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- David’s victory lap for the Pocket Tango comes around again, and we answer your questions. From how much space it takes up in the pocket, to the inspired origins of the design, and a suspicious number of knives coming out that aren’t called Reverse Tanto…
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David, congratulations on the Pocket Tango. Well done Sir!!!
Do you sell these in pairs. I've always heard that it takes two to tango.
If Pit Bull is to be believed it takes three to tango! What about a triple set?
Received my Pocket Tango yesterday. I am clearly on Nessmuk team. The leatherwork is awesome. The magnet works ok. I typically wear 511 ABR Pro pants. They have a separate knife pocket. This knife fits perfectly in that pocket so it does not take away from anything I put in my regular pocket. I am anxious to use the knife for my various tasks. It is very sharp out of the box. Thanks so much... great job.
Howdy and job well done! Proud to say I pre-ordered mine in Green Nessmuk in your honor! Saddle up!
David, congratulations on the collaboration with MKM!
Received my Tango 1 Thursday and I love it. As for pocket fit, it is great in my pockets (YMWV), it does take up a little more space than my folders but I expected that. The leather is what makes it work, if it were Kydex it would rub very uncomfortably on the hand when trying to retrieve anything else I have in that pocket. I wear cargo pants mostly, occasionally jeans; the only pockets I think would have trouble carry the Tango would be slacks or any pant that has the pocket cut in the seam running down the leg of the pants.
For a gentlemans fixed blade I suggest the Columbia River CRKT 2861 Larry Fischer Hunt'N Fisch. It's a beautiful knife with a wonderful purpose for getting one. I put both lanyards on mine and it gets noticed for good reasons. Thanks for all you & everyone at Knifecenter do.
Pocket tango is pretty sweet. And magnacut is amazing
Oh, one last thing, I watched one of your competitors reviewing this knife, and he gave you and it, great props. Not sure if he did it reluctantly or not, but he said words to the effect that you are an accomplished and studied knife autority.
DCA Nessmuk is perfection! Design, materials, MKM quality - fit & finish; knife, and leather sheath is superb. I will order the Lambsfoot Pocket Tango too. Love the Green Canvas Micarta, and Red Burlap Micarta. The magnetic sheath works perfectly. The MKM Pocket Tango, Green Canvas Micarta/MagnaCut Nessmuk is my EDC; the Red Burlap Lambsfoot will be my "Gentleman's" knife. Thank you, David; and congratulations for an outstanding design. Finally someone updated the George W. Sears Nessmuk design with modern materials. This knife is part of the original Trinity of Tools. Please do the same with the Moose Pattern slip-joint pocket knife, and the short handle, light weight, double bit hand ax with the original acute-angle edge for cutting, and obtuse-angle edge for chopping. I hope to see the DCA Trinity of Tools. Thanks again for a job well done.
Carrying a fixed blade to help others remain a gentleman.🕊🕊🔥🔥
Congratulations once more on your first production model DCA!
Great job on the knife David! I got the olive wood Nessmuk and it’s a game changer for me! I’ll be carrying a fixed blade a lot more now 👍
Hi David,
If you lost all your knives in a flood. What ten knives your would repurchase first, in order? Fixed blades only.
Congrats on the MKM collab!
Just received my Pocket Tango and I'm really impressed... The Marbled Carbon fiber is not picked up on camera like it is in person!
Anyway, for a "gentleman's knife" a Slim MagnaCut polished fixed blade with marbled handle would be a choice in our tribe..
Congratulations for your collaboration with MKM. YES, there is such a thing as a "gentleman's" fixed-blade. In fact, your Skipjack and Pocket Tango knives would be gentleman's knives if they were a third smaller, had thin scales and had sheaths that disappeared completely into the pocket. The most elegant designs are those with narrower blades, meaning no Nesmuks.
Very cool knives and a well-deserved victory lap, congratulations, DCA, on your new product. Unfortunately, I don't have much opportunity to use/carry a fixed blade, but I'm looking forward to your foray into folders, crossbar lock and ambidextrous pocket clip, please!
The roundabout explanation aside, we all know you made that blade for your buddy, Reverse Tomto! Congratulations on the release. Will try to pick it up on my next states visit.
Gentleman’s fixed blade example would be a Boker Solingen Barlow BFF. Lucas Burnley designed 2.9oz walnut handle. Comes with a super supple leather sheath that allows the knife to slip all but about 1.25” into the pocket and the part that shows is a beautiful walnut handle. Good looking knife! Btw, my Pocket Tango in Green Burlap Micarta and Sheepsfoot arrives next week!
Congratulations DCA!
