Tanto PM2 Support Thread
- curlyhairedboy
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Tanto PM2 Support Thread
As seen in BHQ's Shot Show 2019 video, Eric has in his pocket a Tanto PM2.
This is a great addition to the PM2 line, imo.
The last tanto release was the BHQ Lum Tanto, but this seems to offer several advantages:
- superior compression lock
- stronger tip than conventional PM2 while maintaining existing PM2 ergos
Ever since the Shaman was released, it's kicked the PM2 out of my pocket due to the fact that I can use the tip with a lot more confidence.
The Tanto PM2 might put a PM2 back in my pocket!
This is a great addition to the PM2 line, imo.
The last tanto release was the BHQ Lum Tanto, but this seems to offer several advantages:
- superior compression lock
- stronger tip than conventional PM2 while maintaining existing PM2 ergos
Ever since the Shaman was released, it's kicked the PM2 out of my pocket due to the fact that I can use the tip with a lot more confidence.
The Tanto PM2 might put a PM2 back in my pocket!
EDC Rotation: PITS, Damasteel Urban, Shaman, Ikuchi, Amalgam, CruCarta Shaman, Sage 5 LW, Serrated Caribbean Sheepsfoot CQI, XHP Shaman, M4/Micarta Shaman, 15v Shaman
Fixed Blades: Proficient, Magnacut Mule
Special and Sentimental: Southard, Squarehead LW, Ouroboros, Calendar Para 3 LW, 40th Anniversary Native, Ti Native, Calendar Watu, Tanto PM2
Would like to own again: CQI Caribbean Sheepsfoot PE, Watu
Wishlist: Magnacut, Shaman Sprints!
Fixed Blades: Proficient, Magnacut Mule
Special and Sentimental: Southard, Squarehead LW, Ouroboros, Calendar Para 3 LW, 40th Anniversary Native, Ti Native, Calendar Watu, Tanto PM2
Would like to own again: CQI Caribbean Sheepsfoot PE, Watu
Wishlist: Magnacut, Shaman Sprints!
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https://youtu.be/_9jYzYE2JOU
Pm2 tanto,, i would buy that. Looks awesome.
Eric shows it at the end of the video.
Pm2 tanto,, i would buy that. Looks awesome.
Eric shows it at the end of the video.
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Pretty crazy! Never would have expected that.
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Can't wait for the para 3 lightweight :)
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I haven’t had time to watch the video yet but I fully support this Tanto idea. I’ve felt for a long time that there was a hole in Spyderco’s linup with no Tanto blade offering. This is a perfect solution since tanto’s don’t seem to sell very well according to Spyderco. They can just use the para 2 tooling and change the blade grind. If it sells, great. If it doesn’t, it’ll make for one heck of a collectible.
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I like it.
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I really enjoyed the Spyderco video from the blade show, the lite weight Pm3 I really like but the Tanto PM2 if others want it I say great myself I have never wanted a Tanto type blade.
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Really cool to see! :cool:
Sounds like it might become a BladeHQ Exclusive? :confused: :eek:
:spyder:
Quick screenshot from the BladeHQ video. Eric said this is just a "hand ground prototype."
Sounds like it might become a BladeHQ Exclusive? :confused: :eek:
:spyder:
Quick screenshot from the BladeHQ video. Eric said this is just a "hand ground prototype."
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Re: Tanto PM2 Support Thread
Well that would suck.
Most recently acquired: Military 2, Paramilitary 2 Tanto x2, YoJUMBO, Swayback, Siren, DLC Yojimbo 2, Native Chief, Shaman S90V, Para 3 LW, Ikuchi, UKPK, Smock, SUBVERT, Amalgam, Para 3 CTS-XHP, Kapara, Paramilitary 2 M390
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??????
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- JonLeBlanc
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Re: Tanto PM2 Support Thread
Oh my goodness. That looks super cool.
My collection so far: 52100 Military (2); 52100 PM2 (2); 52100 Para3; Stretch2 V-Toku; KnifeWorks M4 PM2; BentoBox M390 PM2; BentoBox S90V Military; Police4 K390; S110V PM2; SS Delica AUS-6; Wayne Goddard Sprint VG-10
Wish list: Hundred Pacer; Sliverax; Mantra; 52100 PM2 SE; Kapara
Wish list: Hundred Pacer; Sliverax; Mantra; 52100 PM2 SE; Kapara
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I really like the tanto blade on Benchmade's 940 Osborne ... something of a sheepsfoot tanto. I find it to be much more applicable for my uses which may include field dressing and skinning. I still hope to see this anyway cause it is really cool!!! Maybe I'll have to get two; queen one and re-profile the other. Oh golly, wasn't looking to expand my collection of PM2's.
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No not a BHQ exclusive, he was just promoting BHQ because he works there.
- curlyhairedboy
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I'm just imagining the incredible *thunk* that tanto blade must make as it flips into locked position.
Sounds like empowerment, just like the Shaman.
Sounds like empowerment, just like the Shaman.
EDC Rotation: PITS, Damasteel Urban, Shaman, Ikuchi, Amalgam, CruCarta Shaman, Sage 5 LW, Serrated Caribbean Sheepsfoot CQI, XHP Shaman, M4/Micarta Shaman, 15v Shaman
Fixed Blades: Proficient, Magnacut Mule
Special and Sentimental: Southard, Squarehead LW, Ouroboros, Calendar Para 3 LW, 40th Anniversary Native, Ti Native, Calendar Watu, Tanto PM2
Would like to own again: CQI Caribbean Sheepsfoot PE, Watu
Wishlist: Magnacut, Shaman Sprints!
Fixed Blades: Proficient, Magnacut Mule
Special and Sentimental: Southard, Squarehead LW, Ouroboros, Calendar Para 3 LW, 40th Anniversary Native, Ti Native, Calendar Watu, Tanto PM2
Would like to own again: CQI Caribbean Sheepsfoot PE, Watu
Wishlist: Magnacut, Shaman Sprints!
Re: Tanto PM2 Support Thread
Hmmm flip the tanto shape over and do a wharnie! And make mine M4 :cool:
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Re: Tanto PM2 Support Thread
Nah... I’ll pass.
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I'd buy one. Not my favorite blade type at all but I currently don't have any tantos. Feel like I should have one.
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I like it! I’d buy one for sure.
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I'm in,
I'd like the tanto to be more rounded like the lum, not such an American chisel grind tanto but I really like the concept.
I'd like the tanto to be more rounded like the lum, not such an American chisel grind tanto but I really like the concept.