Gear Aid Kotu Tanto Survival Knife
Gear Aid Kotu Tanto Survival Knife
The Gear Aid Kotu is a 3-inch fixed-blade tanto knife built for camp and EDC duty. The blade is 5Cr15 stainless with a titanium coating, and it runs full tang through the handle so there's no weak joint to fail when you lean on it. The cutting edge is half plain, half serrated, so you can slice clean or saw through webbing, rope, and seatbelt-grade strap without swapping tools.
It rides in a molded quick-release sheath with a removable stainless belt clip, so it mounts to a belt, a pack strap, or your rig and pulls free fast. The acetal handle has a paracord slot and a bottle opener, and the pommel ends in a pointed glass breaker. Bare, the knife weighs 3.7 oz; in the sheath it's 5.6 oz, and the whole package is about 8 inches long.
The trade-off is honest: 5Cr15 is a soft, easy-to-resharpen utility steel, not a super-steel that holds an edge for a month of hard use. That's the right call for a knife you'll actually beat on at camp. Keep it wiped and lightly oiled and it stays spot-free.
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Overview
The Kotu is a compact fixed-blade tanto with a half-serrated edge, full-tang build, and a quick-release sheath. It's sized for camp chores and everyday carry, not chopping.
Key features
- 3-inch tanto blade, 5Cr15 stainless steel, titanium-coated (0.13 in thick)
- Combination edge: plain front, serrated rear for rope and strap
- Full-tang construction for prying and hard use at the tip
- Molded quick-release sheath with removable stainless belt clip
- Acetal handle with paracord slot and bottle opener
- Pointed glass-breaker pommel
- 3.7 oz bare, 5.6 oz with sheath, ~8 in overall
Use cases
Camp setup, hunting, fishing, and EDC where a small, fast-deploy fixed blade beats a folder. The body- or gear-mount sheath keeps it reachable, and the serrated section earns its keep on webbing and cordage.
- Blade shape: Tanto
- Blade length: 3 in
- Blade steel: 5Cr15 stainless
- Blade thickness: 0.13 in
- Coating: Titanium-coated
- Edge: Plain front + serrated rear
- Tang: Full tang
- Overall length: ~8 in
- Weight (knife): 3.7 oz
- Weight (with sheath): 5.6 oz
- Handle material: Acetal, paracord slot + bottle opener
- Sheath: Molded, quick-release, removable stainless belt clip
- Extras: Glass-breaker pommel
What steel is the blade, and will it rust?
It's 5Cr15 stainless with a titanium coating. That's an easy-to-resharpen utility steel, not a premium edge-holder. It resists rust, but wipe it dry and put a light oil on the edge after wet use and it stays spot-free.
Is it full tang?
Yes. The steel runs the full length of the handle, so the knife takes a prying load at the tip without a weak joint.
Why a tanto tip instead of a drop-point?
The tanto's reinforced angular point is built for piercing and prying. It drives through tough material and handles point pressure that would flex or roll a thinner curved tip.
How do I carry it?
The molded sheath is quick-release with a removable stainless belt clip. It mounts to a belt, pack strap, or gear, and the knife pulls free fast for one-handed draw.
Can I baton or chop with it?
No. It's a 3-inch utility blade, not a chopper. Use it for cutting, slicing, and detail work; reach for a bigger fixed blade or hatchet when you need to baton or split wood.
What's the serrated section for?
The rear serrations bite through rope, webbing, and strap faster than a plain edge — handy for cutting line, cordage, or a stuck seatbelt-grade strap in a pinch.