planeflyer21 Posted March 10, 2013 Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 Historically, Japanese tanto are a clip-point blade, the point exiting in a steady curve back to a straight blade. It truly is a brilliant design!Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgecrusher Posted March 10, 2013 Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 That 111a is HUGE. I like those tacti-machete's. Did you get the tanto or the standard point?Both are tanto, serrated edge on the 107d…. My wife bought both for me, I was a good boy once! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magwa Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 A gerber Parabellum strapped to my pack and a Kershaw Ripcord on my belt now my Scalping knife is a custom mammoth ivory handled Bad sum Bitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrtmasp Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 I carry my Benchmade Griptilian almost ever day. It's a well made little pocket knife. It's a bit pricey. I try to avoid buying too many knives because it's hard to judge the value and prices are all over the map. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magwa Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 Hmmmm is my deodorant not cutting it this thread died after I posted , and i know full well more of you carry knives. "sniffs under arm" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rsquared Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 Well. We got 2 pages worth. And most of the regulars have thrown in. But I agree. You know everybody carries one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasyEJL Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 I am now after reading the earlier part of this thread carrying one of these. got an open box new one on ebay for $30 shipped I kid you not. nicest folder I've ever touched Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rsquared Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magwa Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 Indeed very nice...... now we are rollin.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripledeuce Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 My friend, the late Bob Loveless told me many years ago that the most important part of choosing a knife is to consider the use to which it will be put. The type of knife, the use to which it will be put are first considerations, befor even deciding on the type of steel used for the blade. Blade steel is important, as well as finish of the blade. Did you know that most form of 440 steel has a "draw" temp of 300-400*? That means that if the polisher of the knife gets a little over zellos, he can take all the harding out of the blade befor the knife is even finished! Most of my knives are made of "custom" steel, ATS 34 or 154CM. But I do have quite a number of "Factory" knives. Most made of AUS8 or one of the 400 searies. some are even tool steel! A-2 and D-2, both non stainless. Bob smiled, one day when I pulled out my Schrade stockman. I asked what was so funny. He said." I know you have a lot of knives, but it tickles me to see you use the "right" knife for the right job. So, the next time you look at a knife, envision the use it will be put to, and what kind of steel its made out of. Respectfully Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeflyer21 Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 Yup. For my purposes, if they get used they get confiscated. No sense in losing a $$$ knife. Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepp Posted March 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 yup i left my nice brand new shinny knife on the bumper of the truck i drove for work today after pokeing a hole in the red rag i was putting the the metal hanging out the back of the truck. ended up finding it when i got back to the shop i found it in the middle of the hwy not so shinny anymore. i liked the gerbers that i had because i could unlock it one handed and put my knife back in my pocket. not so much on this one, no more buying online for knive unless is spesific on the blade lock or i handle one first........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
392heminut Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 (edited) So, what steel is the best use for just generally fukking up the edge? That is pretty much all I do with mine! Edited March 23, 2013 by 392heminut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNP Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 My knife is typically used as a shovel. I still haven't replaced my CRKT that the Disney bastards stole...I need a new shovel/pry bar ASAP. The spyderco just ain't doing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgecrusher Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 I am now after reading the earlier part of this thread carrying one of these. got an open box new one on ebay for $30 shipped I kid you not. nicest folder I've ever touched I may have enabled that…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 I may have enabled that…. I may need that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgecrusher Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 I may need that... Victim no. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 Victim no. 2 I can chalk up that same body-count tonight, buddy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgecrusher Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 I can chalk up that same body-count tonight, buddy... Every night! I am an enabler in training! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasyEJL Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 Glad you did, its a perfect pocket knife Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 I found a cheap blade at the LGS has a nub on blade with spring assist for work.Still have my Buck and K-Bar.Will be lookin at a tanto.Cold steel has good products.Are there Randall,AlMar,blades out there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgecrusher Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 Glad you did, its a perfect pocket knife I am really happy with the one I picked up as well, that's why I posted it. I may grab another if I see one for a good deal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasyEJL Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 I am really happy with the one I picked up as well, that's why I posted it. I may grab another if I see one for a good deal! I've never had any folder that felt quite so solid open. it feels like a non-folder. and I love the hilt too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgecrusher Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 I've never had any folder that felt quite so solid open. it feels like a non-folder. and I love the hilt too. I agree, I like the lock and safety feature. Rene has been enabled, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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