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dealaholic
303
Sep 8, 2015
Blur's are great EDC blades, but seriously Tanto Blade? If stabbing things is an everyday task then get it otherwise, what's the point?
K.T.N
1264
Sep 9, 2015
dealaholicI used to be just as skeptical about tanto blades. Couldn't imagine how the could be useful for EDC.
Then on a whim I purchased that Emerson Kershaw knife that dropped her a whole back. Got both the clip point and the tanto. Surprisingly, I find myself using the tanto almost exclusively out of the two knives.
I find the fine, pointy tip it be more precise for entering the flap of an envelope, or cutting the tape line of a sealed box. I also find the long flat edge is great at stripping insulation off of wire, and breaking down cardboard, etc. So I wouldn't write off the tanto blade without trying it first.
One area where a clipped or drop point might be better is for food prep or cutting rope, where you have to slice along a good part of the edge.
Still, I find the tanto point to be different, but just as legit, for EDC tasks.
dealaholic
303
Sep 9, 2015
K.T.Nyou're speaking of the CQC7 w/tanto vs CQC6 w/ drop point? I have both and I do totally agree with you in that instance. However, I think a wharncliffe is really good for daily tasks better than both of the other blade profiles. The tip is more fragile but great at slicing.
dandw12786
103
Sep 11, 2015
dealaholicWell, a drop for a blur with a standard blade just ended a couple days ago, so I don't see why putting up a different variant is a big deal.
Furthermore, I really don't understand the hate for tanto blades in knife communities, they're awesome. I've got a Cryo with a tanto blade as well as one with a standard blade, and I use the tanto far more often for everyday tasks. It's much better at opening boxes and such. Definitely not just for stabbing.