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Goat Knives Tur Carbon Pro: An ultralight blade with a premium feel
The Tur Carbon Pro knife is a true lightweight in its category. This status is achieved by using a two-piece design. The handle is made from machined titanium that is attached to the blade. The blade is made from Nitro V steel with titanium Torx head screws for an overall weight of a mere 1.5 ounces. The handle also has a carbon inlay. I’m not sure if this feature adds to productivity, but it makes for a sexier knife.
Nitro V steel holds a nice edge and is easily sharpened back to a razor-sharp edge, even by those not experienced in knife sharpening. Although I have been working on my knife sharpening skills, I am far from a pro, and while using this knife extensively this past season, I was able to keep this blade sharp while butchering several animals. Along with the ease of sharpening, Nitro V steel is also very durable and corrosion-resistant to ensure many years of use.
The overall length on the Tur is 7.5” with the blade itself measuring 2.75”. Each knife has a limited lifetime warranty and is made right here in the USA.
Like the Capra Hunter Ti, the first knife made by Goat, the Tur Carbon Pro utilizes a ¼” drive hole in the handle. This hole makes it possible to use ¼” Allen bits that turn your knife into a multi tool that’s capable of fixing many different pieces of gear on a hunt.
In the Field
Although the handle is thin, the small detents in the handle make it easy to hold onto, even when the knife is wet or covered in blood. At times I have found ultralight knives to be uncomfortable when used for an extended period, but this knife proved to fit my hand well and it was fairly comfortable. As mentioned earlier, I was able to keep an edge on easily via periodical touch-ups with a field sharpener as long as I was careful not to grind it on bones or cut crossways over course hide.
In Conclusion
Like all my fixed blades, the Tur Carbon Pro doesn’t come out of my pack until its time to butcher an animal. I make my initial cuts with my folding everyday carry knife. Once my initial cuts are made around the legs and such, I put the Tur to work. This knife has easily handled every job and has been a breeze to keep sharp and working. When weight is a premium, especially on backcountry hunts, the Tur is exactly the kind of tool I want in my kill kit.
