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Tramontina knives ?

the_punisher_the_punisher_ Member Posts: 562 ✭✭✭
edited December 2008 in Ask the Experts
I recently recieved a bowie knife from my brother,the blade has "Tramontina" on it and I've heard of this brand before but never actually had one.The imitation stag handles are riveted on and its got a good balance.My question is are these knives of good quality ? any info is appreciated.
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  • gunnut505gunnut505 Member Posts: 10,290 ✭
    edited November -1
    Made in Brasil, very nice steel on the ones I own, sharper than the tongue on a lady truckdriver!
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  • BigLoop22BigLoop22 Member Posts: 620 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    the_punisher_,

    My in-laws have some of their steak knives, and they have used them for a couple of years. Those steak knives are beautiful, and they work very well.

    I have also been impressed with Tramontina's machettes. They have been some of the very sharpest, right out of the wraper.

    I own a few pieces of Tramontina stainless steel flatware. The knives, forks , and spoons are no-frills types, but are better than "utility-grade". The proportions are good, and they have given me good use for three-plus years.

    My summation: I think that you can trust the Tramontina brand for good, dependable products.
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  • the_punisher_the_punisher_ Member Posts: 562 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks for the info.I'd like to replace the imitation stag handles with somethine else because they look cheap,but I don't quite know how the replace them.I'm fairly certain I can get some different material for the new handles so that won't be too much of a problem.
    Any suggestions on what I should replace the original grips with ?
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  • FatstratFatstrat Member Posts: 9,147
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by the_punisher_
    Thanks for the info.I'd like to replace the imitation stag handles with somethine else because they look cheap,but I don't quite know how the replace them.I'm fairly certain I can get some different material for the new handles so that won't be too much of a problem.
    Any suggestions on what I should replace the original grips with ?

    Go to the Texas Knifemakers Supply website and check out their handle material online.
    Sounds like you have a full tang knife, so you'll want "scales". Which are slabs cut from whichever material you choose. Be sure to have your measurments.
    Then go to the "Northcoast Knives" website. There you will find links to many "how to" tutorials on knifemaking. Complete w/next and pics.
    Find one that deals w/installing scale handles on a knife tang.
    There are several types of rivets/fasteners to choose from.
    One thing you may find. While it's not real difficult. It's not as easy as it may seem either. Think about and research your process.
    I recently got into knife making. And found out just about every pre-concieved idea I had of how to do things was * backwards WRONG.
    Good thing I do research first.
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