Tatanka...soon?

stabman

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I know that exact dates are not going to be provided...but can we get a feel as to whether the Tatanka will be out "soonish" or not?
 
Good question. I could swear I read a post where Sal said it would be coming out in August but that's obviously not the case.
 
It is an interesting design. I am a fan of large folders and am intrigued by the lock. Cant wait for a review on this bad boy.
 
Tatanka has been released! Street price is about $190.

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  • length overall 11.55" (293 mm)
  • blade length 5.05" (128 mm)
  • blade steel VG-10
  • length closed 6.50" (165 mm)
  • cutting edge 4.50" (114 mm)
  • weight 9.2 oz. (261 g)
  • blade thickness 0.157" (0.55 mm)
  • handle material G-10
 
Yay! :)
Now I just need to get some cash before it's in stock here in Canada...
 
So, I just saw for the first time a comparison between the Tatanka and the Military. The first thing that came to mind was, this knife is a beast, but in a good way of course (the Bison has arrived!) The antithesis of what an office style knife should be. But, (always a but in there somewhere) it is slim and looks to have some really good ergonomics. I can't swing the price for one of these yet, but I want one and I think this one might just bump the Military out of my pocket for a while. I need to send my S30V Military back to Golden for a tune up after being in perpetual (on and off) use for the last 4-5 years. The new Power Lock looks cool, I did some searching for a picture and found Mr. Blond's blog contained some really nice pictures of the mechanism but I still want to learn more.
 
Did somebody say a Tantanka Military comparison pic?

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Yup it is a beast! A little too beastly for me. Hope the Powerlock sees its way on other Spyderco Models. I think I will stick to my Military as my Large folder though.
 
You could almost get a full two hand grip on this. Very nice balance. Heavy at 9+ ounces yet very light for its size. I would never edc it so it was a catch and release for me. Really like the powerlock though. Hope it makes its way on more Spyderco models.
 
I have 2 on pre-order (knifecenter and bladehq) ... wonder which will ship first.
 
Mine came today. I'm quite pleased with it. It comes in a standard Spyderco box that is bulging out at both ends. :D

Tom
 
I handled one at the outlet store today, what a beast. As for the wave mod, at least from the factory the lock is too stiff for a wave to be functional. I'll get one someday I love the feel of it for such a huge knife. Makes the mille seem like a dragonfly in comparison
 
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