Received mine today. My XXL hands could use a longer handle. Really like the blade shape and length. The sheath is nice as well.
So as far as a gentleman's knife section I believe the White River Exodus 3 is SUPERB for the pen/gentlemanly shape for that particular style of knife.
Great knives. Both! Thanks 🎸🔪
When we talk about a Gentleman's pocket knife we tend to gravitate toward something "slicy" and not wide.
Awesome job David!
Loved the episode. Great designs love it👍
If the Pocket Tango came out a month or two sooner and I didn't buy 2 other knives that add up to that price in that period of time already then I would have seriously considered the Lambs foot version in micarta. I love the look and size.
Also, imagine if it had a kydex sheath (even if sold separately) with an ulti-clip.
I would like to see a tanto version of the Tango.
One of the knives I might call a “gentleman’s fix blade“ might be the MKM Knives Jesper Voxnaes Makro 1 in Olive or Santos wood. Like the pocket tango in Olive, it has a refined, simple look, and a fine wood handle is classic.
Thanks for answering my question. I have been wanting my first pocket fixed blade and think I have made my choice, but as it was said, team reverse tanto has no money. Thanks for the content
DCA is an authority on things with edges.
DCA, check out the pocket sheath for the Creely Mako. Absolutely no need to push to draw the knife, and ulticlip holds in place perfectly. I use a similar design for my knives.
To answer the question in the thumbnail:
That's clearly a Reverse Tanto! And a very nice one at that!
The rare reverse sheep- tanto -foot
Hey DCA I just bought a pocket tango. So looking forward to it showing up. I plan on using it as my daily carry. With that in mind, I am a tad concerned with getting the sheath dirty. Do you have any pointers on how to clean the inside of a leather sheath? Thanks!!!
What folding knife resembles an alligator head? What a knife that would be. Serreated teeth, dark green scalely handle, and nostrils painted at the end of the blade.
That's a cool knife, congrats!
Got my nessmuk yesterday...love it..had to have it right away..got it with the black micarta handle..
What are some knives people purchase for high visibility, so they can find it easily? Top Five.
Greetings DCA, Thomas, & Associates. To build on a question from the lightning round this week; I’ve been looking for a multi-tool or pry-bar with a LED light to pair with the pocket tango 2. I can’t seem to find something that fits the bill well. Do you have any suggestions? Preferably something that can ride in the pocket with a clip. Blade isn’t necessary. Pry-bar and light are a must. Bottle opener and scissors are a plus. Thanks for your help and congrats on the pocket tangos!
Small knives/multi tools with can openers (not just bottle openers), and Go!
I like it so far. Got the nessmuk version w red burlap. It’s a lot smaller than what I’m used to carrying but still enjoy it. Putting it to use ASAP
Gentlemen’s fixed blade = The Prather War Bowie
For what it's worth, I settled on the Leatherman Arc. :)
I wouldn’t call that “settling”.
DCA, would the magnets on the Pocket Tango strong enough for a "outside" pocket carry? Meaning the reverse of how you 'clip' yours in the pocket. My state requires any fixed blade to be visible. Thx.
Hey DCA < really like the nessmuck, love your videos, my question is a sharpening question. i know you dont do these all the time but maybe down the road. should you use different types of stones for different types of blade steel? F
or instance would diamond sharpeners work better on the higher end steels like s35, s45, magnacut, m390. I guess anything would work eventually but what would work faster with less effert.
Hi DCA and crew hope your good and weel ... lightning round question... what its the best handle metrial is best to handle engine oil.( cutting hoses and wireing loom coating) thanks in advance
Question about the CRKT Michaca. Curious how it opens for left handed use? All of the videos I have seen are right handed opening. Is it lefty friendly?
Congratulations on the pocket tango looks fantastic. I will have to pick one up.
Will Knife Center do anymore Spyderco pakkawood exclusives?
The stretch 2 XL would be amazing in that Format.
I really like the Spyderco YoJumbo but don’t have the budget for one currently. Can you recommend something similar for a more budget friendly range?
In pre-civil south gentlemen would carry ivory handled bowie knives to dances and formal events.
Congratulations on you MKM tango DCA
Hey DCA and Thomas!
So I am just getting my feet wet on making and customizing knives and I was wondering what would be a knife that I could change the handles and make my own. Or what knife blank should I purchase for this. My plan is a executive style letter opener with a rat tang or a fully encapsulated handle. I am not afraid of using a hack saw to cut a full tang knife if I have to. Budget is 75-100. With that in mind what do you suggest.
Sorry if this has been asked already, but what pocket fixed blade sticks out of the pocket the least? Congrats on the pocket tango!
