Help me find a knife for a friend?

[n7titan]

So he's looking at something like this but wants to know about the quality. http://www.blackhawk.com/product/Tatang,4,35.htm

Blade length: 8.600”/218 mm
• Overall length: 13.500”/343 mm
• Blade material: 1085C high-carbon tool steel
• Handle material: Thermoplastic rubber with textured panels


I've never heard of Blackhawk myself, anybody know anything about it?
He wants that shape specifically, double edge, spear/drop point, forward swept handle, medium/large overall size. No preference on serrated/non, handle material, or coating.

Does anybody know any knife of a similar build but better quality?

Please and thank you.

 

[gazz98]

I admit I don't know much about Blackhawk. There is a search function in the upper right corner. Try there first.

Only 2 come to mind offhand...

Benchmade Nimravus 140 although not a true double edge.
Spyderco Schempp Rock double edge?

 

[Angus McGunnigle]

Intended use ? Budget ?

 

[MatthewSB]

I've never heard of Blackhawk myself, anybody know anything about it?

Blackhawk is a HUGE maker of tacticool gear.

I had a Kalista, which was a fantastic Blackhawk knife designed by Michael Janich.

Just read the description, and google search the designer, steel types etc. and it's not hard to figure out that this is a good knife, but only if you want a purpose built weapon that can also function as a jungle tool.

Designed by edged-weapons expert Michael Janich, the Tatang employs the savage cutting power of a traditional Filipino barong in a leaner, more versatile package. When gripped at the rear of the pistol-grip-style handle, the weight-forward blade gives it tremendous reach and chopping power. Choking up on the subhilt shifts the balance back for more controlled cutting, trapping, and backcutting.

 

[n7titan]

Thanks for all the replies.
Intended use: Cool looking tactical knife with some outdoor use. Hunting knife. He just want a big knife, 12" overall or above.
Budget: $100 and below

From what I gathered 1085 steel is pretty durable but doesn't hold an edge as well as 1095. I have no idea about the heat treatment though.
I spent a few hours last night searching for something similar but I wasn't able to find that overall shape in anything above 10". The handle shape was the most difficult to search for.

So the broaden the search I know he really likes karambits; he's also interested in kukris but is more of a tactical knife guy than a bushcraft guy. I know that's not exactly the trend on BF, but anything helps. The Spyderco Schempp Rock looks to be a good alternative but it's out of his price range.

The main features he's looking for is the size and the double edge and an overall forward swooping shape.
Here's a few that are kind of in the ballpark

Thanks again for any suggestions.

 

[Angus McGunnigle]

Get a Condor Kumunga and a couple files from Home Depot. Clamp that sucker down on a bench and reshape the top edge to make it more stabby. There you go. Combatbushctoraftsword.

 

[n7titan]

You bring up a good point with grinding your own edge. What about knives of similar shape and size without double edges?

 

[hotshot4773]

I only have experience with the blackhawk nightedge and really didnt like it honestly
It lasted about a year then i broke the grips

 

[Angus McGunnigle]

Kabar bull dozier