Recommendation for Tanto knife <$150 (including fees and taxes) - eviltoast

Been thinking of getting my first nice knife. I currently rock the Ontario Rat 1, really it because it’s a nice beater and has a serrated side. I don’t think nice tanto knives have serrated side but I’m willing to compromise since they look so nice.

  • /home/pineapplelover@lemm.eeOP
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    1 month ago

    The kershaw one looks good but that steel looks a bit low quality. Feels like it won’t hold its edge. The zero tolerance, can’t find that anywhere. As for fixed blades, I’m looking for folders.

    • dual_sport_dork 🐧🗡️@lemmy.world
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      1 month ago

      I find that 8Cr is perfectly acceptable for a working knife. High end supersteels like S35VN or M4 may be “better,” sure, but they’re also mostly going to be outside of your stated budget.

      I have one of almost every Kershaw CQC variant, including both the 8Cr and D2 versions of the ones that come in both. I have had no problems whatsoever.