| Author | Message | ||
     Whisperstealth |
Your mission Badwebers if you choose to accept it: Recommend an AMERICAN made Tanto Folder For $100+/-. I'm looking at the Buck/Tops CSAR-T knives, Benchmade Griptilian, and SOG knives. I've bought the Kershaw Blur, and am now looking for something more hardy and robust; especially the blade. Something that doubles as a survival-folder. Recommendations and reviews of these and any others would be greatly appreciated! | ||
| Crusty |
I suppose that a Tanto folder is different from a Manilla folder...  | ||
| Fb1 |
FWIW, I carry a SOG, a Flash II, partially serrated. It has been an excellent knife and I wouldn't hesitate to purchase another SOG. Extremely light, opens in a fraction of a second, holds its edge well and takes a touch-up without a fuss, and is pretty much invisible in my pocket; it goes everywhere with me. I like the extra versatility of the partially-serrated blade, and see on their site that they offer several Flash II Tanto's.  http://youtu.be/ijuhTGlQnt8 http://www.sogknives.com/everyday-carry/knives/fla sh-ii-tanto-partially-serrated.html Best, FB | ||
| Fahren |
Yeah, Crusty - the former sounds like a collapsible bike frame made by Moto Guzzi, or maybe the Lone Ranger's poker-playing sidekick; while the latter is a Philippines contortionist. | ||
| Cecil1 |
CRKT m16 Ive beat on this one for five years and still going. | ||
| Rick_a |
Emerson CQC7. I have an early one made by Benchmade. It's awesome. | ||
| Gregtonn |
I like the Tanto design. It has a durable point which is good for piercing heavy materials. However I don't like it for tasks which are easier with a blade that has at least some "belly" to it such as skinning and field dressing large game. The SOG Pentagon Elite has a nearly indestructible piercing point and a bit of belly to the blade. It is one of my favorite all-purpose folders and comes in two sizes. When you are looking for any kind of knife this is a good reference site: http://www.knife-depot.com/ G | ||
| Glitch |
I don't know if these guys have anything you'd like, but my youngest got me an Izula for Christmas that's really nice. They're all made in USA. http://www.eseeknives.com/index2.htm | ||
| Aesquire |
I like the Tanto style point for heavy work, and cutting leather. It's not as good for skinning or chopping veggies, ( As Gregtonn notes ) but nothing is perfect for everything. USA made is a real plus, as the steel is usually better and the quality overall better than Chinese or other Asian made blades. ( though Japanese High end is about equal ) I don't think there's a huge rush... but I'd buy soon, as folding blades are about to come under serious attack by the anti-freedom crowd. Some New York Cogresscritters are already making noises in that direction, and with the Governor in full battle cry to enact anti-freedom laws faster and better than Obama ( he wants to be prez ) I wouldn't be THAT surprised if I found the Imperial State leading the way to ban locking folders, especially tanto style..... After all, they are the "assault weapons" of knives. Being "military looking". That is after all the excuse de jure for the current propaganda wave.... Expect some Talking head to wave a balisong around ranting about how evil they are... even if the knife on TV is already illegal in NYC. ( one can only hope he cuts himself  ) | ||
| Ferris_von_bueller |
Geez, did you have to go and stink up the thread by mentioning Cuomo? He makes me want to  | ||
| Aesquire |
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/jun/24/bi d-to-expand-knife-ban-doesnt-cut-it-with-critics/? page=all It's not just the New York Urban A----- legislators. Or Andy. I do apologize, I understand, I had a hard time keeping the bile down at this weeks Time Magazine cover. I don't really have a preference in current make knives. like helmets, it is a matter of fit. | ||
| Ourdee |
Not a tanto, but I like them. A compare between the Fast and the Auto; | ||
| Rick_a |
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| Cowboy |
Best way in the world to ruin a good knife is to have a serrated blade in it, If you need a saw get one dont try to make a saw out of your knife and I dont like stainless a knife that want rust is not worth a damn. | ||
