MKM Pocket Tango 2 Lambsfoot PT2-GBK Black G10 fixed knife, David C. Andersen design

The MKM Pocket Tango 2 is a cool fixed blade for everyday use. The Pocket Tango series was designed by none other than David C. Andersen from KnifeCenter. Fans know him from all the online content he creates for KnifeCenter’s website and social media. As a result, he is a fount of knowledge. He applied this knowledge when designing the Pocket Tango collection. The result? Impressive fixed-blade knives, both in terms of practically application and aesthetical value, with a nod to traditional knife design.

MKM Pocket Tango 2 Lambsfoot blade

What stands out about this blade is its straight edge and somewhat ‘stubby’ tip. This classic shape is what we call a Lambsfoot-style blade. This type of blade is popular with farmers and is used for trimming lambs’ hooves, among other things. Hence the name!

The blade is made from CPM MagnaCut. It is a stainless type of tool steel. With a comparable toughness and sharpness retention of carbon steels such as CPM-CruWear, CPM-4V and Vanadis 4. The corrosion resistance is also sublime. Better than the popular stainless types of steel such as CPM S110V, CPM S45VN and Böhler M390. Very impressive!

MKM Pocket Tango 2 handle

The handle is ergonomically designed and feels great in hand. Within the Pocket Tango series, there is a lot of variety in terms of handle materials. From carbon fibre to G10, wood and canvas micarta. All TPF Defense handles are enhanced with a lanyard hole to make sure you can add a piece of paracord.

MKM Pocket Tango 2 sheath

The MKM Pocket Tango 2 comes with a leather sheath. It is enhanced with a belt loop with a magnetic closure. This ensures that the knife stays in place inside the sheath. But it also enables you to easily carry the sheath on your belt or pocket. The entire sheath will fit into your trouser pocket. You slide the magnetic closure over the edge of your pocket and it will secure itself.

About David C. Andersen

David C. Andersen is a writer, video personality and knife designer at the American KnifeCenter. He began his career in the knife industry as a writer for ‘The Truth About Knives’, before launching Nordsmith Knives, where he turned his passion for the craft into new and original knife designs. By day, he roams the KnifeCenter warehouse looking for new and interesting information to share with his fans. His evenings are spent with his family, cooking, working on new knife designs and dreaming of his next camping trip.

What are the origins of MKM Knives?

MKM is a cooperation between Viper, LionSteel, Fox and Mercury. Four masters working in the Italian knife industry. It is no coincidence that they all come from the city of Maniago in northern Italy. It is the knife capital of the south of Europe. MKM stands for Maniago Knife Makers. The Pocket Tango series is made by LionSteel, and the result is impressive!