massive question why do the knives look different from the video?

This knife is available in 3 different types of steel. The black blade is the least expensive version of steel, which is SK-5 steel (roughly equivalent to 420 - 440 steel) . The blade in the video is San Mai steel, which is much more expensive (roughly equivalent to Japanese VG-10 steel). These is a third type of steel you can sometimes find this knife in called CPM-3V Steel, which is ridiculously expensive American Super steel. I have both the San Mai steel blade and the black SK-5 blade, and trust me, the less expensive black blade is totally awesome. I have chopped up everything with the black blade (sk-5 steel) and it holds an edge extremely well. I have the San Mai steel blade more as a collector's item. The San Mai steel costs a little more than twice as much as the SK-5 steel, and it might be overkill for this knife, but real the Japanese sword steel (San Mai) sure does look great, and it does have a higher performance rating. Both blades hold an edge and are razor sharp. Sorry for such a long explanation...The knife in the video is the more expensive steel.

Submit the correct photos. you are selling sk5, and the pictures of another knife. is this a mistake for you?

There are 2 knives available, the SK5 with a black blade (lower price) and the San Mai Steel silver blade (more expensive). I bought the SK5, a very good blade in my opinion.

Is the handle kray ex or polymer

Kray ex is a type of polymer. So both

Confused...coldsteel is selling this sanmai blade here for $100 but selling the same blade on their site for $190. is there a difference?

The manufacturer websites for most companies in the industry use MSRP, but retailers will typically drop the price.

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Recommended Uses For Product	Military
Brand	Cold Steel
Model Name	Recon Tanto 7" VG-10 San Mai Razor-Sharp Blade 4.75" Kray-Ex Handle Military Tactical Fixed Blade Knife
Special Feature	Manual
Age Range (Description)	Adult
Included Components	Sheath
Handle Material	Alloy Steel
Color	San Mai Steel
Blade Material	Alloy Steel
Style	Modern
Blade Length	7 Inches
Theme	Sport
Power Source	hand_powered
Product Care Instructions	Hand Wash Only
Hand Orientation	Ambidextrous
Item Weight	0.44 Kilograms
Blade Shape	Tanto Point
Blade Edge	Chisel
Reusability	Disposable
Customer Package Type	[UNOBSERVED]
Item Length	13 Inches
Global Trade Identification Number	00705442018087
Shape	Rectangular
Size	7.0"
Manufacturer	Cold Steel
UPC	705442018087
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H	13.07 x 3.7 x 2.13 inches
Package Weight	0.45 Kilograms
Item Dimensions LxWxH	13 x 4 x 2 inches
Brand Name	Cold Steel
Warranty Description	Knives & Blades: We stand behind our products 100%. We subject them to the highest standards in the industry and strive to make each as perfect as possible. We warrant that this product is free of defects in workmanship and materials. This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, resharpening, damage caused by misuse, lack of normal maintenance, or disassembly. Remember, anything can break or fail if subject to sufficient abuse. So please do not use this product inappropriately. No knife or sword should be used as an axe, hatchet, screwdriver or prybar. Non Blades: We stand behind our products 100%. We subject them to the highest standards in the industry and strive to make each as perfect as possible. We warrant that this product is free of defects in workmanship and materials. This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, damage caused by misuse, lack of normal maintenance, or disassembly. Remember, anything can break or fail if subject to sufficient abuse. So please do not use this product inappropriately.
Material	Other
Suggested Users	unisex-adult
Number of Items	2
Part Number	35AM
Model Year	2018

Recon Tanto 7" VG-10 San Mai Razor-Sharp Blade 4.75" Kray-Ex Handle Military Tactical Fixed Blade Knife w/Secure-Ex Sheath

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