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 …

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?

Jun 1, 2011 · Does the tanto have any advantages whatsoever? Why would one buy a tanto over a spearpoint design? We talking tactical advantage or practical? In practical use, I only see …

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 …

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 …

Jan 28, 2007 · The term" tanto" (pronounced like the Lone Ranger's sidekick) has evolved to mean a blade shape/profile and today includes both fixed blades and folders. The original …

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 …

Nov 7, 2013 · I love a good tanto blade. A couple of my fave EDC's are tantos. It's nice to have a variety of blade designs in one's collection.

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.

Jun 12, 2021 · I don't like the factory edge on this tanto Sebenza. I want to sharpen it, but I'm struggling with the approach and I'd like to solicit opinions. If the main edge is 20 dps, then it …