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The Spyderco is a very tough knife. They are a highly regarded manufacturer. I would very much cautious you against thinking you need a knife that can survive a nuclear blast.
The Vosteed Thunderbird might be an option. It too really plays around with that tanto shape given the forward curve but it’s a great knife and comes in a couple different super steels: S35VN, M390, Elmax as far as I know. Of course, the price follows so that is probably a consideration.
Edit: Spyderco also released a Paramilitary 2 with a Tanto blade and M4 steel which is very tough. However, I think these are pretty hard to find.
Been looking for a design like this but with a tanto style blade. Can’t seem to find one
You might consider the Civivi Nugz which is a reverse tanto, I guess but not a “regular” tanto. Otherwise the Civivi Brazen is the go-to tanto but it’s thumbstud and not thumb hole.
Edit: on the edge (pun intended) of being a true tanto, CRJB is also going to be releasing the “Bellona”
The curve of the leading edge might not be to your liking however.
2·3 months agoCold Steel AD-10 for an overbuilt knife. Cold Steel Verdict for a more traditional tanto shape
Civivi Brazen would be great for a more budget option.
Lots of choices out there for sure.
2·3 months agoLooks like things are starting to come back online for some.
Primary on the phone plan and my phone is SOS only. All other family members on my plan have working phones. Interesting.
2·3 months agoMade in the USA with a gate opening of 0.63 inches so probably one of the smaller ones out there. https://www.stageriggingwarehouse.com/430-62085-smc-force-tac-d-aluminum-carabiner-screw-locking-tactical-black.html
from the page: “1,000 lb. load-bearing buckle” and “PROUDLY HAND-CRAFTED IN THE USA” This is likely the closest thing you’re going to get to meeting your stated criteria.
I think that is a bit of a review bias though, no? QC problems happen, for sure, but only the problems are broadcast. Very few people post “hey my knife is continuing to work great months after I bought it” type things.
If you are going to be beating your knives, you don’t need a folder. You need a fixed blade.