Our Japanese San Mai III blades have been a Cold Steel staple for decades. Coveted by Martial Artists and knife collectors alike, they are still much in demand, but these luxury fixed blades are only produced in very limited numbers. With this in mind, we created the Nightfall Series - Made with the same level of quality and attention to detail as our Japanese classics but trading San Mai for premium American CPM 3-V powdered super steel. The CPM 3-V Magnum Tanto IX is honed to a screamingly sharp edge.