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why TNT?
Why not sebenza? Since buck is gona to use S30v, why not pick the original sebenza instead of a drilled replica?
IMO, TNT is almost a drilled sebenza in spite of using talonite as blade material and handmade. Now it's gona be a production knife, now it's gona use s30v...
Originally posted by lreed
why not pick the original sebenza instead of a drilled replica?
IMO, TNT is almost a drilled sebenza in spite of using talonite as blade material and handmade. Now it's gona be a production knife, now it's gona use s30v...
Originally posted by Buzzbait
The knife would have to look and feel like a custom.
Originally posted by J Hubbard
And the TI Liner, and the TI belt clip.
Jeff
Ti Liner? Aren't these framelocks?
However, the reason I look it on as a replica of sebenza is the lock
Just this non-original issue makes me feel uncomfortable about it.
Originally posted by J Hubbard
Also the TI handles are not cheap. Your jaw would drop at how much per pair we are paying.
And the TI Liner, and the TI belt clip.
Jeff
Originally posted by lreed
Well, I've read a lot about TNT, and here's my thinking about it:
1. It used thumb hole instead of stud.
2. It got a different handle shape.
3. It got several different blade shapes.
4. It uses talonite
After all, no doubt it's a well-designed top-quality knife.
However, the reason I look it on as a replica of sebenza is the lock. Isn't titanium framelock invented by Chris Reeve? And IMO it's the most significant attribute in a sebenza. Changine handle shape, drilling several holes or engraving, use a different material and use some other traditional blade shapes are not hard for anyone with normal creativity. And I call those without creativity replica period.
Don't take me wrong, the buck TNT definately will be a very very nice knife. I have full confidence on buck's reputation and quality, and it's a good design. Just this non-original issue makes me feel uncomfortable about it.
You certainly have the right not to buy one but to say that the TNT is non-original is a slam on one of the finest knifemaker's out there and in reality a slam on EVERY framelock folder, custom or prodo. Sure, both knives bend in the middle but that is where the "non-original" issue ends. If you'd ever held the two, you'd know that. It is a shame to make generalizations about products about which you have only "read alot about." When choose to make a judgement about another persons credibility, originality, and talent based upon what you have read you step out of bounds. Especially when you use a public forum to make such statements.Originally posted by lreed
Just this non-original issue makes me feel uncomfortable about it.
Originally posted by seaplane
I wish I had seen the TNT boom (pun intended!) coming before I traded off my last one. Now they have more than doubled in price on the secondary market!