Takumitak, a company with Chinese roots now residing in Ontario, California, has been specializing in making knives with chunky Full-Tang blades of all shapes and sizes for a number of years. Their aim is to offer the widest range of knives to meet the requirements of any demanding user.
The Takumitak is dedicated to uncompromising durability - that's why they offer only two carefully selected steel types and two materials of handle scales:
BLADE MADE OF D2 HIGH CARBON STEEL
This tool steel named D2 is designed for the harshest treatment. Thanks to its very high level of carbon and other additives, it can reach a hardness of HRC 61-62, which is one of the highest possible values. Such knife retains its sharpness for a very long time. In addition, it has a fair percentage of chromium, therefore it will withstand some rust as well.
Content: 84.2% iron, 1.5% carbon, 12% chromium, 0.35% manganese, 0.8% molybdenum, 0.9% vanadium and 0.25% silicone
BLADE MADE OF 3CR13 STAINLESS STEEL
Stainless steel called 3cr13 is the ultimate choice for everyday carry knives. With a lower hardness of HRC 54-56, it is easier to sharpen and thanks to its high chromium content, you don't have to worry about corrosion. In short, it is a great compromise between durability, easy maintenance and purchasing price.
Content: 84.03% iron, 0.3% carbon, 13% chromium, 1% manganese, 0.6% nickel, 0.04% phosphorus, 0.03% sulfur and 1% silicone
SCALES MADE OF G10 COMPOSITE
G10, also called garolite, is a laminate made by pressing glass fibers immersed in epoxy resin, which is highly resistant to mechanical damage and does not warp when exposed to moisture or during temperature changes. This material also boasts excellent traction properties, so the knife won't slip even in a sweaty palm.
SCALES MADE OF REINFORCED NYLON FRN
Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon (FRN) is characterized by excellent mechanical, thermal and chemical resistance and is very hard while retaining relatively low brittleness.