FullMetalJackass
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TL,DR : For less than $100, this is an amazing deal if you are into tanto blades.
The hollow grind and the strong V-tip make it great the use. The intersection of the two is strong and perfect to engage into the cutting material.
The aluminum handle was not as slippery as I feared, I had zero issues controlling the knife.
The quality of the anodization is insane, zero marks after a week of carrying in the pocket with the usual contact with the phone, car keys, coins etc.
The slim profile makes it a great EDC but the clip is definitely annoying as it is way too tight. You’ll battle clipping it on a standard jean, and you’ll get definitely pissed off when trying to clip it on any pair of camo-style pants. There are probably aftermarket clips or you can bend it to fit better but as is, it’s not good
There is a lanyard hole if you’re into this like my buddy
Kmikaz3
The opening is smooth, the notched thumbstuds play their part really well.
Because of the back lock, you won’t flip it open with a strong push of the thumb, but it’s not designed for that! It’s a knife that need both hands to be closed safely.
It definitely makes you appreciate the comfort of a framelock or an Axis lock even more!
Not a single screw got loose after that week.
The CTS-XHP steel chipped a bit on the tip edge, but it was mostly caused by an overzealous sharpening from yours truly – The tip is not meant to be hair popping.
A massage on the Naniwa 600 and 8000 corrected it without any hiccup.
Materials cut: tomatoes, paper, various vegetable, reinforced cardboard, carpet, meat
Build quality: 5/5
Made in Taiwan by talented people
Sharpness: 5/5
Crazy good hollow grind and strong tip
Style: 4.5/5
It’s one good looking tanto, eh?
Ergos: 3.5/5
Backlock is not tacticool and needs both hands for closing, unless you don’t mind losing a digit or two.
Overall: 4.5/5
You will be hard pressed to find better for less than $100
The hollow grind and the strong V-tip make it great the use. The intersection of the two is strong and perfect to engage into the cutting material.
The aluminum handle was not as slippery as I feared, I had zero issues controlling the knife.
The quality of the anodization is insane, zero marks after a week of carrying in the pocket with the usual contact with the phone, car keys, coins etc.
The slim profile makes it a great EDC but the clip is definitely annoying as it is way too tight. You’ll battle clipping it on a standard jean, and you’ll get definitely pissed off when trying to clip it on any pair of camo-style pants. There are probably aftermarket clips or you can bend it to fit better but as is, it’s not good
There is a lanyard hole if you’re into this like my buddy
Kmikaz3
The opening is smooth, the notched thumbstuds play their part really well.
Because of the back lock, you won’t flip it open with a strong push of the thumb, but it’s not designed for that! It’s a knife that need both hands to be closed safely.
It definitely makes you appreciate the comfort of a framelock or an Axis lock even more!
Not a single screw got loose after that week.
The CTS-XHP steel chipped a bit on the tip edge, but it was mostly caused by an overzealous sharpening from yours truly – The tip is not meant to be hair popping.
A massage on the Naniwa 600 and 8000 corrected it without any hiccup.
Materials cut: tomatoes, paper, various vegetable, reinforced cardboard, carpet, meat
Build quality: 5/5
Made in Taiwan by talented people
Sharpness: 5/5
Crazy good hollow grind and strong tip
Style: 4.5/5
It’s one good looking tanto, eh?
Ergos: 3.5/5
Backlock is not tacticool and needs both hands for closing, unless you don’t mind losing a digit or two.
Overall: 4.5/5
You will be hard pressed to find better for less than $100
