I have been busy with other things for a while but glad to be back and lots of vdos to catch up on. I noticed in the comments there was much speculation as to my whereabouts. The news of my death was greatly exaggerated. :)
Bob! Welcome back! I've missed your awesome videos, and your resplendent "Literature." :-) Looks like a super high quality blade. I'd like a tanto tac knife this size...
Thanks Bro. Yes it is a great blade and rock solid. Really liked it as soon as I opened it up. The lock is conceptually the same as the Axis lock, which I love, and you won't believe the edge on this thing. It's a winner.
Always great reviews Bob! Got my first BIG Cold Steel (aluminum Ti-Lite VI) from your review way back. I love big knives, and I love Spyderco (the most). This just isn't doing anything for me right now. I have the Szabo, Vallotton, and ( all black) ManixXL which REEK with style and class. This just seems bloated, no imagination. Maybe it's the price. I'll "let" somebody give it to me for my birthday! The blade style is nice though. Spyderco is a strange company. They could make tons of money with knives (we) all could advise them on, but they don't. Speaking of large knives...Why not a P.M. (edition) 20% larger, bump the jimping up a little, offer 5 colors. They couldn't make them fast enough, be like printing money. But they don't, therein lies the mystery. (to me).
nice to see Spyderco getting into Cold Steel territory of larger folders. Even the lock seems to be more like a complex Tri-ad...just different enough to not violate the patent.
It is really good to see Spyderco putting out some bigger blades. They do make really good quality knives, but I only own an Ambitious because alot of their blades just don't tickle me. But this? Oh hell yeah!
To me, it looks like an Endura on massive amounts of steroids. At over 5" long, this blade, in my opinion, is not suitable for EDC/Utility in most cases. For heavy duty EDC which requires heavy cutting tasks, like cutting rope on bales of hay on a farm for example, I could see this knife doing well. Personally, I see this as a collectible knife or as a large tactical folder. The handle is long, and the ergonomics on it should be good with the G-10, but it is a very simple traditional design. Not a lot of choils or pinky ramp to lock your hand in on the knife. Doesn't look bad, but if I was going the tactical route, my recommendation is the Spyderco Manix 2XL. 3.85" S30V flat ground blade. Deep finger choils, pinky ramp. Lock is not as strong as the Tatanka (Spyderco's ball bearing lock), but it's design is very well suited for tactical in the handle ergonomics. If the Tatanka had the same handle ergonomics as the Manix 2 XL, I'd definitely pick up one ;)
I have been busy with other things for a while but glad to be back and lots of vdos to catch up on. I noticed in the comments there was much speculation as to my whereabouts. The news of my death was greatly exaggerated. :)
Bob! Welcome back! I've missed your awesome videos, and your resplendent "Literature." :-)
Looks like a super high quality blade. I'd like a tanto tac knife this size...
Thanks Bro. Yes it is a great blade and rock solid. Really liked it as soon as I opened it up. The lock is conceptually the same as the Axis lock, which I love, and you won't believe the edge on this thing. It's a winner.
Very cool.
Thanks. I've been wanting to know more about this knife. It looks awesome.
Glad for your comeback man! Cool knife here and excellent presentation as usual from you... ;-)
Good to have you back!
Always great reviews Bob! Got my first BIG Cold Steel (aluminum Ti-Lite VI) from your review way back. I love big knives, and I love Spyderco (the most). This just isn't doing anything for me right now. I have the Szabo, Vallotton, and ( all black) ManixXL which REEK with style and class. This just seems bloated, no imagination. Maybe it's the price. I'll "let" somebody give it to me for my birthday! The blade style is nice though. Spyderco is a strange company. They could make tons of money with knives (we) all could advise them on, but they don't. Speaking of large knives...Why not a P.M. (edition) 20% larger, bump the jimping up a little, offer 5 colors. They couldn't make them fast enough, be like printing money. But they don't, therein lies the mystery. (to me).
nice to see Spyderco getting into Cold Steel territory of larger folders. Even the lock seems to be more like a complex Tri-ad...just different enough to not violate the patent.
Bob u back. finally
We want more knives !!!
Great video :-) Good to see your producing again.
It is really good to see Spyderco putting out some bigger blades. They do make really good quality knives, but I only own an Ambitious because alot of their blades just don't tickle me. But this? Oh hell yeah!
This knife will soon join my own personal collection. I have been waiting for something like this from Spyderco.
oh he isn't dead, thank god for that, I can now sleep at night.
Boa noite . Onde posso compra um desse ,claro dependendo do preço.Obrigado.
About time someone else besides cold steel is going to be making large folders.
the competition will definitely help the market :)
Great to see ya, Bob!
I'm getting this, thnx for the review...
Hey Bob, just wondering... Which watch are you wearing? I keep looking at it and wondering if its the same as mine, is it a certina ds-2 chronograph?
I sometimes get this question. The watch in the video is a Citizen Eco-Drive Skyhawk model. I love it. Very recommended.
I have one on the way.
silverflash how do U like it now?
silverflash recommend?
TATANKA MEANS BUFFALO,THAT KNIFE IS A MASSIVE BUFFALO.I LIKE IT,MUST BE VERY EXPENSIVE...
Wish they have it cheaper...
for real -.- I can get a Police G10 and a Delica 4 for this price so idk right now. It'll definitely be added to the collection eventually tho x)
this one is big, looks more aggressive than blur and zt0200
To me, it looks like an Endura on massive amounts of steroids. At over 5" long, this blade, in my opinion, is not suitable for EDC/Utility in most cases. For heavy duty EDC which requires heavy cutting tasks, like cutting rope on bales of hay on a farm for example, I could see this knife doing well.
Personally, I see this as a collectible knife or as a large tactical folder. The handle is long, and the ergonomics on it should be good with the G-10, but it is a very simple traditional design. Not a lot of choils or pinky ramp to lock your hand in on the knife.
Doesn't look bad, but if I was going the tactical route, my recommendation is the Spyderco Manix 2XL. 3.85" S30V flat ground blade. Deep finger choils, pinky ramp. Lock is not as strong as the Tatanka (Spyderco's ball bearing lock), but it's design is very well suited for tactical in the handle ergonomics.
If the Tatanka had the same handle ergonomics as the Manix 2 XL, I'd definitely pick up one ;)
9.2 oz what, my cold steel xl voyager is only 7.2oz
That knife has nested aluminum liners which saves some weight.
thats what I mean, this is a standard knife build apart from the lock, and that simply doesnt work, cold steel got i right.
Patrick Dixon OK. I respect your opinion, but this knife is going on my Christmas list! :)
I AM WRONG,THERE IS NO BUFFALO'S IN THE UNITED STATES,BISON IS THE CORRECT WORD..
What's with the name? It sounds racist.
Anyone remember the old WWF wrestler Tatanka that was allegedly native American? That was also racist.
You overuse the word “good” man. Chill on that
Very weak knife. For the size. Discontinued for a reason years later they still in some stores for a reason.