Basic Fighter?

[AValenz]

Is it here yet?

 

[Father & Son Traditional Sharpening]

Is it here yet?

Should be ready within the next decade or so I'd wager…..

Taliwacker. More stabby. Plus it wacks Talis. Made for that specific task even.

My Tali got whacked a LOT while before I traded it, don't tell the new owner but I threw it a bit too. Sticks really good I must say, very stabby indeed…

 

[AValenz]

Recurve INFI blade catch hook

 

[Father & Son Traditional Sharpening]

And if you could only have one of the two? Which would that be?

I'd pick the Taliwhacker of the two as they are, but if the Regulator was 3/16" thick I'd pick that one actually. I personally can't get behind the idea of moving up to stock thicker than 3/16" for anything shorter than an AK-47. Beyond that blade length I'd say 1/4" was the ticket, but I really don't get much use from the thick stocked offerings other than just keeping it under the seat in a vehicle.

 

[Dennis in MA]

Basically, who are we fighting again?

 

[xxwarderxx]

Taliwacker. More stabby. Plus it wacks Talis. Made for that specific task even.

Ha. Great point. I realize the proper answer is both.

Taliwacker reminds me of some of the grinds you see on katanas. Shinogi zukuri or something like that.

 

[Father & Son Traditional Sharpening]

Basically, who are we fighting again?

Whomever needs something along the lines of open heart/facial plastic surgery or maybe a tracheotomy, big boy rules dictates who is deserving of said services….

 

[xxwarderxx]

I'd pick the Taliwhacker of the two as they are, but if the Regulator was 3/16" thick I'd pick that one actually. I personally can't get behind the idea of moving up to stock thicker than 3/16" for anything shorter than an AK-47. Beyond that blade length I'd say 1/4" was the ticket, but I really don't get much use from the thick stocked offerings other than just keeping it under the seat in a vehicle.

I know what you mean.

And that regulator is a thick hunk of steel. I imagine the hollow grind must offset that thickness a bit.

I'd like to try a regulator out because I've heard many great things about the handle.

 

[Father & Son Traditional Sharpening]

And that regulator is a thick hunk of steel. I imagine the hollow grind must offset that thickness a bit.

I'd like to try a regulator out because I've heard many great things about the handle.

The handle is fantastic, probably my favorite Basic handle currently. I'd have to say though that the hollow grind only really served to make the edge geometry thinner, which is definitely a good thing but still not something I'd carry personally.

 

[xxwarderxx]

I EDC a Regulator..... here's a link where I use it in training.
https://m.facebook.com/anton.beukes.18?ref=bookmarks

I've watched your videos before. Love the integration of the knife into the training along with the movement. Adds a whole other dimension to it. And then the speed with which you pull your shirt back and draw the blade is amazing. Seriously. It's impressive.

Just a thought I'd had from watching, but couldn't switching back and forth between hands with the blade during an encounter add an opportunity for something to go wrong? Dropping it or otherwise? That's my completely unprofessional thought on the matter.

What I'm extremely curious about though is with the vast amount of choices available for a combat knife, what made you choose the regulator? Had you tried others before settling on this one and if so, which? Bussekin or otherwise. I love to know this stuff and very much look forward to your reply.