sorry to ask but how much is this knife and where did your mom get it from? i can not find anywhere but on cold steel's website and its $87 on there. and by the way i love all of your reviews, they are always in depth reviews.
It's really too big for EDC anyway. I'd probably go with the clip point, next size down. At some point a folder will get so big that one has to wonder what its advantage is over a fixed blade.
I bought this knife back in 2001/2002. It is a great option for defensive carry. My version does NOT have jimping however. Big downside on my version. I'm glad to see Cold Steel fixed this.
I think tanto, especially Benchmade's reverse tanto, is my favorite blade shape. The reverse tanto actually is great for edc because of the way it sweeps, unlike a standard tanto.
NUTNFANCY doesn't advertise for CS it's just CS produces many extremely affordable blades. also they pretty much produce 5 of every type of blade you would ever want or need. Great work mr nutnfancy
Here in germany you can carry knives up to 12 cm as defence/edc/wahatever tools. My XL Voyager Tanto is 12,7 cm, but I don't give a shit about that and still carry it, it's a decent "pocket sword". No risk no fun.
i LOVED this knife, i had to order it and the day i recieved it in the mail it was taken from me by the police when they searched me. They said they were looking for someone in a robbery and all i was doing was literally just walking down the street. How's that for luck.....(they said it was prohibited. I dont understand why because its not automatic and they didn't charge me with anything. o well gotta love the police sometimes)
After using my voyager for a year to chisel wood and hammer through sub-floor and even stab holes in sheet rock and pry with it (it's a work knife and I work the heck out of) I'd have to disagree about the lock strength. I have very very slight side to side play in the blade now but no up and down play at all. I don't baton firewood with it but I have batoned hardwood flooring with it several times. Mine is actually a 4" gunsite in VG-1. Maybe the steel is the difference?
i see people disagree with my serrated preferance , yes its more difficult 2 sharpen but u dont need 2 sharpen it very much , and they dont suck , they do more damage than a straight edge , it works great on flesh and fiborious material , why do u think most steak knives are serrated ?? how much do u have to resharpen them? almost never!! opinions are like assholes , every1 has 1
i just got my XL Tanto Voyager (Fully Serrateted cuz it does more damage 4offense/defense) inthe Mail 2day!! i needed sumthin 2 take the place of my XL Vaquero which is on a Coldsteel Display Stand , overlooking my Discontinued Coldsteel Knife Collection, and i must say thanx2 Nutnfancy 4 helping me choose such a great knife with his great reveiws!! Im luvin it !! keep it up!!
I carry a semi-serrated 4-inch modified tanto, personally. Smith and Wesson CKTACS. It was on sale for $10, too. It's a little heavy, but I like it that way. Rubber grip ftw, as well.
I love knives, but does anyone know if such a big folding knife is practical? I have my doubts, but I have a feeling I'll offend others if I voice them.
@crazyphilly555 Lots of states are like that. It is stupid. Hopefully it will change this comming November when we elect a new governor and more second amendment friendly state politicians
@mojothemigo In Germany you can carry nothing. No one hand open Knives and no fixed Knives with a Blade over 12cm. Guns... haha dont think about it !!
@AgentOrange1969 In Spain folders must have less than 11 centimeters to be legal and can be open assisted, but not automatic. British have the most restrictive laws about it
@TardyTheTurtleOG I think the law mentions it is any blade over 3", double edged, and nonefolder with "unlawful intent". Those words being key, and just about every cop and more importantly judge believe "unlawful intent" includes self defense as far as they see it. I think there is a little bit of leeway of knives over 3" only if you can give a reasonable argument that it is for EDC and not self defense. To scarry a knife is proof for a judge of self defense, visa vi "unlawful intent".
........nope?, i carry the voyager xl tanto and HAVE been stoped by police for an unlawful turn and when asked if i had any weapons i said a pistol and pocket knife. all i was told is do not reach for them. this was in montcalm county michigan not wayne or any detroit areas
@tubevideoguy762 Well, he didn't see it. Scroll down, I commented not too long ago how the blade is over 3" and with ill intent. I am currently carrying a knife a tiny bit over 3" and is a fantastic box cutter. It is going to be difficult to convince a cop and a judge that the 5 1/2" bowie or tanto made by a company that markets their knifes for the most part as defensive weapons and tests them on meat that it is just a nifty box cutter.
The exact wording of the Michigan criminal statue is "no blade in excess of 3 inches in length may be carried on one's person with criminal intent" I had that checked by my attorney and she said that in her 14 years of practicing law she's seen a large majority of illegal weapon possession charges dropped because there was no proof that the client planned on committing a crime with it. She also said that's why it's a good thing that the burden of proof is on the state.
@tubevideoguy762 Veeeeeeeeeeery interesting. Problem is, I am scared to have charges brought up at all. Also, has she come across a case of it having to be used? I guess a defense would be carrying that huge folder for random tasks, but luckily I had it on me for that creep that guy trying to kill me. Thank you for replying with that info, I thought for sure the size, style, and market advertising of a blade would be used to show intent.
