Tai Goo • EDC-nep

[SharpByCoop]

Tai's E-nep's are his interpretation of a historical utility knife made in Thailand. (? Correct me if I got that wrong.)

This smaller versioin is what he calls his 'EDC-nep'. I'd been excited about the recurve fanciness of Tai's E-neps since he started them bringing them to our attention about three years ago. I kept it on the back burner for years and then spotted an opportunity from Dave at NordicKnives.com, for this particular one.

It was already a 'user' and had some sharpening marks on it and a nick on the handle. A call to Tai and with his approval, I was ready to hire him to give it a go-over. And that he did. As good as new. So sharp, it's ready to split a toad. (An old Tai Goo reference )

Let's look:

I already own another of Tai's presentation fighters, and I love his hikot scabbard treatment and braided sling. VERY handcrafted and articulate.

I figured out how to adjust and route the sling after I shot it.

Here's how it fits inside:

A couple of close detail shots with his mark:

A worthy addition to my own collection, and quite a juxtaposition to my taste in CLACKERS.

Coop

 

[Michael Starr]

Very cool!
Unique knife and maker

 

[bluejaunte]

Awesome shots of an awesome little knife. It's good to see some nice hi-res pics of Tai's work once in a while. Tai takes nice photos but I think his camera is stuck in 320x240.

 

[severtecher]

Just to add a comment here Jim, I have never seen a sharper edge on a knife than Tai can produce. I recall seeing him split one of his hairs into 4 strands. He does have thick hair though. He is a true Master of his craft.

 

[Lorien]

I'm a huge fan of Tai's toad splitters!
I have three and I use all of them.
This one;

is my favourite and comes with me pretty much any time I'm in the bush, in places like this;

my backyard

 

[peterinct]

VERY cool Coop. Congrats!

I like everything about that. Perfect pictures too!

Peter

 

[JParanee]

They are very cool and scream use me

 

[Don Hanson III]

Super cool little knife. Love it!

 

[RogerP]

Very nice Coop. I've always liked Tai's open scabbard / sling combos.

Roger

 

[Tai Goo]

Great pix Coop, and thanks for the post!

 

[bobbywett]

Thank EDC is gorgeous....no other maker like Tia Goo.

 

[xaman]

Very nice blade, congrats!