Recommendation? Utilitarian tanto folder

Therom

Therom

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hello,

I am used to carry a folder when I work in my house.
I usually carry either a PM2 or a GB2, but I would like to try a tanto blade.

Whereas I usually take care of my knives I don’t care abusing the knife I have at hand when I work.

For me it is also a good test to evaluate the ergonomics and solidity of on est particular knife.

I have identified :
Hogue EX03 - for the look
Quartermaster Mr Roper Eviction - interested in the blade thickness
Cold steel pro - can be fun to test the tri ad lock on an entry model


A Griptilian tanto would have been cool too but the axis lock is just a mess to clean:(

What do you think of these knives?
Do you have other propositions?

Thanks in advance
 
I've used a few tantos for work, but they were cheaper than your suggestions.

Kershaw Shuffle 2, and Kershaw Emerson CQC 7K.
Both cheap, both good ergos, both tantos.
 
Quartermaster would have to pay me to carry their knives. Don’t give them your business. Cold steel offers many tanto models. Always strong. Easy to service and clean. Also affordable enough to really do some work and not have to worry. That would be my vote. Happy hunting.
 
Therom said:
hello,

I am used to carry a folder when I work in my house.
I usually carry either a PM2 or a GB2, but I would like to try a tanto blade.

Whereas I usually take care of my knives I don’t care abusing the knife I have at hand when I work.

For me it is also a good test to evaluate the ergonomics and solidity of on est particular knife.

I have identified :
Hogue EX03 - for the look
Quartermaster Mr Roper Eviction - interested in the blade thickness
Cold steel pro - can be fun to test the tri ad lock on an entry model


A Griptilian tanto would have been cool too but the axis lock is just a mess to clean:(

What do you think of these knives?
Do you have other propositions?

Thanks in advance
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I love tantos as a work knife. They are supposedly going to make a pm2 tanto soon but it has a Lum style tanto from what I saw which doesn’t have a straight tip edge so it might not be what you want.

I’m biased but an Emerson cqc7b is just an ideal work knife for me. The chisel grind lets me cut right up against something and the straight edge at the tip + chisel grind makes an exceptional scraper. Plus the chisel grind is a cinch to sharpen. The secondary tip (yokote) where the two grinds meet makes a great exacto knife.

If a person idea of “work” involves spine whacking then there are probably knives with stronger lockups but I love the cqc7 as a work knife. It is not ideal for all jobs of course. On the other habd the wave is a great way to open the knife with one hand full.

A lot of people don’t like american style tantos as work knives but if you think of it as a kiridashi on the tip of a wharncliffe then it is a great knife in that respect.

Any cold steel would be a good alternative. I didn’t love the Hogue Ex03 design because the handle felt a bit boxy in my hand but that’s just me.
 
WadeWilson said:
Quartermaster would have to pay me to carry their knives. Don’t give them your business. Cold steel offers many tanto models. Always strong. Easy to service and clean. Also affordable enough to really do some work and not have to worry. That would be my vote. Happy hunting.
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What is the problem with Quartermaster?
I am not aware of any issue with them.
 
Lapedog said:
I love tantos as a work knife. They are supposedly going to make a pm2 tanto soon but it has a Lum style tanto from what I saw which doesn’t have a straight tip edge so it might not be what you want.

I’m biased but an Emerson cqc7b is just an ideal work knife for me. The chisel grind lets me cut right up against something and the straight edge at the tip + chisel grind makes an exceptional scraper. Plus the chisel grind is a cinch to sharpen. The secondary tip (yokote) where the two grinds meet makes a great exacto knife.

If a person idea of “work” involves spine whacking then there are probably knives with stronger lockups but I love the cqc7 as a work knife. It is not ideal for all jobs of course. On the other habd the wave is a great way to open the knife with one hand full.

A lot of people don’t like american style tantos as work knives but if you think of it as a kiridashi on the tip of a wharncliffe then it is a great knife in that respect.

Any cold steel would be a good alternative. I didn’t love the Hogue Ex03 design because the handle felt a bit boxy in my hand but that’s just me.
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I already have a CQC7aw which I like a lot and use quite a lot :)
 
Therom said:
What is the problem with Quartermaster?
I am not aware of any issue with them.
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They have a storied history, to say the least, but the long and short of it is they flat-out lie about where their knives are made. It's a US-based company that says their knives are 100% made in the US, but they describe a nonexistent "state of the art" facility in Texas and there is convincing but not entirely damning evidence that their knives are most likely 100% made in China.

Back on topic, though, the Cold Steel Recon 1, Code 4, and Voyager lines all have tanto models. Pick one that is the right size / price / materials for you and you have a very utilitarian tanto.
 
Just chiming in here... I have a lot of larger hard-working knives that I use for my construction duties. Just can't go wrong with Cold Steel. They are sturdy to the point ridiculous, and if I didn't have a box full of work knives I would probably be looking at the recon one with a Tanto blade.

Will also second the choice of a Utlitac II as a good utility work knife. When I am doing trim work and moldings, I love the chisel point on this knife. Feels great in the hand and it came sharp as a razor. It is comes with a decent steel that is very easy to sharpen and maintain. The chisel point is great for me as I use it as just that, a chisel to shave off the last little splinter or tear out from cutting work to finish up a mortise.

The price is certainly right, too. I got mine from an approved BF vendor for less than thirty bucks!

Robert
 
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