Tanto Fixed blade prototype

willrise

willrise

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If this has been posted soorry, but is this real?
Deal spotting...
 
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I'd say fake. Why would they downgrade from S30V down to D2? Also, if it is real, someone is about to get fired.
 
Ore_Ele said:
I'd say fake. Why would they downgrade from S30V down to D2? Also, if it is real, someone is about to get fired.
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I had the impression that D2 was better steel than S30V, just less corrosion resistant. Am I wrong about it?
 
bdmicarta said:
I had the impression that D2 was better steel than S30V, just less corrosion resistant. Am I wrong about it?
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From my experience, D2 breaks a lot easier than S30V. Couple that with lower corrosion resistance, and I don't see how it comes in as "better." I know that S30V takes much longer to sharpen, so that might be an advantage for the D2.
 
Ore_Ele said:
From my experience, D2 breaks a lot easier than S30V
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I will keep that in mind until I find more definitive information.


Back to the original subject- since the link to the deal was removed, is it possible for someone to post just a photo or link to the photo for the benefit of those of us that are curious about this?
 
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I searched the bay last night and saw two. One was listed for over 200 dollars and described as being a non production prototype. Its possibly where the OP got the idea.
 
I bought one from Kershawguy a year, or so ago. It doesn't come with a sheath, but I had a cheap Chinese knife set that fits it perfectly and is decent quality.

The handle is aluminum, bolted on with hex screws. It's a pretty hefty knife, and I've taken it camping a few times, and used it in the kitchen a few more. Mine is sterile, and doesn't even have the Kershaw marking on the blade.

It's a neat novelty piece, that can do some serious work. I got mine for a bit over $100, and that included some incentive pieces from Kershawguy. I think the price tag on the box said $75, when I got it, but not sure if that was the retail, or wholesale price.
 
I scored one on that auction site for a steal! BNIB and everything.. Need to get a sheath so I can carry it if I wanted to

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For those of you who own this, could you tell me how you go about sharpening the curve on that tanto? Also, what kind of sheath would be good for this? I actually just picked up one, and it is a nice piece that I would like to put into use.

Suggestions?
 
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