I'm done whining and complaining

[tjswarbrick]

I'm done whining and complaining about my Benchmade Warn Barrage.
A little background -
When I started hunting for a quality one-hand-opener last year, the one that felt best in my hand was the Barrage.
Then, I did a bit more research, and decided I wanted G-10 scales, and some better steel.
I came across the 583SBK-1 at a very reasonable price. Though I wasn't sure about the tanto tip or the black coating, I thought I'd try them out.
I couldn't find a good use for the tanto, and the black scratched slightly on a (very tough) plastic clamshell package.
I tried to send it back, sell it, or trade it - to no avail. I've used it quite successfully to cut paracord for my lanyards, but mostly it's just sat in my toolbox, awaiting a good use.

This morning, I had some carpet to tear up. My wife was having no luck with our utility/carpet/razor knife, so I pulled out the BM Tanto. Made quick work of it! 2 slices, and we're through the carpet AND pad, all the way down to the subfloor. Amazing.

So, now I am going to keep it, happily.

Does anyone else have one of these? Have you been successful putting it to work?
Thanks for listening.

- Tom

 

[knarfeng]

I couldn't find a good use for the tanto

Yeah, many of us have the same problem.
That's why you sometimes find tanto blades discounted.

Glad you now like yours, though. Most things are good for something. Even tanto blades.

 

[cziv]

Yeah, many of us have the same problem.
That's why you sometimes find tanto blades discounted.

That's good. I like tanto blades, they're more usable than some here post about them!