TNT-15 (SOLD)

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Buy It Now...... Before Pumpkins go on sale!

Sold As USED condition.... I was probably one of the first to receive theirs.
My testing post is seen on the main page for them. It's a Very Popular blade now, maybe the Hottest buy this Summer? Idk.....

I really wanted to like it, but I have a 1311.
I did a comparison test between the 1311, the TNT, and the Alpha Regulator.
The 1311 Wins For what I like, but I'm not a Sword guy.

This TNT-15 was lightly used 3 times, very briefly.
I cut less than 100 swings into green hard maple logs.
Some light limbing.
A few battoned logs.
And two Whacks into water jugs. (Which it Obligated)

It's really meant for cutting items and flesh.
It's pretty good at cutting wood, but not spectacular. That's why I'm selling it.
It Needs to go to a user who will appreciate it More. Think Suburban Ninja.

There is NO edge damage, I believe it's as sharp, or sharper now than when I received it.
Only steeling, and stropping.

Slight patina spots, I could probably polish out, but why bother?
Just Cut More Stuff.

My sword has the known dimples.
Raw Dog, some grind lines.

As you can see, I added Jute wrap to the handle, with layers of silicone wrap around the handle. (Disclosure, I put 2small globs of glue on Top of the jute to aide in its retention) if one wanted to take the wrapping off, I believe they could.
I tried/hope the glue wouldn't touch the resprine C handle. I was careful, but no promises..... If a serious buyer wanted, I could attempt to remove said wrapping, but honestly, it's WAY More comfortable, and secure now.
I have large palms, I feel the original handle was dinky.

If this blade doesn't sell, I'm keeping it wrapped in the silicone.
I've done similar to a few of my blades from Busse. It's Better this way.

No sheath, I'm shipping it in its original cardboard sleeve.

Please ask any questions, this is my First sale. I'll try my best to do this right.

Usually rules.....
No trades, except maybe a BB13?
Lower 48 states USA only.
I can refuse Any sale for Any reason.

SOLD $350 paypal including shipping to lower 48 states.
If agreed/sold, I can ship the next day at my lunch hour, otherwise it will be the following day. I can only go to the post office at my lunch hour.



Before wrapped






Currently this is the handle


If you missed out, here is your chance.....
Or if you are still waiting for yours, now you can Beat the wait.
Thank You
 
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First use......




My SYKCO comparisons


Here is the order of my testing with 20 hits each into freshly fallen hard maple






*Let me start off saying I'm not a sword expert.
*These are my First swings with the TnT.
*I am very comfortable swinging the 1311.

With that, I'm going to say that everyone should be pretty happy with the TnT.
It's very different than the 1311 though. There is going to be a learning curve to using it.... Sorta like there is when first using a kukri. It's Not the same as just another big chopper.

The order of chopping performance was
1311
TnT
Alpha Regulator (but I missed two backhand chops) you can see my oops.

I continued to test the short sword after the log test.
It's very different, please be careful!
I had (3) glancing blows with it. Maybe because it's thick, but short? Idk....
But they Didn't stick into the wood, at the angles I'm used to....one almost hit my leg. Again..... Go Slow, be Careful!!!!

I like it, it handles quick, does ok in wood.... It's probably better with water bottles, and flesh, or something else? But pretty good with wood.

Again, I'm used to how Awesome the 1311 is, but this is a Fun blade too.
First use ...... :D
 
Sold pending me dropping off at the post office at lunch.

Thank you Bladeforums, and Thank You SneezySky SneezySky .
I hope you can use this Beast more than me (and show pics please)

as I was boxing it up this morning, I was already starting to have sellers remorse....haha. :(
 
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