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Jun 29, 2012 this knife has the form and function not to mention the collectibility. It is not super sharp out of the box but it will sure give you a very sharp edge when you are ready to sharpen it. Expanded version the tactical folding knife by bob terzuola. A tactical knife is very different compared to a regular knife. Bob terzuola custom knife guatemalan made lignum vitae combat master fixed blade custom knife by.
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The handle is black micarta with the end of the tang exposed. A link to a pdf of bob terzuolas classic book, the tactical folding knife. Bob tersuola toucheson every aspect of making the knife, from acquiring the materials to applying the final finish. Terzuola has done a book which from the look of it is going to become classic in the field, in my opinion. Jul 25, 2018 crkt tsr terzuola survival rescue knife so with that said, i like to carry a straight bladed knife in a kydex sheath for easy access in the above instances. Bob terzuola attends many of the largest and well known custom knife shows across the world. Terzuola was the first to make and popularize tactical knives, because of that he has rightfully earned the reputation as the father of tactical knives. Fox knives terzuola pocket knife fx525be, edc pocket folding knives with blade of n690co cobalt vanadium stainless steel of high quality satin finished hrc 5860 blade lenght 3. Bobs made handmade knives since the 1970s, has collaborated with the top production companies and acknowledged as the founder of tactical knifemaking. A study of the anatomy and construction of the liner locked folder terzuola, bob on. The tsr terzuola survival rescue fixed blade outdoor knife doesnt just stop at thatits handle comes with a powerful secretin the form of an entire survival kit. A genuine leather belt pouch is included knives plus, quality knives. Spyderco terzuola folding knife knifecenter knife news blog.
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Dont be fooled by the looks this knife is big heavy and beefy. The bocote wood handle, 4 38 inches closed, has ergonomic contours for comfort, and a liner lock. I dont remember where i first heard about custom knife maker bob terzuola, but i remember where i was and when it was. The item bob terzuola knives american made steampunkspear point bladecarbon fiber knife is in sale since saturday, february 25, 2017. Bob terzuola knives for sale arizona custom knives. There were no pictures at all, just drawings of his fixed blade knives. This is one of those knives that you would pass down to your kids. The best tactical folding knives or fixed blade knife for 2017. Buy tactical folding knife by bob terzuola online at alibris. Bob terzuola, godfather of the tactical knife has written an expanded version the tactical folding knife. And construction of the linerlocked folder bob terzuola. This knife has the form and function not to mention the collectibility. Spyderco terzuola folding knife from spyderco knives. The seller is krinsky1965 and is located in mission viejo, california.
A link to a pdf of bob terzuolas classic book, the. Bob terzuola knives are known for their trademark design and high quality workmanship. If you ever wanted to make a folding knife, here is the. Spyderco c15 bob terzuola folding knife wsn, no res. If you want to build a hell of a knife, or know what goes into building one, and why anybody would undertake making that his lifes work, this is the book to read. Bob terzuola crkt knives columbia river knife and tool. Weve selected the best tactical folding knives for sale based on workmanship, highend materials and features. Widely acknowledged as the father of custom tactical folding knives, bob terzuola designed the double bevel to offer the best. Bob terzuola, a founding father of the tactical knife, has joined with columbia river knife and tool to make what is essentially a version of his iconic advanced tactical combat folder atcf, the bt70 folder. Small by business standards and specialized in nature, the cutlery industry has names everyone knows. Widely acknowledged as the father of custom tactical folding knives, bob. A survivalists best friend, mother natures worst enemy.
But what makes a folding knife tactical, and are they popular for a good reason or is this just a dumb fad. In honor of worldrenowned maker bob terzuolas 70th birthday, comes the collaborative effort crkt bt70 tactical liner locking folder. Many folding knives from the viking era have been found. Spyderco terzuola knife rare spyderco c15 bob terzuola jr. Crkt 7460 bt70 bob terzuola tanto folding knife for sale. Many custom tactical knifemakers have his book in their shop, and highly value his opinions and designs. Blade is serial numbered, 16xx, and has terzuola emblem. Terzuola spent his early life in central america on peace corps, u.
Tactical approach to planning for highly scalable applications and services u. It was there where he learned how to carve jade and he began making fixed blades for guatemalan soldiers. Theres also a chapter om how to properly care for a folding knife. Army technical manual, tm 31024310, cartridge, 40mm. The g10 handle, featuring terzuola s dragon logo, provides superior grip in a variety of situations, and marries well with his philosophy of using uptodate materials for folding knives.
Knifemaker bob terzuola has been called the father of the tactical folding knife. This heavyduty tactical folding knife combines strength and style with its unique stonewash finish and blood groove on the blade. Aug 22, 2011 sales of tactical folding knives have swelled in the past few years. The 154cm steel blade has a low profile and false upper grind for serious performance. Crkt tsr terzuola survival rescue knife so with that said, i like to carry a straight bladed knife in a kydex sheath for easy access in the above instances. Aug 14, 2017 originally designed by james keating as a folding bowie knife, the latest version offers a flatground, 3. Clipit is the name spyderco calls their folding knives that have a pocket clothing clip. Seeing a need for a knife that could be carried discreetly, he developed a model featuring black micarta for the scales and bead blasted titanium bolsters. Below, we will be going over some of the differences that you may notice when you are comparing tactical knives to other types. This is my favorite folding knife of shot show 2015.
The blade is black finished with a plain cutting edge. Terzuola was born in brooklyn, new york on 14 september, 1944. Sep 19, 2010 spyderco bob terzuola slipit slipjoint folding knife. The g10 handle, featuring terzuolas dragon logo, provides superior grip in a variety of situations, and marries well with his philosophy of using uptodate materials for folding knives. Bob terzuola tactical folders robertsons custom cutlery.
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