Hi there, got myself an Extrema Ratio TUSCAN. The ER Tuscan was previewed this May 2024 at IWA. Saw it there and handled it. Felt very good. Waited several months until production, flew it around the globe, now in the Aussie bush/jungle for some jungle action.
Here are a couple of pictures of the environment I'm in right now (not the indoors shot) Being civil Vs Giant Burrawang Vs Giant Jungle Ficus The bush Wrote a blog about it. The bush and have been testing it out but the thing which is different to all of their previous model is the tang.
Many of you who are insistent upon this "full tang" thing and here I must first make a definition of a "full tang" and that with which "the tang proceeds at the same width (and thickness) at the hilt relatively uniformly until the butt end). Of course this definition may as well state it simply as: a big chunk of metal LOL!
Ok, so most knives constructed so are super heavy (come on let's be serious here), especially in the grip/backend, and this simply makes for IMHO a very uncomfortable knife to wield about let alone use in a normal real world (yeah not fantasy couch potato mall ninja world) manner. Thus tangs of larger knives (ie 7" and above) require some sort of material removal if is is to fit into the above definition and not simply be "a slab of metal" under the guise of a knife.
Now this brings me to the point of the tang The Tang of this new Extrema Ratio model. For indeed the tang satisfies the above definition and the sheet is indeed 1/4" (6mm) thick throughout however, in order not to be carrying around a "chunk" of "slab"metal, there has been some slight removal of material-don't ask me about the physics or reasoning behind the shape, I'm sure knowing them, it's not some random pattern (you can read about it and see it in my blog.
The other thing you will note is, gone is the Forprene grip (for this model) but of similar shape replaced by G10 scales. There is a difference of course with vibration because NO G10 can ever absorb vibration from impact like Forprene can (or Kraton for that matter etc. in relation to any of these elastomeric polymers). However, there are some big pros too of course with G10, ie super hard wearing and grippy (depending upon the design) under any conditions. So is this an "any conditions" grip. I'd def say so The grip
Overall the Extrema Ratio Tuscan has a straight main edge The edge and Japanese-esque tip reinforced geometry, with good "poking power" LOL, seriously good penetration power/ease. Plus the geometry of the blade lends itself well to cutting, close to the hilt (as they do indeed say so themselves). For field maintenance, this means even amateur level sharpening skills, will have no trouble keeping a keen edge (because there are no funky edges which usually require some prowess with sharpening skills IMHO).
How about the carry system? Sure it's stitched together The scabbard The scabbard 2 like I expect from a high quality rucksack/pair of quality Italian made hiking boots. Fully carry whatever compatible. Even comes with an adjustable leg loop for some soldier action.
Do i like it?; of course.
Here are a couple of pictures of the environment I'm in right now (not the indoors shot) Being civil Vs Giant Burrawang Vs Giant Jungle Ficus The bush Wrote a blog about it. The bush and have been testing it out but the thing which is different to all of their previous model is the tang.
Many of you who are insistent upon this "full tang" thing and here I must first make a definition of a "full tang" and that with which "the tang proceeds at the same width (and thickness) at the hilt relatively uniformly until the butt end). Of course this definition may as well state it simply as: a big chunk of metal LOL!
Ok, so most knives constructed so are super heavy (come on let's be serious here), especially in the grip/backend, and this simply makes for IMHO a very uncomfortable knife to wield about let alone use in a normal real world (yeah not fantasy couch potato mall ninja world) manner. Thus tangs of larger knives (ie 7" and above) require some sort of material removal if is is to fit into the above definition and not simply be "a slab of metal" under the guise of a knife.
Now this brings me to the point of the tang The Tang of this new Extrema Ratio model. For indeed the tang satisfies the above definition and the sheet is indeed 1/4" (6mm) thick throughout however, in order not to be carrying around a "chunk" of "slab"metal, there has been some slight removal of material-don't ask me about the physics or reasoning behind the shape, I'm sure knowing them, it's not some random pattern (you can read about it and see it in my blog.
The other thing you will note is, gone is the Forprene grip (for this model) but of similar shape replaced by G10 scales. There is a difference of course with vibration because NO G10 can ever absorb vibration from impact like Forprene can (or Kraton for that matter etc. in relation to any of these elastomeric polymers). However, there are some big pros too of course with G10, ie super hard wearing and grippy (depending upon the design) under any conditions. So is this an "any conditions" grip. I'd def say so The grip
Overall the Extrema Ratio Tuscan has a straight main edge The edge and Japanese-esque tip reinforced geometry, with good "poking power" LOL, seriously good penetration power/ease. Plus the geometry of the blade lends itself well to cutting, close to the hilt (as they do indeed say so themselves). For field maintenance, this means even amateur level sharpening skills, will have no trouble keeping a keen edge (because there are no funky edges which usually require some prowess with sharpening skills IMHO).
How about the carry system? Sure it's stitched together The scabbard The scabbard 2 like I expect from a high quality rucksack/pair of quality Italian made hiking boots. Fully carry whatever compatible. Even comes with an adjustable leg loop for some soldier action.
Do i like it?; of course.
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