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Posted: 1/9/2015 12:03:33 PM EDT
I was looking at buying the Manix 2 xl at my lgs until my eyes spotted the Tatanka
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It was love at first sight and my first thought was to buy it right there and then, but decided to do a little research first. Everything I've read and seen online and YouTube points to a very well made knife. It just feels good and solid, plenty of room on the grip and nice hefty feel. Now this isn't going to be an edc blade, just something to have while hiking and camping. Oh, I'm glad I didn't buy it at the lgs because they had it marked at $319 and online sales average out at about $195. Do any of you guys have one, thoughts? |
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Posted: 1/9/2015 12:12:08 PM EDT
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I don't have one, but I have a G10 Police and the construction looks identical to me. They're also both Japanese (Seki City) made knives, so they come from the same shop.
If they're anything like my Police, they're tip top. You must have big pockets. 
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Posted: 1/9/2015 12:12:50 PM EDT
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Only very.recently hit the market, you will need to be the beta tester.
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Posted: 1/9/2015 12:55:26 PM EDT
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Spyderco. VG10. You can't go wrong. Looks huge like the guy it's named after
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Posted: 1/9/2015 1:09:16 PM EDT
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I don't have one, but I have a G10 Police and the construction looks identical to me. They're also both Japanese (Seki City) made knives, so they come from the same shop. If they're anything like my Police, they're tip top. You must have big pockets.
Lol, I carry the stainless gen 2 Police every day and love it (also made in Seki-city ). I wear relaxed fit jeans with generous pockets but the Tatanka will mainly be worn in a roomy cargo pants/shorts pocket. Gaww, you gotta handle one!
Check out the YouTube videos and look at the size.  It also features a new locking system.
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Posted: 1/9/2015 1:11:19 PM EDT
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Only very.recently hit the market, you will need to be the beta tester. I guess I will. I'll probably order it this weekend. Heck, I'll buy it at my lgs if they'll give me a good price. |
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Posted: 1/10/2015 4:47:33 PM EDT
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For me, that's a little too large for a folding knife. |
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Posted: 1/10/2015 4:58:02 PM EDT
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http://www.bladehq.com/imgs/knives/manual-knives/spyderco-manual/spyderco-tatanka-c180gp-large.jpg For me, that's a little too large for a folding knife. Luckily for you they make little ones too. 
I like big folders, and Spyderco has not in the past made enough of them. I pretty much refuse to carry one that has under 3.75" blade with the exception of an SAK. I guess I'm a different kind of knife snob 
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Posted: 1/10/2015 8:49:03 PM EDT
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http://www.bladehq.com/imgs/knives/manual-knives/spyderco-manual/spyderco-tatanka-c180gp-large.jpg For me, that's a little too large for a folding knife. I know, and I have plenty of full tang blades, but I want something that I can carry while hiking without scaring other hikers. |
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Posted: 1/10/2015 9:01:46 PM EDT
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Luckily for you they make little ones too.
I like big folders, and Spyderco has not in the past made enough of them. I pretty much refuse to carry one that has under 3.75" blade with the exception of an SAK. I guess I'm a different kind of knife snob
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http://www.bladehq.com/imgs/knives/manual-knives/spyderco-manual/spyderco-tatanka-c180gp-large.jpg For me, that's a little too large for a folding knife. Luckily for you they make little ones too.
I like big folders, and Spyderco has not in the past made enough of them. I pretty much refuse to carry one that has under 3.75" blade with the exception of an SAK. I guess I'm a different kind of knife snob
Nice. I'm kinda the same way. My first serious carry was a Police model, lost it, carried a Delica, lost it, carried a SOG Pentagon II (or was it a Pentagon? ), sold it to my buddy and bought an Endura II because I like the feel of all stainless. Lost it while 4-wheeling, now carry a mint Police GEN II. Plus, the Tatanka blade looks cool as hell! And oh, my lgs wouldn't give me a good deal. |
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Posted: 1/10/2015 9:23:38 PM EDT
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Nice. I'm kinda the same way. My first serious carry was a Police model, lost it, carried a Delica, lost it, carried a SOG Pentagon II (or was it a Pentagon? ), sold it to my buddy and bought an Endura II because I like the feel of all stainless. Lost it while 4-wheeling, now carry a mint Police GEN II. Plus, the Tatanka blade looks cool as hell! And oh, my lgs wouldn't give me a good deal. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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http://www.bladehq.com/imgs/knives/manual-knives/spyderco-manual/spyderco-tatanka-c180gp-large.jpg For me, that's a little too large for a folding knife. Luckily for you they make little ones too.
