Tilt Users... Comments, thoughts on practicality?

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So I *really* like the aesthetic of the Kershaw Tilt, but I wonder about the practical "usability" of this knife with its single long straight edge. I'm usually a bellied blade kinda guy. So it gives me pause especially since its not inexpensive.

Anyone who has one and uses it please share comments, thoughts, photos on what you do with your knife and how userful or practical the blade shape is.

Action photos are welcome! :D
 
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In my opinion, a wharncliffe blade style is one of the most utilitarian blade styles. Just look at the stanley knife. Also as Michael Janich has stated, if it needs to serve as a self defense roll, it is easier to make contact with the full length of the edge. I like it because wharnies are easy to sharpen ( for me ). I really love modified wharnies as well, like the Echelon, Leek, or Spyderco PPT. Its easy to use just the tip for really detailed work. Of course it still comes down to personal preference. Not everyone will like wharncliffes.
 
+1 for the above. Iv got 5 of them since im so in love with the style. Very easy to sharpen as well. and the handle shape allows lots of clearance for your fingers when doing cutting for example on a board. Im looking for more some pics now but this is an earlier shot of just the 2 of them

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Steel130 said:
In my opinion, a wharncliffe blade style is one of the most utilitarian blade styles. Just look at the stanley knife. Also as Michael Janich has stated, if it needs to serve as a self defense roll, it is easier to make contact with the full length of the edge. I like it because wharnies are easy to sharpen ( for me ). I really love modified wharnies as well, like the Echelon, Leek, or Spyderco PPT. Its easy to use just the tip for really detailed work. Of course it still comes down to personal preference. Not everyone will like wharncliffes.
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Pretty much my thoughts on wharncliffes. I have a Tilt, but it is pretty large for pocket carry (my knives clipped to my right front pocket share space with a Swayback Jack and my keys).

Then again, I'm a sucker for just about any wharncliffe, even have a custom wharncliffe coming soon.
 
I don't own a Tilt, so I'm not qualified to speak in this thread.

But I will anyway. :) I'm not a fan of the styling or the price, and for me, wharncliffe blades generally are just not well suited for EDC. So much of the usage gets concentrated on the first inch of the blade. I like drop points and clips points and so forth, with some belly, which for me is more natural for slicing and general EDC usage. But the good thing is that no one has to agree with me, and thats what makes the world go around.
 
I own 2 and most of the points have been covered.
Easy to sharpen
Thin blade provides good slicing capability
Very rare steel, not likely to see it much in general production. It reminds me of S90V.

As far as the price is concerned. It is too simplistic to say, "it's too expensive". It's a bit more complicated than that. First off, the steel on the cutting edge is hard to come by as Thomas stated. That is why there is not a full blade of Vanax75. Most quality knives produced in the USA that contain Titanium and Carbon Fiber are expensive. Looking inside the handle it's precisely milled out to lighten the knife. The lockbar cut out is also designed as a built in lock stop. Sometimes folks miss what might seem obvious when it comes to what drives the cost on particular knife.


powernoodle said:
I don't own a Tilt, so I'm not qualified to speak in this thread.

But I will anyway. :) I'm not a fan of the styling or the price, and for me, wharncliffe blades generally are just not well suited for EDC. So much of the usage gets concentrated on the first inch of the blade. I like drop points and clips points and so forth, with some belly, which for me is more natural for slicing and general EDC usage. But the good thing is that no one has to agree with me, and thats what makes the world go around.
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The Tilt is a fantastic knife & I agree with RevDevil´s post !

I can say that because I have one.

1234,,,:D
 
I think maybe RevDevil, you misunderstood... My intent here was to have some additional help in justifying the practicality of this knife.

As a design engineer who works in product development and cost reduction I am acutely aware of how much things cost to make, probably too aware, since one of the companies I work for makes detailed machined parts from exotic alloys with specialized finishes for tactical applications... Anyways like I said, probably too aware :) since it makes it harder for me (at times) to part with my money knowing what it cost to make the items... (The other part is the obscene level of tax I pay living in Canada, which limits my available funds for frivolous expenditures.
 
