The Battle Ready Classics Series by Cold Steel® features a collection of knives that have been trusted and used in the field and hand-to-hand combat for many years. We wanted to find a way to enhance these knives without significantly increasing their cost, and the solution was to offer them in our renowned San Mai III® steel. Since the 1980s, San Mai III® has been manufactured in Japan to meet our strict standards, and it has consistently demonstrated exceptional strength, durability, sharpness, and ease of sharpening. While other "super steels" have come and gone, San Mai III® remains the most reliable high-performance stainless steel in the world. If you're looking for a combat knife that you can rely on and is reasonably priced, be sure to explore our Battle Ready collection.