I like big folders, and Spyderco has not in the past made enough of them. I pretty much refuse to carry one that has under 3.75" blade with the exception of an SAK. I guess I'm a different kind of knife snob
Nice. I'm kinda the same way. My first serious carry was a Police model, lost it, carried a Delica, lost it, carried a SOG Pentagon II (or was it a Pentagon? ), sold it to my buddy and bought an Endura II because I like the feel of all stainless. Lost it while 4-wheeling, now carry a mint Police GEN II. Plus, the Tatanka blade looks cool as hell! And oh, my lgs wouldn't give me a good deal. I frequently carry a SOG Spec Elite II, so the size of the Tatanka doesn't concern me at all. That SOG by the way, is a smooth rig, the ARC Lock works very well, is positive and the blade swings freely for one handed use. |
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Posted: 1/10/2015 9:56:19 PM EDT
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Want.
I like big folders but I also carry a tiny work knife like a Dragonfly for everyday tasks. The large folder is defensive/backup. |
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Posted: 1/11/2015 5:04:15 AM EDT
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I frequently carry a SOG Spec Elite II, so the size of the Tatanka doesn't concern me at all. That SOG by the way, is a smooth rig, the ARC Lock works very well, is positive and the blade swings freely for one handed use. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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http://www.bladehq.com/imgs/knives/manual-knives/spyderco-manual/spyderco-tatanka-c180gp-large.jpg For me, that's a little too large for a folding knife. Luckily for you they make little ones too.
I like big folders, and Spyderco has not in the past made enough of them. I pretty much refuse to carry one that has under 3.75" blade with the exception of an SAK. I guess I'm a different kind of knife snob
Nice. I'm kinda the same way. My first serious carry was a Police model, lost it, carried a Delica, lost it, carried a SOG Pentagon II (or was it a Pentagon? ), sold it to my buddy and bought an Endura II because I like the feel of all stainless. Lost it while 4-wheeling, now carry a mint Police GEN II. Plus, the Tatanka blade looks cool as hell! And oh, my lgs wouldn't give me a good deal. I frequently carry a SOG Spec Elite II, so the size of the Tatanka doesn't concern me at all. That SOG by the way, is a smooth rig, the ARC Lock works very well, is positive and the blade swings freely for one handed use. Yeah, I liked carrying my SOG. Didn't feel too big and had a smooth action. I was looking at pics online forgot just how big it really was, lol. |
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Posted: 1/11/2015 5:14:50 AM EDT
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Want. I like big folders but I also carry a tiny work knife like a Dragonfly for everyday tasks. The large folder is defensive/backup. Dragonfly is sweet a blade. I just love Spyderco blades. I'm trying to justify ordering the Tatanka, also the cheapest I've found it is 185 bucks but they're out of stock. Debating on getting it somewhere else and just eating the 10 buck difference or wait for them to restock.
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Posted: 1/11/2015 8:08:02 AM EDT
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Luckily for you they make little ones too.
I like big folders, and Spyderco has not in the past made enough of them. I pretty much refuse to carry one that has under 3.75" blade with the exception of an SAK. I guess I'm a different kind of knife snob
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http://www.bladehq.com/imgs/knives/manual-knives/spyderco-manual/spyderco-tatanka-c180gp-large.jpg For me, that's a little too large for a folding knife. Luckily for you they make little ones too.
I like big folders, and Spyderco has not in the past made enough of them. I pretty much refuse to carry one that has under 3.75" blade with the exception of an SAK. I guess I'm a different kind of knife snob
the only reason I don't carry larger knives than 3.5 is that they lose the legal designation of "pocket knife" and become a weapon. I wish it was like TX and 5" or something similar. |
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Posted: 1/11/2015 10:46:52 AM EDT
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TEXAS law has a 5 1/2" restriction. Although here in San Antonio the laws are a little more restrictive, but rarely enforced.
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Posted: 1/11/2015 4:24:07 PM EDT
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TEXAS law has a 5 1/2" restriction. Although here in San Antonio the laws are a little more restrictive, but rarely enforced. Isn't it no locking blades or something like that? Yeah... I ignore that crap when I visit San Antonio. |
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Posted: 1/12/2015 2:32:51 PM EDT
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Isn't it no locking blades or something like that? Yeah... I ignore that crap when I visit San Antonio. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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TEXAS law has a 5 1/2" restriction. Although here in San Antonio the laws are a little more restrictive, but rarely enforced. Isn't it no locking blades or something like that? Yeah... I ignore that crap when I visit San Antonio. Yup. No locking blades. But I don't know of anybody that carries one ever getting grief for it. |
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Posted: 1/12/2015 11:31:21 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/13/2015 12:38:30 PM EDT
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Buyer beware buying knives on the Bay.