Yeah she's only represented me in 1 misdemeanor case in which I accepted a guilty plea bargain to a less civil infraction charge and was fined $500 plus court cost but she has said that it's not "ill" intent that the state must prove beyond a reasonable doubt it's "criminal" intent so carrying any size blade you wouldn't ever be charged unless the state though they could prove you were about to stab or rob somebody with it. Which I wouldn't do. Likely you'd be detained and released
I've carried a ZT 0400ST everyday for the past year (have 2, 1 I'm keeping in good shape, kind of don't care about the other, which is the one I usually carry).
They cut decently from my experience and are very sharp, but I'm probably going to pick up a drop-point style blade (probably a Wilson RRF) as my tastes in blades has evolved slightly.
No tantos were widely used and carried. Its a sharp stick for hitting people with, not a sacred religious artifact. Im sure your anime would say differently, try learning about Japanese culture from a book instead of a cartoon...
Actually the cartoons usually have more accurate history than that. ( I haven't seen many, but from what I HAVE seen...) He probably got his knowledge from movies and tv.
@ootdega um ok , when someone says "Tanto were ONLY used when a samurai was dishonhered or disgraced, they took their own like with thier Tanto", it shows a SERIOUS misunderstanding of the actual use of the blade. Then when i saw the amount of amine that he favorited and commented upon on , i naturally assumed that was the reason behind such a drastically false statement. If you want to argue the validity of cartoons as history, fine.....i'll stick to scholarly journals and primary sources.
I'm not arguing the validity of his claim, I'm just saying some of them are accurate. I haven't seen one that shows inaccurate use of a tanto. I'm not saying there aren't a ton of them that do; I've seen very little. The ones I have seen were based on history, not fiction. However, the fictional ones act like they're srz bzniz.
With the amount of anime that you have found in this guy's favorites, there's no doubt in my mind that he's just a misinformed, overenthusiastic, immature nerd.
I have seen these knives (4 inch tanto blade) used to chisel out concrete, pry up ceramic tile, cut up the carpet from an entire house, sharpen pencils, shave the edge of a hardwood floor and so on. The 3 guys I work with use these knives like this daily and they remain sharp where my Gerber won't even come close. Because of what I seen these knives do, I just ordered the Gunsite II from Cold Steel. I can't wait to get it. Great video by the way.
check out the SOG tanto it's like 70 bucks and it's amazingly well made and balanced. it ha S.A.T. which you know makes it super fucking sweet. s yeah check that out
Update on My 5 inch Tanto....it came pretty tight new....not fast deployment at all....no way to loosen the thing at the pivot because its pinned design wont allow it to be adjusted....we will see in time if it breaks in...it is very tight, so I assume that will be a while...just a thought as mine differs from the deployment ability from the one in this video...and mine is VG1, $57 from Nutn's favorite online store.
Nutnfacy costs me alot of cash....I just got this thing too.....XL Voyer Plain Tanto, picked up the Vaquero Grande too....they are going to stop making those....
If by "use" you mean in the utilitarian sense then I would have to agree. Big folders are limited in that respect. However, this review seems to focus on the use of the XL Voyager tanto for self defense purposes. I've owned nearly every mega folder produced in modern times and honestly, the well built ones perform great in that role.
I do not understand why people love tanto blades so much. I hear they work better for slashing things, but I find that hard to believe can someone xplain to me why a tanto point is better than let's say a spear pint.
The reinforced tip makes it better for stabbing things. That's about it. For everyday stuff the spear point is superior. How often do you need to stab a car door?
I like how Coldsteel gets a catalog to you fast. I requested catalogs from Boker and Benchmade, and it took weeks to get to me. the benchmade catalog actually took almost 2 months. I requested a new CS catalog a little over a week ago, and I just got it yesterday. Anyway, I'm not a big fan of the tanto blade. I'd rather have something I'm more likely to actually use. Those clip point Voyagers look awesome though. If I'm ever in the market for a tanto folder the this is it though. Peace.
Man, you must have some very large hands. I think that clip should be mounted further down the handle yet. My thum won't reach the stud with it placed where it's at now. I have to regrip my 5" gunstie to open it. Basicly the same knife with some addtional cosmetic features. I belive you can wear out the lock though. I wore out the liner lock on a scimitar and the ultra lock on a recon 1. They do stand by their warranty. I have new scimitar now. Keep up the good work on the reviews!
Hey Nutnfancy, how do you feel about Kershaw's Tactical folders? I carry a 1/2 serrated 4 inch folder with spring assisted opening and sandpaper micarta inserts that's fantastic. Anodized aluminum frame and sharpens to a razor edge easily. I think it's 420J2 stainless steel.
hm, i don't even bother to maintain the secondary tip in my sharpening - it's funny, because i don't care for it at all. I don't mind if it gets rounded, to me that's just becoming a little more like a spear point.
