Tanto knife.....?

jtp422 · #1

I think that this question should go to Sal as I've gathered that you work for Spyderco in some fashion. So Sal, I work for the US Border Patrol and I'm currently teaching at the Academy. The other day, several of the instructors decided to buy some knives as a group purchase. The majority of us (and I assume other police officers around the country) have come to really like the Tanto style blades. I think I can say with some confidence that a vast majority of the Agents that I work with either have owned or do own and carry a spyderco knife due to its lightweight, quality, easy opening and reasonable price. My question is are there any plans for a Tanto Style Blade in one of the lightweight clipit style knives with the G-10 handle? I'm sure that they would sell very well. Thanks, Jason Penney

Glenn · #2

Jason,

Sal is the Owner and CEO of Spyderco which is why we are so lucky that he responds to the forums. Spyderco has a knife like you describe. It is a custom collaboration with Bob Lum. Tanto Blade, G10 handle, liner lock, and ATS-55 blade. If you go to the products section of the Spyderco website you should be able to find it.

-Glenn

#3

Hi Jason. Welcome to the Spyderco forum. Yes indeed, I do work (overwork) for Spyderco.

Thanx Glenn.

sal

afee · #4

Although discontinued, you can still find the Lum with the original titanium handles. Actually, i think the factory store is having a sale on them now. I personnaly prefer the ti handle on this model, and have found the handle shape provides a secure grip even when wet and slick. Just an alternative. Both are more then say the Endura, but its a great knife with premium production materials. Worth a look, and maybe a group discount from whomever you buy from?

jtp422 · #5

Thanks guys, I guess I'm not looking in the right places for the one with the G10 handle. I'll keep looking and see if I can find one.

Tom Percy · #6

Check the Custom Colaboration page, 2nd knife down. What a beaut.

ftkinney · #7

jason penney -- i'am origanly form texas and some of my high school friends joined the border partrol. tom is right just go to the products page and then the custom caloborations it's right there. have fun ording in bulk.

FTK

Edited by - ftkinney on 6/20/2001 4:08:58 PM

Edited by - ftkinney on 6/21/2001 10:52:41 PM

grant · #8

jtp422 I am also a LEO and you are right a good percentge of us prefer the tanto style blade. I own a Bob Lum titanium and am looking for a G-10 model.
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Edited by - grant on 6/21/2001 12:59:27 AM

ftkinney · #9

i am courios, why do many LEOs preffer a tanto style blade?

FTK

jtp422 · #10

I like the tanto blade for the same reasons that the Japaneese liked them. In a bad situation, if all else fails, like the lone ranger said, ole' tanto will back you up.
In all actuality, some of the guys that i work with already have them and they work great for cutting into dope bundles and what ever other job that is required of them without having to worry about breaking a dainty little tip (like I have done in the past). Grant, as far as the patch,..email me jasonorernie@hotmail.com...Take Care, JP