Tanto Sebbie from TNK??

Medic1210

Medic1210

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So, what's the general consensus on these things? I was looking, and kinda like the blade design, but not as much as I like the Insingo design. I'm guessing they aren't very popular, because you don't hear too many folks on here talk about them, especially when you consider how often folks talk about the Insingo. So, does anybody here have one? If so, what do you think about it? Definitely looks like it has one hell of a beefy tip that would be good for stabbing.
 
The small TNK tanto is my current EDC, replacing a small Insingo. I picked one up as soon as they hit TNK's site. I found the Insingo to be a somewhat better "all-round" knife, but I find the tanto to be a better knife for EDC that ventures into harder use. I have no issues bringing this knife to the firehouse. The tip is quite stout and closes in on the 3" XM-18 for tip strength, based on my experience(not quite as strong, but pretty beefy). I'd love to see the Insingo come without the swedge near the tip to beef it up, but that's just me. I'm very pleased with the TNK tanto.
 
I bought a large Tanto of the first batch last may and quite like it/the blade design. To be quite honest though, I haven`t carried or used it yet. :(

The tip does look strong, and I would assume that sharpening the blade wouldn`t be too hard. Given that the blade basically consists of two straight lines (not much belly there).
Compared to my 2008 large Classic the ball detent is stronger, so it is a bit harder to open (I don`t particulary like this). I assume that this goes on account of the new detent stop-which is now basically a small hole that goes trough the entire blade (vs. that little "dent" thingy that they had used before).
Besides that it`s just a good old Sebenza. ;) :) I will certainly not part with it, and am even considering buying a user Tanto. :eek: If you like the design, you should try it out. I`m pretty sure that you would like it. ;)
 
Yeah tantos aren't quite so popular. I assume ur in the military and have better more appropriate tools to stab with. Get the insingo.
 
Medic1210 said:
... Definitely looks like it has one hell of a beefy tip that would be good for stabbing.
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You probably know this but the tanto blade shape was originally designed in Japan for katanas (samurai swords) for exactly that purpose. Very high strength stabbing (meant to pierce the armor of that period in history).

ThumperACC
 
I got mine from TNK right before Christmas. Great customer service. Neil even sent a chocolate so the wife wouldn't be as mad!! I love the blade. It is my current EDC. I have a few tantos, (microtechs , Kershaw, Boker and cold steel). This one is excellent. The tanto is not only great for piercing, the short blade is great for opening boxes and detailed cutting work.
 
I ordered 2 right around Christmas. They're very nice. I've carried a tanto before so I don't see any problem using them for EDC chores.

I got a box of Smarties with mine. :)
 
Even though I'm not much of a tanto fan, there was always something about those NICA tanto Sebs that did something for me. Ordered a large from Neil as soon as I could and quite like it. Very sharp and have used it quite abit. It did a great job splitting wire and some other home reno tasks.

Skittles came with mine.
 
I have a small NICA tanto and quite like it. It's the only tanto pattern that I actually carry. It's super simple to keep sharp with nearly straight lines and the tip is very robust. Also, CRK did a really wonderful job of grinding the point. I'm continually fascinated by it and I haven't seen another knife like it.

If it seems like a useful blade shape for you, I wouldn't hesitate in recommending it.
 
I have a small Insingo, and have also been eyeballing the TNK Tanto. I think it would be a great EDC. Especially for me being in construction when at time's I need a stouter tip to pry with...only in emergencies of course...lol. I do have a TNK Strider Tanto PTCC which is serving me well for the time being. As for the Insingo it has a fantastic blade shape, and is my primary EDC. The blade geometry is excellent for detailed cutting and it's so easy to touch up.

Dave
 
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