I hate American tantos

[marcinek]

I think its fantasy silliness, and I don't quite understand why you are changing the subject of somebody else's thread.

 

[Quiet]

I think its fantasy silliness, and I don't quite understand why you are changing the subject of somebody else's thread.

I'm with Marcinek. 'The hell is that abomination supposed to be?

 

[JParanee]

Those that do not like Americanized Tantos have obviously never been exposed to the fathers of this genre

Phill Hartsfield

&

Bob Lum

 

[o4tg]

$150 for a 7CR knife? Captain Insano voice: "Ahahahaha!"

 

[JParanee]

Jason Knight

Hartsfield

RJ Martin

 

[Czechmate]

It's hard to argue with that logic and those pics Joe... :thumbup:

 

[JParanee]

It's hard to argue with that logic and those pics Joe... :thumbup:

.....

 

[orca8589]

First time I've heard a man complain about another man not giving him crabs.

LOL - yup, I guess I walked right into that one.

And I forgot to mention that the S&W was a tanto, 3/16"+ thick blade, useless for almost anything but pounding through kindling & rope.

~Chris

 

[gvarr]

it can be verry usefull in a fighting knife, but lets be honest we dont fight ninjas everyday..

 

[Cereal_killer]

it can be verry usefull in a fighting knife, but lets be honest we dont fight ninjas everyday..

Maybe YOU don't...

 

[jac_solar]

I think its fantasy silliness, and I don't quite understand why you are changing the subject of somebody else's thread.

That was not my intention. Since the OP's subject was about the hatred for the American tanto, I didn't think he'd mind if I posted the design of a different take on the tanto -- I was curious what he and others thought about it.

Seriously. I can't stand how squared off and boxy looking the tip is. I love the traditional tanto but I hate the Americanized version. Is anyone with me for this?

 

[crom]

People still buy Bowies I guess that means they are looking for sandbars to stage fights.

 

[JParanee]

I suppose this isn't really an American Tanto shape, but thought I'd mention this here -- it's the newest design by Gil & Wesley Hibben; a radical tanto type of blade. (Only available for pre-order.)

United Gil Hibben GH5039 Hibben Legacy II Fighter 8" Blade, Pakkawood Handles

http://www2.knifecenter.com/item/UC...39-hibben-legacy-ii-fighter-pakkawood-handles

What do you guys think of this?

Jac

It is a fantasy piece that is not going to get much love from most

Gil is awesome but his designs are primarily meant for Mass production and target a different part of the knife buying segment out there

 

[Lycosa]

I need one Hartsfield.

 

[evanPGH]

Those that do not like Americanized Tantos have obviously never been exposed to the fathers of this genre

Phill Hartsfield

&

Bob Lum

Jason Knight

Hartsfield

RJ Martin

Great pieces Joe.

I consider Phill's to be traditional in shape as well as the Knight.

The Lum and Martin are Americanized versions but the RJ a little less so, IMO.

Is that RJ a Wasabi? Been trying to track one of those down forever but as far as I can tell he hasnt made one since the early-mid 2000's.

 

[EZ Bake]

How has this thread gone this far without someone posting this?

 

[Czechmate]

How has this thread gone this far without someone posting this?

It's TANTO, not Tonto...


Regardless. :thumbup:

 

[Lycosa]

I can't buy the Crow on the head thing.

 

[Ken44]

I don't care for them at all, and will never own one.

I do like the looks of some if they're done in a Japanese style.

 

[singularity35]

Are they basically weapons then?

Those that do not like Americanized Tantos have obviously never been exposed to the fathers of this genre

Phill Hartsfield

&

Bob Lum