife from shifting or turning in the hand when striking full power blows. The double guard is very study and rigidly fixed into place. It is long enough to keep fingers off the blade, yet short enough to avoid being tangled in clothing or equipment when the Trail Master® is drawn.
VG-1 San Mai III® blade:
If you want a Bowie knife that requires minimum maintenance and is practically immune to water, salt, air, or the humidity of a jungle environment, the VG-1 San Mai III® Trail Master® is for you! This Bowie will outperform any other stainless steel Bowie in the world in terms of strength and toughness. And, as an added bonus, this Trail Master® is equipped with a beautiful rolled edge, capable of easily severing 4" or more of free hanging manila rope!
Notes:
Item ships to lower US 48 only.
No International shipping.
No refunds available for this new item so you must do your research and ask questions before you buy!
Popular with hunters and survival experts as well as with military personnel who appreciate a larger fixed blade that can serve multiple roles in hard conditions, the Trail Master is a rugged Bowie that will be your trusted companion whatever your mission! This model features VG-1 San Mai III steel and is hand-made in limited edition in Japan.
The Cold Steel Trail Master represents the culmination of years of development, field testing and modification. Designed by Lynn C. Thompson, it was devised with the aim of becoming the best all-purpose Bowie Knife in the world. From its broad clip point and hand honed, razor sharp blade to its extra sturdy non-slip handle, the Trail Master is built to perform!
Reviews from Cold Steel Trail Master buyers/ users:
I've had my san mai trail master for over 10 years now it's seen hard use in the field and keeps on going. At first I was hesitant about the price but in the end with it's quality and durability, it was worth it. I love how thick the steel is, it's edge retention, and yes even its weight. It's a mans knife you can bet your life on.
This is the ultimate knife, no doubts about it. Tried and tested, it performs unbelievably well!
This knive is the best knife I've ever had! Three words beside beautiful, to define this knife: amazing, awesome, mind blowing!