Cool dagger in 440C that needs work...

[Missourian]

But the price is right...$15.

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I already have a Grand Way Tanto 440C and it has been a good knife other than the handle scales were only attached mechanical and slipped. A little epoxy and it was GTG.

Didn't know if this one was the same...but I hoped it was...because it lacks a guard.

It arrived today ... and I took a pic in case I destroyed it trying to get the pommel off.

A little force applied...

...and voila ...

...no epoxy and a screw on pommel held with some thread locker.

The handle material is some cheap plastic that I'll likely ditch (along with the nylon sheath).

The plastic handle is 4.5 inches long which leaves plenty of room for a brass...or more likely... aluminium guard and an ebony? or perhaps faux ivory or bone handle.

We'll see what turns up.

P.S - I know it says "military...tactical...EDC..." but this is pig sticker all the way. Likely not useful for anything else IMO.

 

[White 6]

But the price is right...$15.

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I already have a Grand Way Tanto 440C and it has been a good knife other than the handle scales were only attached mechanical and slipped. A little epoxy and it was GTG.

Didn't know if this one was the same...but I hoped it was...because it lacks a guard.

It arrived today ... and I took a pick in case I destroyed it.

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A little force applied...

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...and voila ...

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...no epoxy and a screw on pommel held with some thread locker.

The handle material is some cheap plastic that I'll likely ditch (along with the nylon sheath).

The plastic handle is 4.5 inches long which leaves plenty of room for a brass...or more likely... aluminium guard and an ebony? or perhaps faux ivory or bone handle.

We'll see what turns up.

P.S - I know it says "military...tactical...EDC..." but this is pig sticker all the way. Likely not useful for anything else IMO.

Nice. I bet the balance is OK also. I like one with a hilt that extends past the grip, though. Guess I got hooked on K-Bars for all around utility knives.

 

[HereWeGoAgain]

Never could understand why someone would make a knife without a guard on it.
More likely to cut yourself than what you're intending to cut.

 

[miketx]

But the price is right...$15.

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Knife for Men with Sheath - Black Tactical Knives - Cool Hunting Knofe Fixed Blade Knife with Serrated Blade - Best EDC Survival Camping Hiking Military Tool Sharp Belt Boot Knives Gift for Men 2503 https://a.co/d/afpufeP

I already have a Grand Way Tanto 440C and it has been a good knife other than the handle scales were only attached mechanical and slipped. A little epoxy and it was GTG.

Didn't know if this one was the same...but I hoped it was...because it lacks a guard.

It arrived today ... and I took a pic in case I destroyed it trying to get the pommel off.

View attachment 675750

A little force applied...

View attachment 675752

...and voila ...

View attachment 675751

...no epoxy and a screw on pommel held with some thread locker.

The handle material is some cheap plastic that I'll likely ditch (along with the nylon sheath).

The plastic handle is 4.5 inches long which leaves plenty of room for a brass...or more likely... aluminium guard and an ebony? or perhaps faux ivory or bone handle.

We'll see what turns up.

P.S - I know it says "military...tactical...EDC..." but this is pig sticker all the way. Likely not useful for anything else IMO.

Dammit! That's the third knife you've made me order! (thanks).

 

[westwall]

Never could understand why someone would make a knife without a guard on it.
More likely to cut yourself than what you're intending to cut.

Because they are "designers", not "users".

Huuuuuge difference.

 

[Sunni Man]

I won't use a knife that doesn't have a natural bolster or a guard for hunting.
Hit a bone while stabbing hard without a guard.
Good chance you'll end up in the ER prepping for finger tendon surgery.

 

[Missourian]

Never could understand why someone would make a knife without a guard on it.
More likely to cut yourself than what you're intending to cut.

I won't use a knife that doesn't have a natural bolster or a guard for hunting.
Hit a bone while stabbing hard without a guard.
Good chance you'll end up in the ER prepping for finger tendon surgery.

Yeah...I've passed on this knife a few times for that very reason...but I come back to it from time to time and read the reviews. This time around I saw that someone had broken it trying to use it as a throwing knife and in the pic you could see it was a screw on pommel. So I took a chance on it.

 

[Missourian]

Dammit! That's the third knife you've made me order! (thanks).

To quote Chesswarsnow... sorry bout that.

 

[HereWeGoAgain]

Yeah...I've passed on this knife a few times for that very reason...but I come back to it from time to time and read the reviews. This time around I saw that someone had broken it trying to use it as a throwing knife and in the pic you could see it was a screw on pommel. So I took a chance on it.

I figured as much since you immediately took it apart.

 

[Missourian]

Worked on this a little today...

...

Used 660 aluminum I had for another project.

Going to shape the guard tomorrow if I have time.

 

[Missourian]

Decided to go with a hybrid M3 Trench Knife and a Dutch Trench Knife.

Used a small piece of the Black Walnut I put up to dry last year.

Got a nice tight fit up...I'm afraid if I slide it all the way up I'll never get it off again.

Still have to trim it up, shape the guard and stain the handle.

 

[HereWeGoAgain]

Decided to go with a hybrid M3 Trench Knife and a Dutch Trench Knife.

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Used a small piece of the Black Walnut I put up to dry last year.

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Got a nice tight fit up...I'm afraid if I slide it all the way up I'll never get it off again.

Still have to trim it up, shape the guard and stain the handle.

Looking good!
Does the original have slightly flat sides or is that one of those there Optional illusions?

 

[Missourian]

Looking good!
Does the original have slightly flat sides or is that one of those there Optional illusions?

Thanks.

Yes, the original black handle is very flat on the wide planes parallel to the blade and the short sides are just barely radiused. It's comfortable... But made of easily compressed flexible plastic.

 

[HereWeGoAgain]

Thanks.

Yes, the original black handle is very flat on the wide planes parallel to the blade and the short sides are just barely radiused. It's comfortable... But made of easily compressed flexible plastic.

I can see the need for the flats.
They position the blade without looking at it,might even consider putting a front finger groove so it lines itself up.
Of course thats only an issue if you plan on getting in a knife fight.

 

[Shawnee_b]

That's cool. Stacked leather like Kbars, puukkos is a nice grip too, easy.

 

[Missourian]

That's cool. Stacked leather like Kbars, puukkos is a nice grip too, easy.

Agreed...but I've already done a few of those.

$6.99 Old Hickory Knife

On Amazon...As an add-on item... 1095 carbon steel. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AZMJRIE/?tag=ff0d01-20 I almost lost a finger when I was 9 years old and have like the lock back type of knife. You can work the blade to whatever you like it to be.

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[Missourian]

I can see the need for the flats.
They position the blade without looking at it,might even consider putting a front finger groove so it lines itself up.
Of course thats only an issue if you plan on getting in a knife fight.

Took your advice and sanded down the flats some...

 

[Missourian]

Not sure I like the wood.

Not sure I like the guard.

It doesn't look bad but...meh...