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The Cold Steel Recon Rubber Trainer is a 7" fixed-blade knife built for training, practice, and safe skill development without the legal or safety concerns of a live edge. This tanto fixed blade trainer features a black Santoprene handle—a durable, easy-to-clean synthetic material that won't splinter or absorb water, making it ideal for repetitive drills, scenario work, and teaching fundamentals in training environments. Whether you're drilling retention, footwork, or blade angles at a combatives class or just getting comfortable with fixed-blade handling mechanics, a quality trainer lets you focus on technique rather than consequences.
Cold Steel's Recon line has earned respect among military, law enforcement, and civilian self-defense trainers for no-nonsense design. This rubber trainer version removes the liability and legal gray area from training without sacrificing the feel and balance of working with a real fixed blade. The tanto profile—a straight edge that angles to a sharp point—is a popular choice for practical carry and defensive work, and practicing with the trainer profile builds muscle memory that transfers directly to the real tool.
Santoprene construction means the handle won't degrade from sweat, oils, or outdoor storage the way wood or leather can. It's washable and built to handle the kind of repetitive use that wears out lesser trainers. At 7 inches overall, it's substantial enough for serious work but not so large that it's unwieldy for indoor training or close-quarters drill.
A trainer removes the edge, making it safe for practice drills, scenario work, and teaching without the legal liability or risk of accidental cuts. You can drill retention, footwork, and angles without worrying about injury to yourself or training partners.
Yes, this trainer is commonly used in combatives, self-defense, and military/law enforcement training environments where repetitive blade work and scenario drilling require a safe tool.
It's designed primarily for training and practice, not for field use. However, the Santoprene handle is water-resistant and durable, so it can handle outdoor training environments.

SKU: 115815251 • Width: 6.9in • Height: 1.2in • Depth: 18.8in • Weight: 0.2oz





Availability: In Stock
The Cold Steel Recon Rubber Trainer is a 7" fixed-blade knife built for training, practice, and safe skill development without the legal or safety concerns of a live edge. This tanto fixed blade trainer features a black Santoprene handle—a durable, easy-to-clean synthetic material that won't splinter or absorb water, making it ideal for repetitive drills, scenario work, and teaching fundamentals in training environments. Whether you're drilling retention, footwork, or blade angles at a combatives class or just getting comfortable with fixed-blade handling mechanics, a quality trainer lets you focus on technique rather than consequences.
Cold Steel's Recon line has earned respect among military, law enforcement, and civilian self-defense trainers for no-nonsense design. This rubber trainer version removes the liability and legal gray area from training without sacrificing the feel and balance of working with a real fixed blade. The tanto profile—a straight edge that angles to a sharp point—is a popular choice for practical carry and defensive work, and practicing with the trainer profile builds muscle memory that transfers directly to the real tool.
Santoprene construction means the handle won't degrade from sweat, oils, or outdoor storage the way wood or leather can. It's washable and built to handle the kind of repetitive use that wears out lesser trainers. At 7 inches overall, it's substantial enough for serious work but not so large that it's unwieldy for indoor training or close-quarters drill.
A trainer removes the edge, making it safe for practice drills, scenario work, and teaching without the legal liability or risk of accidental cuts. You can drill retention, footwork, and angles without worrying about injury to yourself or training partners.
Yes, this trainer is commonly used in combatives, self-defense, and military/law enforcement training environments where repetitive blade work and scenario drilling require a safe tool.
It's designed primarily for training and practice, not for field use. However, the Santoprene handle is water-resistant and durable, so it can handle outdoor training environments.
SKU: 115815251 • Width: 6.9in • Height: 1.2in • Depth: 18.8in • Weight: 0.2oz
