I Really Like This Knife
When I began my knife collecting journey I stumbled upon this knife and was smitten. It looks really good, and it has Turok as its name, however the price tag was something out of my reach. At the time I was thinking, 'why spend so much money on any knife, let alone a fixed blade?'
Then semi-recently a friend gifted me a ka-bar tanto, and I was impressed with it. It was hefty, solid, and sharp to boot, and the few cardboard boxes and wood planks that served as tests bolstered my confidence in it; and it was $90 if I HAD bought it! So I figured why not, lets buy the Turok, its in the same neighborhood.
The reason I inundated you with this novella is thus: Buy this knife. At the time of this review this knife is out of stock, but when/if it comes back, buy it.
The Turok is as heavy as a hammer, and just as solid. I have whacked a few things with it, and all it got were superficial scratches on the coating that soon melted away after a few rub downs with oil. The blade and handle both have WONDERFUL textures. Weird right? But I can't help it, it's a feast of textile sensations.
The sheath takes some getting used to. It is the very definition of secure (to the point where if a giant was shaking you repeatedly it still won't fall out,) but at the cost of easily withdrawing it. I would suggest caution as you get used to drawing it since I'm sure it can take a finger off if you ham fist it. But, I think, as time goes on, you will have an easier time of drawing it. If not, I wouldn't blame you for getting a new sheath, even I am/was thinking of the same.
Bottom line, no regrets in buying this investment of a quality blade.
Jack