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Post by Plainsman on Oct 15, 2021 18:53:08 GMT -5
Fighting knives are most definitely NOT my thing. I have a really nice collection of “using” knives for an outdoorsman. Well-made knives are a weakness of mine. But I saw this Bob Terzuala design of a Jap “tactical” knife and was taken by it. Arrived today. Extremely well made and will cut you if you just look at it. The kydex sheath is awesome with its belt-width adjustment and beautifully calibrated release. Will I use it for what it is designed for? No. But it is a very nice addition to my collection.  |
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Post by darktater on Oct 15, 2021 18:56:55 GMT -5
Fighting knives are most definitely NOT my thing. I have a really nice collection of “using” knives for an outdoorsman. Well-made knives are a weakness of mine. But I saw this Bob Terzuala design of a Jap “tactical” knife and was taken by it. Arrived today. Extremely well made and will cut you if you just look at it. The kydex sheath is awesome with its belt-width adjustment and beautifully calibrated release. Will I use it for what it is designed for? No. But it is a very nice addition to my collection. NICE! |
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Post by pepesdad1 on Oct 15, 2021 19:48:55 GMT -5
How wide is the spine of that knife? Similar to the Tanto by Cold Steel?  |
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Post by darktater on Oct 15, 2021 19:52:09 GMT -5
pepesdad1 I have a Recon Tanto, not nearly as pretty as yours...
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Post by pepesdad1 on Oct 15, 2021 19:54:10 GMT -5
Got a pic? Not familiar with that particular knife.
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Post by darktater on Oct 15, 2021 19:57:36 GMT -5
Not a great pic. I think it is just the bigger, non-stainless version
EDIT: didn't realize how dusty it was....
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Post by pepesdad1 on Oct 15, 2021 20:05:02 GMT -5
WOW...looks like the same thickness of the spine and no skull puncture heal. Both will do the job!!
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Post by darktater on Oct 15, 2021 20:07:16 GMT -5
WOW...looks like the same thickness of the spine and no skull puncture heal. Both will do the job!! yep! |
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Post by toshtego on Oct 15, 2021 21:39:52 GMT -5
I have a Kabar Tanto Point............... somewhere.
A Bark River Natchez Bowie, it pretty cool and sharp.
Yours looks real nice and "effective".
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Post by trailboss on Oct 15, 2021 21:44:21 GMT -5
Nice looking blade, it should serve you well.
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Post by oldcajun123 on Oct 16, 2021 8:36:11 GMT -5
  Mine!
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Post by Gandalf on Oct 18, 2021 14:09:49 GMT -5
Fighting knives are most definitely NOT my thing. I have a really nice collection of “using” knives for an outdoorsman. Well-made knives are a weakness of mine. But I saw this Bob Terzuala design of a Jap “tactical” knife and was taken by it. Arrived today. Extremely well made and will cut you if you just look at it. The kydex sheath is awesome with its belt-width adjustment and beautifully calibrated release. Will I use it for what it is designed for? No. But it is a very nice addition to my collection. Nice knife. I just send an email to Knife Depot about 3 knives I purchased last week. They haven't shipped yet. They may have sold me something they didn't have it stock. And they are discontinued, so they won't ever get them in stock. |
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Post by Gandalf on Oct 18, 2021 14:12:47 GMT -5
How wide is the spine of that knife? Similar to the Tanto by Cold Steel? I had one much like your Cold Steel, but another brand - some "off-brand". Nice enough knife though. It had a cord wrapped grip and different style butt cap. Gave it to my son a few months ago. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Oct 18, 2021 17:21:47 GMT -5
How wide is the spine of that knife? Similar to the Tanto by Cold Steel? I've got this exact knife, but I got it with the kydex sheath. I so wish I had the leather sheath. I've contacted Cold Steel but no luck. |
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Post by Plainsman on Oct 18, 2021 17:40:53 GMT -5
Spine on the Terzuola at the hilt is .175. The blade is 4". (Making it legal in many jurisdictions that specify maximum lengths.)
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Post by Legend Lover on Oct 18, 2021 17:42:56 GMT -5
Fighting knives are most definitely NOT my thing. I have a really nice collection of “using” knives for an outdoorsman. Well-made knives are a weakness of mine. But I saw this Bob Terzuala design of a Jap “tactical” knife and was taken by it. Arrived today. Extremely well made and will cut you if you just look at it. The kydex sheath is awesome with its belt-width adjustment and beautifully calibrated release. Will I use it for what it is designed for? No. But it is a very nice addition to my collection. Looks like a practical blade. |
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Post by Plainsman on Oct 18, 2021 18:00:43 GMT -5
Would actually make a good kitchen knife.  Despite having it I don't like to think of what it could do to a human body. Knives scare the hell out of me when used as weapons. |
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Post by oldcajun123 on Oct 18, 2021 18:37:54 GMT -5
In my time in service KBAR AND SOG, made them, I had both, perfered SOG.
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Post by Ronv69 on Oct 18, 2021 19:56:26 GMT -5
Would actually make a good kitchen knife. Despite having it I don't like to think of what it could do to a human body. Knives scare the hell out of me when used as weapons. Me too. I figure they scare most people. That's why I carry a Boker Kalashnikov XL when I don't carry a gun. |
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Post by trailboss on Oct 18, 2021 23:12:15 GMT -5
Would actually make a good kitchen knife. Despite having it I don't like to think of what it could do to a human body. Knives scare the hell out of me when used as weapons. Especially when you factor in the Tueller defense drill, even with a holstered gun facing a skilled knife attacker is no joke. |
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Post by Plainsman on Oct 18, 2021 23:18:11 GMT -5
Would actually make a good kitchen knife. Despite having it I don't like to think of what it could do to a human body. Knives scare the hell out of me when used as weapons. Especially when you factor in the Tueller defense drill, even with a holstered gun facing a skilled knife attacker is no joke. The 21-foot rule has been shown to be woefully inadequate. Those who do not take knives seriously ("He only had a knife...") should look at a few autopsy photographs. And don't do this close to lunch. |
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Despite having it I don't like to think of what it could do to a human body. Knives scare the hell out of me when used as weapons.