So I have a tanto now... now what?

[DocJD]

^ I never understood why Emerson made his chisel for left hand use ? Is he a lefty , or is it about the convention of showing the left side of the knife in ads ?

 

[spykez]

He's a righty. At least from his vids. I don't know either, anyways, I am hoping to get a cqc-7w real soon, just to see for myself how the genuine article is. If they are comparable, I'll be happy.

 

[Mossyhorn]

^ I never understood why Emerson made his chisel for left hand use ? Is he a lefty , or is it about the convention of showing the left side of the knife in ads ?

You'd be hard pressed to find a chisel grind on the other side. The best explanation I've read is that the first chisel grinds were on bread knives and made for the right hand. That way it would cut the bread with clean edges.

 

[DocJD]

You'd be hard pressed to find a chisel grind on the other side. The best explanation I've read is that the first chisel grinds were on bread knives and made for the right hand. That way it would cut the bread with clean edges.

Had not heard that explanation .

The Kendrick/ Mosier custom Yokai Tanto or it's much cheaper factory version BB0122KM has the opposite side grind .

 

[Lycosa]

I think the first chisel knives were old style Japanese, used for basic cutting, SD and jinto, battle. In this regard, there is no "right" side to the grind.
rolf

 

[spykez]

You'd be hard pressed to find a chisel grind on the other side. The best explanation I've read is that the first chisel grinds were on bread knives and made for the right hand. That way it would cut the bread with clean edges.

I'm no bread connoisseur or baker I have to admit, but the left hand chisel grind seems to me to be too funky to cut bread.

Too 'powerful'

Have you tried one? It's quite weird actually, quite an unusual experience, watching the cut just veer off to the right. I am not sure what happens with bread (probably the same) but I'm gonna find out, gonna take that out on trip this weekend.

Bananas watch out!

 

[evilgreg]

^ I never understood why Emerson made his chisel for left hand use ? Is he a lefty , or is it about the convention of showing the left side of the knife in ads ?

Yup, it's for tactical photo opportunities, so you can show the clean side of the knife without the clip in the way, like this:

 

[spykez]

Yup, it's for tactical photo opportunities, so you can show the clean side of the knife without the clip in the way, like this:

I have to say, that's a really nice shot of a really good looking knife. Is it really yours?

 

[evilgreg]

I have to say, that's a really nice shot of a really good looking knife. Is it really yours?

That makes it sound like you're dissing my mad cell phone photography skills.

I understand the cognitive dissonance of me having an Emerson, though, so we're all good.

FWIW, I still think they're overpriced knives with poor fit and finish and suspect locks. I'm warming up to this one, though, which only has a tiny amount of blade play (distressingly, both kinds) and relatively minor lock stick (only if you wave it open hard, really).

Here is another shot for you, from my elaborate photography studio (be outside in rain, see rock, put knife on rock, point cell phone at knife):

 

[DocJD]

I don't think Emerson designed his knives to slice bread , so looking good for the photo op makes more sense to me . Gotta sell it ! So maybe it was about the bread after all !

 

[evilgreg]

I have to say, that's a really nice shot of a really good looking knife. Is it really yours?

For opsec reasons I can't photograph the knife in any way that gives away my identity or my current location, obviously. However, I have chosen a background for the knife that should prove my identity with this shot:

 

[spykez]

I wonder can my droid phone take such nice pictures. Ah, well, I'll find out. I'll try and post comparative shots between the 8k and the 7W when my 7W arrives. It's not going to be as blinged up as yours, Greg, I'm jelly!

Time to go. If I don't see you lot in about 3 days, then you'll know the tanto was too powerful for me. Or not powerful enough to protect me from the odd snake or skippy the kangaroo.

 

[evilgreg]

I wonder can my droid phone take such nice pictures. Ah, well, I'll find out. I'll try and post comparative shots between the 8k and the 7W when my 7W arrives. It's not going to be as blinged up as yours, Greg, I'm jelly!

Time to go. If I don't see you lot in about 3 days, then you'll know the tanto was too powerful for me. Or not powerful enough to protect me from the odd snake or skippy the kangaroo.

Watch out for . . . bananas!

 

[Knicked Digits]

For opsec reasons I can't photograph the knife in any way that gives away my identity or my current location, obviously. However, I have chosen a background for the knife that should prove my identity with this shot:

That background is in serious trouble. I'm surprised they're still intact being that close to that tanto

 

[G. Scott H.]

That background is in serious trouble. I'm surprised they're still intact being that close to that tanto

Frankly, it strikes me as dangerously irresponsible to have bananas and a tanto in such proximity. I might have to report him to the Department of Agriculture tactical unit.

 

[Lapedog]

It is 100% because the display side of the knife. Knives are usually shot from that side so he thought the grind looked better on that side. In reality though Emersons were not designed to make straight cuts as they are more of a field expedient tool/ self defense weapon.

But look on the bright side my right handed friends. When you peel an apple with an Emerson and are cutting towards yourself then the Emerson grind is perfect for you!

 

[Roguer]

Wouldn't black bananas be needed for Tactical Bananaticals for D.A. Operators?

 

[Ladams19]

I think there are laws on this in certain countries. Ignorance of the local laws and ordinances are no excuse. Brave man....tsk tsk.

Frankly, it strikes me as dangerously irresponsible to have bananas and a tanto in such proximity. I might have to report him to the Department of Agriculture tactical unit.

 

[crom]

Is it the special edition Bananto?

 

[DocJD]

I think the first chisel knives were old style Japanese, used for basic cutting, SD and jinto, battle. In this regard, there is no "right" side to the grind.
rolf

IIRC don't the Japanese craftsmen traditionally pull cut , back towards the body rather than push away like most westerners ?