The Pocket Tango 3 is the blade shape I prefer of the three.
I currently carry an MKM Makro sheepsfoot. Obviously, your Nesmuck has a very different blade shape, but how does your Lambsfoot compare with the Makro?
If the clipped part of the blade was sharpened, would it be a proper reverse Tanto?
How popular is the lambsfoot compared to the reverse tanto? I bought one (still waiting on delivery unfortunately) and am curious how many others share good taste.
Hello DCA and KC, love the MKM pocket tango. I have notice there is no "pocket fixed blade " category on KC website. I am becoming a fan of the pocket fixed blade knives, want to dive in this category deeper, are there any other pocket fixed blades favorites or suggestions of yours?
Will there be a kydex sheath option?
Most serious question is there a drop point blade version of the pocket tango coming in the future Like a 3.0 if you will or maybe an XL tango
I’m a huge fan of the pocket tango! Love the name, the scallops, crowned spine, look, materials and price. Team Nessmuk! What is the nessmuk version best suited for? Cooking, carving, cutting boxes? How bout the others?
Not sure why people still are so stuck on only USA made blades. Of course I like to see and support USA manufacturing, but there's also tons of super high quality blades made outside of the US. It would be interesting to see a video where they do a blind test w/ knives from various countries w/ diff levels of quality.
I'd always like to be able to buy more USA made knives but when you can get as good or even better quality in a lot of cases for less money (Looking at you Benchmade) from companies like Reate for example, even if it is made in China that's what I'll buy, If money wasn't an issue maybe it would be different but as it is even the high quality Chinese knives are already a lot of money for me
Hey DCA! What’s the best blade shape in the pocket tango for whittling? Do you recommend it for whittling? Great work Thomas, Seth and DCA!
I've done some whittling with my muk blade, but either will work. The straight edge of the lambsfoot is very useful as a whittler. I would say though, if you are looking to pass away hours in front of the campfire whittling, I would want something with a fuller, more accommodating handle. -DCA
What about a lightweight fixed knife with a touch of bling that is carried in the in breast pocket of a sports coat using a sheath with a magnet holder?
I just got a bugout in crater blue g10 scales with the gold s30v blade…do I mod it with carbon fiber scales and titanium screws from Flytanium or do I leave it stock and keep the warranty…PLEASE HELP!
A most serious question for Mr. Anderson. What specific knife/blade do you consider to be the most historically significant? Otzi's flint dagger, Tutankhamun's meteoric iron dagger, the blade that killed Julius Ceasar, Rambo's survival knife from First Blood or maybe something else?
If you want something to use for scale, how about a soda/ cola can? Keep up the good work everyone :)
The victory lap is well deserved. Most serious question. If you were a superhero, what knife would you use?
Hello DCA and Thomas, Love your videos ! I have an odd question concerning slip joint knives. Why do some makers use brass liners (say for instance, Case) and some use steel liners (say Rosecraft). Personally, I like slip joints with the Brass liners, It's just a classic look. Enough said. Now, on the other hand, I like the way the slippies with steel liners sound: When the blade is being closed and it hits the stop pen by the pivot..... i feel like I'm Tim on Tool Time .....AAAaarrrr.......
Poor DCA, i think he walks around sometimes sounding like Yosemite Sam grumbling aboout reverse tantos and Thomas 😂
Is there still place for friction folders in the modern knife scene?
I received my 'muk Tango some days ago, I like it very much :)
I have 2 questions:
- Is there a plan in the future for a bigger version ? I imagine well a small one (the one here), a middle and a big
- Is it a plan to change the scales if we want ? (I had so much hesitations to choose mine ... I've chosen the micarta but I like also very much the oliv and the carbon fiber ones ;))
Funny, I just went to purchase the Tango 1. I liked the red Micarta one the best but, of course, it's the only one that's sold out lol. Looks like I'll have to wait.
When I think of gentleman's fixed blades I think of the Boker BFF or the Boker AK1. Extra points if you pick one with Carbon fiber and Damascus
QUESTION: DCA & Thomas, 🖐 I have a knife collection of 50-60 knives ( mostly Remington Bullets & Spydercos ) all of which are fairly new. I also collect vintage Motorcycles and antique arms. Both of which have pricing guides readily available. I would like to get into vintage knife collecting. I have been offered older knives but I’m hesitant to purchase them as I have no idea as to their value on the collectors market. Is there a pricing guide for vintage knives to give a novice collector guidance?
PS: Love the “knifeREWARDS”, what’s better than discount knifes.
DCA would there be a possibility that you would eventually create a Kydex sheath for these blades? I’m partial to pocket clips.
