The HalfBreed Blades Compact Field Knife Tanto Black is a lightweight fixed blade built with a clear focus on strength, speed, and control. Designed for demanding field use, it pairs rugged materials with a stripped-down profile that eliminates excess without sacrificing performance. From its one-piece skeletonized tang construction to its carefully refined ergonomics, this knife reflects HalfBreed Blades’ commitment to purpose-driven design.
Crafted from Austrian-made 4mm N690 stainless steel, the blade offers an ideal balance of durability, toughness, and corrosion resistance while remaining easy to maintain in real-world conditions. The polished plain edge takes a razor-sharp finish and is simple to touch up, making it dependable for extended use. A hard-wearing PVD coating reduces glare and adds another layer of protection against corrosion and wear, ensuring the blade performs reliably in harsh environments. For users focused on food preparation tasks, a proprietary stonewash finish is also available.
The modified Tanto blade geometry is optimized for dynamic cutting tasks, combining a reinforced tip with strong edge geometry that excels at controlled cuts, piercing, and utility work. The 4.01-inch blade length provides ample cutting surface while keeping the overall footprint compact and maneuverable. At just 0.16 inches thick, the blade delivers confidence-inspiring rigidity without adding unnecessary weight.
Weight reduction continues through the skeletonized minimalist handle, which is machined directly from N690 stainless steel. This design maintains structural strength while keeping the knife ultra-light, tipping the scales at just 3.35 ounces. The handle can be paracord wrapped to suit the user’s preference, allowing for added grip texture, insulation, or emergency cordage. Radiused edges around the handle perimeter and key blade contact areas minimize hot spots and abrasion, improving comfort during prolonged use, even with bare hands.
Control is further enhanced by a large finger choil that allows for precise choking up on the blade during detailed cutting tasks while offering additional hand protection. Strategically placed jimping, including forward of the handle, improves traction and makes it easier to apply downward pressure with accuracy. At the rear, a flat pommel adds utility for hammering and striking tasks, expanding the knife’s functionality beyond cutting alone. A generously sized lanyard hole at the handle’s end supports paracord attachment for retention or alternate carry methods.
The injection-molded sheath is PALS/MOLLE compatible and precision formed for secure retention and easy maintenance. Each CFK-03 sheath includes both an Ulticlip and DOTS Belt attachment, giving users flexible mounting options for belt, pack, or modular carry. The system is also designed to support neck carry, offering additional versatility in how the knife is worn.
To complete the package, the Compact Field Knife Tanto Black arrives in HalfBreed Blades’ signature presentation case with a warranty statement, certificate of authenticity, specifications card, morale patch, and vinyl sticker. Find it at the world’s largest knife store, Smoky Mountain Knife Works, a trusted destination for premium blades and the best online knife store for professionals and enthusiasts who demand uncompromising performance.