Two months ago I bought a BM 940 with Carbon Fiber scales and a Reverse Tanto blade made of D2. I had really wanted a Clip- or Spear-point blade, but they were long gone so I settled for the Reverse Tanto since I wanted this knife in CF and D2.
The Axis lock had been very reliable. I also like the way the handle fits my palm, and the "warmth" of the CF compared to metal. The D2 is great--not too difficult to sharpen and it keeps an edge for a very long time.
I don't care for the shape of the blade, though. The nose has too much width near the tip, and the tip has too much height for how I use an EDC (mostly cardboard, envelopes and other such everyday tasks). Pointwork is awkward and the front end feels clumbsy. My only other nice knife is a Sebenza which has a blade shape that suits me very well.
Maybe I'm just using the Reverse Tanto for the wrong tasks. What is this shape designed for? Before I give up on it maybe I should jsut test it with more appropriate tasks better suited for the blade.
The Axis lock had been very reliable. I also like the way the handle fits my palm, and the "warmth" of the CF compared to metal. The D2 is great--not too difficult to sharpen and it keeps an edge for a very long time.
I don't care for the shape of the blade, though. The nose has too much width near the tip, and the tip has too much height for how I use an EDC (mostly cardboard, envelopes and other such everyday tasks). Pointwork is awkward and the front end feels clumbsy. My only other nice knife is a Sebenza which has a blade shape that suits me very well.
Maybe I'm just using the Reverse Tanto for the wrong tasks. What is this shape designed for? Before I give up on it maybe I should jsut test it with more appropriate tasks better suited for the blade.