Hi Everyone,
First post on here from a fellow knife knut. I purchased my fourth Spyderco today - the TATANKA. Wow - what a beast (and a beauty at the same time.)
Many people have questioned the usefulness and practicality of such a large folding knife. The handle is very large, almost twice as big as my grip (I have large hands). However, given the large size, it fits very well in my jeans pocket and truthfully, shows less above the pocket than my Manix 2 XL. The black clip also helps conceal it. I don't really notice the weight in my pocket, but with lighter pants it would probably tug down too much.
One of the advantages of the very large size handle: in the cold climate I live in (Wisconsin) the knife will work very well with large, bulky gloves. This will be primarily a winter time knife for me.
The blade is gorgeous I think - the full thickness is carried through about 80% of the blade, with a handsome swedge to bring it to a point. The jimping on the blade is aggressive and offers a secure purchase.
One of the highlights of course is the Powerlock. The knife locks with an affirmative "thuck." Zero perceptible blade play. I can't see this lock ever failing on me.
I am not able to open the blade with the Spydie hole. The blade may be tightened too much, but the length of arc the hole follows is large as well, and the back lock provides quite a bit of resistance. I am left opening the knife with two hands, which is fine with me given that this is not a "quick flick out the knife and cut something" kind of blade. Getting this knife out is more of an "experience" lol.
Anyway just a few of my initial impressions of this knife. I purchased it from a local outdoors shop with a 20% off coupon for Black Friday. $174 out the door, and worth every bit of that given the quality fit, finish and heavy duty function of this knife.
First post on here from a fellow knife knut. I purchased my fourth Spyderco today - the TATANKA. Wow - what a beast (and a beauty at the same time.)
Many people have questioned the usefulness and practicality of such a large folding knife. The handle is very large, almost twice as big as my grip (I have large hands). However, given the large size, it fits very well in my jeans pocket and truthfully, shows less above the pocket than my Manix 2 XL. The black clip also helps conceal it. I don't really notice the weight in my pocket, but with lighter pants it would probably tug down too much.
One of the advantages of the very large size handle: in the cold climate I live in (Wisconsin) the knife will work very well with large, bulky gloves. This will be primarily a winter time knife for me.
The blade is gorgeous I think - the full thickness is carried through about 80% of the blade, with a handsome swedge to bring it to a point. The jimping on the blade is aggressive and offers a secure purchase.
One of the highlights of course is the Powerlock. The knife locks with an affirmative "thuck." Zero perceptible blade play. I can't see this lock ever failing on me.
I am not able to open the blade with the Spydie hole. The blade may be tightened too much, but the length of arc the hole follows is large as well, and the back lock provides quite a bit of resistance. I am left opening the knife with two hands, which is fine with me given that this is not a "quick flick out the knife and cut something" kind of blade. Getting this knife out is more of an "experience" lol.
Anyway just a few of my initial impressions of this knife. I purchased it from a local outdoors shop with a 20% off coupon for Black Friday. $174 out the door, and worth every bit of that given the quality fit, finish and heavy duty function of this knife.
