Why no new folding tanto designs?

SpeedHoles said:
The Lum Tanto folder is asked for quite often.
It is a beautiful design!

I too would be ecstatic to see a return Sprint, or even version 2 with something other than a liner lock.


Many other tanto designs seem to have been left behind in the 90s... and so was the (mostly Americanized) Tanto sales boom.

But, I for one enjoy my Terzuola Double Bevel, but it didn't gain much widespread popularity, unfortunately.

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I honestly forgot about the double bevel. Imo it's a very odd design.
 
gglotz83 said:
I honestly forgot about the double bevel. Imo it's a very odd design.
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It is, as far as the grind. Everything else is quite clean, simple, and basic.
Mr. Terzuola has some stunning designs, many of which I'm sure any company out there would be glad to collaborate on and sell... but the Double Bevel is only one I'd see Spyderco stepping up to the plate to try and produce!
And that's one big reason I've been a steadfast Spyderco fan, and with this knife. Folds up very slim in pocket, despite the Spyderhole, and the blade isn't as difficult to sharpen as some may imagine.
 
A Lum tanto folder would be great, super blue or hap40 would be my choice of steel.

I find my tanto blades to be easier to sharpen than those with a lot of belly.
It does take a bit longer to sharpen as I deal with 4 edges rather than 2 though.
 
A traditional Japanese blade shape would work very well in the Double Bevel!
I agree with SpeedHoles; overall, the DB is a nice design.
 
Yeah the double bevel is a great design and very edc friendly size and shape. If it came out with just a ffg version it would do much better i would imagine. Probably would need renaming at that point though:)
Its a good idea though, to put 2 seperate bevels on one knife for different kinds of cutting.
 
Has a ring to it!
When i think of tantos i think of lum, leu, and emerson.
I think a pohan leu collab would be sweet! I use to own one of his fixed blades and that thing was awesome. Without a doubt the sharpest knife i have ever owned. Im sure his customs are a treat as well.
It could be the spy-phin:)
 
lol! Good thinking!! ^ I put a bug in Po's ear awhile back! I hope he will consider a collaboration with Spyderco.
Thanks.
rolf
 
I would love k390. I may be asking for a new model but a compression lock would be awesome. I'd be good with 4V also. Please keep it a Japanese tanto and not a chisel grind.
 
Sal Glesser said:
Hi GGlotz,

It's kinda funny, but besides the Lum Tanto models, Tantos and recurves have just not done well. Don't know why. If we were to do another, it would probably be a sprint Lum.

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I've been selling off my old collection. Some of the first plums picked were my folding Lum Tantos. They weren't even the plain edge, but the partially serrated. I think most would agree that collectors really don't go for the PS blades unless they are really starved for the design. Watching some of the others post their pics too, a lot of people are going ga ga over any of the Lum Tantos. I think Mr. Lum had a gift. Even pics of closed blades, and folks want them.

It is such a solid knife, instead of a premium steel, I'd rather see a harder lock, like a compression.

It is funny I was thinking of starting a thread like this just based off the reactions of them all.
 
Oh Sal. I remember having a conversation with you in person when I visited SFO about how the Lum Tanto was my favorite knife hands down. I've got quite a few Spyderco's and the Lum takes my vote every time.

To come out with another sprint would make me ecstatic. I'd finally be able to purchase a few with intentions of carrying one.

My humble collection of Lums.

-Keenan

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I've personally never been able to warm up to a Tanto blade (in terms of use), but I will admit that is a beautiful collection you have there, Razr.
 
i love tantos, except when it comes to sharpening. i struggle maintaining the two edges independently. eventually i give up and just sharpen the whole blade as one edge. which turns the tanto into just a belly. which loses some of the advantages of the tanto. so i don't buy them now if i have blade shape choices on a model like a cold steel or benchmade, etc. if it only comes that way and i want it then i just deal with it.
 
Thanks for the kind words all. I take pride in these knives that's for sure.

In regards to sharpening, yes they do have their difficulties about them. When I spoke with Sal he said there was either only one or two people at the factory that could sharpen them correctly. Thus making them a little bit of a hassle to produce.

Nonetheless I know the work ethics of the folks there and they can make anything happen. I'm going to hold onto my dream of them producing another one someday. Hopefully Sal will keep watch. I know of so many people that would interested in purchasing one. I'd venture to say a Sprint run or 800-1200 would sell out.


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What a nice collection of great looking knives.

I personally have never liked tanto blades. I went through that tactical phase many years ago and then realized the tanto blades are not very practical for most things. Hey, whatever floats your boat or cranks your tractor. If you like them, buy them, but I won't anymore.
 
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