Awesome Nutn! I have the Gunsite, which is identical save for jimping on the blade spine and partial serrat.,(which totally rock). I love this knife! I also have the X2 Voyager w/plain edge, and I can hear it already, OMG, you're crazy, that thing is huge! But, I submit to you that this may be the most perfect EDC blade out there! It vanishes in the pocket, you forget it's there, and once you slice a sandwich in two, or cut heavy belting, ya won't go back! Try for month and tell me I'm wrong!
I don't like Cold Steel folders very much, except the Black Talon, but its price is...wow! Prefer Spyderco or Benchmade.I have a Recon Tanto and it is a good knife for the money and of course the tanto series knives are great.
I meanm I have an injured hand (Oddly from a cold steel blade) and I would still never use an automatic...then again, I am sixteen, the need for a self-defense knife is very limited.
As for E.D.C, I use the "Yokote" or that secondary tip you showed for my various daily tasks and it has never failed, and I have sharpened it with lansky ceramic stones and it is still nice and sharp.
I had a cold steel recon, it broke and I sent it in to get fixed. The one I had was all sleek and made in Japan.. They sent me a big ol bulky Recon that said made in Taiwan. I'm over the cold steel~we need to buy American blades.. good vids..
Cool Knife and Cool Mom for getting it for you. I study Japanese Aikido and anytime we do any kind of weapons training we use a wooden Tanto. I really need to get one for my EDC knife.
Thats an "Americanized" tanto. It's just straight lines. The origional Japanese tanto is a lot more graceful and is nicer for the flowing cuts you do in Aikido. The American tanto has a sharp angle good for "snap cuts".
I've had a tanto for my EDC knife once, make sure your carrying something like a swiss army classic or a multitool for all your utility cutting tasks, the tanto doesn't take to utility cutting as well as other designs
Thank you for this tip, I couldn't decide whether I liked the tanto blade or the bowy (spelling?) style blade better for EDC. I now know what I'm getting.
I would prefer a tanto if I could, but, if I carry a tanto I carry a drop point or a bowie with me, just because, but I really love the penetration of a tanto.
great review, to me atleast one other great point for the tantos is your ability to pry with them, don't think it would work for the folder but just saying.
dont no if u watched my vid with my gunsite,well it snapped feathering some wood,but good news,cold steel replaced it,should be here today.(",) great vid,good to see you back with table top knife reveiws 5*
Nutnfancy, you have the best video's on youtube, and BY FAR, the best Gear reviews! I've changed my entire duty belt based on your mobility vs firepower video's. Keep it up man, I've learned a lot, and I appreciate your taking the time to make these vids.
sorry to ask but how much is this knife and where did your mom get it from? i can not find anywhere but on cold steel's website and its $87 on there. and by the way i love all of your reviews, they are always in depth reviews.
m4fourlife 2 months ago
Looks like a mini meat cleaver.
SuperRip7 4 months ago
do you shank ppl with these? lol
DeadlyHaunt 6 months ago
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Chizu2 9 months ago
I wish we shared the same mother.All i get for Christmas is sweaters and mugs.
ERF420 9 months ago
wat do u do for a job ?
LedZepplin3853 10 months ago
It's really too big for EDC anyway. I'd probably go with the clip point, next size down. At some point a folder will get so big that one has to wonder what its advantage is over a fixed blade.
Deep13Deep13Deep13 10 months ago
I bought this knife back in 2001/2002. It is a great option for defensive carry. My version does NOT have jimping however. Big downside on my version. I'm glad to see Cold Steel fixed this.
SheepDog229 1 year ago
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k1111117 1 year ago
I think tanto, especially Benchmade's reverse tanto, is my favorite blade shape. The reverse tanto actually is great for edc because of the way it sweeps, unlike a standard tanto.
Spectre426 1 year ago
nutnfancy, whats your faviorite pocket knife for a cheap price?
ORANGEJUICEMAN4LIFE 1 year ago
@ORANGEJUICEMAN4LIFE Spyderco Tenacious
Kylef7735 10 months ago
@ORANGEJUICEMAN4LIFE I think for a tactical high value the Rat 1,for a small knife the Victorinox Cadet and for a an EDC I think the Kershaw Skyline
CutleryNovice 10 months ago
do you like a cold steel, or a sog folding knife better???
sonnydukes 1 year ago
NUTNFANCY doesn't advertise for CS it's just CS produces many extremely affordable blades. also they pretty much produce 5 of every type of blade you would ever want or need. Great work mr nutnfancy
tohairylittlewomen 1 year ago
Here in germany you can carry knives up to 12 cm as defence/edc/wahatever tools. My XL Voyager Tanto is 12,7 cm, but I don't give a shit about that and still carry it, it's a decent "pocket sword". No risk no fun.
Sentoumaru 1 year ago
Listen Mom, I want an EXTRA LARGE, not medium, Cold Steel Voyager. Specifically the TANTO variety. Not clip point, not bowie style. Tanto. Got it?
braxtonamour 1 year ago 2
i LOVED this knife, i had to order it and the day i recieved it in the mail it was taken from me by the police when they searched me. They said they were looking for someone in a robbery and all i was doing was literally just walking down the street. How's that for luck.....(they said it was prohibited. I dont understand why because its not automatic and they didn't charge me with anything. o well gotta love the police sometimes)
99pitbulls 1 year ago
After using my voyager for a year to chisel wood and hammer through sub-floor and even stab holes in sheet rock and pry with it (it's a work knife and I work the heck out of) I'd have to disagree about the lock strength. I have very very slight side to side play in the blade now but no up and down play at all. I don't baton firewood with it but I have batoned hardwood flooring with it several times. Mine is actually a 4" gunsite in VG-1. Maybe the steel is the difference?
jboritzki 1 year ago
Great knife i like how slim they made it and it would be perfect if there was a finger guard... one that dosen't make it too wide.
SyrianKnight01 1 year ago
this knife has doubled in price since the change in steel from AUS 8 to VG-1
no1livez4evr 1 year ago
has anyone noticed that the clip point version of this knife has more of a curved handle? what is the logic of that?
nice
review
hotbarrel49 1 year ago
wicked blade.
ivageivage 1 year ago
Id agree, clip point, or modded drop point is a more capable blade shape than tanto
sandythebear 1 year ago
what the hell do u do with these blades?
FERRETMAN9 1 year ago
Did you fart at 3:28?
DeepFriedDoom 1 year ago
i paid 100 for mine
DesertEa9le 1 year ago
@DesertEa9le rip, they usually go for 60-70
mrCrispy725 1 year ago
i see people disagree with my serrated preferance , yes its more difficult 2 sharpen but u dont need 2 sharpen it very much , and they dont suck , they do more damage than a straight edge , it works great on flesh and fiborious material , why do u think most steak knives are serrated ?? how much do u have to resharpen them? almost never!! opinions are like assholes , every1 has 1
davinicus1727 1 year ago 3
@davinicus1727 Nice platoon referece with the ass hole quote
sandythebear 1 year ago
serration blades in my opinion look cool but how do u sharpen them they suck fully sharp blades are better. (how much was the tanto?)
Billy951ownage 1 year ago
i just got my XL Tanto Voyager (Fully Serrateted cuz it does more damage 4offense/defense) inthe Mail 2day!! i needed sumthin 2 take the place of my XL Vaquero which is on a Coldsteel Display Stand , overlooking my Discontinued Coldsteel Knife Collection, and i must say thanx2 Nutnfancy 4 helping me choose such a great knife with his great reveiws!! Im luvin it !! keep it up!!
davinicus1727 1 year ago
Your mom's pretty cool bro.
stealthbeast 1 year ago 19
Went ahead and bought it, have it in my hand right now, love it. thx for the review.
Tork64 1 year ago 7
whats ur take on the reverse grip then on the reguler out the fruny grip
chommper93 1 year ago
I wish it have a wave feature... it'd rock and roll hard if it did.
PRSpl4yer 1 year ago
what would you pick the xl tanto or the vaquero grande.the vaquero just looks nasty!!!
ar15death 2 years ago
Looks badass
Tork64 2 years ago
hey nutn, if you could have any knife for CQB what would you go with?
ZaphodUk1 2 years ago
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damn u talkin 2 much
LaumanJr 2 years ago
just ordered one from amazom for 50 bucks! it was the last one in stock
biggin2155 2 years ago
I carry a semi-serrated 4-inch modified tanto, personally. Smith and Wesson CKTACS. It was on sale for $10, too. It's a little heavy, but I like it that way. Rubber grip ftw, as well.
ootdega 2 years ago
i just looked at the cktacs thats a sick knife for ten bucks. think im gonna buy one
1001samurais 2 years ago
Rather have this or the recon 1 tanto? I have a serious dilemma here..haha.
romanosalvatore 2 years ago
recon 1 all the way....voyagers are not as tough by far.
insomniac1122 2 years ago
@insomniac1122 Thanks.
romanosalvatore 2 years ago
I was dissapointed by mine cause i got the VG-1, and the blade retension is much stronger than that of the AUS8 version. but it's still a beast knife
MRdrPROkeithSR 2 years ago
Nutn you should review watches as well, I can picture you doin a good job.
romanosalvatore 2 years ago
Over 3 inches for a edc blade for me starts to get unpractical for my personal needs.
dsmatts 2 years ago
I love knives, but does anyone know if such a big folding knife is practical? I have my doubts, but I have a feeling I'll offend others if I voice them.
HollyTheFireNinja 2 years ago
would you recomend this as the first knife for someone whos wanting to collect?
zama59 2 years ago
nope
insomniac1122 2 years ago
I bought one before seeing your review and love it. I like the mods you've made and will do the same thing to mine.
Thank you for all of your reviews. I watched a bunch of them and like the fact you give your opinion. Keep up the great work.
Kevinator969 2 years ago
I can carry a gun, but I can't carry this knife because of stupid Michigan laws.
mojothemigo 2 years ago 45
@mojothemigo thats so stupid. what kind of law is that ? a gun but not a knife. bs.
crazyphilly555 1 year ago
@crazyphilly555 Lots of states are like that. It is stupid. Hopefully it will change this comming November when we elect a new governor and more second amendment friendly state politicians
mojothemigo 1 year ago
@mojothemigo lol i know, its dumb cause guns are more dangerous
TimeToWaste56 1 year ago
@mojothemigo haha in illinois i can pretty much buy any knife but no batons or tasers wtf
dfhrandall 1 year ago
@mojothemigo In Germany you can carry nothing. No one hand open Knives and no fixed Knives with a Blade over 12cm. Guns... haha dont think about it !!
AgentOrange1969 1 year ago
@AgentOrange1969 In Spain folders must have less than 11 centimeters to be legal and can be open assisted, but not automatic. British have the most restrictive laws about it
newhuskytwenty 1 year ago
@mojothemigo i think if you can carry a gun you should be allowed to carry a fucking machete thats also a switchblade.
shadowstormreviews 1 year ago
@shadowstormreviews This response is full of win :)
mojothemigo 1 year ago
@shadowstormreviews hahaha the new cold steel voyager series of assisted opening machetes LMAO
tamaplayer22 1 year ago
@tamaplayer22 LOL that would be TNP worthy indeed
shadowstormreviews 1 year ago
@mojothemigo
There is no law against this or even a katana in your trench coat. LOL
Unless you get a dick judge that wants to call it double edged...
TardyTheTurtleOG 7 months ago
@mojothemigo
There is no law against this or even a katana in your trench coat. LOL
Unless you get a dick judge that wants to call it double edged...
TardyTheTurtleOG 7 months ago
@TardyTheTurtleOG I think the law mentions it is any blade over 3", double edged, and nonefolder with "unlawful intent". Those words being key, and just about every cop and more importantly judge believe "unlawful intent" includes self defense as far as they see it. I think there is a little bit of leeway of knives over 3" only if you can give a reasonable argument that it is for EDC and not self defense. To scarry a knife is proof for a judge of self defense, visa vi "unlawful intent".
mojothemigo 7 months ago
@mojothemigo
I recall not being able to carry any double edged blade, but its been a while...
There is also no harm in carrying a 5+ inch blade for cutting tasks and say a Spyderco Tasman SpyderEdge for self defense.
TardyTheTurtleOG 7 months ago
@mojothemigo
........nope?, i carry the voyager xl tanto and HAVE been stoped by police for an unlawful turn and when asked if i had any weapons i said a pistol and pocket knife. all i was told is do not reach for them. this was in montcalm county michigan not wayne or any detroit areas
tubevideoguy762 6 months ago
@tubevideoguy762 Well, he didn't see it. Scroll down, I commented not too long ago how the blade is over 3" and with ill intent. I am currently carrying a knife a tiny bit over 3" and is a fantastic box cutter. It is going to be difficult to convince a cop and a judge that the 5 1/2" bowie or tanto made by a company that markets their knifes for the most part as defensive weapons and tests them on meat that it is just a nifty box cutter.
mojothemigo 6 months ago
@mojothemigo
The exact wording of the Michigan criminal statue is "no blade in excess of 3 inches in length may be carried on one's person with criminal intent" I had that checked by my attorney and she said that in her 14 years of practicing law she's seen a large majority of illegal weapon possession charges dropped because there was no proof that the client planned on committing a crime with it. She also said that's why it's a good thing that the burden of proof is on the state.
tubevideoguy762 6 months ago
@tubevideoguy762 Veeeeeeeeeeery interesting. Problem is, I am scared to have charges brought up at all. Also, has she come across a case of it having to be used? I guess a defense would be carrying that huge folder for random tasks, but luckily I had it on me for that creep that guy trying to kill me. Thank you for replying with that info, I thought for sure the size, style, and market advertising of a blade would be used to show intent.
mojothemigo 6 months ago
@mojothemigo
Yeah she's only represented me in 1 misdemeanor case in which I accepted a guilty plea bargain to a less civil infraction charge and was fined $500 plus court cost but she has said that it's not "ill" intent that the state must prove beyond a reasonable doubt it's "criminal" intent so carrying any size blade you wouldn't ever be charged unless the state though they could prove you were about to stab or rob somebody with it. Which I wouldn't do. Likely you'd be detained and released
tubevideoguy762 6 months ago
@mojothemigo Come to Europe and you could not carry a knife, either, lol
newhuskytwenty 6 months ago
I've carried a ZT 0400ST everyday for the past year (have 2, 1 I'm keeping in good shape, kind of don't care about the other, which is the one I usually carry).
They cut decently from my experience and are very sharp, but I'm probably going to pick up a drop-point style blade (probably a Wilson RRF) as my tastes in blades has evolved slightly.
dvospeed1 2 years ago
update the54 dollar one has aus6 steel
DJDeathRevenant 2 years ago
what is EDC?
keeneyr 2 years ago
o ffs.......... every day carry
Nightmar13 2 years ago
got one of these.
out of the box.
cut my finger right away.
these knives are mean beasties.
