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Toor Knives Cortano Tactical Fixed Blade Knife - 3.175" CPM-M4 Socom Black Wharncliffe Blade - Black Textured G10 Handle with Retention Ring (CORTANO BLK / TR33896)
Product Description
Forged for the unforgiving demands of close-quarters defensive readiness, the Toor Knives Cortano Socom Black (CORTANO BLK) is a purpose-built tactical asset engineered for lightning-fast deployment, positive retention, and decisive control. Handcrafted in San Diego, California by veteran-owned Toor Knives, the Cortano bridges the gap between ultra-compact daily carry fixed blades and mission-critical personal defense tools. Every angle, material choice, and contour serves a single imperative: immediate indexing and unshakeable control when seconds dictate the outcome.
The business end features a 3.175-inch Wharncliffe blade forged from elite American CPM-M4 super tool steel. Ground from thick 0.1875" (3/16") stock, CPM-M4 is celebrated across the tactical community for its extreme wear resistance, micro-grain toughness, and superior edge holding under high-impact loads. The straight Wharncliffe cutting edge maximizes slicing pressure and power transfer along its full length, while the reinforced tip is aligned for devastating thrusting penetration. The entire steel frame is treated with a non-reflective Socom Black KG Gunkote finish to eliminate reflection, shield the high-performance tool steel against corrosion, and resist abrasion in high-stress field conditions.
Setting the Cortano apart is its center-integrated finger retention ring. Positioned for rapid indexing and positive draw work—even while wearing heavy tactical gloves or under loss of fine motor control—the central ring allows you to maintain total knife retention during dynamic weapon transitions or grappling encounters. The full-tang chassis is fitted with heavily textured Black G10 handle scales featuring 3D machining that channels away water, oil, and debris for a non-slip purchase in any environment. Complete with a custom-molded black Kydex sheath designed to leave the index ring exposed for instant draw access, the USA-made Toor Cortano Socom Black is a zero-fail asset for operators, law enforcement officers, and defensive EDC purists.
*Bench Notes & Field Care Guidance:*
The Toor Cortano is forged from CPM-M4 super tool steel, prized for its extreme edge longevity and micro-grain toughness. While CPM-M4 outperforms standard stainless steels in edge life under hard use, it is a high-carbon tool steel. The durable Socom Black KG Gunkote finish shields the main blade flats, but the exposed cutting edge requires basic maintenance. Keep the cutting edge clean and dry after use, and apply a light coat of protective blade oil periodically to prevent rust. The Black G10 handle scales are completely impervious to moisture, oils, and solvents, and can be scrubbed clean with warm soapy water if field grime builds up over time.
Key Features
- **Veteran-Owned USA Manufacturing:** Designed, machined, and hand-finished at Toor Knives' facility in San Diego, California.
- **CPM-M4 Super Tool Steel Core:** Premium American powder metallurgy tool steel delivers elite edge retention, impact toughness, and wear resistance.
- **Socom Black KG Gunkote Finish:** Non-reflective black ceramic blade coating shields high-performance tool steel against rust, chemical exposure, and hard field scuffs.
- **Tactical Wharncliffe Geometry:** Straight cutting edge provides exceptional pressure control, while the reinforced tip delivers deep penetration capability.
- **Integrated Finger Retention Ring:** Centrally positioned pommel ring enables lightning-fast indexing, rapid draw, and unshakeable retention under stress or during glove-on operations.
- **Textured Black G10 Handle Scales:** 3D machined G10 handle scales deliver an ergonomic, slip-resistant purchase in wet, cold, or high-stress environments.
- **Exposed-Ring Kydex Sheath:** Molded black Kydex sheath leaves the retention ring clear for instant finger-hook deployment.
Product Specifications
- Brand: Toor Knives
- Series: SOF / Tactical Series
- Model: Cortano (Socom Black)
- MPN: TR33896 / CORTANO BLK / CORTANO BLACK / CORTANO SOCOM
- UPC: 850061338969
- Clean MPN: CORTANOBLK / TR33896
- Country of Origin: USA (San Diego, California)
- Blade Length: 3.175 Inches (80.6 mm)
- Handle Length: 4.20 Inches (106.7 mm)
- Overall Length: 7.375 Inches (187.3 mm)
- Blade Thickness: 0.1875 Inches (4.76 mm)
- Blade Material: CPM-M4 Super Tool Steel
- Blade Hardness: 59-61 HRC
- Blade Style: Wharncliffe
- Blade Grind: Flat Grind
- Blade Finish: Socom Black KG Gunkote
- Edge Type: Plain Edge
- Tang Structure: Full Tang with Retention Ring
- Handle Material: Textured Black G10
- Sheath Included: Black Kydex Sheath
- Knife Weight: 5.40 oz (153.1 g)
