My Blackjack Tac-Ops 8 Proto

Street Samurai1978 · Oct 27, 2012

So I got my Blackjack Tac-Ops 8 and I like it. A2 tool steel has quickly become one of my favs, which is why I went with the prototype over the production model. Sharp as hell, it is. And a lot lighter than it's Bark River cousin, the STS-8. Gonna have to take this out over the next break from school. I'm glad the swedge isn't sharpened, so no state can have a bird about it being a "dirk or dagger".

The scales are just begging to be replaced with some nice curly maple or desert ironwood burl. Time to find someone who can do that for me.

wroughndt · Oct 27, 2012

I was just checking these out this morning. Does it feel more like a fighter or do you think it would do ok as a camp knife/chopper? Congratulations on the sweet new blade!

Insipid Moniker · Oct 27, 2012

Very nice knife. I've been eyeing some of the smaller models in this line.

Tim the Slugman · Oct 27, 2012

I got the A2 prototype last week. It came with a super sharp convex grind. I have chopped several types of tree limbs up to three inchs. I have also split a 6" piece of maple fire wood into little pieces & it is still sharp. I love this knife !!!

Street Samurai1978 · Oct 27, 2012

wroughndt said:
I was just checking these out this morning. Does it feel more like a fighter or do you think it would do ok as a camp knife/chopper? Congratulations on the sweet new blade!

I think it's a great all around blade. Good for multiple tasks. As a camp knife, it would be fine. Just be careful who sees it. The sheep scare easy.

joeyza · May 21, 2013

ooo very nice..thinkin i might get me one of these pretty soon! any opinions on the A2 steel vs the production 1095 steel?

plastid · May 21, 2013

that's a mighty looking blade

evildick · May 21, 2013

Please write a review on this knife. I want one very bad but can not afford it at this time. I am hoping there is still a few prototypes left when I am shopping for one as I also want A2 before I have to settle for a 1095 production one.

Why change the handles? Oops, you said you want wood. I understand that. Other than that are the original ones ok?

Do you think it could replace my BK9?