Pulled the trigger on it ten minutes ago after seeing a friend post his! Now, I gotta binge out on these videos till it gets here!!! The waiting, is the hardest part... Damn that Tom Petty!!!
I know it's supposed to be a "modified tanto", but honestly, I bought mine because it reminded me of the antique knives I've seen that were made from broken cavalry sabers.
Finally a good review on this knife. Its good to know that the sheath doesn't dull the knife. This is a problem I have with the Cold Steel Secure-Ex sheaths. It seems that hard shell sheaths shouldn't be form fitting to avoid dulling it and retention should be on the guard or somewhere away from the blade.
@@raleighepp5274 because they’re cheap lol. And depending on how tight the fit they can dull them substantially, but usually it just takes that “razor” edge away and leaves it usable but not hair popping sharp.
Hi, sorry to bother you, I've been asking everywhere about the protection of this type of knife, I'm a newbie, and I would like to ask, can the surface of this type of coated knife be oiled?
This knife seems fantastic for cutting only and is very sharp. Other blade designs shaped like the Becker BK7 BK9 do good at cutting and also chopping.
I have the 1245 version and the tip on that thing glitters it's so sharp. I'm definitely going to be getting this Modified Tanto version though. If you want a terrifyingly sharp knife, try a Fox Knives 598 fixed blade Karambit. I have that knife as well, and it is THE sharpest knife I've ever handled in my entire life. Nothing else even comes close, not even the Ka-Bar 1245.
I think this is the best kabar out there. I have the sp6, very good knife and steel. This tanto has the best guard on any kabar. Nice and thick. The marines version was designed as a utility and the guard tilts the wrong way.
"5 minutes in and the knife is still in the sheath" LOL! I totally agree! The only thing worse than 5 minutes in and the knife is still in the sheath, is unboxing videos. I could care less about watching somebody open their mail. To make it even worse, many of them babble for 5 minutes before they even open the box. I just want to see the knife, and tell me your thoughts on it. Thanks for the review. I'm thinking of buying one of these myself. Kabars tend to come with that toothy edge. My USMC Fighting knife was like that too. It looks like they sharpen with a 60 grit belt and call it a day. Not that it really matters, but I'm from NY, and it's pronounced Oh-Lee-Ann, not Oh-Lean. Not a big deal though, most everyone pronounces it wrong, lol. It has nothing to do with how good or bad the knife is.
This was a very good review! I am considering between this vs cold steel 3v magnum tanto 2 (price isnt an issue as such), curious to know your opinion sir.
I have the magnum tanto 12, it really depends on your intended use. Plan to get a 3rd party sheath regardless of which knife ya choose. The glass infused nylon ones will dull the knives. The kabar has more meat, the 3v takes and holds a better edge. All comes down to preference in the end.
The classic Ka Bar does nothing for me. It is like, it is ok but not interested. The updated grips vice stacked leather is a big improvement. Classic Tanto vice the Chisel Tip type Tanto is really nice. Hmm. Not Rat Tailed tang -thick, super nice. Some knives are so thick they are more crowbar than knife. Looks like the new one you have is a dedicated knife meant to cut. I am sure it can take a beating as well being a Ka Bar. Very impressed.
hey man did you see cedric and ada's channel about his toothy slash polished edge tests? super interesting does a 200 grit one direction and then stropped the other direction and it seemed to work super good
Just ordered this one to replace my old 90’s original. Great review thanks
Mine just came, beautiful shape.
Great review man. I’ve had the 1245 Tanto for years. Thinking one of these has to come into my life soon. Thanks for sharing yours!
Pulled the trigger on it ten minutes ago after seeing a friend post his! Now, I gotta binge out on these videos till it gets here!!! The waiting, is the hardest part... Damn that Tom Petty!!!
I know it's supposed to be a "modified tanto", but honestly, I bought mine because it reminded me of the antique knives I've seen that were made from broken cavalry sabers.
i hate that its called a "modified" tanto when you realise its design is actually the traditional tanto style
Finally a good review on this knife. Its good to know that the sheath doesn't dull the knife. This is a problem I have with the Cold Steel Secure-Ex sheaths. It seems that hard shell sheaths shouldn't be form fitting to avoid dulling it and retention should be on the guard or somewhere away from the blade.
