Jun 8, 2005 · Tanto and drop point each vary within the styles themselves. Whose tanto -- Cold Steel's, Chris Reeve's, or Ernie Emerson's? Each is very different from the others. Pat Crawford makes a …

Jul 6, 2008 · The general advantage in a tanto blade is a stronger tip. If you look closely at the way it's designed, the blade can maintain its spine thickness almost all the way to tip of the knife, therefor …

Jun 12, 2021 · The tanto edge gets wider with the increasing thickness of the steel. The factory has applied a lovely belt satin finish to the tanto grind with a very obtuse micro bevel.

Oct 19, 2007 · I was always curious what are some advantages and disadvantages of the tanto blade shape in a folding knife and a fixed blade. Whatcha think?

Jan 1, 2006 · Tanto points have a great place, on swords. If a stabing blade is needed a tanto point will do well but most people have little use for a stabbing implement. I dont think that the average person …

Apr 4, 2013 · IMO, a tanto is essentially the combination of two common blade styles; the kiridashi and the warncliffe. If you like those two blade styles, you will probably enjoy a tanto.

Apr 8, 2004 · Traditional Japanese tantos had blade tip profiles more like a steak knife than the reinforced tips of Americanized tanto design. Japanese tantos were used as utility knives for …

Jul 11, 2007 · I always had the impression that the Tanto blade is all looks and absolutely worthless in terms of utility. Is this true? Even in a tactical/defensive role, is the Tanto blade good?

Jul 28, 2012 · And while I’ve always thought that the Tanto shape * looked * pretty cool, I have always wondered about the actual functionality in terms of daily use. For those of you that have had (or still …

Mar 3, 2006 · Which blade shape is better in terms of piercing? From my own research, I have found tanto knives to be stronger in the tip than other shapes. But they are a pain in the ass to sharpen so I …