Tatanka Pseudo Review (and Pivot Screw Question)

[RadioactiveSpyder]

You bought a USED ONE. The clip and handle is all worn and scratched.

Pretty sure he's well aware of the condition of the knife he bought, especially given the missing pivot screw... Not sure what point your post was supposed to serve (complete with the red glow font), other than pointing out the obvious. He never claimed to have purchased a BNIB one.

[hereiamu1]

This knife is so capable it can actually function WITHOUT A PIVOT SCREW. But I'm hoping it doesn't have to. Having contacted W&R they suggested I send the knife in to see if they could find a screw that fit, as its discontinuation means they don't have a screw on hand specifically for this model. I'm not comfortable sending it in from over the border in the Canadian tundra, and was hoping somebody might know the thread size etc, and/or know of a source that could supply the correct screw.

I can't wait to put this knife through its paces, preferably in a safe and secure way.

Do you have any good hardware stores near? My local Ace Hardware has a huge selection of screws etc. If the hardware store doesn't have something that fits maybe they have a thread gauge to use.
Do you plan on taking the knife apart? If not you can use a small wooden dowel or punch etc. that is close to the size of the pin. Use it to push the pin out and keep everything on the knife in place. That way you don't have to take the whole knife around looking for a screw that fits. Once you know the thread size you should be able to find a screw on one of the knife making supply websites.

[Soulrack]

I always wanted one of these but the VG-10 scared me off. Hopefully a new run comes out and a new version too. Magnacut and Cruwear please.

[Naperville]

Did you get it off of Ebay? I'd like one too!

I scored it from a local gentleman for a price that did not require any organ donations. Ebay is on fire.

I looked at the prices on Ebay for a mint Tatanka, $600+. Too steep for me right now.

What we really need is a Spyderco Tatanka II or Spyderco Native Chief XL.

We need all the bigness. I want something larger than the police and chief. We could call it the chief of police.

Sounds good to me, just make it look like a Native Chief XL, and throw in decent steel, and I'll buy at least 3 of them if I can.

[JAS777]

I have a smaller version on the drawing board.

sal

Sal will you draw up a bigger 1 too? Please. I have a Tatanka (wish i had 2) but a Tatanka XL that would be amazing! Im gonna buy the smaller version too but would you make a Tatanka XL thats pocketable maybe same size or a little bigger than a cold steel espada xl?

[JAS777]

I scored it from a local gentleman for a price that did not require any organ donations. Ebay is on fire.

I looked at the prices on Ebay for a mint Tatanka, $600+. Too steep for me right now.

What we really need is a Spyderco Tatanka II or Spyderco Native Chief XL.

We need all the bigness. I want something larger than the police and chief. We could call it the chief of police.

Sounds good to me, just make it look like a Native Chief XL, and throw in decent steel, and I'll buy at least 3 of them if I can.

Yes ill take at 2 or 3 native chief XL's too! And how about a police model XL , Civilian XL?

[Naperville]

I looked at the prices on Ebay for a mint Tatanka, $600+. Too steep for me right now.

What we really need is a Spyderco Tatanka II or Spyderco Native Chief XL.

We need all the bigness. I want something larger than the police and chief. We could call it the chief of police.

Sounds good to me, just make it look like a Native Chief XL, and throw in decent steel, and I'll buy at least 3 of them if I can.

Yes ill take at 2 or 3 native chief XL's too! And how about a police model XL , Civilian XL?

I am NOT against other large knives. I've watched for many many months people asking for this or that(modification or knife), and if Spyderco is amenable to their wishes, I figured, well I may as well ask too.

I wish Sal would weigh in and give those of us wanting a Native Chief XL some good news. I'm all in for a Spyderco Tatanka II too! Just make them S30V or better and I'll be happy as a clam in the Pacific!!!

[JAS777]

The chief of police i love it! N his badge number S30V with old school grind & spydie edge not FFG.

[Snacktime]

On my to buy list, Sal you don't need to make any changes, I want one just like the original!

Nice score, definitely a user!

[Coastal]

This thread is making me seriously want one of these. I'd be in for the full-size item or a slightly smaller one.

[Cheddarnut]

You bought a USED ONE. The clip and handle is all worn and scratched.

Pretty sure he's well aware of the condition of the knife he bought, especially given the missing pivot screw... Not sure what point your post was supposed to serve (complete with the red glow font), other than pointing out the obvious. He never claimed to have purchased a BNIB one.

LOL.
Maybe he just had some extra red font lying around and needed to invent a reason to use it!

[Cheddarnut]

This knife is so capable it can actually function WITHOUT A PIVOT SCREW. But I'm hoping it doesn't have to. Having contacted W&R they suggested I send the knife in to see if they could find a screw that fit, as its discontinuation means they don't have a screw on hand specifically for this model. I'm not comfortable sending it in from over the border in the Canadian tundra, and was hoping somebody might know the thread size etc, and/or know of a source that could supply the correct screw.

I can't wait to put this knife through its paces, preferably in a safe and secure way.

Do you have any good hardware stores near? My local Ace Hardware has a huge selection of screws etc. If the hardware store doesn't have something that fits maybe they have a thread gauge to use.
Do you plan on taking the knife apart? If not you can use a small wooden dowel or punch etc. that is close to the size of the pin. Use it to push the pin out and keep everything on the knife in place. That way you don't have to take the whole knife around looking for a screw that fits. Once you know the thread size you should be able to find a screw on one of the knife making supply websites.

Sound advice, hereiamu1, it would definitely create less of a stir if i have to screw hunt to pop the dowel in and only take the female pivot half around town, so as not to be known as “that guy who came in with a small sword looking for a screw”. W&R is on it currently (thanks Charlynn!!) but if that falls through i will employ your tip

[Cheddarnut]

On my to buy list, Sal you don't need to make any changes, I want one just like the original!

Nice score, definitely a user!

Thanks Snacktime, it’s always easier to pop a spydie into rotation when the “new knife voodoo” has already been dealt with by a previous owner. Plus I like character :)