TOPS Cuma Tak-Ri Knife - NORTH RIVER OUTDOORS

Vendor:TOPS KNIVES

TOPS Cuma Tak-Ri Knife

$200.00

CUMA TAK-RI 2

CUMA TAK-RI, THE KNIFE OF SNAKE EYES.

It's full tang frame, large curved blade and partial top edge, make the Cuma Tak-Ri a rugged, unique design.

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Introducing the CUMA TAK-RI (Tactical Kukri) fixed combat/sportsman/survival/camp knife. Written by: Waysun Johnny Tsai

The CUMA TAK-RI is not your typical kukri with a tactical spin on it. In fact, one must understand what a Gurkha Kukri is to see the curve in it's blade. The kukri (Devnagari/ खुकुरी) (originally spelled khukri or khukuri) is a curved Nepalese Knife used as both a tool and as a weapon. It is a traditional weapon for Nepalese people, and also a weapon of choice/side arm for all Nepalese including those serving in different armies around the world.
The word Tactical translates into practical functionality, especially among military and law enforcement. That was the thought going into the knife's design. The CUMA Tactical Street Defense program was created by world renowned CQC expert Sijo Waysun Johnny Tsai in 2000. As of date, SiJo has over 31 years in the martial arts along with 25 years experience as an instructor. He wanted to create what he considered to be a truly functional knife that could be used for CQT combat, street defense, and an all around TOOL for the Outdoor Sportsman.

A few others helped along the way offering expert advice to ensure TOP performance of this blade. Those experts include TOPS Knives founder/owner; Mr. Mike Fuller as well as the creator of the BESH WEDGE; Mr. Brent Beshara (BESH gave the knife it's name!).

A few things were mandatory for the blade: It had to be built strong and durable. So he approached TOPS Knives to make it. It's full tang frame is built out of 1095 high carbon steel with a full black linen Micarta handle. At just 3/16" in thickness, this is one wickedly fast blade. The belly of the blade is deep for chopping firewood and shelter building.

It needed to have a large curved primary bottom edge, a partial top edge (for reverse swings) and what Sijo calls his "SHARK TEETH Serrations" for blocking, ripping and tearing bush, cord or anything that gets in it's way. The handle had to offer two types of grip options. A "long grip" for fully extended machete swings and a choked up grip for precision cuts or carving. Finally, a small pry for scraping and a lanyard hole at the butt of the handle. Mr. Mike Fuller has stated that the CUMA TAK-RI is extremely interesting and no other knife in the extensive TOPS catalog is quite like it.

Once you hold the CUMA TAK-RI, you will immediately agree that it is truly "Hard to the Core". In Fact, the TAK-RI caused such a buzz at the 2011 SHOT Show that Lou Ferrigno (The Incredible Hulk) pre-ordered his from the Tops Knives booth.

The CUMA TAK-RI can also be seen in IDW Publishing's ongoing G.I. JOE comic book series "Snake Eyes". Comic book artist Robert Atkins selected the TAK-RI as the SERIES EXCLUSIVE knife for the most Iconic Ninja of all time. Snake Eyes can be seen slashing Cobra troops starting in issue #2 which hit comic book shops worldwide in June of 2011. The CUMA TAK-RI is also featured on the cover of issue #6 of Snake Eyes.

More information about Robert Atkins can be found at http://robertqatkins.blogspot.com/ and http://robertatkinsart.com/

Full sized CUMA TAK-RI aluminum training knives were used for months during class and in seminars for R&D prior to making the first steel prototype. For more information on Waysun Johnny Tsai please visit: http://www.cumasurvivalschool.com

Knife Type Fixed Blade

Overall Length 13.50"

Blade Length 7.00"

Cutting Edge 7.00"

Secondary Edge 4.00"

Blade Thickness 0.190"

Blade Steel 1095 RC 56-58

Blade Finish Black Traction Coating

Handle Material Black Linen Micarta

Sheath Included Yes

Sheath Material Black Ballistic Nylon

Sheath Clip Molle Backing

Designer Wayson Johnny Tsai

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A Good knife

This is an excellent knife ! I read all of the specs, & I understood what I was getting. However, once arrived & handled , it became clear this knife is more than the sum of its specs.
The CUMA Tak-ri 2 is a large knife, but very nicely balanced. Multiple hand grip positions allow it to be totally comfortable no matter your hand size. The knife also has this same feeling in forward, reverse , or pick positions. Both edges were also very, very sharp right out of the package.
I do have a complaint though. The quality of the knife is not in question, it's apparent the moment you handle it. My problem is with the sheath. It seems not quite up to the same standards as the knife. The entire sheath is a softer ballistic nylon with a small piece of kydex between 2 layers to keep the edges from cutting through the nylon. I know I have rated this a 4 out of 5 , but that is not a reflection of the knifes' quality, but the whole package. The sheath does allow a multitude of attachment options w/ belt , para cord , molle connecting points. But the whole sheath is dependent on the entire length being fastened to hold the knife.
Just my opinion, but if this knife had a full kydex sheath like the one that comes with the LMF 2 (a fantastic sheath, that is compact, secure, & protects the blade yet allows all same connection options this offers. Yet independent of the handle . Plus a built in sharpener.) , anyone who's handled an LMF2 knows what I mean . If the CUMA Tak-ri had something in this style , this would be a great package. As it sits, it's a really good knife.

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