Cold Steel three inch tanto edge voyager?

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Francisp

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I live in a place where knife laws are rather repressive. The three inch tanto is going for forty-nine dollars and ninety nine cents. What are the benefits of the tanto over the spear point? Is this knife worth the price? How do these knives hold up? I would get this to replace a Gerber EZ out for daily carry. Thanks!
 
I carried a 4 inch Voyager tanto for years. I still have the knife and except for scratches on the blade, it is in perfect working order. Still has a tight lock-up with zero blade play. The Voyager is a great knife.

As to the usefullness of a tanto over a clip point, many people believe the clip point is more useful than the tanto. Personally, I never found the tanto shape to be lacking for my needs. However, the leading edge of the tanto is difficult to sharpen.

Good luck.
 
I have an EZ out that I keep in my car and despite its rather low price I feel it's still a good knife. Is there any particular reason why you want to replace it? I don't think that the Cold Steel is really an "upgrade" if that's what you are looking for. Considering the difference between clip point and tanto I think that it's really a matter of personal preference. As Willie Boy mentioned, most people feel that the clip point is more of a utilitarian blade than a tanto (which, incidentally is how I feel), but there are going to be just as many people who say the opposite. I think you just have to try it out for yourself.

As for price...$49.99 sounds a little high to me. Check out Knifecenter.com
http://store.knifecenter.com/pgi-ProductSpec?CS29MT

and knifeoutlet.com
http://www.knifeoutlet.com/shop/10Expand.asp?ProductCode=CSVOYAGER

Hope that helps at least a little...
 
FRANCISP,AS FAR AS TANTO AND CLIP IS A MATTER OF PREFERANCE.I LOOK AT IT THIS WAY,WHICH IS BETTER TO A STEAK WITH? I MYSELF CARRY THE 4" TANTO VOYAGER WITH FULL SERRATIONS (BUT I RECCOMMEND EITHER 1/2 SERA OR STRAIGHT EDGE)I JUST LIKE THE TANTO STYLE.;) LIKE HOLLOWEENRIOT SAID,IT IS TOUGH TO SHARPEN.
 
I got this knife for $23 some time ago from knifecenter.com and recommend it. I like the feel of this steel a lot for some reason. For the price you mentioned I would probably go with a Spyderco Delica or Camillus EDC or ... something else anyhow. Having said that, I don't think the Cold Stel offering would let you down.

Kallisti.
 
I have carried the EZ out since 1998 and I do like it. My thumb slips off the "hole" alot and I have not bought another pocket knife since then.I just want another toy ;) After looking at what you guys have said I am considering a Benchmade mini AFTK because it is a bit more tactical. Thank you for the links though.
 
Originally posted by Francisp
I have carried the EZ out since 1998 and I do like it. My thumb slips off the "hole" alot and I have not bought another pocket knife since then.I just want another toy ;) After looking at what you guys have said I am considering a Benchmade mini AFTK because it is a bit more tactical. Thank you for the links though.
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The funny thing is when I use mine, I don't even use the thumb hole. It's smooth enough to snap open with a flick of the wrist (don't tell the powers that be) but I usually just put my thumb right on the blade (not the hole) and open it. I carry a Kershaw Boa now, no need for thumb stud, just push on the flipper and it opens right up via Ken Onion's Speed Safe technology.

I can't think of a better reason to buy a new knife than "I want another toy"--I'm just surprised you made it 4 years without buying one. I think maybe you need to look at picking up 10 or 12 to make up for it.
 
No new toys since then. My EZ out is a first year model with the old steel and can't be flicked open. I love knives but often am lacking in the cash to buy the ones that I want :(
 
I just recently bought CS 4" tanto. I believe for daily cutting, a knife with belly (clip or drop point) is easier to use. Tanto can get the job done, but you either fall into the straigth edge or to the secondary tip, which personally I find more difficult

I handled also the CS 3" and find the handle too smallish and difficult to get a good grip on. My hand is in the small on the scale.

However, if you are hindered by size, and willing to spend 50 bucks, get a camillus EDC, also 3" and lots of people have good recommendation for that knife. Personally I'd go for that rather than CS 3".

Just my opinion, yours and others might be different.
Have a nice day
 
Baliswinger, that is good advice. I think I'm heading towards a Benchmade. THe Cold Steel lacks the appeal that the Benchmade does for me.
 
If you're still wondering about the type of blade design, I would read Lynn Thompson's article on the subject. I can tell you that Tantos have very strong points for thrusting (if made properly of course) due to the thickness of the spine of the blade leading all the way up to the point. Clip points are better for slicing and skinning. Anyway, here's the link:

www.coldsteel.com/Articles/All_in_the_point/allinthepoint.html

It the link doesn't get you there you can just find it at:

www.coldsteel.com

then click on articles, and then on "It's all in the point"
 
Armoth,

Yes, Tanto is stronger in thrusting due to geometry. However, as I said, for daily use, most tasks are cutting/slicing, thus a knife with belly suits better.

IMHO .. no offense.
 
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