Tanev Family Knives (TFK) T7

TFK - Т7 (N690) BLG10

in N690 Cryo treated.

The TFK T7 is made from Böhler N690 martensitic stainless steel cryo treated and heat treated to 58-60, individually HRC tested.

The T7 is a sabre ground small drop point fixed blade suitable for hiking, camping and hunting purposes. A 4mm thick spine and tang provide ample strength and sturdiness, combined with a HRC of 58-60 will give a good field service life. The edge has a double bevel and the finish is as every bit as good as the T8 I tested a month of more back now. IN other words, the satin uncoated finish will satisfy those who seek an uncoated blade for food preparation and the construction comes across as excellent from these young knife makers.

Then overall shape of the knife follows a slightly curved line (see my discussion of this re the recent Extrema Ratio blog about the Sethlans). This slight curvature allows for a comfortable wrist and elbow positioning when using the knife for cutting, ie elbows are facing down not up. I asked for blaze orange G10 scales as I feel this color is great for high visibility during late afternoon and early evening with fading light working around camp; there is little chance to lose this knife whilst out on a camping/hunting trip.

(Optional blaze orange micarta scales)

The thick hide scabbard can be worn either short carry on the belt, via the included dangler or horizontally using the two nylon webbing straps.

Leather scabbard is welt constructed and features good thick stitching and a strong looking "D ring" for the dangler. The loop for the dangler forms all one piece of the leather scabbard.

There is a small region of gimping present

Also a lanyard hole, so no chance of losing the knife if dropped into snow or water (provided you have it tied on).

TFK cryogenically treat the Böhler N690 cobalt steel after heat treatment for thorough conversion to a fine grain size and maximum HRC of 60.

4.5" blade length, the T7 feels sturdy and well-balanced in the hand.

The T7's tang is partially skeletonized and the G10 scales can be removed with a 2.5mm Allen key for maintenance if necessary.

I noted the tang was lightly oiled when I removed the scales.

At 4.5"/11.4cm, the T7 is a very useful size for hiking and camping. The T7 came razor sharp out of the box.

The scabbard is a deep carry and the knife as new fits very snugly but not overly tight. Obviously the leather will stretch over time. Due to the flared butt end, the knife is easily extracted from the sheath. If using the dangler, the knife and scabbard can be removed leaving the dangler still attached to your belt.