Rapt_up said:
(The other part is the obscene level of tax I pay living in Canada, which limits my available funds for frivolous expenditures.
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I live in Canada too...if you make enough to have to pay the obscene tax, you can afford to buy the knife.:)

It's good for everything a Wharncliffe blade is good for. Think Exacto knife on steroids.
 
Rapt_up said:
I think maybe RevDevil, you misunderstood... My intent here was to have some additional help in justifying the practicality of this knife.

As a design engineer who works in product development and cost reduction I am acutely aware of how much things cost to make, probably too aware, since one of the companies I work for makes detailed machined parts from exotic alloys with specialized finishes for tactical applications... Anyways like I said, probably too aware :) since it makes it harder for me (at times) to part with my money knowing what it cost to make the items... (The other part is the obscene level of tax I pay living in Canada, which limits my available funds for frivolous expenditures.
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No, I understood you just fine. ;)
If you can overcome your frugality, it is a nice knife. Considering the technology that went into it and the price at which it is offered., it's a deal.
 
I carry my SW on an almost daily basis, I can say pretty confidently that it's a great EDC. I also like the finger choil which is great for detailed tasks.
 
Hi Rapt -

The knife is AWESOME for daily use. I have used it for everything from cutting steaks to chopping veggies, cutting hose, opening packages.

The knife excels at everything I have used it for.

The sharp, pointed tip and the great ergo handle provide excellent tip control.

The only thing I have ever had a negative about is that the clip will mar surfaces like your steering wheel, and plastics inside cars etc - I don't know if it is just me or what, but this is the only knife I have ever had this problem with.

That, however is just something to be aware of and once I modified my behavior and was cognizant of the clip and making contact with surfaces, it has been a jewel.

The Tilt takes the term "smooth operation" to a whole new level.

It's not a pry bar - the blade has one of the sexiest distal tapers you will find on a production knife, and that makes it a slicer, dicer and all around cutter.

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I have both the DLC and the SW, and I like the DLC version the best.

best

mqqn
 
If you're cutting fibrous material like rope, you're going to miss the belly. For just about everything else, the flat blade works great! The flat edge plus the Vanax75 makes it a great box killer. It holds a razor edge for a long, long time.


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mqqn said:
Hi Rapt -

The knife is AWESOME for daily use. I have used it for everything from cutting steaks to chopping veggies, cutting hose, opening packages.

The knife excels at everything I have used it for.

The sharp, pointed tip and the great ergo handle provide excellent tip control.

The only thing I have ever had a negative about is that the clip will mar surfaces like your steering wheel, and plastics inside cars etc - I don't know if it is just me or what, but this is the only knife I have ever had this problem with.

That, however is just something to be aware of and once I modified my behavior and was cognizant of the clip and making contact with surfaces, it has been a jewel.

The Tilt takes the term "smooth operation" to a whole new level.

It's not a pry bar - the blade has one of the sexiest distal tapers you will find on a production knife, and that makes it a slicer, dicer and all around cutter.

DSC_2282.JPG


DSC_2286.JPG


DSC_2296.JPG


IMAG0149.jpg


DSC_4431.JPG


I have both the DLC and the SW, and I like the DLC version the best.

best

mqqn
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I just had to comment about your plate with the butterflies and stuff on it.

My parents have the same dishes, and have had them as long as I can remember...I'm 29, so They've probably had them 30 years or more.

Actually I've got one in my cabinet.

Completely irrelevant to the discussion but I kind of did a double take when I saw your pics.

Now if only I had a TILT so that I could mirror the pics
 
Followthehollow said:
I just had to comment about your plate with the butterflies and stuff on it.

My parents have the same dishes, and have had them as long as I can remember...I'm 29, so They've probably had them 30 years or more.

Actually I've got one in my cabinet.

Completely irrelevant to the discussion but I kind of did a double take when I saw your pics.

Now if only I had a TILT so that I could mirror the pics
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thanks Follow -

I have had those plates since I was 18, and I am 49 now.

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best

mqqn
 
I actually prefer the murdered out Tilt over the stonewashed variant. Time to start the hunt for another I suppose..
 
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