I like tactical/utility knives like kitchen knives

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I particularly liked the one pictured below it. Very Becker BK7, but with more of a Kitchen Knife thing going on.

-John
 
This is a little off of the subject but not really.
Have you guys tried using Ulus in the kitchen.
I love those dang things for cooking.
 
Walking Man This is a little off of the subject but not really.
Have you guys tried using Ulus in the kitchen.
I love those dang things for cooking.
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Used to use 'em sometimes. We called them mezza lunas. Not as nifty looking as the ulus but great for mincing and fine segment cutting.
 
Originally posted by mschwoeb
Trace Rinaldi has done several TTKKs in the classic Santoku shape and length.
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Yep. I've been lusting after one ever since I saw it!

I guess I'll have to stick with my Enigma for now. :)
 
The Greco Companion has the kitchen knife shape.

You will see alot of knives in that style on the Mineral Mountain Hatchet Works website.
 
What about the "thickness factor"?

My buddy has a Strider he just showed me. It has a 4" blade and G10 handles. I don't remember if the guard extended beyond the edge so it wouldn't touch down on a cuttingboard in the back or not.

Anyway, I found it uncomfortable to hold especially when I applied pressure this way and that. I'm not saying it was a BAD knife - just not my taste at all.

There seems to be a trend for super-thick (1/4" in this case) blades and I could see their purpose in maybe extreme circumstances only - which, I'm sure is what Strider is designed for.

But for my uses, I much prefer a .125 blade or 1/32nd thinner. Thinner blades just CUT better. I'm willing to bet that for most (95%) of people's uses a .125" blade would work great. (Just like a kitchen knife.)

I don't remember exactly, but it seems some manufacturers offer two options as far as thickness.

But, back to the subject, I like the tactical knives that are like kitchen knives because they often add the needed benefits like a rigged thumb-ramp or full-tang with a little extention out the butt for strikes or hammering.
 
I like these too. I'm drawn towards makers who do both kitchen and outdoor knives. Lately I've been lookin' a lot at offerings by Tichbourne, Rinaldi, Mullin, Murray Carter. Here's an interesting small one by Murray Carter (now at TAD Gear):
MUTEKI NECK KNIFE
BLADE = 3" HITACHI WHITE STEEL LAMINATED BETWEEN SUS410 STAINLESS
BLACK MICARTA SCALES

They call it a "neck knife"...LOL...anyone can see it's a tactical paring knife!

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Glad you guys like the TTKK.. When Joe Talmadge first approached me about making the LUK and then TTKK I dont think either of us had any idea how popular this design and concept would be..
Someone should have a picture of the Santoku's I cant seem to post pics anymore.. They are made from thin .110 CPM S30V...
I hope to be taking orders again soon.
Also if you want to be on the list for something send me an E. Titled "mailing list", with your contact info and knife, or knives you are interested in. I will let you know when something is available or when I can make what you want...
Thanks again for the kind words and glad you guys dig the blades...:cool:
 
You can't go wrong with a TTKK. All my kitchen knives are made by Trace! :D 2 TTKK's [D2 and 3V], 1 santoku in S30V, and a Talonite Gambit. The TTKK's get a regular workout. The "dropped blade" design works great for slicing as your hand never contacts the cutting surface. One of the things I really like about Trace's work is his handles. They are perhaps the best ergonomics on a fixed blade that I've handled so far, and the TTKK's design is no exception. The handle has all the curves in the right places, from the large finger recess at the front to the "pinky catch" at the back. I believe Trace once described this to me as a "captured hand" handle. Even with wet hands, you still can get a confortable and secure grip. Performance wise, The TTKK 's flat grind helps it to sail through food with ease. I've had zero problems with mine, it's a great performing tool for the kitchen or camp site. Trace is da man!
 
What about the "thickness factor"?
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I used to have a Greco Companion, but got rid of it due to this very problem. It was a heavy knife and awkward to use.

Now I think John Greco had slimmed down his blades. I am not sure if it will be enough to suit your tastes, though. I think he lists the thickness in the specs on his website.
 
when I think kitchen-like tac knives, I think of the trace rinaldi's Gambit or Enigma.

Trace, I can't fly across the world to go to the knife shows in the US. I would like to get a S30V + G10 gambit or enigma - any chance you can help me out?

Thanks - somebody please let Trace know I posted this msg. I can't PM him.
 
It is obvious from this thread that the undisputed top of the line in tactical kitchen knives are the Trace Rinaldi knives. It also seems that the Rinaldi knives, being hand-made, are hard to get.

I wonder if Mr. Rinaldi has thought of going the "Mid Tech" route to get more of his designs on the market?
 
Thanks again guys.. I hope to be able to take orders soon.. But for now if you want you can send me an E-mail titled "Mailing List" Include your contact info, and knife or knives your interested in, and I will let you know when one becomes available or when I can make it for you..
Sorry it took so long to respond, I have been away for a week, and the fires have played hell with the phone lines around here..
 
Originally posted by W.T. Beck
It is obvious from this thread that the undisputed top of the line in tactical kitchen knives are the Trace Rinaldi knives. It also seems that the Rinaldi knives, being hand-made, are hard to get.

I wonder if Mr. Rinaldi has thought of going the "Mid Tech" route to get more of his designs on the market?
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He is doing some midtech stuff with his ShivWorks line (the Clinch Pick, Disciple, and Lil' Loco), but I don't think he's done any stuff with his other knives.
 
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