Tanto point or Other point poll

Nozler · September 24, 2001, 12:57 AM

Simple question. Tanto point or Other-Spear/Drop Point

Kent White · September 24, 2001, 01:00 AM

Funny thing is, I really don't have a preference on this. I guess with my training (Bujinkan) I lean toward the tanto, but I lean just as strongly toward the Bowie. I just like my knives to be sharp and have a sturdy point.

PaladinX13 · September 24, 2001, 01:25 PM

Such an open question... so I picked "Other" as tanto points aren't aesthetically pleasing, IMHO, and not as useful for general purpose EDC (every day carry) knife as certain other points. Of course it depends on what you do every day... I suppose if self-defense is the primary reason for carrying the knife, you could do worse than a tanto point.

ICBentley · September 26, 2001, 05:19 AM

Historical tantos did not have "tanto" points. The strength for penetration can be designed into the point without the sharp angle in the blade. In ordinary use the apex area of the blade is likely to be overused and dull rapidly. Repeated use and sharpening will round out the angle unless one is careful to preserve it.

I think it's a fashion statement, not a functional feature.

Bentley

Mannlicher · September 27, 2001, 07:09 PM

I tend to side with ICBently. In looking at antique swords and shorter blades from the far east, the tanto point looked much different than what is presented as that style today. I think it was more of a drop point than the sharp angle point we see now.

View Poll Results: What type of point due you prefer?
Tanto	8	26.67%
Other-Spear/Drop/etc.	22	73.33%
Voters: 30. You may not vote on this poll

September 24, 2001, 12:57 AM	#1
Nozler Member Join Date: September 14, 2000 Posts: 33	Tanto point or Other point poll Simple question. Tanto point or Other-Spear/Drop Point

September 27, 2001, 07:09 PM	#5
Mannlicher Senior Member Join Date: July 8, 2001 Location: North Central Florida & Miami Posts: 3,209	I tend to side with ICBently. In looking at antique swords and shorter blades from the far east, the tanto point looked much different than what is presented as that style today. I think it was more of a drop point than the sharp angle point we see now. __________________ Nemo Me Impune Lacesset "The trouble with our liberal friends is not that they're ignorant; it's just that they know so much that isn't so.".........Ronald Reagan

September 24, 2001, 01:00 AM	#2
Kent White Member Join Date: January 10, 1999 Location: Hawkinsville, GA USA Posts: 66	Funny thing is, I really don't have a preference on this. I guess with my training (Bujinkan) I lean toward the tanto, but I lean just as strongly toward the Bowie. I just like my knives to be sharp and have a sturdy point.

September 24, 2001, 01:25 PM	#3
PaladinX13 Senior Member Join Date: September 6, 2000 Posts: 519	Such an open question... so I picked "Other" as tanto points aren't aesthetically pleasing, IMHO, and not as useful for general purpose EDC (every day carry) knife as certain other points. Of course it depends on what you do every day... I suppose if self-defense is the primary reason for carrying the knife, you could do worse than a tanto point.

September 26, 2001, 05:19 AM	#4
ICBentley Senior Member Join Date: May 12, 2000 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 169	Historical tantos did not have "tanto" points. The strength for penetration can be designed into the point without the sharp angle in the blade. In ordinary use the apex area of the blade is likely to be overused and dull rapidly. Repeated use and sharpening will round out the angle unless one is careful to preserve it. I think it's a fashion statement, not a functional feature. Bentley