Blade-Tech Rijbak

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cutter17

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This is a good looking knife from what I can tell from the pictures I've seen. It is a Lightfoot design. In reading the specs it looks like the Rijbak is a heavily built folder, just the way I like them, with a .157 inch thick blade, and .080 inch thick titanium liners with G-10 overlaid handles. Who has one and how do you like it?
 
I'd like to know also. I've been holding back purchasing one to wait for them to appear in the aftermarket. Other questions:

NIB sharpness? edge holding? edge geometry? (with reference to Spydercos...)

lock-up / ease of unlocking / blade centering?

and when are they going to release the ones with the silver twill G10 scales??
 
I've had one for about two months now. Doesn't flip open extremely easy, because it's so tight (maybe it could be loosened to improve this) lock-up is very closely fitted with the titanium frame lock cut exactly to the angle of the blade base angle and making full width contact to the first of blade base. Unlocks easy and blade is dead centered when closed. Very heavy blade of S30V, spear point and sharp as they come out the box. Knife has a blade heavy feel, balancing about an inch back on the handle. Deep carry Ti clip very nicely done and entire knife is very well made. My Dad gave it to me for my 20th B/D and it was sold out the day after it was in stock and hasn't been back in stock at N/G. Price was also raised from 167 to 175.
http://www.newgraham.com/detail.aspx?ID=7732

(edge geometry? with reference to Spydercos... I'd say close to the Starmate.)
 
Thanks for that info JJ. It sounds like a folder I need to have. I saw somr over at the bay for around that latter figure. How thick is the handle, from G-10 to G-10?
 
cutter17 said:
Thanks for that info JJ. It sounds like a folder I need to have. I saw somr over at the bay for around that latter figure. How thick is the handle, from G-10 to G-10?
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I'd say around half an inch without measuring. Ok I got a tape it is a half.
 
I sharpened/edged all of the Spyderco USA made knives in the Golden factory for over 10 years, and it looks like they are still using the same technique and inclusive edge angle because they still look great...and they're still razor sharp! I now put that same edge on all the USA made Blade-Tech knives here in Lakewood, Washington. Anyway, to make a long story longer...I would say that when it comes to NIB sharpness and edge geometry, Spyderco and Blade-Tech are certainly comparable.
 
There are a few other threads talking about this knife. Mine is excellent. Very well engineered and built, and very competant, hair shaving edge thanks to Shavin Sharp. It's an ergonomic knife, built with sturdiness in mind. Still, it's a cutter and not a pry bar. Joe
 
I recieved mine last Thursday and have been carrying it ever since. It is a fine piece of cutlery. The fit and finish are spot on, and the mechanics are also. I'm very happy with it and could wholeheartedly reccomend it to others. If you like Blade-Techs other offerings but wany to step up to a bit heavier duty knife, then the Rijbak might just be for you.:thumbup:
 
Lightfoot is the Man and I have wanted a RatTrap for a long time but this one has now bumped it right off the list. It is similar to the RatTrap which I am assuming was made by Blade-tech but is a nicer looking blade with a bit more interesting grinds.

Other than the unpronounceable name I think this could be some of the first real competition the Manix has had in a while. That's the head to head comparison I would like to see.
 
Well, the first thing you'll notice is that the Rijbak is a "Hard Use" knife with some actual tip strength... Whoa... what a novel idea... :)
I'm NOT knocking the Manix, but I can't shake this notion that a 'hard use' knife should have a stout tip... I mean, effectively, the Gen 4 Enduras have more tip strength than the Manix...


YM (of course) MV
 
just ordered one and anxious to put it to use.
neat having a knife named after my dog (a rhodesian ridgeback)
cheers
Derek
 
ohmyheckinslc said:
Well, the first thing you'll notice is that the Rijbak is a "Hard Use" knife with some actual tip strength... Whoa... what a novel idea... :)
I'm NOT knocking the Manix, but I can't shake this notion that a 'hard use' knife should have a stout tip... I mean, effectively, the Gen 4 Enduras have more tip strength than the Manix...


YM (of course) MV
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Heh, somehow, I think you're not alone! This is to me probably the only sticky point on the awesome Manix as well.
 
Anybody willing to post some top views of the blade and handle as well as the lock up on one?
 
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