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What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?
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Seems traditional enough to me, for a fixed-blade. Just because Cold Steel went a little bonkers on that blade profile doesn't mean they own the rights to it now (despite what L.T. might think).
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Just for clarification, that's an American Tanto, which came out in the 80's. It's not a traditional Japanese design.
The American Tanto is not Traditional. But under the circumstances, it gets a pass.
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Just for clarification, that's an American Tanto, which came out in the 80's. It's not a traditional Japanese design.
The American Tanto is not Traditional. But under the circumstances, it gets a pass.
If the tanto isn't careful, the 47 is gonna kick it out as well. Today was the first day I haven't carried any modern folder in about 5 years.
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I'm faintly familiar with the differences with the "old blades", i.e. IIRC the Americanized tanto has two straight edges and a secondary "point" where the belly would be on a traditional Japanese tanto. Functionally, however, I've been told it's basically two different designs with the same purpose. Plus you get into the whole question of just how many truly "different" blade profiles can be successfully marketed. 
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Yeah they only own the rights to San Mai. *chuckle*
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I'm faintly familiar with the differences with the "old blades", i.e. IIRC the Americanized tanto has two straight edges and a secondary "point" where the belly would be on a traditional Japanese tanto. Functionally, however, I've been told it's basically two different designs with the same purpose. Plus you get into the whole question of just how many truly "different" blade profiles can be successfully marketed.
Dude. Functionally they all cut stuff. If we were just talking about "functionality" we would all be talking in General Forum.
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There's no way that fixed is a Trad. I'll stop there lest I get myself sent to the principals office with you.
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Dang, I had no idea it was a CS. I just took a shot in the dark with my comment. Clearly there's some sort of misunderstanding going on so I'm just going to stop (albeit every bit as confused as I was before).
Oblig. knife content: I am probably going to take this sturdy fella out for its maiden carry tomorrow:
CFK Cutlery Bushcraft Pro in D2, camel bone handle and Micarta bolster
Oblig. knife content: I am probably going to take this sturdy fella out for its maiden carry tomorrow:
CFK Cutlery Bushcraft Pro in D2, camel bone handle and Micarta bolster
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I've been carrying the #15 rope knife for a few days. We're in the process of moving office locations this weekend, and while the rope knife is useful for many applications, it's pretty useless at cutting zip ties wrapped around bunches of cable. Going in today to help finish up, hopefully a little better prepared.
Well, armed with my (very sharp) Old Timer, I remembered something as I was working today: knives, no matter how sharp, simply are not the best tools for cutting zip ties.
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You were arguing that the American tanto was no different than Japanese tanto when viewed from the viewpoint of functionality, so there was nothing wrong with posting one here. My comment was that "functionality" does not make a knife a traditional pattern. And since that is the moderator's call to make, I used blue font.
You can talk functionality. But it has to be functionality of a traditional pattern if the discussion is to be posted in the Traditional Forum.
So, if you want to compare how well a traditional Japanese tanto cuts compared to a Bowie knife, have at it. Those are both traditional patterns.
But, if you want to talk about the functionality of an American tanto compared to anything else, you will have to take it to General Forum.
You were arguing that the American tanto was no different than Japanese tanto when viewed from the viewpoint of functionality, so there was nothing wrong with posting one here. My comment was that "functionality" does not make a knife a traditional pattern. And since that is the moderator's call to make, I used blue font./QUOTE]
I did nothing of the sort. I actually attempted to agree with you by indicating that I was at least loosely aware that the classic Japanese tanto had been "reimagined" by Western manufacturers. I thought that was clear by the Cold Steel joke I made. Evidently it wasn't as clear as it seemed.
At any rate, you can put the blue ink away. I'll be sure not to discuss blade profiles unless they can be found on a 100 year old Barlow or cattle knife going forward.
More knife content, and related! Some of my take from my recent Grand Tour of the Far East, knife-style:
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Great job on that Peasant :thumbup:
Hope everyone is having a great weekend. Arthur Wright Lambsfoot and my Ray Smith Barlow for me today :thumbup:
