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zenlifter
09-28-2008, 01:36 AM
I thought this was a neat looking knife so I thought I would post it

http://www.blackhawk.com/images/catalog/15TT_0.JPG

From Blackhawk Blades

Tatang is a Tagalog term of address reserved for only the most feared and respected martial artists. In honor of this proud warrior tradition, we have made a knife that distills the savage cutting power of the traditional Filipino barong into a smaller, more versatile package. When gripped at the rear of the pistol-grip-style, thermoplastic rubber handle, the weight-forward balance of the Tatang's black epoxy-coated 1085C tool-steel blade gives it tremendous reach and chopping power. Choking up on the integral subhilt shifts the balance back for more controlled cutting, trapping, and backcutting with the sharpened false edge. Designed by edged-weapons expert Michael Janich, this incredible knife comes complete with a reinforced ballistic nylon sheath.


Specifications:
• Blade Length: 8.600"
• Overall Length: 13.500"
• Blade Material: 1085C high-carbon tool steel
• Blade Finish: Black epoxy coating
• Edge type: Plain or partially serrated
• Handle Material: Thermoplastic rubber with textured panels
• Sheath: Reinforced ballistic nylon

kiah
09-28-2008, 02:02 AM
Here's a couple vids for size reference. John Fitzen is cool. Also an honorable mention for lsutigers1010.

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thombrogan
09-28-2008, 04:05 PM
Looks very cool! They even have an unserrated one if that's of interest.

zenlifter
09-28-2008, 04:38 PM
Those videos are great, thank you. I wonder if a belt sander in a vise would be simliar.

culpeper
09-28-2008, 05:29 PM
Those videos are great, thank you. I wonder if a belt sander in a vise would be simliar.

You'll shoot your eye out!:)

Noss
09-28-2008, 08:05 PM
I'm moving this thread to the general knife talk forum.

Cool looking blade. :cool:

G. Scott H.
09-28-2008, 08:12 PM
That's one of the cooler looking knives I've seen in a while. Being 1/4" 1085 and only $64 makes it even more attractive. Can't wait to see a review. :thumb:

Macgregor
09-30-2008, 08:08 PM
Been looking at those to.
Blackhawk has some cool stuff coming out.

culpeper
09-30-2008, 11:01 PM
That's a wicked looking knife blade made with one of my favorite steels.