Traditional Tantos in A2 Steel - Pics!

Lycosa said:
gooey- Which one are you get'n?
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They all look great, but I'd be more partial to the micarta ones. However, I am contemplating a matching saya, and for that, the coyote G10 model lends itself more to that I think. Considering the availability of the material.
 
gooeytek said:
They all look great, but I'd be more partial to the micarta ones. However, I am contemplating a matching saya, and for that, the coyote G10 model lends itself more to that I think. Considering the availability of the material.
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What type of saya? Traditional one wouldn't work without a habaki to hold it in place.
 
Well, these aren't traditional in the sense of the word as it applies to tantos. Think of it as a type of shirisaya in G10 instead of wood. Haven't thought about the retention system yet.
 
gooeytek said:
Well, these aren't traditional in the sense of the word as it applies to tantos. Think of it as a type of shirisaya in G10 instead of wood. Haven't thought about the retention system yet.
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No, they are not.

Just wondering how you would have it hold. Coming up onto the handle like a kydex sheath seems like the only option.
 
There's always a way. If the front part of the handle scales by the ricasso were straight, it'd be easier to do, but it's still doable with them being rounded. I have some ideas already :)
 
Cool! ^
As much as I love the GE Micarta, I like the Coyote.
I might have to get in Daniel's order book.
 
That book is eternally locked (unless you know the passcode. rolf. lookin at you :p )
 
I'm thinking magnets might work in a saya, I have been experimenting with using some for knife racks I will make. A hidden ring of velcro in that area might help add some friction too.

Folders are going to be my focus right now but I think the occasional tanto would be a good thing. ...damascus with wooden saya? I have some nice looking poplar that would be cool for the saya. A traditional finish would look nice on the wood... I'd probably do a new school tanto as far as fittings go. I feel that taking on a a true traditional tanto is a devotion unto itself.
 
Daniel Fairly Knives said:
I'm thinking magnets might work in a saya, I have been experimenting with using some for knife racks I will make. A hidden ring of velcro in that area might help add some friction too.

Folders are going to be my focus right now but I think the occasional tanto would be a good thing. ...damascus with wooden saya? I have some nice looking poplar that would be cool for the saya. A traditional finish would look nice on the wood... I'd probably do a new school tanto as far as fittings go. I feel that taking on a a true traditional tanto is a devotion unto itself.
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RJ Martin used magnets in some of his. I don't care for the feel of it though.

Not sure if you've ever used pure tung oil on wood before but my only piece with a traditional saya is finished with it and its gorgeous:

 
That is nice... thanks. THANKS FOR MAKING ME WANT, lol..

Nease uses some velcro fuzzy side inside his bamboo if needed. It works, I really like tight retention. I have 2 kids, they grab everything.. Knives need to be secure for me to even consider carrying them or even fondling them around the house.. the knife, not the kids, sickos. :E
 
Hi DF Gang. fyi... the Coyote Tanto is now on my belt. :)
Thank you, Daniel!!!!!!!!!!!!!
yf,
rolf
 
These are pretty sweet slicers.. love the design overall, and the kydex is one of your better :) I'm wanting some thumb depression... but I like this streamline design as it stands.

I could see this in a longer version. 5in handle 7inblade :D FFG DO IT :D
 
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