CUDA Talon

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SALTY

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Just got my first Talon from a fellow forumite. It is just what I was looking for. The size, shape, execution is just right. I plan to use it around salt water, salt water fish and salt water fish blood. I guess Talonite is for me.

Here's the question. Not being familiar with the material, how is the Talonite Talon with regards to impact and chip resisting. In other words, do I need to exercise special care so as to avoid tough contact with clam shells, oyster shells, the large staples on flats of bait, etcetera.

As I said, I am not familiar with Talonite not CUDA's heat treatment. Any thoughts?
 
Nimrod,

There are probably more knowledgeable people than I am but I will try to answer anyway.

Talonite is softer and therefore more prone to rolling than many of the premium cutlery steels. I believe that as a result of that Camillus has put a thicker edge bevel on the Talon to compensate.

I believe that it has been stated that edge dents are relatively easy to steel out.

Hopefully you will get an answer from a more knowledgeable source soon.

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Nimrod,
I wouldn't worry over-much. Talonite is softer than most blade steels, therefore is NOT prone to chipping. You might roll the edge over to some extent on a hard material, but its EASY to straighten up on a sharpmaker, steel, etc.

I have 'boned out' numerous wild hogs and deer with the TALON and Rob's CETAN, and suffered no undue damage. When the blade is bouncing off bones in an animal, some superhard steel blades[60 Rc and up] have been know to chip, especially with a thin 'skinning blade profile'. We grind the edge thickness down to about .020", or a tad less, before sharpening, and they end up .020"-.023" after. That is pretty thin, and we aren't having any problems with chipping.

Keep in mind, this knife is not designed as a concrete chopper.

Use the knife as a skinning/utility blade and I believe you will be very satisfied. And thanks for being a customer!

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Stay Sharp!
Will Fennell
Camillus Cutlery
www.camillusknives.com

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Thanks for the replies and roger that on the no concrete chopper. I use but do not abuse my knives. I appreciate your explainations regarding the softer material's tendancy to roll yet ease of truing on a steel.

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Talon fell out of "ORIGINAL" sheath edge- first onto concrete - many micro-chips & dings resulted - a couple minutes work on Sharpmaker & edge was better than new. Talonite & concrete DO NO MIX! Use my Talon all the time & other than concrete have had no problems plus it is so easy to resharpen. As long as you exercise reasonable care as with any good knife you should have no problems & get many years of service from the Talon. The new sheaths solve the "falling-out" problem - Will & Camillus did an outstanding job in recognizing a problem with the first sheaths & fixing it super quick. Just a great knife, great people & great company!!!

Bill
 
The more I use my Talonite Talon the more I like it. Nice balance, nice size, nice ergonomics, and cuts as well as or better than any of my other knives. No worries about rust. A nice knife? You bet.
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Now if only I can figure out how to make this my everyday carry.
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