Cold Steel Leatherneck Tanto 39LSFDT

About This Knife Details Substantial double quillon guard | What's this? A "quillon guard" is the cross guard (like the bar on the letter "t") that protects your hand and knuckles. Full tang | What's this? A "full tang" blade is a solid piece of metal that extends fully through the knife's handle. A full tang blade is inherently stronger than a jointed or partial tang blade. Thick steel butt cap that can double as a hammer Ever since Congress ordered all Marines to wear uniforms with a wide and stiff leather neck collar back in 1776, the term "leatherneck" has become a moniker for U.S. Marines. Wearing "The Stock", as it was known back then, served two purposes. It helped a Marine keep his head erect while on parade and it provided protection to the neck and jugular vein when in combat. Every true American has respect, love, and admiration for Leathernecks. For two hundred years, countless Marines have sacrificed a lot for home and country. It is because of their personal sacrifi