Recommendation? Should I buy a Recon Tanto (SK-5)?

[dogstar]

I don't really need one. I have two knives that are the same size already. But, I do not have a tanto in my collection.
Oh, please don't be mad if I don't take your advice

 

[rhino]

If you have to ask, buy it!

 

[dogstar]

If you have to ask, buy it!

Thanks for voting!

 

[nephron]

Need just a little more information. Monthly income, disposable income, credit rating, last 10 years of Tax Returns, home address, bank accounts(with balances), marriage status.

 

[Ruari]

 

[dogstar]

Best flow chart ever. There is only one conclusion: the correct one

 

[dogstar]

Thanks for having a little fun with me on Daylight Savings Monday... I'm sure we are all bright eyed and bushy tailed

 

[G. Scott H.]

I don't really need one.

But you never know when you may need it. Better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it.

 

[jbmonkey]

grab one while still being made in taiwan and.....if they still are? also while pricing isn't too bad. i expect China production soon.......no proof just gut feel......

 

[Benjamin Liu]

They are inexpensive and good utility knives, so I'd suggest buying one as long as they are still in the $30-45.00 range.

I'd recommend not buying one from the people who sell the SK5 Recon Tanto for $60.00+ and especially not from those ripping people off by selling them for over $100.00 as if they were the Carbon V version.

They are inexpensive enough to have one in the trunk, one in the garage, etc.

The same applies to the SRK in the same price range.

If you want to chop metal poles or smash concrete blocks, look for another knife.

 

[dogstar]

They are inexpensive and good utility knives, so I'd suggest buying one as long as they are still in the $30-45.00 range.

I'd recommend not buying one from the people who sell the SK5 Recon Tanto for $60.00+ and especially not from those ripping people off by selling them for over $100.00 as if they were the Carbon V version.

They are inexpensive enough to have one in the trunk, one in the garage, etc.

The same applies to the SRK in the same price range.

If you want to chop metal poles or smash concrete blocks, look for another knife.

I Think they are around the $50 mark, and stock is low. Your point is well taken though.

 

[Juan Lopez]

To buy or not to buy? Always buy.

 

[Ruari]

I don't really need one. I have two knives that are the same size already. But, I do not have a tanto in my collection.
Oh, please don't be mad if I don't take your advice

On a more serious note, the Recon Tanto is an excellent knife and will be a great first tanto blade. Very nice knives, strong and capable.

 

[1911bphil]

I always default to : yes, buy the knife. Just my humble opinion though. Let us know what you decide to do please. Thanks.

 

[dogstar]

** Order placed **

Thanks for enabling

I remember holding a Recon Tanto over 20 years ago at a gun show. It seemed too big and too badass at the time. Now I can finally handle it

 

[Juan Lopez]

** Order placed **

Thanks for enabling

I remember holding a Recon Tanto over 20 years ago at a gun show. It seems too big and too badass at the time. Now I can finally handle it

Don't forget the pictures!

 

[KenHash]

Need just a little more information. Monthly income, disposable income, credit rating, last 10 years of Tax Returns, home address, bank accounts(with balances), marriage status.

I would also need an FBI CJIS criminal record search and notarized character references from 3 people. lol

 

[CS-hunter]

what does "need" have to do with it? The knife exists, you deserve it, it belongs in your home.

 

[Jordan@DLT]

You'll enjoy it - its one of my favorite fixed blades.

 

[DocJD]

Of course you should .

And then upgrade to a Warcraft 3V !