The Honey Badger Tanto Medium is a versatile folding knife designed for everyday carry, outdoor adventures and general-purpose utility use
Combining a durable tanto-style blade with Honey Badger’s ergonomic handle design, the Honey Badger Tanto Medium offers outstanding piercing strength, reliable cutting performance and exceptional comfort in a compact, lightweight package.
Inspired by the short armour-piercing swords used by Samurai in feudal Japan, the tanto blade profile features an angular transition near the tip rather than a traditional curved belly. This distinctive design creates a much stronger and more prominent point, making the blade particularly well suited to piercing tough materials while improving tip durability. Although the original purpose of the tanto was to penetrate armour, its reinforced point has proven equally valuable for modern everyday tasks where precision and strength are required.
Manufactured from durable 8Cr13MoV stainless steel, the blade provides an excellent balance of edge retention, corrosion resistance and ease of maintenance. This dependable steel is well suited to everyday use, allowing the knife to perform reliably across a wide variety of cutting tasks while remaining easy to sharpen when required.
The lightweight Fibre Reinforced Nylon (FRN) handle incorporates Honey Badger’s signature honeycomb pattern, providing a secure multi-directional grip that helps prevent slipping, even in wet conditions. The slim profile makes the knife comfortable to carry in a pocket throughout the day, while the ergonomic handle shape fits naturally in the hand for enhanced comfort and control. Carefully designed handle slabs, choils and blade spine contact points further improve handling and reduce fatigue during prolonged use.
A deep-carry pocket clip allows the knife to sit low and discreetly inside the pocket while remaining readily accessible when needed. Its medium size strikes an ideal balance between portability and usability, making it an excellent everyday companion for work, outdoor activities and general cutting tasks.
Combining a reinforced tanto blade, durable materials and Honey Badger’s renowned ergonomic design, the Honey Badger Tanto Medium is an excellent choice for users seeking a dependable everyday folding knife that delivers strength, comfort and reliable performance.
Features
- Medium folding knife for everyday carry and utility use.
- Tanto-style blade with a reinforced, armour-piercing-inspired point.
- Strong, durable tip designed for excellent piercing performance.
- Angular blade profile provides increased tip strength.
- 8Cr13MoV stainless steel blade.
- Lightweight Fibre Reinforced Nylon (FRN) handle.
- Honeycomb handle texture for secure multi-directional grip.
- Slip-resistant grip, even in wet conditions.
- Slim, lightweight design for comfortable everyday carry.
- Ergonomic handle shape for improved comfort and control.
- Carefully contoured handle slabs, choils and blade spine for enhanced handling.
- Deep-carry pocket clip for discreet and secure pocket carry.
- Tough construction designed for reliable everyday performance.
Specifications
- Overall Length: 185mm (7.28 inches)
- Blade Length: 81mm (3.19 inches)
- Closed Length: 104mm (4.09 inches)
- Blade Thickness: 3.0mm (0.12 inches)
- Weight: 85g (3.0 oz)
















