The Cold Steel Japan 1998 Magnum Tanto IX knife is a rare vintage collectible with a 9 AUS8 stainless steel blade and a hidden tang design. This ambidextrous combat knife features a white rubber handle for a secure grip and comes with a leather sheath for convenient carry. Produced by Cold Steel in Japan during the 1990s, this original Tanto knife is a sought-after piece for collectors of vintage fixed blade knives.