I need help with a 154 cm tanto

Uncle Timbo · Aug 16, 2012

My friend has an older Kershaw, black handle, black bladed tanto/serrated knife. I had the good fortune of sharpening it for him. Shortly thereafter he shipped out to Afganistan. I don't think he had much warning. I'm just glad to have put an edge on it before he shipped out.

It got me thinking. Does anybody make a satin, tanto, serrated blade/knife in 154 cm? I'm not exactly sure what steel his was but I'd guess maybe 440C, Aus 8 or something like that. I'd really like to keep the price down as low as I can so customs are out. I looked in Kershaw and got dizzy trying to navigate my way through. I may surprize him with one. Can anybody help me out?

jimnolimit · Aug 16, 2012

are you dead set on 154CM?

how about the kershaw RJI?

Jpalmer1988 · Aug 16, 2012

I believe that Benchmade may do the grips and presidio in a tanto combo edge.

jimnolimit · Aug 16, 2012

Jpalmer1988 said:
I believe that Benchmade may do the grips and presidos in a tanto combo edge.

correct, the benchmade 553 and 557 (mini).

porkbilly, how much can you spend?

jkwithawave · Aug 16, 2012

Emerson CQC 7, it's a little pricey though.

docbp87 · Aug 17, 2012

Emerson uses 154cm, and offers several great tantos.

aquaman67 · Aug 17, 2012

jimnolimit said:
correct, the benchmade 553 and 557 (mini).

porkbilly, how much can you spend?

Don't forget the Barrage.

The 583S is 154CM, Satin, Tanto, partially serrated and spring assisted.

res1cue · Aug 17, 2012

Jpalmer1988 said:
I believe that Benchmade may do the grips and presidio in a tanto combo edge.

That is what came to mind for me as well. And if you are not set on 154CM, CS had VG-1 voyagers, and SOG has some in VG10. All are similar to 154CM

Uncle Timbo · Aug 18, 2012

Many thanks to everyone who responded. I mean it. I would love to have a Blur/tanto/serrated/in 154 cm. I don't think they make such a critter. His is a Blur. I'd love to keep the price between $50 and $100, maybe $125.? As far as the steel goes, I guess I should have said 154 cm or better. The Griptilians are nice, just not tactical enough for him. What do you think now?

jimnolimit · Aug 18, 2012

porkbilly.223 said:
Many thanks to everyone who responded. I mean it. I would love to have a Blur/tanto/serrated/in 154 cm. I don't think they make such a critter. His is a Blur. I'd love to keep the price between $50 and $100, maybe $125.? As far as the steel goes, I guess I should have said 154 cm or better. The Griptilians are nice, just not tactical enough for him. What do you think now?

in the $50-$100 range, take a look at the cold steel recon 1 tanto:

question: you seem very dead set on tanto/serrated/154CM+, how come? also, have you considered getting him a fixed blade?

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JD Mandrell · Aug 18, 2012

porkbilly.223 said:
It got me thinking. Does anybody make a satin, tanto, serrated blade/knife in 154 cm?

Benchmade Griptilian model 553S

gooeytek · Aug 18, 2012

Does he need serrations? If not that important, there's the ZT0400. Discontinued, but there are still some around in stock i think.

I need help with a 154 cm tanto

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