Hi, I'm looking for a high quality tanto style fixed blade. I can't seem to find one with a plain edge and with a straight back or spine. All of the ones I've seen have a slight curve on the back (or shall I say top of the blade) which I don't prefer. Oh yeah, I like blades that are under 5". Can anyone guide me the right way? Thanks.
Tanto style fixed blades
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Check out Rob Simonich www.simonichknives.com
He makes tanto styles from 3 inche blades up to short swords
He makes tanto styles from 3 inche blades up to short swords
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How much are you willing to pay? I just received my tanto from Bob Lum and it is the one of the finest fighters I own.
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Try http://www.petestacticalknives.com/index.htm Entrek knives,
http://www.eskimo.com/~boyerbl/page1.html
http://www.martinsite.com/
http://www.robertsoncustomcutlery.com/
http://www.arizonacustomknives.com/CKI.htm
I am sure you will find many interesting knives.
David
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http://www.eskimo.com/~boyerbl/page1.html
http://www.martinsite.com/
http://www.robertsoncustomcutlery.com/
http://www.arizonacustomknives.com/CKI.htm
I am sure you will find many interesting knives.
David
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Spirex,
What price range are you looking for? This can seriously help in narrowing down your decision.
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What price range are you looking for? This can seriously help in narrowing down your decision.
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Louis Buccellato http://www.themartialway.com
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Hmmmm.... Around $160 max. I'll have to do some more research. One knife that did interest me is the Timberline Aviatior at www.knifecenter.com It looks really nice and is exactly what I want. I'll have to keep on shopping. Thanks for the suggestions everyone.
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I believe the SOG Tsunami meets all your requirements.
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Check out Greg Lightfoot's knives.
Joe
Joe
Without going into my dislike of tantos or chisel-grinds, be forwarned that the Aviator is a chisel-ground knife, meaning that it is ground only on one side, like a carpenter's plane or chisel. You will find many carpentry tools with better edge geometry than this "knife," however - notice that its grind only extends about 1/4" of the width of the blade! My recommendations for a small tanto would have to start with "anything except the Aviator."
I'm feeling a little silly, actually. I made a knife that fit your specs almost exactly, but I liked it so much I recently used it in a blade-breaking experiment. Maybe I could offer you a folder? I dunno, to each his own, but please not the Aviator... these represent the peak of "prybar" thinking that has taken hold of the industry in recent years
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Little Bear Knives
I'm feeling a little silly, actually. I made a knife that fit your specs almost exactly, but I liked it so much I recently used it in a blade-breaking experiment. Maybe I could offer you a folder? I dunno, to each his own, but please not the Aviator... these represent the peak of "prybar" thinking that has taken hold of the industry in recent years
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-Drew Gleason
Little Bear Knives