5* nice vid, as usual.
Selax 2 years ago
I like the Tanto blades, I wonder what a Tanto-Bowie would look like
MI6CORPORAL 2 years ago
like a pirat sword! arggghh!
MRdrPROkeithSR 2 years ago
wheres the rum. lol
MI6CORPORAL 2 years ago
carry around a small spyderco for edc then have that bad boy in your pocket for the bad guys
SxEPunk777 2 years ago
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Fold out Tanto's Disgrace tradition, and the samurai way.
Altering what they call sacred.
Tanto were ONLY used when a samurai was dishonhered or disgraced, they took their own like with thier Tanto
Its pronounced Tawn-to
NOT tan-to
TheHighAce 2 years ago
wow. thanks for the history lesson jackass
paladincha20 2 years ago
thank you great samurai-san, for getting upset because americans use a certain blade shape . . .
MRdrPROkeithSR 2 years ago
No tantos were widely used and carried. Its a sharp stick for hitting people with, not a sacred religious artifact. Im sure your anime would say differently, try learning about Japanese culture from a book instead of a cartoon...
brreed82 2 years ago 2
@brreed82
Actually the cartoons usually have more accurate history than that. ( I haven't seen many, but from what I HAVE seen...) He probably got his knowledge from movies and tv.
ootdega 2 years ago
@ootdega um ok , when someone says "Tanto were ONLY used when a samurai was dishonhered or disgraced, they took their own like with thier Tanto", it shows a SERIOUS misunderstanding of the actual use of the blade. Then when i saw the amount of amine that he favorited and commented upon on , i naturally assumed that was the reason behind such a drastically false statement. If you want to argue the validity of cartoons as history, fine.....i'll stick to scholarly journals and primary sources.
brreed82 2 years ago
I'm not arguing the validity of his claim, I'm just saying some of them are accurate. I haven't seen one that shows inaccurate use of a tanto. I'm not saying there aren't a ton of them that do; I've seen very little. The ones I have seen were based on history, not fiction. However, the fictional ones act like they're srz bzniz.
With the amount of anime that you have found in this guy's favorites, there's no doubt in my mind that he's just a misinformed, overenthusiastic, immature nerd.
ootdega 2 years ago
I'll make sure to send you one of those so you can use it honarably...
gksk8monk 2 years ago
Actually Tanto's were created because it wasn't polite to wear a full-sized Katana indoors.
gksk8monk 2 years ago
and unwealdy... try cutting open a scroll with a katana... lol
sohanlon10 2 years ago
weeaboo
familyphotoshoot 2 years ago
@TheHighAce You are a idiot...That is all.
blinddesolation 2 years ago
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tengc 2 years ago
haha, I got a tenacious road rash on my knee, its a freakin gnarly scar.
MRdrPROkeithSR 2 years ago
I have seen these knives (4 inch tanto blade) used to chisel out concrete, pry up ceramic tile, cut up the carpet from an entire house, sharpen pencils, shave the edge of a hardwood floor and so on. The 3 guys I work with use these knives like this daily and they remain sharp where my Gerber won't even come close. Because of what I seen these knives do, I just ordered the Gunsite II from Cold Steel. I can't wait to get it. Great video by the way.
jboritzki 2 years ago
same knife tanto or clip point
gibsonsrock369 2 years ago
nice...
6x5magnum 2 years ago
Your mom is pretty awesome lol
stealthbeast 2 years ago 2
im looking for a tanto blade thats at a good price
the Aegis Tanto is a little pricy but i might go for it
dimebagg3darrell 2 years ago
check out the SOG tanto it's like 70 bucks and it's amazingly well made and balanced. it ha S.A.T. which you know makes it super fucking sweet. s yeah check that out
muffinman20xd6 2 years ago
the aegis tanto is a sog knife
xBADxB4NDITOx 2 years ago
This review pushed me over the edge, I was close to buying it anyway.
Got it in the mail today, and it's an awesome folder. Large, very light, extremely sharp, big broad blade.
After oiling the pivot it deploys well.
Love it already, it's my EDC for the foreseeable future.
dany1441 2 years ago
Update on My 5 inch Tanto....it came pretty tight new....not fast deployment at all....no way to loosen the thing at the pivot because its pinned design wont allow it to be adjusted....we will see in time if it breaks in...it is very tight, so I assume that will be a while...just a thought as mine differs from the deployment ability from the one in this video...and mine is VG1, $57 from Nutn's favorite online store.
chris24sj 2 years ago
Nutnfacy costs me alot of cash....I just got this thing too.....XL Voyer Plain Tanto, picked up the Vaquero Grande too....they are going to stop making those....
chris24sj 2 years ago
the design of this knife looks like is based of a katana.
zhic2 2 years ago
be careful when you wipe your blade, that you dont cut yourself... wow you crack me up man...
woohog1 2 years ago
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mike7645 2 years ago
I love your neutralty nutnfancy, keep doing what you're doing man..
gat6000 2 years ago 23
do a review on the gerber MLF 2.
