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Squid Industries Knives

Tanto Nautilus V2

Tanto Nautilus V2

$280.00 USD
$280.00 USD
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The Nautilus Tanto brings the beloved feel, balance, and aesthetic of the original Nautilus trainer into a true live blade format. It features a tanto blade profile that delivers precision, stability, and consistent performance. The Nautilus Tanto offers a seamless transition for anyone looking to take their flipping to the next level.

Description

The Nautilus Tanto is the next evolution of the Nautilus lineup, bringing its signature channel-liner construction and handle overlay design into a fully capable live blade format. Built on the Nautilus design, it offers slightly better balance than it's trainer counterpart while still providing agility to maneuver and manipulate the balisong for high level tricks.

Crafted with 7075 Aluminum handles and 440C Heat-treated stainless steel blade.

Manufactured and assembled in the USA

Features

  • 7075 T651 Aluminum Channel Liner Handles with G-10 fiberglass or Carbon Fiber laminate overlays for increased grip and durability
  • Finely tuned bushing pivot system for nearly zero handle play and maximum smoothness
  • Chamfered spine for enhanced comfort
  • Tapered handles for more control
  • Quiet tang pin system for nearly silent flipping
  • Added jimping to the handles to improve grip during ladder tricks.
  • Laser engraving is now on the inside of the handle.

Specifications

Total Length (Open Position) 10"
Total Length (Closed Position) 5.75"
Handle Length 5.675"
Handle Thickness 0.5"
Blade Length 5.05"
Weight G10: 3.48 oz /CF: 3.37 oz
Internal Handle Material

7075 T6511 Aluminum 
External Handle Material

G-10 FR4 Fiberglass Laminate / Compressed Carbon Fiber
Blade Material

440C Heat Treated Stainless Steel
Blade Finish
Zirblast
Pin Design Tang Pins
Handle Design Channel
Pivot Design Bushings
Latch Design Latchless
Balance Profile

Moderate Handle Bias

Performance Pentagon

Rating System

Grip: Tactility and degree of control

Balance: Distribution of the weight in relation to optimal flipping

Durability: Longevity rating and overall resistance to damage

Tolerances: Accuracy and preciseness of the tuning and handle play

Noise: Sound level during flipping

Rating out of 10

Grip: 9 Balance: 10 Durability: 6 Tolerances: 10 Noise: 4

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