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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2010 15:09:39 GMT
For a while I've been considering getting a folding knife with a tanto point because I really like the blade style and thought it would be a handy tool to carry around for everyday use as well as for use when I'm hiking in the woods. But the problem is they always seem too expensive. I was thinking I'd like to spend around thirty dollars or less and I haven't been able to find anything that fits in this category. The other day I did come across these www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/3-rescue-folder-knives.aspx?a=604836and would have ordered them but for the writing on the blade. If it wasn't for that, I would have gone for it. I wonder if attempting to remove the writing would harm the black finish. I think that's another feature I'd like to add to my search criteria, but I wouldn't rule out shiny blades, either.
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Post by sparky on Jan 16, 2010 19:13:20 GMT
Any blade that I have that came with the "blackened" blade (don't remember what the coatings called) the black stuff gets scraped off in spots . So if you are going to use it I would expect the coating and the lettering to wear off somewhat.
It looks like a decent knife in the pictures, but I have not owned that knife.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2010 19:57:55 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2010 20:53:30 GMT
Have you thought about m tech knives, there are better choices, but for the cheap prices the quality quality is pretty good. I have afew and they have never let me down.Check misdefenseproducts.com and search m tech, decent selection there, I like the M Tech tanto camo blade rescue knife as well as the tactical folders.there are better at higher prices but these are better than the prices show. Good luck, hope you find what you are looking for. And Sparky the black coating on most blades is usually, but not always a teflon coating for guarding against moisture and corrosion and will come off with regular wear, sharpening and so on.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2010 21:52:10 GMT
I've had nothing but trouble with M-tech, but then again most of my knives see pretty heavy duty use.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2010 15:33:26 GMT
Good suggestions, all, so far. I hadn't run across those sites on my search yet. I'm going to keep looking, though.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2010 20:56:35 GMT
Kershaw makes several reasonably priced tanto blades.
Benchmade makes one called the "Pika" that is available in a tanto blade.
both companies are close to your price range and are guaranteed for life unlike most companies that offer knives in the $30 range.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2010 0:18:42 GMT
I have a Gerber torch, i think it was called, it is a partially serrated tanto with a black coating that holds up very well, I scratched my initials into it and had to work at it for a while with a metal pick. The other is a Smith and Wesson I picked up from Academy sports it held up very well until my sister gouged the heck out of the edge cutting up the packaging on floor tiles and hitting every one in the stack. Both only cost around $30 but you can't go wrong with the Benchmade if you have the money.
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Post by Dave(utilityslave) on Jan 18, 2010 2:59:48 GMT
Kristie, check with Richard at Sword Nation. He knows his knives and can probably point you in the right direction and give you a great price. Mention your from SBG. www.swordnation.com/I can personally recommend the Kershaw brand as I have several of them and they're great.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2010 17:09:26 GMT
I have some variant of a CRKT M16 or whatever its called and its fantastic. the double saftey feature lock is fantastic
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2010 18:17:33 GMT
I will agree with a couple of the guys here and say the CRKT M16 12 or 14 models would be a good choice. They come in 2 different color schemes with the black blades(titanium nitrate coating) in which the black will scuff up a little bit but will not come off. They are very durable and keep an excellent edge. I was able to hack down a 2" in diameter tree with my m1614LE and was still able to slice through paper afterwards. The steel used in these models is a aus8 which is produced in Taiwan and requires sharpening only about 2 times a year depending on use.
