Review:5.11 Surge Tanto
[FONT]Model[/FONT][FONT]: [/FONT][FONT]Tanto Surge[/FONT][FONT]
Manufacturer: [/FONT][FONT]5.11 Tactical[/FONT][FONT]
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New\Used: [/FONT][FONT]New[/FONT][FONT]
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MSRP: [/FONT][FONT]89.99[/FONT][FONT]
Price Paid: [/FONT][FONT]70.00[/FONT][FONT]
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Extras : [/FONT][FONT]none offered[/FONT]
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Rating (1-10): [/FONT][FONT]8[/FONT][FONT]-the sheath needs belt loops.[/FONT][FONT]
Would you recommend this: [/FONT][FONT]This is a use specific knife, for survival camping, hunting, not for everyone. Would recommend for those he would have a use for such a knife.
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[/FONT][FONT]Blade length/overall length:[/FONT][FONT]4.25/8.85 OAL[/FONT][FONT]
Blade material:[/FONT][FONT]Plain edge AUC8 with subdued black oxide coating, HRC 57-60, 4mm blade thickness, flat ground
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History: [/FONT][FONT]Designed by Mike Vellenkamp of blade tech and fox USA knives[/FONT][FONT]
First impressions: [/FONT][FONT]Stout and sturdy very sharp blade. Very thick blade, ready for heavy duty use.
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Appearance[/FONT][FONT]: [/FONT][FONT]Basic handle is excellent, non slip grip, adjustable tension kydex sheath, very rugged and capable design.[/FONT][FONT]
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Features: [/FONT][FONT]Full Tang design, lanyard hole, extended point for less than lethal pressure point compliance. G-10 textured scales, blade tech molle lock sheath setup.[/FONT][FONT]
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Performance: [/FONT][FONT]The knife performs camp duties nominally, batoning logs with ease, retains a sharp edge, very comfortable to use knife.[/FONT][FONT]
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Issues[/FONT][FONT]: [/FONT][FONT]The sheath is designed to work with military molle systems, and does not have a belt loop attachment. This is the only issue I do not like.[/FONT][FONT]
Maintenance[/FONT][FONT]: [/FONT][FONT]So far none needed,[/FONT][FONT] wiped it down with a thin coat of oil and put it away when done using it.
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Summary: [/FONT][FONT]Good sturdy knife for the money[/FONT]
Manufacturer: [/FONT][FONT]5.11 Tactical[/FONT][FONT]
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New\Used: [/FONT][FONT]New[/FONT][FONT]
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MSRP: [/FONT][FONT]89.99[/FONT][FONT]
Price Paid: [/FONT][FONT]70.00[/FONT][FONT]
[/FONT][FONT]
Extras : [/FONT][FONT]none offered[/FONT]
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Rating (1-10): [/FONT][FONT]8[/FONT][FONT]-the sheath needs belt loops.[/FONT][FONT]
Would you recommend this: [/FONT][FONT]This is a use specific knife, for survival camping, hunting, not for everyone. Would recommend for those he would have a use for such a knife.
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[/FONT][FONT]Blade length/overall length:[/FONT][FONT]4.25/8.85 OAL[/FONT][FONT]
Blade material:[/FONT][FONT]Plain edge AUC8 with subdued black oxide coating, HRC 57-60, 4mm blade thickness, flat ground
[/FONT][FONT]
History: [/FONT][FONT]Designed by Mike Vellenkamp of blade tech and fox USA knives[/FONT][FONT]
First impressions: [/FONT][FONT]Stout and sturdy very sharp blade. Very thick blade, ready for heavy duty use.
[/FONT][FONT]
[/FONT][FONT]
Appearance[/FONT][FONT]: [/FONT][FONT]Basic handle is excellent, non slip grip, adjustable tension kydex sheath, very rugged and capable design.[/FONT][FONT]
[/FONT][FONT]
Features: [/FONT][FONT]Full Tang design, lanyard hole, extended point for less than lethal pressure point compliance. G-10 textured scales, blade tech molle lock sheath setup.[/FONT][FONT]
[/FONT][FONT]
Performance: [/FONT][FONT]The knife performs camp duties nominally, batoning logs with ease, retains a sharp edge, very comfortable to use knife.[/FONT][FONT]
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Issues[/FONT][FONT]: [/FONT][FONT]The sheath is designed to work with military molle systems, and does not have a belt loop attachment. This is the only issue I do not like.[/FONT][FONT]
Maintenance[/FONT][FONT]: [/FONT][FONT]So far none needed,[/FONT][FONT] wiped it down with a thin coat of oil and put it away when done using it.
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Summary: [/FONT][FONT]Good sturdy knife for the money[/FONT]
