Large BG-42 Tanto Sebenza?

They were making 400 for NICA dealerships. I don't know if they are still being produced, but they are only available at said dealerships. Try Becks or Plaza cutlery.
 
the price of the Large Tanto version isn't too much more than the regular version.

Sounds good to me! :)

BK
 
I always thought the tanto was a good deal, with the decoration and limited number made.
 
If you strike out with the stores St. James refererd you to, you might try Safe and Knife in Minneapolis. Drop me a line--I have their 800 number.
Barry H
 
No offense but why ruin a Sebenza with an Americanised Tanto? I would dig a proper Japanise Tanto with a convex.... Hmmmmm convex Tanto (in the style of H Simpson) But that ugly Americanised thing? No thanks! As I said, no offense intended I am just interested!:)
 
General,

I carry my "ruined Americanised Tanto Sebenza every day on duty.
I don't take offense to your opinion, but, Man, YOU GOTTA BE KIDDING!


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recoil
 
Hey Recoil! Equally impressive sheath--Were did you get that?
Thanks!
Barry H
 
Er, sorry I am not kidding. The Tanto looks 'tactical' and yes quite cool, but is it honestly as useful in any way to the standard Sebi blade style? As a collecters item I can understand the desirability and yes I reaslise I have trod on some toes here, for that I am sorry. But just as I offend religious people with my aithiest viewpoint I cannot see the need for the Americanised Tanto when it cannot be as useful as the normal design. Now if you need greater tip strength, may I suggest a pry bar? Or if you like the look, hey, thats your opinion an none of my business. I never said I was right, just commenting from my point of view, which is no more valid than yours at the end of the day.
 
Barry H,

Thanks.
My "Folding Prybar" is housed occasionally in a G2 horizontal belt sheath made by fellow forumite Gary W. Graley..


General,
The Tanto is a more specialized blade type and not as useful for everyday utility chores as a standard blade profile.
In my profession the Tanto is very useful tool. I am sure that Mr. Reeve would be pleased to know that if I were to need an emergency prybar his design would perform admirably.

The fact that it looks great and is a limited run doesn't hurt.



recoil
 
FYI, to those interested, the tanto style was born in feudal Japan in the military tradition. However, the blade style also found a niche in the culninary and woodworking traditions of Japan, too. If you ever have an opportunity to look at a Japanese style woodworking catalog today, you will notice numerous chisels and knives that are used exclusively for the culninary and woodworking arts. You will notice in the chisels, especially, that the tanto tip is chisel ground, very much like some of our American knife makers. And that grind happens to be traditionally done on the left side of the blade. Now on a chisel with a symetrical handle, you can use that edge right or left handed, depending on your orientation. On a knife, however, a tanto chisel ground traditionally is best used left handed. I speak from a wood working point of view. Incidentally, I am a union, journeyman carpenter with over 20 years of professional woodworking experience. I have seen and used many knives with tanto tips in my woodworking applications. Most favor the left handed use due to the fact that they were made in the traditional method. What is nice for me, a right hander, is that the Sebenza N.I.C.A. is bevel ground and can be utilized very effectively as a woodworking tool from "the right side of the boat".
Regards,
Barry H
 
Recoil,

I am very impressed with the Tanto blade you have.
A nice piece.
 
Talked to the wife again last week on my B-Day to see if at all possible she could see it in her heart to help me purchase this Tanto Sebenza.
She told me that I got 25 bucks in cash as one of my presents, so I'm on my way! Just about another 350 bucks more or so to go! :)

BK
 
Not being a NICA member, I wasn't able to purchase any of these models for resale.

I'm not a big fan of the tanto blade style but, because of the unique nature and limited availability, I wanted them. Well, I got lucky at a show this weekend and was able to trade into a small one.

I'm suitably impressed.

Gonna have to try and get a large one.
 
Here's my family! I had a large LH tanto but traded it to Tom Mayo for a medium TNT. I don't know what the fuss is about. Plaza cutlery in Costa Mesa can't give them away. I have a small tanto but I keep it for collecting purposes. IMHO the Sebenzas are ten times better than anything that Emerson ever made, but don't say that on the Emersom forum or you will get crucified!

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Recoil, you wouldn't use your tanto as a prybar would you? Just thinking about a Seb being used like that gets my chest tight. But I would bet my life that you could rip someones chest open (sorry Anne) with that baby and not even test the limits of it's strength!:D
 
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