Black On Black Msc Recurve With Teeth

Tanguay Custom Knives

Tanguay Custom Knives

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Hi Guys,
Just got this MSC (Military, Survival, Camp) knife packaged up for the customer. I wish the pics looked as good as the knife does in person. Unfortunately, I already had it packaged up when I downloaded them from the camera and saw the poor quality. Funny how they always look good on that tiny camera screen. Frustrating. Oh well its been a long week...

Here are the specs!

6" recurve blade of 3/16 O-1, black oxide coated
Aggressive serrations on the sharpened top edge and tip
Sculpted black Micarta grips
Skull crusher with lanyard hole and lanyard
3/8 SS tube pins
Black Spec-Ops Brand Combat Master sheath

He promises me this knife is gonna get a beating. Hope so! I like it when they use 'em!

Thanks for looking!
Scott

p.s. Hey Doc, Just like yours but with TEETH!
 
I like it Scott. Don't worry about the pics. I don't believe anyone has as much trouble with pic. as I do. Mike
 
YES, that I like, very nice:thumbup:. I really like the design and a toothy fellow to boot.
 
Looks like a kick ass blade built for punishment to me. Something new from you to start the year :thumbup: I am sure he'll put it to good use!

I see some new things there, grooved finger ramp, nice strong indent first finger groove and well posted finger guard no way the finger going to slip down, with jaw or glass breaker back end, well done.
 
Good job Scott!

This is a really beautiful knife. The teeth are so reminiscent of the "flying" Busse's! What are they designed for?

This is definitely a breakthrough design from you. I believe this is a very well thought-out design. Many will wonder about the placement of the serrations at the front end of the blade, since almost all semi-serrated blades have the serrated part at the rear. As a matter of fact, in a knife made for fighting I would much rather have the serrations in the front of the blade! Serrations are more efficient cutters (than plain edges) of fibrous material and clothing and flesh are fibrous materials. In an altercation one will use more the tip of the blade than its base. Furthermore, a recurve type of blade tends to “grab” the medium that is to be cut as the user draws the blade from the back to the front.

How much would you charge for a knife like this?
 
Thanks for the compliments guys. I apologize again for the poor quality pics.

I started putting serrations on the tip of the blade after an incident I had a few years ago. On a river trout fishing trip, A canoe I was in with an inexperienced canoer flipped over and I got tangled in the anchor rope. I wasn't in any huge danger, as the water wasn't very deep, only fast moving. I slashed the rope and freed the anchor, and everything turned out ok, but it showed me that in an emergency, you will slash with the tip.

One thing a person has to realize is serrations don't cut smoothly. They slash, tear, and rip, so if its a slicer you're looking for, this isn't it. The teeth are far enough apart to allow you to still chop with confidence. George and SpearZ are right about the purpose for the recurve blade, thumb ramp and skull crusher/window smasher. I like a knife to have a skull crusher/glass breaker. You just never know. It can also be used to pry if necessary.

I really like these Spec Ops sheaths too. The pouch is big enough to carry a small survival kit or Multitool. I carry a Leatherman Wave and a small lighter in mine. That way I have the tools I need from two more smaller blades, to a small saw!

George, I charge around $240.00 delivered for a similar knife. Anyone can email or pm me for exact price and details.

Thanks for looking!
Scott
 
Ouch those serrates look mean , I think I nicked my thumb just typing this response :eek:

Good job !
 
My 18 year old tells me ... 'that is one wicked knife!'

If I understand what he's saying, then I agree.

Outstanding knife, sir.
 
scottang1 said:
I started putting serrations on the tip of the blade
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I know that when a blade is over $200 that I dare not ask the guy to do anything that might mess up the finish...

But I like the idea of the serrations on the blade.
For a long time I have questioned the placement of the 50/50 serrated blades sold in the stores around my home town.

So if you get a chance, I would love to read about some "feed-baclk" from how such blade tip serrations work out in real life?

Every new design has some merit, and some bad points.
I would like to read about how this design works in real life situations..

the spaceing of the serrations is also a topic I would like reviewed, is it about right for real life situations?
closer better in the future?
farther spaced perhaps?
 
Hi Scott, Just received the knife. It is more than I hoped for, I'm going to call this knife "The War Winner". I'll be asking you soon to make another knife. Thanks again Dave
 
Thanks for all the compliments guys. Got a few more of these planned in the very near future. After some professional photograpy and a possible calendar shoot, I plan to sell them here on BF.

I also have a new online dealer and a smaller, slightly modified version of this knife will be his Dealer Special, and only available through him.

Stay Tuned.....

Hey Allen,
Check out this thread I posted recently about serrations. They made a HUGE difference in how well this knife cut. http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=452411

Serrations definately have their place. In my experience its all in how and what you want to cut. Fine slicing- straight edge, rip and tear aggressively (esp. on synthetic materials), serrations.

Thanks again Guys.
Scott
 
Generally speaking, a serrated blade will outlast and outperform a plain edge by a ratio of 2:1. All this provided the same steel has been used, the same heat treatment has been applied, the same sharpening medium has been employed and the same blade profile has been put in both blades. So, while it will take more effort to resharpen a serrated edge, it will also last more and cut more aggresively. They can get very sharp too. I have sharpened serrated edges repeatedly to the point that they will easily shave hair off a person's arm.
A serrated edge is also a better performer on a blade used for SD. They will cut through clothes, as well as, flesh more easily and deeply than an equally made / sharpened plain edge. One should remember though that all serrations are not made equal.
 
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