Tasman for EDC and eating

[cibirsk]

Hi,

Actually I've an Ontario Rat 2 and I'm interested by the Tasman plain edge for his exotic form.

I carry my knife every day and often for cutting my meat or bread.
Is the form's blade can squeaks in the plate ? Is it appropriate for use at table ?

Thanks.

[Surfingringo]

Hi,

Actually I've an Ontario Rat 2 and I'm interested by the Tasman plain edge for his exotic form.

I carry my knife every day and often for cutting my meat or bread.
Is the form's blade can squeaks in the plate ? Is it appropriate for use at table ?

Thanks.

Hey there cibirsk, welcome to the forum. A hawkbill like the Tasman works well for certain tasks like pull cutting but I find it pretty limiting for an edc. I think it would be a poor choice for a table knife too. If you like the blade style and want something that would be more functional for edc and general use then check out the plain edge lil Matriarch. Sleek lines and more practical for general use than a hawkbill. I believe you can still find them at bento box shop.

[ThePeacent]

Hi,

Actually I've an Ontario Rat 2 and I'm interested by the Tasman plain edge for his exotic form.

I carry my knife every day and often for cutting my meat or bread.
Is the form's blade can squeaks in the plate ? Is it appropriate for use at table ?

Thanks.

Hey there cibirsk, welcome to the forum. A hawkbill like the Tasman works well for certain tasks like pull cutting but I find it pretty limiting for an edc. I think it would be a poor choice for a table knife too. If you like the blade style and want something that would be more functional for edc and general use then check out the plain edge lil Matriarch. Sleek lines and more practical for general use than a hawkbill. I believe you can still find them at bento box shop.

while I agree that the Lil' Matriarch is a much more utilitarian and versatile design, I prefer the H1 steel for use in food, cleaning and watery stuff. often cut my veggies and fruits with the Tasman, sometimes leaving it dirty for hours.



not ideal, but can be done!

[ZrowsN1s]

The tasman is great for eating mangoes and cutting limes.

[anagarika]

The problem of using hawkbill for eating on plates (assuming glass or ceramic plates) is definitely the tip will get squashed, it will require sharpening and that shortens the length.

If using bellied blade (like Salt 1, also H1), if one is careful, using only the belly, it gets squashed too and also need sharpening. However it has more room to go before significantly altering the blade geometry.

I found using thin & sharp Swiss Army knife can be better because less force used and the hit to plates is less severe.
Just my IMO. Of course a careful & skillful use can avoid hitting the plate altogether.

[Evil D]

I filleted some aloe leaves a while back with a Tasman and it got the job done but obviously there are far better options.

[remnar]

I would not suggest eating a Tasman. :D

[Bloke]

I haven't eaten with a Tasman but I love the grilled octopus from a local takeaway. My only gripe is they leave the tentacles quite long so I sit on a bench in the outside mall and eat cave man style. I bite an end, stretch them out with one hand and cut them off with my HB SE Ladybug. :cool:

No one bats an eye lid except for beloved wife when she is with me. She accuses me of eating like an animal and reckons I'm embarrassing her. I deny it of coarse, laugh, make animal noises to draw attention and offer her the biggest bit I have. Ah, hahah! :)

[cibirsk]

But with a plain edge blade ?

Is the problem the same ?

[Mora2013]

My opinion on the hawksbill is that it will do fine with smaller fruits and vegetables. Apples, tomatoes, carrots, etc.

It does not do well with preparing beef, chicken, fish - the stuff that is squishy and deforms and moves around when you cut it. You want a belly on the knife.

[Jazz]

You'll wreck the tip on the ceramic plate. Any knife on ceramic is bad.