Reverse Tanto tip ???

[tecx226]

I would like to see <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> produce a folder w/ a reverse Tanto tip.

What do you think?

Would you buy it?



slow is smooth, smooth is fast

[The Cool]

I'd like one. Pretty cool looking. (like a Carson 21 or Sawby custom)

[Qship]

Try the MBC forum, search for Yojimbo, which is a soon to be released (we hope) version of the Ronin fixed blade.

Qship

[dialex]

A reversed tanto tip... sounds more like a slightly modified Wharncliffe blade to me. I'd get myself one if the other features (ergonomy, aesthetics, size and materials) are appropriate.

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[toothed]

I like the reverse tanto blade on the Benchmade Osborne 942. It has a strong tip for penetrating materials, as well as, a nice cutting edge for slicing, paring and cutting. It's one of my favorite non-Spyderco knives.

[CKE]

toothed also a closet fan of the Osbourne(was my EDC for quite awhile...SHHH!)
I am drooling over the Yojimbo pics and hope Sal and Co can put a rush on this item, oh and the Dodo please.

"everything else is just a jeep"

[Alan2112]

That's the only style of tanto I care for, that would be a good one! RKBA!

[tecx226]

Q: The Yojimbo is one SERIOUS Clipit!WOW!

Dialex: Yeah, I really like the Wharncliffe design. Think of the <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> version as being a 'tactical Wharncliffe' blade! Wouldn't that be COOOL!?

Toothed: I was picturing something like the Osborne 942 but with a straight cutting edge like the Ronin or Wharncliffe.

Basically a <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> Bob Lum (C46) sharpened along the spine.

slow is smooth, smooth is fast

[dynaryder]

I too would just prefer a Wharncliffe blade. Hmm...how's this sound:Delica/Enduras w/VG-10 Wharncliffe blades and 3D Native-style handles? I think those would rock.

[jackknifeh]

On a reverse tanto blade, is the straight section which I believe is on the top of the blade sharpened or is is more of a false edge?

Jack

[Blerv]

On a reverse tanto blade, is the straight section which I believe is on the top of the blade sharpened or is is more of a false edge?

Jack

False edge. Sharpening 2 sides of a blade makes for some sticky legal problems.

I'm a big fan of Janich's spin on the modified wharn. The angle of the non sharp side is very low to aid penetration. It also has a ramp effect pushing the cutting edge downwards. The Acheles Heel is tip strength but this isn't much of a plate armor society. :)

While the reverse tanto is a great looking blade and more task friendly the same could be said about a traditional drop point. Still, the RT is very cool looking. I'd buy one (or any tanto)!