Sell me on tantos.

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... For utility, simple food prep, other actual use. I kinda want a Mini 15. Or possibly another 7.

I really dont like tantos, but honestly havent really used em.

Pros & Cons? Chisel or V?
 
For me the best set of uses/advantages for a Tanto tip come from chisel grind blades. It allows for usage where a flat side comes in handy, basically utilizing the blade as an actual chisel. Also, a tanto point is a good way to do a "combo grind" blade as the "second point" makes for a convenient transition, such as the combination of hollow grind (for easier slicing) on the main and flat grind (for piercing strength) point on my Medford Praetorian.

(pardon the non-EKI content)
 
That's a sweet Medford OM--have you had occasion to put it to work? Curious to know how it handles.

As for tantos, I like the modified versions best; my 15 is a great all around blade--all the advantages of the tanto front end with the belly/ recurve for slicing. The Roadhouse (regular and super) are my favorites lately, and the slight belly in the long part of the blade make the transition to the front angle a little smoother. I had a super 7 (gifted to my dad), and considered it an excellent utility/ work knife--which is why he got it. Hope this helps!
 
It really depends on what your tasks are. I own a CQC7 and a CQC9. While the tanto penetrates much more easily, especially on harder materials like thick cardboard and clamshell, once the blade is in there tends to be quite a bit more resistance and feeling that the blade wants to "pop out" of the material when actually cutting than when I'm using my CQC9. However, my CQC9 doesn't penetrate as readily. If you have to slice a lot then a tanto might not be as comfortable as a hawksbill or a drop point. If you find yourself utilizing the tip much more than slicing, then you can't go wrong with the tanto.

I see the CQC15 as a great compromise as it has a tip that's excellent for penetration but the recurve will give you good slicing capabilities once the main part of the blade is inside the material.
 
Chisel or V--really, both worked just fine, but V was better with cutting meats, food, etc. in terms of precision... Chisel will cut all that stuff too, just differently. Hell, just used my Ubr commander to carve a leg of lamb into cubes for kabobs... As you would expect from a Greek on Catholic Easter! Cheers boys!
 
Tantos are very left handed friendly. I use my knife to open letters, open boxes, cut open my medications I get in the mail, do small house hold chores. I do not pust the knife beyond the limits it was designed for. I honestly do not hope to ever have to use my Emerson to save my bacon. But if called upon for gthat task they will serve me well.

I now own three Emersons, all for Left Handed People. CQC-7, CQC-7, and Commander all with Serrations.
 
When I got my first CQC7, back in the early 90's, I go it basically for SD and the design is so cool plus that chisel blade.
At this time in my life, I have been carrying a traditional. I kinda did flip-flop.
Anthony is correct, post #5.
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Never was a fan of tantos, was a drop point type of guy, till I got my first cqc7. It's a man's blade. Makes me want to stab things.
Just a cool design.
 
Mini 15 is an excellent all around choice. My only CQC7 was an A until recently when I got a tanto point in kryptex. Not sure it'll it will replace the mini 15 as my favorite yet.
 
I love the 7. I carry my Mini more then any other knife. It may not be the best slicer but its great for my work and utility needs. Another advantage, for those who aren't great at it like me, it seems to be ine if the easiest blades to sharpen.
 
If Ernest put a traditional style Japanese tanto blade in a folder, well... come on!!
 
It's just another blade style. Some are good, some are terrible.

Emerson's CQC-7B is a great design, cuts efficiently and is stupidly easy to maintain. My experience has been that US tanto style blades from Benchmade and ZT also cut well.
 
Not just another blade style but a well thought out blade style. Each Japanese blade was designed with a specific purpose.
 
TekNyc said:
Never was a fan of tantos, was a drop point type of guy, till I got my first cqc7. It's a man's blade. Makes me want to stab things.
Just a cool design.
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^Me too. I never was originally interested in tantos until I got my first 7. Now I have several traditional and American style tantos and they are all awesome!:thumbup:
 
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I'm fairly picky when it comes to tanto blades. However I love Microtech tantos. Wicked sharp! I don't have any Emersons that are tanto however.
 
SOLD

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Close.^
Nick Rossi made me a strait back tanto reblade for my CQC7. dunt ask.
 
I sold it.
I might ask Nick if he'd make me another. Altho, I shud have my Reese Weiland Black Ti blade CQC7 coming next week. :)
 
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