Tanto PM2!!

brotherscinco said:
Just got mine.

My example has great fit and finish. See my IG @clipt_poynt

I would have done the tanto differently had I designed it, but it’s not bad.
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Well that was quick! Can you tell me how the blade weight compares with a regular para please?
 
I like the PM 2 Tanto , but I'm not going to pay $200 + for one .I have 9 or 10 PM2's and like all of them , but in the last few years after trying them out on different chores , I have found the all around best one for me is the fully serrated S30V . Covers everything from peeling an apple to opening packages to cutting small branches in the back yard and cutting up lots of cardboard - holding an edge better than the S35VN , M4 , M390 , CTS204 , CTS-XHP , and a few others - all with the factory edge . The 10V and S45VN are close , but still not as "edge retentive " as the serrated S30 . Not to mention I have not experienced any corrosion in any weather - which I guess you shouldn't with S30V . Just my opinion with my particular applications ....
 
PAULB63 said:
I like the PM 2 Tanto , but I'm not going to pay $200 + for one .I have 9 or 10 PM2's and like all of them , but in the last few years after trying them out on different chores , I have found the all around best one for me is the fully serrated S30V . Covers everything from peeling an apple to opening packages to cutting small branches in the back yard and cutting up lots of cardboard - holding an edge better than the S35VN , M4 , M390 , CTS204 , CTS-XHP , and a few others - all with the factory edge . The 10V and S45VN are close , but still not as "edge retentive " as the serrated S30 . Not to mention I have not experienced any corrosion in any weather - which I guess you shouldn't with S30V . Just my opinion with my particular applications ....
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I agree that there should be more spyderedge PM2s

However comparing edge retention on serrations vs plain edges is kind of apples to oranges
 
yeah , you're right about the comparison , but like I said , for me I found the S30 serrated to be very handy in many applications while holding a good edge for a while . I think one reason they don't make a spydie edge in some different steels is because - and this is just something I heard - is that when they grind the serrated edges , it hardens the steel further . So I guess trying it with something like S110V would produce too brittle of an edge ...
 
PAULB63 said:
I think one reason they don't make a spydie edge in some different steels is because - and this is just something I heard - is that when they grind the serrated edges , it hardens the steel further . So I guess trying it with something like S110V would produce too brittle of an edge ...
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I think you're referring to H-1. It's been speculated that this occurs because there's a big uplift in edge retention for serrated H-1 and it's a work hardened steel. Wouldn't apply to other steels.
I don't think it's been confirmed though because a rockwell tester needs a flat surface when testing.
I once had a serrated H-1 blade reground to a plain edge and I observed no improvement in edge retention.
People seem to generally prefer serrations in tougher steels; I think because they are chisel ground and more likely to chip.
 
Got mine today...

I like it. Seems lighter than the waved version which is important to me. The grind is pretty cool and I look forward to using it.

:thumbsup:
 
AF said:
I think you're referring to H-1. It's been speculated that this occurs because there's a big uplift in edge retention for serrated H-1 and it's a work hardened steel. Wouldn't apply to other steels.
I don't think it's been confirmed though because a rockwell tester needs a flat surface when testing.
I once had a serrated H-1 blade reground to a plain edge and I observed no improvement in edge retention.
People seem to generally prefer serrations in tougher steels; I think because they are chisel ground and more likely to chip.
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Yes , your right . The H-1 is the one I heard it about .
 
If any of you guys that got one have a specimen without bladeplay that you want to sell, shoot me a PM. At first, I didn't like the looks and didn't buy one when they were dropped, but all these pics have changed my mind.
 
I’ve been away from the forums for a few months. Ok...mostly away... but have been checking in every now and then. The tanto pm2 always had my interest and brought me back here. Anyway, it is new knife day for me.

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Unfortunately due to a torn tendon in my dominant hand I haven’t had the opportunity to test this bad boy out.
 
jstn said:
If any of you guys that got one have a specimen without bladeplay that you want to sell, shoot me a PM. At first, I didn't like the looks and didn't buy one when they were dropped, but all these pics have changed my mind.
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more are coming
 
got mine today. fit and finish are fantastic on this one.

got to say black blade and smallish blade to handle ratio of pm2 really popped out at me on this one. I had to measure to another pm2 to make sure I didn't get an out of spec blade length one. im used to it on pm2 with the normal blade shapes and never bugged me before. this one just feels looks a bit short. pics here aren't capturing that from the angles used making the blade appear longer.

we need a military version. problem solved.;)
 
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