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Old 04-30-2006, 12:23 PM
Tim Crocker Tim Crocker is offline
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Putting Tai to the test

I picked up a knife from Tai. I figured it looks good enough, but I intend to use this one for some very rough work. I decided to put it to the test.


It arrived sharp. It passed the paper cut test the first try.



Now let's see if it is tough.


I hit it HARD. I wanted to see if the edge would chip, if the handle would bend, or if the handle wrappings would give. It all worked without flaw.


I studied the edge and there was so noticeable difference. It still shaves.

I have to say this blade passed.
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Old 04-30-2006, 02:33 PM
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Thank Tim! Glad that it worked out for you.

How did you like the "feel" and balance when you were cutting?
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Old 04-30-2006, 09:27 PM
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It's a bigger knife than the pictures make it appear. The handle is a bit longer than usual. If I grip up toward the guard it feels like a good camp/survival knife. If I grip more toward the back it feels and chops like a stout machette. It will work perfectly for the planned tasks. It even passed the paper cut test again after the 2 X 4 cut.

I thought that I processed all four of the photos the same, I don't know why they are different sizes.

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Old 04-30-2006, 10:04 PM
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Sweet! That's what I love most--a knife that not only looks great but works well too--and will be used, not set on a wall or in a case. Very nice. Thanks for posting that Tim. Todd
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Old 05-06-2006, 02:23 PM
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Congratulation Tim.
I had the chance to handle that one and it is really nice. I truly like the long handle for getting the max out of that one, plus it is super comfortable in the hand.

Don Carlos
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