Chisel grind.

Edgewise · Post by **Edgewise** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 10:33 am

Do all tanto folders have the chisel grind?
Is there a tanto folder that can pierce a car door like the fixed blade tantos can?
(I'm still trying to choose my first tanto.)

muskrat man · Post by **muskrat man** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 7:32 pm

I think most tantos are chisel ground but I've seen a handful that werent ( don't ask about the makers, I can't remember LOL)

dudleythetogi · Post by **dudleythetogi** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 9:42 pm

Most Nihonto or traditional Japanese tanto are Hirazakuri and have no defined kissaki(tip).There is unokubi-zakuri,styled after a naginata,a Japanese pole arm(or nagamaki)which has a false back edge running partway down the mune(spine)
Greg.

useem · Post by **useem** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 10:59 pm

WOW! I read it 3 times and still didn't understand a word you said

I gotta learn more sword talk

El Lobo · Post by **El Lobo** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 11:08 pm

If you are looking for a folding knife, most likely you will find an "Americanized" tanto blade shape like the one Ernie Emerson and other companies often feature.....

: Emerson Mini CQC-7B BTS.jpg (25.98 KiB) Viewed 2870 times

.....it is shaped differently than the traditional Japanese Tanto, described above by Greg. Maybe he will post a picture as well? There are also a lot of "Modified" Tanto shapes from Benchmade, CRKT, Cold Steel and others.

Ernie Emerson and others have penetrated car doors...but, I believe it was more of a test of the strength of the linerlock in combination with that profile, than just the the tanto alone as a penetrator. Though the shape is touted for it's piercing ability.

Just what I've heard.

Bill

EDITED...For clarity.

Darksev · Post by **Darksev** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 12:13 am

I saved this article years ago, I found it incredibly interesting to read, and I think it might explain a bit about what Greg was explainin'

It's worth a read, if you have the time (Pictures too!

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http://swordforum.com/swords/nihonto/americanized.html

MITCH RAPP · Post by **MITCH RAPP** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 1:19 am

Very Informative! Thanks.

dudleythetogi · Post by **dudleythetogi** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 2:22 am

Some famous tantos,Masamune,Sadakuni

jands40 · Post by **jands40** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 3:21 am

You might like the Benchmade model 910. I think it's designed by Elishiwitz(sp?). It has G-10 handles and D2 steel blade. It is NOT chisel ground. It is a liner lock. Very strong knife. I believe it may have been discontinued, but could probably be found on eBay. I like it best of the tantos I have handled.
Jerry

Edgewise · Post by **Edgewise** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 11:38 pm

Thanks for all your posts, guys.
It's essential reading for tanto fans and I really feel better informed now.
Dudleythetogi's scond picture (Sadakuni?) is my favourite tanto pattern which is difficult to find on current production knives, especially in these drop-point, clip-point days.
I was never a fan of the popular angled point or the chisel grind so I'm grateful for the article.

El Lobo · Post by **El Lobo** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 9:12 pm

I just dug out a production folder that has a more traditional Tanto shape, and is not a chisel grind. It is an asymetrical grind (slightly higher on one side than the other) with recurve, and uses a "flipper" to open the knife and act as a guard as well.
Forgot all about this CRKT Lightfoot M-1. Borrowed picture.....

: CRKT Lightfoot.jpg (16.04 KiB) Viewed 2609 times

Bill

Edgewise · Post by **Edgewise** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 3:48 pm

El Lobo wrote:...Forgot all about this CRKT Lightfoot ...

Very nice knife, El Lobo. I never thought of checking CRKT.
What about this classical looking Convergence. I don't go for the combo edges, but at clearance half-price what could I do?

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