That blade shape is very similar to the Spyderco Pacific Salt with H2 blade.
The reverse tanto blade shape is just a modified Higonokami.
I think for a "gentleman's" fixblade, i would want a knife with maybe a 2 inch handle, 2 inch thin drop point blade, and a carbon fiber handle with brass or copper accents, bolster, screws etc. The CRKT TJ Schwarz Scribe is a good example of the size i would like. About the size of a lighter or vape. Discrete too with that cap sheath. Could use a little more "flashiness" with some gold or brass somewhere on it to make it look more distinguished.
How about a longer thinner (think a fixed crkt executive) suit coat pocketable gentlemans fixed blade? Maybe a brass clip and horn scales?
Sgian Dubh is the quintessential gentleman's fixed blade.
A gentleman's fixed blade would look like a Texas Toothpick folding knife. Fixed. Or, a fixed CRKT CEO.
A gentleman's fixed blade would probably not go in the pants pocket, more likely in the inside jacket pocket, making the whole sheath and draw solution very tricky. A Kiridashi or something tiny like the Griffin Scout Medic might work, but thinking about why most people carry an EDC fixed blade = more heavy duty use than a folder, it doesn't really make sense to me.
I want a Skip-Jack how can I get one ?
Question… what’s a budget friendly knife that’s very similar to Winkler knives in blade shape?? Asking for a friend…
Hey DCA! Sorry for the long winded question, but I need some advice. I work at a clinic for autistic children and I’m having some second thoughts about what I keep on my person. I always carry a Victorinox Compact and use it on the job every single day. I also keep an old Leatherman Skeletool in my work bag. My coworkers know this frequently ask to borrow them for miscellaneous tasks and of course I am more than happy to oblige. Unfortunately, there is still the occasional distressed look or concerned comment about carrying a knife around the clinic. I totally understand where they’re coming from and I’d like to find a new work EDC. Any suggestions for bladeless or kid-safe(er) multitools? If it helps, my most used tools between the Compact and Skeletool are the scissors, philips/flathead bit, eyeglass screwdriver, tweezers, and pliers. I’d really appreciate any ideas. Thanks a ton and say hi to Thomas for me.
Ok, I've got one....
Why I should choose Pocket Tango over MKM M4?
What would you recommend for a kids first knife my son is 12 and im looking to buy him a knife
A gentleman's fixed blade would be the boker BFF in wood handle
First off, Pretty cool!
Second, do you get a cert of auth with it?
Third, if you do, how much to get it autograhed? I have on from GTC (Signature on box for my ZT at a knife show)
I want the Nessmuk with Olive wood handle, that is just really beautiful! I think I might get the Sheepsfoot in micarta.
Thomas's comment on the price holds true in my case. Like or prefer the reverse tanto blade and lambsfoot blade and always buy a pair of the same knife which would be a bit much.
I ordered my Pocket Tango in the lamb's foot style, even though the website calls it a reverse tanto (win for Thomas). It seems more versatile. To me, the Nessmuk is for skinning critters. I don't do a lot of that, day to day. If I were a frequent hunter, I would get one. A gentleman's fixed blade? I imagine a Buck 503, but fixed instead of folding. Small. Elegant. Capable, but not threatening. I look forward to future knife specs being offered in fractions of banana!
I am a person that is prepper and i divide two mayor categories like EDC Urban and The Bugout/Blackout bag and also use for camping and fishing but my country does allow to have a fix blade knife outside of my home so what is the best knife for outdoor but also for EDC, it need to be a folder and also price range is 200$-300$, Please answer i need something great for that price. Also my birthday is coming so i will buy a knife, but i want to be sure.
I know you’re USA based, but there are a lot of skilled craftsman around the world. Maybe you guys could showcase different countries i.e. Italy, Japan, Germany, etc. You could make a series. For instance I hardly see any videos on Mcusta knives and I think there are more makers to be presented.
Sorry David, but I’m team Lamb’s foot! I just love it!
I’m able to get 4 fingers on a Spyderco grasshopper so I can probably get a 4 finger grip on the pocket tango. Yippee.
A mikro in a pocket slip inside the pocket for the gentleman's fixed blade?
Gentlemen’s fixed blade could have a simple drop point blade with titanium handle scale slabs, with maybe their family crest or last name engraved on it.
Question - What do knife enthusiasts and collectors do with all of the stickers that come with the knives? It is difficult enough to explain to some why I would have so many pocket knives, how do I explain a grown man with a book of stickers?
After all that advertising and praising the pocketability of the Pocket Tango it would be interesting to know if there's a "lefty" sheath available as well.
Isn't the current sheath ambidextrous?