Ah, 1988. Coming to America was on the big screen, “Sweet Child o’ Mine” was on the radio, and Santa Fe-based knifemaker Bob Terzuola was just hitting his stride. Having already crafted fixed blades for CIA operatives overseas and introduced the concept of the “tactical knife” with (Advanced Technology Combat Folder), Terzuola unveiled a heavy-duty pocket knife for everyday use.
Dubbed the TTF-2 Marine/Rigging Folder, it featured a sturdy sheepsfoot blade, a titanium handle and a no-nonsense prescription: “recommended for yachtsmen, riggers, packers, truckers, and anyone who requires a quality cutting tool.”
Fast forward 36 years, and the folks at Tactile Knife Co. are bringing it back, baby. They got hold of a functional original and got Terzuola himself involved, consulting on the design with twin objectives: honoring the original and updating it for optimal EDC in 2024. The result? The eye-popping new Mariner 2.
Ah 1988. I was 12.
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