In 1947, Mikhail Kalashnikov, the legendary Russian gun designer, created the AK-47 assault rifle. Eventually adopted by the Red Army in 1949, it became famous as the “People’s Rifle”. Such renown was well deserved, as it was an utterly reliable weapon; rugged, simple to operate and maintain, economical, and effective at reasonable ranges. This weapon, and all it represents became the inspiration for Cold Steel's heavy-duty tactical knife, the AK-47 folder. Designed by Andrew Demko, the AK-47 possesses all of the attributes of their namesake, and perhaps a few more. 

Built for hard and rugged use features a handle made with thick aircraft grade aluminum scales. The AK-47 offers a robust grip that is remarkably tough, rigid, and incomparably strong. The grip is also equipped with a unique pommel. Made of Grivory, the pommel features two lanyard holes, and can serve as a “less than lethal” percussion tool in a self-defense situation. 

The hollow ground blade is honed by hand until is reaches levels of sharpness only seen on a surgeon’s scalpel. It is made from Japanese AUS 8A Stainless steel, then vacuum heat treated, and sub zero quenched to make it as tough and rugged as humanly possible. The aluminum handled version comes with a bead blast finish. To complement such an exceptional blade, Cold Steel has equipped the AK-47 with its Ultra Lock locking mechanism. With Cold Steel's latest refinements and testing, this lock has proven itself to be equal, perhaps even superior, to any other lock on the market in terms of strength and shock resistance.  

Finally, to assure easy access, and swift operation, the AK-47 comes with an ambidextrous pocket clip and Cold Steel's new patented thumb plate. The thumb plate has a dual purpose, it allows the knife to be drawn and quickly opened by snagging it on the edge of a pocket or it can be used like a conventional thumb stud for easy one-handed opening. 

Overall: 9 1/4"

Thick: 4mm

Weight: 7.6 oz.

Steel: AUS 8A Bead Blast Finish

Handle: Bead Blasted Aluminum