4770589 2 years ago
Cold Steel knives are a great bang for the buck!
HUMBOLDTG35DRIVER 2 years ago 9
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wempem 2 years ago
You could always jimp it yourself.
adamrosio08 2 years ago 5
yeah, but theres a chance you could screw up and ruin your knife. lol
crayzclown 2 years ago 7
This guy has given me a steep learning curve on knives and steel and design.
I just got in to knives and am starting to get the bug.
Tx man.
truemanc 2 years ago 10
LOL iv been waiting for you to say mortal kombat,but still very nice vid.
hedgehoghunter007 2 years ago 5
CRKT HISSATSU FOLDER. If you don't mind.
thatjimkid 2 years ago 2
If by "use" you mean in the utilitarian sense then I would have to agree. Big folders are limited in that respect. However, this review seems to focus on the use of the XL Voyager tanto for self defense purposes. I've owned nearly every mega folder produced in modern times and honestly, the well built ones perform great in that role.
SPOOKYSHOGUN 2 years ago
yes buddy that knife is on its way to my house as we speek lol i ordered it and they r prolly the slowest ppl to get my blades
knifejunkie 2 years ago
I have a Recon 1, And I really like it. it has a nice geomitry
irishguy80 2 years ago
I have one of these...
Wish i could find it though. :(
DasBulk 2 years ago
man that knife is $104 now
HONERLAWFARMS 2 years ago
i found that the more knives u buy the less time youll spend with each, are you looking to use them or just collect them?
TomahawkWarfare 3 years ago
i got this knife. Great for the price.
thirstybullet 3 years ago
I do not understand why people love tanto blades so much. I hear they work better for slashing things, but I find that hard to believe can someone xplain to me why a tanto point is better than let's say a spear pint.
madeinamerica650 3 years ago
they look cool
psychojackrabbit 3 years ago
The reinforced tip makes it better for stabbing things. That's about it. For everyday stuff the spear point is superior. How often do you need to stab a car door?
mongomondomongo 3 years ago
skateboard tape the top of the knife where the jimping should be and it would provide some grip
jkgable 3 years ago
make a review of a tomahawk
JCJLGboy 3 years ago
I've been carrying the 4" blade voyager tanto for around a decade now and love it..
I've been meaning to get the XL model ..Nice Review! Thanks 5*
flyby321 3 years ago 2
I like how Coldsteel gets a catalog to you fast. I requested catalogs from Boker and Benchmade, and it took weeks to get to me. the benchmade catalog actually took almost 2 months. I requested a new CS catalog a little over a week ago, and I just got it yesterday. Anyway, I'm not a big fan of the tanto blade. I'd rather have something I'm more likely to actually use. Those clip point Voyagers look awesome though. If I'm ever in the market for a tanto folder the this is it though. Peace.
GoDJuNkeR 3 years ago
HEY! I have one of those! Same one. Wish I could find it though. Got packed when I moved and haven't seen it since.
DasBulk 3 years ago
lol portable penetration
rockerjp101 3 years ago 4
lol ya. i got my portable penetration right here in my shorts...
marlo916 3 years ago 6
HAHAHA!
arcticcatmaniac 3 years ago 4
Man, you must have some very large hands. I think that clip should be mounted further down the handle yet. My thum won't reach the stud with it placed where it's at now. I have to regrip my 5" gunstie to open it. Basicly the same knife with some addtional cosmetic features. I belive you can wear out the lock though. I wore out the liner lock on a scimitar and the ultra lock on a recon 1. They do stand by their warranty. I have new scimitar now. Keep up the good work on the reviews!
Konban9vikar 3 years ago
i would like to see you do a review on bark river knives!!
VoLcOm4009 3 years ago
"car hoods, some refrigerators..." lol
sweet vids dude
Kparris7 3 years ago
How do you upload 16 minute videos.
tallswede80 3 years ago
he is a beast
ProRock726 3 years ago 2
yes that is a perfect answer to this question.
man he either cut away some frames or messes around with quality or file type or maybe all of them.
ExOpsMercenary 3 years ago
Because he's a youtube partner.
laynegould 3 years ago 2
Hey Nutnfancy, how do you feel about Kershaw's Tactical folders? I carry a 1/2 serrated 4 inch folder with spring assisted opening and sandpaper micarta inserts that's fantastic. Anodized aluminum frame and sharpens to a razor edge easily. I think it's 420J2 stainless steel.
RobTheGamer 3 years ago
I think the blade your talking about is the Blur model. I have one too! Look at his other videos, He did a review on it.
nanuq1977 3 years ago
hm, i don't even bother to maintain the secondary tip in my sharpening - it's funny, because i don't care for it at all. I don't mind if it gets rounded, to me that's just becoming a little more like a spear point.
ieatsuka 3 years ago
Is it legal to buy a ColdSteel knife and get it delivered to the UK? I want to go bring it when I go camping ^^. It's the Recon I and Recon Tanto.
