Battle Rat Blade - Too Short?

Blain

Blain

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Here are some pictures of the new swamp rat "Battle rat" knife I just recently received after getting rid of my old one. Is it just me, or does the blade's edge seem quite a bit shorter than it used to be? Something doesn't seem right. In fact, even the entire "penetrater tip" is miniscule and basically non existent compared to what I remember from my old battle rat. Did Swamp Rat change the design of their blades edge or something? The blade is practically non existent, if it were to be nicked or damaged, even a little bit, there would be no edge left to speak of.


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I say give the swamp an email and see what they say. They are really nice over thier :)
 
Can't tell for certain - how long is the blade?

I got one (CT) several months ago & mine didn't have a 'penetrator tip' either actually... Still, I love my CT :)

However, I don't understand what you mean by "...The blade is practically non existent, if it were to be nicked or damaged, even a little bit, there would be no edge left to speak of..."

:confused:
 
looking back on all the photo's i have of mine, yours looks identical to what i had (2 years ago)

if you post the exact length of the edge (using fabric measuring tape so you can get the curve), im sure someone could varify wether your edge is shorter then normal.
 
Cliff Stamp said:
I think he means the edge grind is really narrow and thin.

-Cliff
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Well, for $9.95 (return shipping) and a little time you can get it right as rain by sending it back to the shop to be re sharpened. Had the same problem with my HR a couple 3 years ago and it got fixed right up. The grinding is free, just the return shipping cost.

Just looked at my 3YO BR and the grind height is a good 3/16" at least. Yeah, your edge looks to be a bit on the thin side.

I'd send it in. The turnaround is pretty quick (or was).

Rob
 
I actually prefer narrow bevels, the wider the bevel the more material which needs to be removed in sharpening. Wider bevels (of a given angle) also reduce cutting ability because the edge is the most obtuse part of a blade. What I would consider in this particular instance is the thickness of the edge.

-Cliff
 
All that means is that whoever ground the blade took it thinner near the edge than normal. IE: Didn't take much to sharpen it so it looks smaller.
Hope that makes sense
 
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