The models I would reccomend are the crm1612le, crm1612m, crm1614le, or the crm1612m. The pricing on these range from about 65-80 dollars depending on the model. If you are interested in picking one up let me know.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2010 18:27:13 GMT
I did some checking on prices and I can do $55 Free US shipping on the CRKT M16-12 M or LE but we are out of the larger model the CRKT M16-14 models. Richard I have also attached a photo and stats of the law enforcement model. Hard Anodized Law Enforcement Blue Handles, Black Titanium Nitride Coated Blade, Black Hardware Combined Razor-Sharp & Triple-Point Serrated Cutting Edge Blade: Length: 3.0” (7.6 cm) Thickness: 0.12” (0.30 cm) Steel: AUS 8, 58-59 HRC Closed: Handle length: 4.25” (10.8 cm) Open: Overall length: 7.375” (18.7 cm) Weight: 3.3 oz. (94 g) Attachments:
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2010 18:29:11 GMT
Wow, the prices for these can get waaaaaay up there and I am certainly not willing to spend that much for something I don't really see myself using that much. I even found one for 550 bucks just because the handle was made out of mammoth tooth! Anyway, I think I've pretty much narrowed it down to either this, because I like the shape of the blade best: www.buckknives.com/index.cfm?event=product.detail&ProductID=2974or this, because it's cheaper, it still has the cool camo, and I like the feature of the window breaker and seatbelt cutter: www.wildbillwholesale.com/mtreknwitica.html. I was always thinking I should have something like that, just so I can be less paranoid. But seriously, you never know.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2010 18:36:43 GMT
Out of those I would go with the Buck, they use a slightly better steel in their blades and have much better customer service if you encounter a warranty problem with your knife.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2010 18:41:53 GMT
definately go for the buck the others look sketchy
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2010 19:06:31 GMT
If I was going to go with that one, I was going to get it off amazon.com because it's only $25 there, with free shipping. But it should still be fully warranted by the company, I'd think. Edited to add: And I think the M tech one looks dodgy because I shopped around for the best price and found it a that wholesale site.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2010 21:33:50 GMT
Avoid M-tech at all costs. Seriously, in my life I've bought two - the first broke at the hinge very quickly, and I bought the second just in case the first was a fluke but it snapped in half going through cardstock. Over the following two year period some co-workers and friends bought me a total on 11 different m-tech models - every single one broke under what I consider light use. I will take a buck or schrade any day over an m-tech. Heck, I'll take using my bare hands over an m-tech. Personally, I will spend the money for a Cold Steel just because I need something that will last.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2010 2:43:18 GMT
ok I had a couple for quite awhile ( mtech) that i didnt have probs with,however they got light use.If someones had probs like that ( LiamBoyles) definantly look elsewhere.
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Post by SlayerofDarkness on Jan 19, 2010 6:18:36 GMT
I've also had 'problems', to put it lightly, with Mtech... 3 of them to be precise. If you're willing to pay a bit more, you can get a Cold Steel Recon1 Tanto Point for $50ish, if you know where to look. If you're interested, I can dig up the link. I'm kind of an elitist when it comes to knives (if it ain't name brand... ), but I really do think that it's worth paying a bit more for something that's going to do the job, do it well, and better yet, last a long time. -Slayer
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2010 13:05:47 GMT
Now, I'm not the "name brand" person Slayer is, my favorite knife is a no-name Pakistani pseudo-skinner/fantasy knife that somebody handed me a few years ago. And yes, that is electrical tape reinforcing the sheath. However, that particular no-name knife has gone through more milk jugs and .5L water bottles than most of our cutters have destroyed in their lives. I worked at a water bottling plant in FL for a bit over two years. At the end of every shift we had to empty all the bottles of water that didn't make it past QC, so the plastic could be recycled. The fastest way to do this: cut the f*** out of some bottles. So every night would find the production workers cutting from tens to hundreds of bottles. (Yes, the water was reclaimed - we often did this right by the spring we got our water from.) Now, I consider this "heavy use." "Light use" for me was cutting plastic banding, cardstock, shipping shrink wrap (you really need a razor edge for that stuff), and packing/duct tape. "Light Use" killed all those M-techs, but given the factory and warehouse environments I tend to find myself in what I consider "light use" would be "heavy use" to most folks who don't work in those environments. Because that light cutting is pretty constant throughout an 8-12 hour work shift. So take my warning with a small Siberean salt mine, because I do put my knives through a lot. My vote for a good Tanto point folder would be a CS Voyager series, but those tend to be a bit over the stated price range. Let me see... Best price: $50.95 at Knife Center www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_detail.html?s=CS29MTThat should cover any use you put it through. Otherwise head to your local hardware or sporting goods store and just take a look at what they've got.
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