Thanks,
VeXilliuM
xVeXilliuMx 3 years ago
Im annoyed you didnt tell us about that earlier. I wiped my blade down the other day and opened my finger up
Jimmy5859 3 years ago 4
Great review! The "a" in tanto is pronounced like "ah" though so it is more like 'tahn-toe'.
nihonknives 3 years ago
Awesome Nutn! I have the Gunsite, which is identical save for jimping on the blade spine and partial serrat.,(which totally rock). I love this knife! I also have the X2 Voyager w/plain edge, and I can hear it already, OMG, you're crazy, that thing is huge! But, I submit to you that this may be the most perfect EDC blade out there! It vanishes in the pocket, you forget it's there, and once you slice a sandwich in two, or cut heavy belting, ya won't go back! Try for month and tell me I'm wrong!
jeepnicc 3 years ago
Awesome video!
andrewdjclark 3 years ago
awesome review!
KaBarred 3 years ago
very good knife
LOBO2511 3 years ago
I don't like Cold Steel folders very much, except the Black Talon, but its price is...wow! Prefer Spyderco or Benchmade.I have a Recon Tanto and it is a good knife for the money and of course the tanto series knives are great.
kaziklu79 3 years ago
another awsome vid. thanks for your time. Keep 'em comming!
1022JB 3 years ago
cold steel hurray..if you loose it it dosent break the penny jar...
mrbeligos 3 years ago
I like it im going to get one thanks
chrisw40 3 years ago
I meanm I have an injured hand (Oddly from a cold steel blade) and I would still never use an automatic...then again, I am sixteen, the need for a self-defense knife is very limited.
As for E.D.C, I use the "Yokote" or that secondary tip you showed for my various daily tasks and it has never failed, and I have sharpened it with lansky ceramic stones and it is still nice and sharp.
JesusFuckingChrist84 3 years ago
Awesome review! Keep them coming.
Jsimp0487 3 years ago
I had a cold steel recon, it broke and I sent it in to get fixed. The one I had was all sleek and made in Japan.. They sent me a big ol bulky Recon that said made in Taiwan. I'm over the cold steel~we need to buy American blades.. good vids..
mattlewis317 3 years ago
I love cold steel 5/5 vid
LIGHTNINGLEVIS 3 years ago
Cool Knife and Cool Mom for getting it for you. I study Japanese Aikido and anytime we do any kind of weapons training we use a wooden Tanto. I really need to get one for my EDC knife.
Great review, as usual.
05MagnumSXT 3 years ago
Thats an "Americanized" tanto. It's just straight lines. The origional Japanese tanto is a lot more graceful and is nicer for the flowing cuts you do in Aikido. The American tanto has a sharp angle good for "snap cuts".
guiltybystander77 3 years ago 4
I've had a tanto for my EDC knife once, make sure your carrying something like a swiss army classic or a multitool for all your utility cutting tasks, the tanto doesn't take to utility cutting as well as other designs
MI6CORPORAL 2 years ago 3
Thank you for this tip, I couldn't decide whether I liked the tanto blade or the bowy (spelling?) style blade better for EDC. I now know what I'm getting.
BrandonEclipse 2 years ago
I would prefer a tanto if I could, but, if I carry a tanto I carry a drop point or a bowie with me, just because, but I really love the penetration of a tanto.
MI6CORPORAL 2 years ago
bowie...fyi
sohanlon10 2 years ago
great review, to me atleast one other great point for the tantos is your ability to pry with them, don't think it would work for the folder but just saying.
olchevyman 3 years ago
Hey man, this video is a great way to start out the day. Great review!
Sk8brdr323 3 years ago 3
dont no if u watched my vid with my gunsite,well it snapped feathering some wood,but good news,cold steel replaced it,should be here today.(",) great vid,good to see you back with table top knife reveiws 5*
rt4mf 3 years ago
For the money, I think Cold Steel makes the best knives you can buy. Good review.
xxxlotus000 3 years ago 2
Nutnfancy, you have the best video's on youtube, and BY FAR, the best Gear reviews! I've changed my entire duty belt based on your mobility vs firepower video's. Keep it up man, I've learned a lot, and I appreciate your taking the time to make these vids.
Dominick629 3 years ago 5
What about the aspect of blade as an offhand defence? Great video.
CUBuff10 3 years ago
Awesone knife, it's a mini sword.
holdenccc 3 years ago
Are you an FBI agent?
Can you demonstrate & review that Microwave gun they've got?
A review of flash grenades and throwing a couple of them would be cool too.
you rock!
eveningniteshade 3 years ago
i'm waiting for the RPG clinic
mrbeligos 3 years ago
now that would be the best video ever
"now see that pile of logs over there?
lets see how it fairs against this RPG-7!"
BOOM
"as you can see it makes for great forest clearance"
ScottishxPatriot 3 years ago
What ?
kaziklu79 3 years ago