Just Bought My First EDC Knife...How Did I Do?

Don't let all these folks scare you off of the tanto shape. It is not USELESS, it is just less useful than some other designs, and even that is a matter of comfort and style preference. Enjoy your knife. Once you use it for a while, you'll realize that any good quality edge from a quality company is much better than most any cheap low grade steel from a company that takes short cuts. If this is your first quality blade, you won't be disappointed.

With experience comes the appreciation for the subtle differences in edge grinds, and steels that are available to the discerning knife addict. For now, you will just be happy to have a knife on you.

Daniel
 
The Mini-grip is a great choice. I have one from Cabela's, and love it.
I don't care much for tanto's either, but that's just my personal choice. I like belly on a working blade. Of course if you're prone to stabbing things it may be useful.
 
I've got two grips great choice there my edc almost all the time you did good i dont think you can find a better knife. except a sebbie left handed with double thumb studs and with marcota inserts whoops got carried away:eek: :D
 
Thanks guys.... I didn't understand the purpose of the tanto was stabbing. I very much doubt I'll be stabbing anything. My choice was purely aestetic.
 
Hmmmm.... Given the overwhelming negative feedback on the tanto style knife, I may need to see what the return policy is for GP Knives....
 
Well this doesn't look good for me.... From GP's web site:

Returns & Exchanges


Returns
In the event you are unhappy with an item you ordered please contact us within 14 days of delivery for a return authorization number. Items may be returned within this period of time for a refund minus our restocking fee. All items must be factory new, unused, and in the original factory box with all factory paperwork included. The return authorization number must be clearly labeled on the box or the package will be refused. After you receive your return authorization number return the product in the original condition and packaging to our location. Items found to be non-defective may be charged a 15% restocking fee unless waived by a customer service representative. We charge this fee to encourage our customers to only order products they intend to keep.

So let's look at the math: $56.75 x .15= $8.51 + $6.50 (return shipping) + $6.50 to ship the new non-tanto style knife = $21.50

This is almost half the price of the original knife. I guess that answers my question about whether I'm keeping the tanto or not. :grumpy:
 
Reread Daniel Dorn's post. Keep the tanto. It's a BM Grip... that's enough to give it an honored place in your collection by itself. It's a well done folding knife regardless of the blade shape. And... if you've never used a tanto blade before... how do you know it won't be to your likin'?

I have several tantos in my "family". I don't particularly care for them most of the time either, but they have their uses and their blade shape is not a drawback for the kind of cutting I do, I just have to do it a little differently if I don't have a curved belly on the blade I'm carrying. And that tanto point is extremely strong. I can do things (yard, garden, workshop stuff) with my tanto blades that would damage the point on some of my other knives.

Enjoy the tanto, and then add a nice drop point (my fav) or spear point or sheepsfoot blade to your collection and see how it works compared to the tanto.
 
The tanto point works just fine for me. A knife I designed many years ago, became the Recon Tanto. They sold a ton of them. They never even said thank you! Typical. Enjoy it. The tanto tip is strong, and the transition area will cut almost as well as a straight edge. Mike
 
Don't get too excited because other dislike the tanto blade.
Check it out for yourself, everyone has different tastes, you may find that it works well for your needs, and you may not.

Look on the bright side, if you decide that you like the tanto they will be easy to find, as no one else seems to have a use for them.

And another thing that I'd like to point out.

Variety is the spice of life.

Having a couple of different blade styles to choose from is a good thing, don't bother putting away the credit card, just go ahead and buy another knife.

Also, good choice on the Benchmade.
 
Thanks for the posts gentlemen. I feel a bit better now. I will accept the tanto and not send it back. In the grand scheme of things, it's only $54.75. This is less than one day's ammo bill at the range. :) I'll be sure to post pictures upon arrival!

Thanks all,
Gary
 
Tanto's are fine. You end up using the "triangle of doom" to do 90% of your cutting or that perfect chisel tip
 
I'm with GarageBoy, never thought I'd like tanto's either but they just cut differently, I think you'll like it.
 
I can say one great thing about the GP folks is wow to they ship quick! My order was on it's way to me in about an hour after it was placed. I will be doing business with them again for sure.
 
Well I got the Mini Grip today. How do I put this, it's much smaller than I thought it would be. So it's back to the drawing board. The mini grip will be relegated to my medic bag and I will do more research on my EDC knife. And so it goes.....
 
Get a Spyderco Manix. You won't regret it. perfect size and steel for EDC.:thumbup:
 
I highly recommend, without reservation, any Spyderco or Benchmade products. They are all quality designs made with high quality materials, all are a great deal, and both companies (especially Spyderco) support their products one hundred percent.

That being said, my first recommendation is the Spyderco Military---whether it be S30V/G10 or BG42/carbon fiber. Both are excellent knives and are none too expensive for what you're getting (expect anywhere from $100 to $150 dollars). My preference is the 440V/G10 model, but as they are discontinued, it would be next to impossible to find one anywhere other than eBay.

I also recommend the Benchmade Skirmish or Rukus. All three knives are big folders and might be more what you're expecting; they do cost a bit more, but it pays bigger dividends in the end.

I hope I helped. God bless you, America, and our men and women overseas.

KATN,

Wade
619G6
 
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