Actually the sheath does dull the knife I had to change sheathes
@@FreestyleSwordsman - So why do Ka-Bar, Cold Steel and other companies still use these sheaths? How bad do they really dull?
@@raleighepp5274 because they’re cheap lol. And depending on how tight the fit they can dull them substantially, but usually it just takes that “razor” edge away and leaves it usable but not hair popping sharp.
@@FreestyleSwordsman - Okay. Thanks for your help. I guess I really don't use my knives enough to notice.
@@raleighepp5274 no problem man, I’m addicted to keeping my edges to a certain standard and I notice it right away.
Hi, sorry to bother you, I've been asking everywhere about the protection of this type of knife, I'm a newbie, and I would like to ask, can the surface of this type of coated knife be oiled?
Yes it can be.
I picked one up today and this thing is a beast..
Got mine today actually
This knife seems fantastic for cutting only and is very sharp. Other blade designs shaped like the Becker BK7 BK9 do good at cutting and also chopping.
I have the 1245 version and the tip on that thing glitters it's so sharp. I'm definitely going to be getting this Modified Tanto version though.
If you want a terrifyingly sharp knife, try a Fox Knives 598 fixed blade Karambit. I have that knife as well, and it is THE sharpest knife I've ever handled in my entire life. Nothing else even comes close, not even the Ka-Bar 1245.
I think this is the best kabar out there. I have the sp6, very good knife and steel. This tanto has the best guard on any kabar. Nice and thick. The marines version was designed as a utility and the guard tilts the wrong way.
Beautiful Kabar
Another knife added to the wish list lol. I am so glad to see you are happy with that Tanto.
"5 minutes in and the knife is still in the sheath" LOL! I totally agree! The only thing worse than 5 minutes in and the knife is still in the sheath, is unboxing videos. I could care less about watching somebody open their mail. To make it even worse, many of them babble for 5 minutes before they even open the box. I just want to see the knife, and tell me your thoughts on it.
Thanks for the review. I'm thinking of buying one of these myself. Kabars tend to come with that toothy edge. My USMC Fighting knife was like that too. It looks like they sharpen with a 60 grit belt and call it a day.
Not that it really matters, but I'm from NY, and it's pronounced Oh-Lee-Ann, not Oh-Lean. Not a big deal though, most everyone pronounces it wrong, lol. It has nothing to do with how good or bad the knife is.
@SuperPapajew Rochester here..we aren't to far apart!
Good review. I am from NY. Right outside of Buffalo. Kabar is in Olean, which is just over an hour drive from me,
Is that white morgan freeman?
Lol never noticed my voice sounds like that thanks for the laugh
@@FreestyleSwordsman 😂 great voice for narrating😂
@@FreestyleSwordsman not denzel i meant morgan freeman!
This was a very good review! I am considering between this vs cold steel 3v magnum tanto 2 (price isnt an issue as such), curious to know your opinion sir.
I have the magnum tanto 12, it really depends on your intended use. Plan to get a 3rd party sheath regardless of which knife ya choose. The glass infused nylon ones will dull the knives. The kabar has more meat, the 3v takes and holds a better edge. All comes down to preference in the end.
@@FreestyleSwordsman Make sense, thanks for the reply! I intend to have one for self defence (ofcourse not the only one or the primary weapon)
Both are good for self defense. Kabar has a better shaped kissaki, more traditional rather than the chisel/American style.
Whats the name of the lil one in the back ”lil sister”?
That’s an Ontario , can’t think of the model off the top of my head
The classic Ka Bar does nothing for me. It is like, it is ok but not interested. The updated grips vice stacked leather is a big improvement. Classic Tanto vice the Chisel Tip type Tanto is really nice. Hmm. Not Rat Tailed tang -thick, super nice. Some knives are so thick they are more crowbar than knife. Looks like the new one you have is a dedicated knife meant to cut. I am sure it can take a beating as well being a Ka Bar. Very impressed.
hey man did you see cedric and ada's channel about his toothy slash polished edge tests? super interesting does a 200 grit one direction and then stropped the other direction and it seemed to work super good
No I haven’t post the link and I’ll check it out
@@FreestyleSwordsman th-cam.com/video/ChiFWYb7_VM/w-d-xo.html
I’m colonel sanders and I’m too drunk to taste this chicken
Got it btw... :)