KaBar TDI knife?

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J.Davey

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Just wondering if anyone has actually held one of these yet. Kinda' reminds me of a small Szabo UUK. I've really been into 'angled' blade geometry lately. I just ordered one, so if nobody has any info, I'll provide some soon.
 
I've never seen anything like that! :eek:

Actually ... it reminds me of the CRKT Ryan Plan B, also a backup knife.

I think it's a good idea. As long as the heat treat is reasonable, it's hard to mess up a compact package like that. Ka-Bar's been getting interesting lately. It will probably make a useful utility knife for small tasks, as well.

I like an angled blade for keeping the edge below my knuckles. It also adds power to a cut because you instinctively pull it past where you would if the blade were in a normal position, sort of like a hawksbill or recurve.
 
That particular model caught my eye as well. It looked like it might "blend in" to a duty belt as an offside back up for weapon retention. Let me know how you like when you get one, I might have to invest as well.
 
Any update on it yet JDavey? I was thinking about getting one as an e.d.c. Thanks. :)
 
This concept has been seen in many other SD blades and for good reason. It's a good idea. I am looking forward to seeing how well they are done.
 
This knife is very appealing to me because of the price first of all. Second I don't have any fixed blade knives, besides a Frosts Mora that I use for wood working. I'm wondering if anybody thinks that this would be a good first fixed blade EDC? I was also looking at the Spyderco Temperance or Benchmade JuJu. I know I'm kinda getting OT here but what do you guys think of the JuJu? The end looks like if it poked you in the side it would be rather uncomfortable, that's my only worry.
 
Well, I received my TDI, and I'm fairly impressed. The knife was sharp, and the blade is a little bigger than you'd think it would be. The ergonomics are fantastic, also. It is a very stout feeling knife. My only complaint is that the sheath seems overly large and may prove to be a little uncomfortable. The knife itself, though, is very impressive for 30 bucks!
 
Hey Guys...



Here is my after-market sheath version for the Ka-Bar TDI



tdi.jpg




Sheath is set up for IWB carry via my standard G-clip.

Can be carried :



IWB Left/Right

Edge Forward/Reverse
45 Degree Cant, Both ways

Inverted

Inverted 45 Degree Cant Both Ways

Horizontal w/supplied Dedicated Horizontal belt loop

Comes standard with G-clip and Dedicated H-loop

Mini Tek Lok Ready

Large Tek Lok Friendly

Merc Harness Ready



Another picture of the different carry modes:



tdi2.jpg




Front, Back (G-clip),Bottom is horizontal carry



H-loop is standard 1.75" (can be custom made per Request)

G-clip is 2.0", will accept 1.75" belt and slightly bigger (Custom g-clip sizes per request)



Any Questions, or comments,, please feel free to drop me a note

ericn@mnsi.net

ttyle

Eric...
 
Real nice set up Eric. Sold my first one today; non LEO customer's only concern was the sheath.
 
Hey theoldawg...

Yaa the factory sheath is pretty miserable..

I think it's going to be a Very popular knife..
I have several orders for them already, and just posted pictures today..

Would you be interested in doing some trading ??

Drop me a note..

ttyle

Eric...
 
Love the look of the knife. Will need another sheath for it though for sure.

Factory sheath looks like a Glock mag holder. However, for the price I couldn't complain.

Normark- if you don't mind my asking, how much is your sheath for the TDI?
 
J.Davey said:
So, nobody has had one of these in their hands? Okay, in that case, what do you think of the knife? Just getting some opinions from people I respect.

http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_detail.html?s=KA1480
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For SD use, the angled blade/pistol grip concept makes a lot of sense.

If you execute a straight thrust with the knife, the pistol grip reduces the chance of your hand sliding up the blade and getting cut with your own knife.

The angled blade also increases the cutting power when you perform a slashing attack as the blade "catches" the material being cut at a more efficient angle.

This concept has been around for centuries in some cultures. If you look at the kerambit, or the Filipino kris, you'll see a similarity in the angle of the blade to handle.
 
After about a month of use, the TDI is now my 'car knife'. It is rigged next to my shifter for quick access if needed. When it came time to sharpen the TDI, it was a little more difficult than my other knives. This is due to a fairly sloppy and uneven factory grind (the initial bevel had an odd 'level' spot about a 1/2 inch long). I re-beveled it on a diamond hone, and now I have no problems. The sheath is entirely too bulky for edc for the average citizen. Another thing I wish this knife had is a lanyard hole. I like to put a small paracord loop on my smaller fixed blades to slip my pinky through (kind of like a modified kerambit handle). I've done this for years, and it just feels weird to not have it there. I still think it's a cool knife design, though.
 
I think I understand the concept. But it seems to me, in order to benefit from that angle, a longer blade would be called for. Just seems kind of short to take advantage of that rather sharp angle. Always learning....
 
Hey Dave...

The TDi's intended purpose is to be a backup blade for law enforcement..Probably the reason for the size...I do know the TDI has it's own training program to go along with the knife..

From what I hear through the grapevine,, there is also a large(r) version of this knife in the works.. Don't know much about it other than that...

I find this to be a very handy little knife,, and in the right hands, a very powerful tool...

I've got three of them now, with a 4th fully serrated version on the way..

ttyle

Eric....
 
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