Kershaw Storm II, Tanto or not?

G

gregsky

Joined
Feb 10, 2006
Messages
15
Im considering getting the Storm II, tanto version from here
http://www.thekershawstore.com/Kershaw_Storm_II_Folder_Tanto_Serrated_p/k1475tst.htm

Ive looked around here and the recurve version seems to be a good choice
http://www.thekershawstore.com/Kershaw_Storm_II_Folder_Serrated_p/k1475st.htm

Im new to knives and am wondering if there is much of a difference between the tanto and the recurve style blades. Id be using it for random everyday tasks. Also, are there any places I could pick this up at as oppossed to getting it online? Id like to skip out on the shipping charges.
 
If you are using it for everyday use, go with the recurve. You will find that point much more functional than the tanto. It is true that the tanto is a tougher tip, but on this model I don't see it improving anything much. Also, I would recomend the plain edge.
This is a pretty common knife. I know that my Big 5 has them for aournd $35. you can probably find them in your every day sporting good stores or Walmarts. Even hardware stores are likely to have it.
 
I really like recurve blades, and would recommend it. I do think tantos do every day tasks fine though. Their exacto knife qualities are really useful for some things. Recurves will easily outslice them though. In the end, I'm sticking with recurve. Plus it looks cool.
 
Knifeclerk said:
It is true that the tanto is a tougher tip, but on this model I don't see it improving anything much. Also, I would recomend the plain edge.
Click to expand...

I happen to like tantos, but in this case I agree with Knifeclerk. Since the Storm's blade is quite thin and heavily tapered toward the point, there's no reason to buy the tanto version for the sheer strength.

BTW they look like nice, quality knives for the price, my girlfriend is just about to buy one. :cool:
 
They're great knives all around, really. A little hard to sharpen. Only one warning--check your lockup...this probably isn't routine, but my friend's has rather poor lockup and has closed on him a couple times. But if it comes with good lockup, I wouldn't worry at all...this is generally true for any liner/framelock.
 
Have you handled one yet? I know I was thinking about it too and my local Walmart sells 'em and I "played" with one and it's much, much bigger than I had expected. Just thought I'd mention that.
I'd go with the recurve also. Beautiful knife IMO.

Check out your Walmart, I'm sure they've got 'em.
 
Well, they're broad and fairly long, but also very thin and carryable. It reminds me a lot of the mini skirmish, where when you open it you wonder where all that blade came from.
 
I took close look at the Tantos, noticed that the blade was the same geometry as the recurve just with the Tanto tip...this means that the tip strength would not be any better than either or; the penetration ability for cutting Kevlar would be same, the recurve might leave a sl. larger wound channel. Overall, everyday job...opening boxes, cut tape, rope, fising line, clean game and quickly getting out of your malfunctioned seatbelt restraints after the SUV rolled over 6 times and lands in a river...go with the recurve with serration. IMHO ;)
 
Hyun, welcome to the forums. I realize your post is entirely in jest, and you will too.

There are many things humorous throughout, but adding serrations to a recurve blade isn't your fault - Kershaw can't be blamed for making knives to sell that have duplicative grinds on the same blade. It's the public. They'll buy anything.
 
...Well with all jest aside, I've got a really good bridge I want to sell Ya'. Thanks for the Welcome tirod..:)
 
The Storms are all great knives. Nice functional design and the excellent 13C26 steel.

Unless you do some really hardcore prying I'd go for the recurve as well.

//Jay
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top