Black/Black Ratmandu

I don't know about these days, but when I went looking for one, thats' what I got (black/black). Although I always thought the Swamp Rat black looked a bit green.
 
Good luck on your quest....the Ratmandu is supposed to be very nice, like all swamprat offerings.
 
Look around or maybe post a WTB in the appropriate subforum. The RMDs do show up from time to time. Great size blade!
 
I have 1 of the sage/ tan from the last store offering. Thats why i like them. It is a great size,feel, and look. I love it and want a specific color, thats all. :D
 
I have a black/black RMD coming in the mail this week... i've never actually held one, so if I don't like it... i'll let you know!
 
Black/black is what I found when I was buying. I have 2 now, both are G10. You can find black/black with either Micarta or G10 scales. Luck of the draw I found G10 both times.

You have to remember though, that this model is still in demand. Last one I saw posted for sale here was claimed in (IIRC) 7 minutes.
 
Well now I really can't wait for it to arrive... should be here tomorrow hopefully. Seems alot of guys think this is one of the best of the 5'' blades.
 
iamtoast said:
Generally speaking, which handle material is the preferred?
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Preferred as a user? Most people like micarta for use. 'Course, that is really the Ford/Chevy kind of question.

"Preferred" as in most sought after? Possibly G10. Prettier in the eyes of most folks.

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My G10/Black should be arriving any minute now, and it would seem it's coming with an original Swamp Rat leather sheath as well. Does anyone know if SRKW originally offered a leather sheath for this model??
 
For users micarta is preferred by most on most knives. That being said, I like G10 on a select few knives. The RMD is one knife where both micarta and G10 works well.
 
Got my new RMD in the mail this morning.

It is certainly a beautiful little knife, not too big, but not too small either. The black on black is a great combo thats for sure.

I'll have to give it a little sharpening, but I don't think i'll re-profile the edge. I'll just keep the existing angles, even though I find it's quite a robust angle. But I guess since this knife will be general purpose, i'll leave it with a resistant edge.
 
Excellent knife! I liked mine so much I bought my 14 year old son one for this Christmas!
 
Im wondering how you guys are sharpening the Ratmandu's... Mine arrived with a rather dull factory edge.
 
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