EDC Tanto via JP Bladesmithing

[WillBrink]

https://www.jpbladesmithing.com/list...pear-point-edc

While I gravitate toward a tanto style, For that design and $ how can ye go wrong?

[Adrenaline_6]

Me, I think good D2 with a good HT is as good or better than any of the new overrated "super steels"

like any industry, you don't get people to buy new stuff without convincing them the last thing purchased is inferior so they must get the latest greatest

D2 is good and is semi stainless with decent wear resistance. As long as it isn't used for too much impact work, it will last, but is definitely prone to chip if done so. Its edge is more toothy than sharp, so it is a good hunting/skinning steel. 3V on the other hand will outdo it in all categories except maybe corrosion resistance although it also is semi stainless. It is a way tougher steel though and will chop the hell out of harder stuff with no damage and have a sharper edge.

[jpmuscle]

Are you guys carrying these IWB or what? Like appendix or?





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[WillBrink]

D2 is good and is semi stainless with decent wear resistance. As long as it isn't used for too much impact work, it will last, but is definitely prone to chip if done so. Its edge is more toothy than sharp, so it is a good hunting/skinning steel. 3V on the other hand will outdo it in all categories except maybe corrosion resistance although it also is semi stainless. It is a way tougher steel though and will chop the hell out of harder stuff with no damage and have a sharper edge.

I like the toothy edge D2 gives and it can be made very sharp if one wants it to be, but I tend to look for sharp enough vs ultra sharp myself. Depending on the properties one wants, there are better steels, but the rule of diminishing returns kicks in big time $ wise. Good D2 with a good HT is very tough steel. Speaking of CPM3V, I have a j Hossom Retribution for sale I will add to sales section shortly. Now that's a knife...

Are you guys carrying these IWB or what? Like appendix or?

Yes, or I just drop it into front pocket. The size and thinness allows that easily with that particular blade. The sheath is set up for IWB if pocket does not work/don't want it in a pocket for what ever reason. Via pick in OP, while the blade length is the same as the folder, it's way thinner and lighter.

[jpmuscle]

Interesting.

I’ve never been a knife guy but can appreciate a quality utility/defensive blade


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[Adrenaline_6]

speaking of CPM3V, I have a j Hossom Retribution for sale I will add to sales section shortly. Now that's a knife....

Yes it is. Very nice!

[WillBrink]

Interesting.

I’ve never been a knife guy but can appreciate a quality utility/defensive blade

I'm not really a knife guy, just someone who enjoys a good tool that is a quality knife.

Yes it is. Very nice!

Here ya go:

https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread...83#post2722983

And if you like CRK, well, about as good as it gets:

https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread...92#post2722992

[Adrenaline_6]

I'm not really a knife guy, just someone who enjoys a good tool that is a quality knife.



Here ya go:

https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread...83#post2722983

And if you like CRK, well, about as good as it gets:

https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread...92#post2722992

Nice collection! I have a CR Pacific myself.

[WillBrink]

Nice collection! I have a CR Pacific myself.

The Pacific sold quickly.

[NWPilgrim]

The Pacific sold quickly.

Fantastic thread, Will. Those are amazing knives and prices for handmade, USA, clean lines, quality materials. I like the hunter tip version, and just ordered it based on your description for EDC.