Recommendation? Tanto folders under 180.00?

MTHall720

MTHall720

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Do you any of you have a production folder tanto design with a blade length of 3.5 inches or longer, which is a decent slicer, that you like and cost less than $180.00 new or used?

Thank you for your input and any recommendations.
 
Cold Steel Voyager. AUS8 steel, cuts like a straight razor. Slim, light, integral clip, easy to carry IWB. Discontinued, but you might be able to locate one.
 
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Was this the one made in Japan?
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Probably, although I don't see anything marked on the blade. I must have picked it up 10-12 years ago along with a Voyager clip point, and was impressed with the edge holding, certainly better than 420HC (Buck). The high grind makes them excellent slicers; very tough, too. Quite easy to sharpen.
 
Cold Steel Recon 1 tanto. $100, 4" blade, big handle (good for me, big hand), S35VN, G-10, great lock.

I don't have the tanto blade, I have the spear point. Great knife.

I can get past the cheesy marketing of CS among other things. Some folks can't. I think they make a good knife for the value.

They also make the Code 4 in tanto blade. I have the spear point in that too. I like the G10 Recon 1s better. I've learned I'm not a big fan of metal handled knives. YMMV.
 
Thanks everyone. I like the looks of the Mcusta Katana line from pics I've seen but not sure about the blade length
 
I'm going to echo the comment above about the Recon 1 tanto by Cold Steel.

You could also go with the tanto Benchmade Barrage or Griptilian.
 
Cold Steel Recon 4 Tanto. Amazing knife!

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For something bomb proof: find a used Benchmade 523. They are rare/discontinued. When found they should be between $120 - 160:

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I have one, many poo poo the extra grippy aluminum scales - eeeeekkk, my pockets, they are shredding! Hey dude, you needed some new trousers anyway.

I took a 2000 grit wet sand paper to another model Presidio and made it look wonderful, knocking down the grip ever so slightly. Wait a minute and I'll post...

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MTHall720 said:
Do you any of you have a production folder tanto design with a blade length of 3.5 inches or longer, which is a decent slicer, that you like and cost less than $180.00 new or used?

Thank you for your input and any recommendations.
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Don’t know if you can find one used and they are abit heavy but the ZT620 is an outstanding 3.6 inch bladed knife.

Also not sure how impatient you are but supposedly Spyderco is coming out with an outstanding pm2 tanto.

Not sure how you feel about FRN (glock plastic feeling) handles but the Hogue Ex03 comes in 3.5 and 4 inch tanto versions for much less than 180$ or for 186$ you could get the ex01 which is the same knife in aluminum or g10 handles.

Maybe you could tell us if you prefer a lightweight edc style folder or a heavy tank of a folder.

Also if it was up to me I would be looking for used Emerson Tantos.
 
I like my Steel Will Onrush. Kinda heavy but a solid knife and hits your price point.
 
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