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Whether you like CS or not one thing remains true. They make quality knives that working folks can afford to use. My expensive knives sit in my safe. My CS are with me when I'm out in the woods. When I need a knife. To date they haven't let me down. CS video, like it or not demonstrates that their folder will meet or exceed the durability of a folder costing 3 times as much.
I don't see anything wrong with that.
The Tatanka did extremely well, is tougher than it needs to be, and gives Spydie fans their unique flavor of an XL overbuilt folder. It's going to be OK folks.
I guess CS weren't too happy about Spyderco basically knocking off their lock. If you look at the lock on the Tatanka it's basically a modified triad lock with enough changes to get around CS's current patent.
The Espada is a very thinly ground knife designed for shearing. It's a specialized tool and one I would never recommend for hard use bushcraft chores that involve chopping.
It's the wrong tool for the job
I've seen people processing wood with other folders from our line up (XL Recon I, Rajah II etc) and although it's possible in an emergency for sure, I still wouldn't recommend it.
I usually suggest packing a Trail Hawk head (with sheath). It's relatively small and not too heavy. It can be used as a wedge to split wood and can scrape, carve, hammer and hack with ease. It can also be used to fashion it's own handle - then you have an axe
Best of all, it keeps your knife clean, sharp and ready for tasks that require a finer and more precise edge.
I met a group of survivalists a few years ago who taught me about the trick with the hawk head and it really opened my eyes. I never leave home without one (usually wrapped in paracord and kept in the trunk of my car with my SF Shovel).
I recommend it often
It's not that different. It's still basically a backlock with a stop pinNo it isn't.
Have you examined both locks, how they actually function?
They are entirely different, which is why the Tri-Ad handles certain things better, and why the Power Lock is far easier to disengage.
[video=youtube;9YFsS6hwqfQ]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YFsS6hwqfQ[/video]
https://spydercollector.wordpress.com/2014/03/13/spyderco-2014-production-sample-tatanka/
[video=youtube;A9ADImyBY0I]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9ADImyBY0I[/video]
(Go to about 09:00 minutes to see the lock with cutaway view in action)
Two different locks.
Each offer different advantages and downsides.
I disagree and yes I have the TatankaNo it isn't.
Have you examined both locks, how they actually function?
They are entirely different, which is why the Tri-Ad handles certain things better, and why the Power Lock is far easier to disengage.
[video=youtube;9YFsS6hwqfQ]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YFsS6hwqfQ[/video]
https://spydercollector.wordpress.com/2014/03/13/spyderco-2014-production-sample-tatanka/
[video=youtube;A9ADImyBY0I]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9ADImyBY0I[/video]
(Go to about 09:00 minutes to see the lock with cutaway view in action)
Two different locks.
Each offer different advantages and downsides.
I disagree and yes I have the Tatanka
It's not that different. It's still basically a backlock with a stop pin
There's a big difference in steel snobs and lock snobs. Steel snobs will see a noticeable difference in the different steels. Lock snobs will likely not see any difference with locks. Why chase after the strongest lock when you have never broken one? I sure as hell have no problem dulling edges.
Jdk1,
I want a knife to cut a lot of cardboard between touch ups because I cut a lot of cardboard. I have yet to come across a person whose life or work require using folders as ladder rungs. This is why chasing steels makes sense, to a point, while lock chasing doesn't.
To each his own with nothing but love from me:thumbup: But, truth be told, would not your need be better met with a cheap replacement type blade utility cutter? I trim my bushes with a khukuri, so I'm totally down with the concept of using a particular tool for no reason other than pleasure. That being said, my post pointed to the fact that with actual "needs", extraordinary edge retention is not much different than extraordinary lock strength. The lock guys could say you are just chasing better performance, while they're chasing something to ensure they don't lose a finger. Safety could easily be seen as the more important. I'm just trying to make a point, as I'm good with all of it. Again, nothin' but love from me on both opinions, but they are just opinions.:bi_polo: Almost everything on BFc is academic discussion. It should be treated as such.![]()
I doubt you use your knife very hard if you think these tests are stupid. Think about the levering/guillitine type forces that would be put on your fingers by the blade if a lock failed. The other day I was cutting up thick plastic sheets at work and using a stabbing/levering type cutting movement. This put enormous positive and negative forces on the blade. I was glad to have the CS American Lawman that day; I would not have even attempted the cut with any other type of folding knive.