Just ordered A TAK

Hey, Skunk...when you get your TAK, let me know how the grind is...When I got my TAK in D2, the grind was off, i.e., a steeper angle on one side than the other. Good luck with yours.:thumbup:
 
I have both TAK's, D-2 and 1095. My RAT TAK in 1095 came razor sharp. Just as sharp as a lot of my Dozier was when they came. If anybody has bought a new Dozier they will know what I mean.
 
patrickjames said:
I have both TAK's, D-2 and 1095. My RAT TAK in 1095 came razor sharp. Just as sharp as a lot of my Dozier was when they came. If anybody has bought a new Dozier they will know what I mean.
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I glad yours came that sharp. Mine was pretty dull, actually. Are you kidding when you say that your 1095 came as sharp as Bob's? :confused:
I have two of Bob's knives, and they are "beyond" scary sharp. If so, good for you.:thumbup:
 
IUKE12 said:
The TAK is 10.3 oz, the HR is 8.9 oz
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Tanks for the info!

I think about selling my TAK to replace it with a HRLM. But im not sure if the benefits of ergonomics, weight, blade size and steel (in a knife this size) really makes the difference….not forgetting the extra 100,- Euro!!!
 
Pietje010 said:
Tanks for the info!

I think about selling my TAK to replace it with a HRLM. But im not sure if the benefits of ergonomics, weight, blade size and steel (in a knife this size) really makes the difference….not forgetting the extra 100,- Euro!!!
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I wouldn't try to persuade you to sell the TAK, it is a great knife when you consider the cost. The HRLM is no slouch, I would be happy with either:)
 
Troop said:
Hey, Skunk...when you get your TAK, let me know how the grind is...When I got my TAK in D2, the grind was off, i.e., a steeper angle on one side than the other. Good luck with yours.:thumbup:
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Will do. My Rat-7 was OK on the grind symmetry, but it was a little too obtuse for me, I thinned it a little, and it turned into a nice slicer.

Anytime I'm getting a knife in this cost range, I'm not surprised that I have to give it some TLC, in fact, I kinda plan on it.

WIll give the Out-of-Box perspective , then shape it up, put it touse and give the post-op users review.

I'm still on the porch, waiting.
;)
 
Got mine today:
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eric
 
pitdog said:
Good decision Skunk I was gonna get one myself but then the Dumpster mutt came up for sale on the Scrapyard so I went for that. I think the TAK is about the perfect size for an EDC, the RAT 3 is a little small as an all rounder and the RAT 5 is slightly too long overall (IMO).
I also agree with your pick of 1095 and no serrations.
Post some pics when it comes !!!!:D :thumbup:
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I apologize to Skunk for the tangential hijack, but......... What is your overall impression of the Dumpster mutt?
 
upnorth said:
I apologize to Skunk for the tangential hijack, but......... What is your overall impression of the Dumpster mutt?
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It's for my birthday which is tomorrow, so I will let you know !!!:D

Also ,as can be predicted from me by now, there will be lots of pics to follow !!!!:thumbup:
 
I had a 1095 TAK...
And I'm a big Ontario Knife fan; I have a lot of their knives.

I just want to say that I thought the TAK was one of the ugliest "real" knives I'd ever seen. The proportions, the putty colored handle...I had to sell it.
And I did.

I don't need my working knives to be pretty, but the 1095 TAK was just too much
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I own a few RAT'S , RAT-7 1095, TAK D2,RAT-3 D2, RAT-3 1095 & IN MY OPINION I LIKE THE 1095 BLADE,RAZOR SHARP AND EASIER TO RE-SHARPEN,HERE IS A PIC.
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Thanks pitdog but I want to get a RTAK II & a RAT-5 just for having sake:D LOL ! + I prefer plain edge over serrated. Thanks again TD
 
texastonydobbs said:
Thanks pitdog but I want to get a RTAK II & a RAT-5 just for having sake:D LOL ! + I prefer plain edge over serrated. Thanks again TD
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Yeah I know what your sayin, I nearly cracked a while back and ordered a RAT 5 !!! Did you see the write up in Tactical Knives mag ? They really liked it !!!:thumbup:
 
I have a TAK-1 in D2. Great knife. Horrible sheath. I immediately got a On-Scene Kydex sheath made for the TAK-1. The company I bought the knife from warned me and sold me the kydex sheath with the knife. I am so glad I got it. I think I got it from KnifeCenter?
Ron Athay
 
Skunkwerx, you've got me fired up again for a TAK !! I'm looking at the 1SKS site right now. Great price! (I like the 1095 too, mainly because my RAT-3 in D2 is giving me fits getting it sharp!)

I ordered another Barkie today for Dad's Day (don't forget it's coming up soon!!). I wished I would've waitined until I saw your post tonight. I would've got the TAK instead! Good choice!
 
IUKE12 said:
I think you will like the TAK. It's always fun to see some of our favorite knives side by side to compare. Here is my TAK-1 in 1095 with my Swamprat Howlling Rat
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So how do these two knives compare? I have the HR so I know the handle fits me but what are your impressions on the blade length and steel?
 
Shotgun said:
So how do these two knives compare? I have the HR so I know the handle fits me but what are your impressions on the blade length and steel?
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I'm more likely to grab the HR, the handle feels better, more secure and comfortable for me, the blade length is perfect for my tasks, I don't miss the extra 1/2 inch of blade when I am using the HR, the overall balance compared to the TAK feels better. The TAK is handle heavy, the HR less so. The HR has a nice little thumb notch up on the spine, I find this feature very helpful for precision cutting. Edge holding is a little better than the 1095, sharpening it does not appear to be more difficult, but that may just be because I use the Edge-pro, it seems nothing is too hard to sharpen with that. I can get a razor sharp edge on the 1095 in no time, easier to sharpen in the field no doubt. I do like the TAK and readily assign it the real dirty beater chores. If I had to choose just one...HR
 
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