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Posted: 1/13/2015 1:11:51 PM EDT
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Buyer beware buying knives on the Bay. Yeah, I saw that and my Spidey sense tingled, lol. I've been reading about the fake Spydercos and am leery of buying from eBay. |
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Posted: 1/16/2015 1:37:18 PM EDT
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TEXAS law has a 5 1/2" restriction. Although here in San Antonio the laws are a little more restrictive, but rarely enforced. Double check, but I think you are OK outside of SA, but I bet a lot of TX cops would think differently. Wouldn't keep me from carrying it, but I'd prepare myself for hearing all sorts of shit if anyone, with or without a badge, saw it. Until recently, if you wanted a giant folder, Cold Steel was pretty much the only game in town, but maybe that's going to change. Hopefully so. I'm digging some of Cold Steel's styles, but I'm lukewarm about their blade steel choices. |
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Posted: 1/17/2015 6:22:56 PM EDT
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Spyderco Szabo & Benchmade Contego
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Posted: 1/17/2015 6:38:59 PM EDT
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I have seriously considered getting a Tatanka but I just haven't pulled the trigger on one yet.
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Posted: 1/17/2015 10:08:30 PM EDT
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Its nice to see spyderco coming out with a more solid knife. Looks like this will be a beast that slices like a spyderco too. This new lock may be the next hit for spyderco. They are saying it may be as strong as the axis.I bet it carries pretty good. I'd carry it for sure.
With big knives, for me its never the size when carrying it that bothers me...Its the scaring of people when it gets pulled out. I carry a leatherman so I always resort to that if I have a biggie on me and I fear women and children may scream. |
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Posted: 1/17/2015 10:09:33 PM EDT
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Spyderco Szabo & Benchmade Contego http://i60.tinypic.com/ay6elx.jpg http://i59.tinypic.com/2q1h307.jpg That szabo is really neat. |
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Posted: 1/18/2015 12:47:07 AM EDT
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Double check, but I think you are OK outside of SA, but I bet a lot of TX cops would think differently. Wouldn't keep me from carrying it, but I'd prepare myself for hearing all sorts of shit if anyone, with or without a badge, saw it. Until recently, if you wanted a giant folder, Cold Steel was pretty much the only game in town, but maybe that's going to change. Hopefully so. I'm digging some of Cold Steel's styles, but I'm lukewarm about their blade steel choices. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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TEXAS law has a 5 1/2" restriction. Although here in San Antonio the laws are a little more restrictive, but rarely enforced. Double check, but I think you are OK outside of SA, but I bet a lot of TX cops would think differently. Wouldn't keep me from carrying it, but I'd prepare myself for hearing all sorts of shit if anyone, with or without a badge, saw it. Until recently, if you wanted a giant folder, Cold Steel was pretty much the only game in town, but maybe that's going to change. Hopefully so. I'm digging some of Cold Steel's styles, but I'm lukewarm about their blade steel choices. Yeah, I'm not too worried about carrying a lock blade here in San Antonio. I don't hang out at shady places, bars and stuff. Even during fiestas and other functions downtown I carry a blade with no worries. |
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Posted: 1/18/2015 1:13:40 AM EDT
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Spyderco Szabo & Benchmade Contego http://i60.tinypic.com/ay6elx.jpg http://i59.tinypic.com/2q1h307.jpg Damn, that Szabo looks very no nonsense. What's the handle material? |
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Posted: 1/18/2015 1:33:50 AM EDT
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Its nice to see spyderco coming out with a more solid knife. Looks like this will be a beast that slices like a spyderco too. This new lock may be the next hit for spyderco. They are saying it may be as strong as the axis.I bet it carries pretty good. I'd carry it for sure. With big knives, for me its never the size when carrying it that bothers me...Its the scaring of people when it gets pulled out. I carry a leatherman so I always resort to that if I have a biggie on me and I fear women and children may scream. Same with me about scaring people, lol. Every time I whip it out without fail, a female will go: "ooh, that's a big knife!" or " ooh, scary!" whereas a guy will always go: "damn, cool knife!" |
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Posted: 1/18/2015 8:51:19 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Damn, that Szabo looks very no nonsense. What's the handle material? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Spyderco Szabo & Benchmade Contego http://i60.tinypic.com/ay6elx.jpg http://i59.tinypic.com/2q1h307.jpg Damn, that Szabo looks very no nonsense. What's the handle material? |
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Posted: 1/18/2015 3:50:34 PM EDT
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It's carbon fiber and G10. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Spyderco Szabo & Benchmade Contego http://i60.tinypic.com/ay6elx.jpg http://i59.tinypic.com/2q1h307.jpg Damn, that Szabo looks very no nonsense. What's the handle material? Wow, that's really cool. I'm just starting to sharpen my blades. How hard is it to sharpen blades with big bellies like that? |
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Posted: 1/18/2015 4:02:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Wow, that's really cool. I'm just starting to sharpen my blades. How hard is it to sharpen blades with big bellies like that? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Spyderco Szabo & Benchmade Contego http://i60.tinypic.com/ay6elx.jpg http://i59.tinypic.com/2q1h307.jpg Damn, that Szabo looks very no nonsense. What's the handle material? Wow, that's really cool. I'm just starting to sharpen my blades. How hard is it to sharpen blades with big bellies like that? Belt sharpeners are so easy. Just set up the guide and pass it through a few times.
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Posted: 1/18/2015 4:46:42 PM EDT
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Thanks. I'm gonna look them up. |
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