| 6gears |
My wife got me a SOG trident tanto for Christmas and I LOVE IT. Carries well, light yet has a good "feel" to it. Fast open, secure. The only downside I have found is the "cord cutter" tends to catch on my pocket when I try to put it back in. Not a big deal after you get used to it. | ||
| Fb1 |
Best way in the world to ruin a good knife is to have a serrated blade in it, If you need a saw get one dont try to make a saw out of your knife and I dont like stainless a knife that want rust is not worth a damn. Howdy Cowboy.  Yeah, I know, a serrated blade is no excuse for a real saw, but I'll be danged if it ain't just real handy having the serrated blade handy, for maybe, say, quick-like trimming a couple of suckers off my cherry trees while I'm out running the mower in the summer, or hacking up cardboard boxes before I toss 'em in the community dumpster, or gnawing a thick piece of rope into a couple of chunks, or...well, you get the gist. Stainless? Man, I've never had ANYTHING in stainless that I didn't love, including the blade on my SOG. Sucker still looks brand new and has maybe the best edge of any "pocket" knife I've owned. Your mileage may vary. FB | ||
| Aesquire |
I admit to loving stainless. The best knife I own is laminated stainless from Helle. http://www.helle.no/products/knives/dokka/ I also know the experts claim that other steel alloys are better than "normal" stainless, and don't disagree, mostly. Modern knife makers use a variety of alloys, and materials for handles. As with anything else in life, there are compromises. I'm sure there are far better experts here on the subject. I have made a few knives as a occasional part time hobby, ( full tang sheath type ) and know several small scale makers. One interesting Technique is to use cable as a beginning instead of a billet of steel. This approximates the old Viking method of blade making and gives a form of damascus style as the high carbon content between the strands ( heated in a coal fire on a forge ) gets formed into spiral streaks through the blade. | ||
| Cowboy |
Fb1---My dad would not let me carry a knife till I learned how to sharpen it. | ||
| Fb1 |
I sharpened my SOG a couple of weeks ago. The edge is like brand-new. Peace. | ||
| Cowboy |
HE HE | ||
| Buellinachinashop |
Benchmade Stryker. You can get this knife with or without the serrated blade.  | ||
| Fb1 |
Benchmade Stryker. You can get this knife with or without the serrated blade. Best way in the world to ruin a good knife is to have a serrated blade in it, If you need a saw get one dont try to make a saw out of your knife. | ||
| Buellinachinashop |
I don't want to carry a multi-tool. And when my plane crashes in the Indies, I want a blade that will cut through bone and meat. | ||
| Skntpig |
Emerson CQC-15 with or without serrations. Combo tanto and curved blade. http://www.emersonknives.com/ekCQC15.php Edit: haha sorry for the bad link. Lets try this one. (Message edited by Skntpig on January 21, 2013) | ||
| Fb1 |
I clicked on the link and got this:
It's probably because it's got a serrated blade... | ||
| Ourdee |
The Gerber dagger was a killing knife and removed from PXs. It returned later as a utility knife because it had the serrations. I like daggers without the serrations. However for how I use it the serrations come in handy. I like the 1190RS. However my XT makes sense for how I use it. I do plan on getting a vietnam era gerber without the serrations. Would really like to get the original that was designed with a bend to conform to your bodies profile while in the sheath. People did not understand the original design and would return them as defective for being bent. I want a "bent" one. | ||
| Whisperstealth |
Would love an Emerson but don't have $200.00 to buy one. Can get a used CQC7 on ebay for around $80.00. Would want the super CQC7 with the longer blade. Want one at least or more than 3 1/2". The CQC-15 would be perfect! But at $180.00 even on ebay is too much. Found a SOG elite for decent money though. | ||
| Reepicheep |
I'm a fan of the Benchmade Griptillian. Great general work knife. | ||
| Ourdee |
Take a look on BladeOps.com free shipping I shop there |
