Description

Cold Steel Sure Flight Sport Throwing Knife 80STK12 / 80STK12Z

The Cold Steel Sure Flight Sport is a medium-size sport throwing knife developed as a more affordable alternative to Cold Steel’s premium professional-grade throwers. Made from 1055 high-carbon steel and given a hard spring temper, it offers the straightforward durability, balance and one-piece construction required for repeated controlled target-throwing practice.

With an overall length of approximately 30.5 cm, a blade section measuring approximately 18.4 cm and a weight of approximately 232 g, the Sure Flight Sport is lighter and more compact than the larger Pro Flight Sport. Its manageable proportions make it suitable for beginners, intermediate users and experienced throwers seeking a practical recreational training knife.

Although positioned as an accessible sport model, it remains a potentially dangerous steel throwing tool and must be used only in a secure, lawful and purpose-built environment.

Key Features

• Medium-size sport throwing knife
• Affordable alternative to premium professional-grade throwers
• Made from 1055 high-carbon steel
• Hard spring temper for toughness and resilience
• One-piece steel construction
• Slightly thinner and lighter than higher-end Cold Steel models
• Balanced format suitable for repeated target practice
• Suitable for beginners, intermediate users and experienced throwers
• Approximate overall length of 30.5 cm
• Approximate weight of 232 g
• Cold Steel product numbers 80STK12 and 80STK12Z

Accessible Sport-Grade Design

The Sure Flight Sport was developed to make full-size steel throwing-knife practice more accessible. It retains the simple, balanced profile expected from Cold Steel throwers while using a slightly thinner and lighter construction than the company’s premium professional-grade models.

Its compact 30.5 cm length and 232 g weight make it easier to handle and transport than larger throwing knives while still providing sufficient size and mass for structured recreational practice.

1055 High-Carbon Steel

The knife is made from 1055 high-carbon steel, a tough material commonly used for impact-resistant blades and tools. Its moderate carbon content provides a practical balance of strength, toughness and resistance to brittle fracture.

Because 1055 is not stainless steel, the knife should be cleaned, dried and lightly oiled after use to reduce the risk of corrosion.

Hard Spring Temper

The Sure Flight Sport uses a hard spring temper similar to that applied to Cold Steel’s higher-end throwing knives. This heat treatment is intended to provide resilience and help the steel withstand repeated impact during normal target-throwing use.

No throwing knife is indestructible. Repeated misses, edge impacts, contact with unsuitable targets or striking hard surfaces may bend, chip or otherwise damage the knife.

One-Piece Construction

The blade and handle are formed from a single piece of steel. This simple construction eliminates folding mechanisms, separate handle scales and other components that could loosen during repeated practice.

The approximately 12.1 cm handle section provides a clear gripping area, while the 18.4 cm blade section contributes to the knife’s balance and visual orientation during controlled throwing.

Recommended Use

• Controlled target-throwing practice
• Beginner and intermediate instruction
• Recreational knife-throwing sessions
• Purpose-built throwing ranges
• Skill-development exercises
• Competition-style practice where permitted
• Collection and display

This product should be used only with a suitable wooden target, effective backstop and completely clear safety zone. It must never be thrown towards people, animals, vehicles, buildings or unsuitable surfaces.

Technical Specifications

Why Choose the Cold Steel Sure Flight Sport?

The Sure Flight Sport is intended for users who want a balanced steel throwing knife in a more compact and affordable format. Its combination of 1055 high-carbon steel, spring tempering and manageable dimensions provides a practical entry point for structured throwing practice.

Its lower weight may also appeal to experienced users who prefer a quicker-handling thrower for repeated recreational sessions or technique training.

Care and Maintenance

• Clean the knife after every training session.
• Remove moisture, dirt and target residue promptly.
• Dry the steel completely before storage.
• Apply a thin layer of suitable protective oil to reduce corrosion.
• Inspect the tip, edges and steel body for bends, cracks or deformation.
• Do not use the knife if it has become cracked or severely bent.
• Remove sharp burrs carefully before further handling.
• Do not attempt to straighten a badly damaged knife during a training session.
• Protect the tip and edges during transport and storage.
• Store securely in a dry location away from children and unauthorised persons.

Safety Information

• This is a steel throwing knife and may cause severe or fatal injury.
• Use only in a secure, controlled and lawful environment.
• Maintain a large, completely clear safety zone around the target.
• Use only a suitable wooden target designed for throwing knives.
• Provide an effective backstop behind and around the target.
• Never throw towards people, animals, vehicles, buildings or fragile property.
• Do not throw at stone, concrete, metal, glass or other hard surfaces that may cause rebound.
• Never attempt to catch a thrown, falling or rebounding knife.
• Retrieve knives only after all participants have stopped throwing.
• Wear suitable eye protection and closed protective footwear.
• Inspect the knife and target before every session.
• Do not use the product when tired, impaired or unable to maintain full control.
• Children and inexperienced users require qualified adult supervision.
• Store securely and out of reach of unauthorised persons.

Legal and Responsible Use Notice

This product must be purchased, possessed, carried, transported and used only in accordance with the laws and regulations applicable in the customer’s country, region and municipality.

The customer is responsible for determining whether the purchase, possession, carriage, transport, throwing or use of this knife is lawful in their location and for using it safely, responsibly and only for lawful purposes. The seller does not encourage, recommend or authorise unlawful, threatening, offensive or harmful use.

Classification of this product within a throwing knife, sporting, tactical, outdoor or self-defence category does not constitute legal advice, confirmation that it may legally be carried for self-defence, or a recommendation to use it against another person. Applicable laws may differ according to the product’s design, location, intended use, manner of transport and surrounding circumstances.

Misuse may cause serious injury, death, property damage or legal consequences. The knife must be transported securely, used only in an appropriate controlled area and stored away from children and unauthorised persons.

This notice does not exclude or limit any statutory consumer rights or legal obligations that cannot lawfully be excluded.

FAQ

Glossary

• Throwing Knife: Knife designed with proportions and balance suitable for controlled target-throwing practice.
• 1055 High-Carbon Steel: Tough carbon steel commonly used for impact-resistant blades and tools.
• Spring Temper: Heat treatment that provides a balance of hardness and resilience.
• One-Piece Construction: Design in which the blade and handle body are formed from one continuous piece of steel.
• Sport Thrower: Throwing knife intended for recreational and structured training use.
• Backstop: Protective structure or clear area behind a target intended to contain missed throws.
• Burr: Sharp raised edge that may form after impact or wear.

Manufacturer & GPSR Information

Manufacturer:
GSM Outdoors, LLC
5250 Frye Road
Irving, TX 75061
United States

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Responsible Person in the EU:
Battle-Merchant Wacken GmbH & Co. KG
Gehrn 4
25596 Wacken
Germany