BM CSK or RC3?

[maverick3981]

A friend popped up this question and I had to tell him to chose based on what his exact requirements are. The BM CSK is also made of 1095 and is selling for $70. And hence the dilemma he had. What do you guys think?

 

[ShooterMcgavin]

Aren't those knives built for completely different uses? They don't seem very similar. I think your advice was good.

 

[razorback1595]

RC3
It's better made, has a better heat treat, and the best warranty in the bussines

my 0.02$

 

[maverick3981]

I used to think BM are one of the best around. But i saw a field use video by nutnfancy and i was shocked how the edge chipped in the snow! Even for the intended purpose as a survival knife, it can fail i guess.

 

[Razorsharp1986]

I'll take any RAT over a Benchmade fixed blade. I personally find Benchmade's fixed blades to be lacking that rigidity RATs have. Also, Nutnfancy did a review on the CSK (1 or 2, can't remember) , and in this review the CSK chipped MAJORLY (chunks were missing of the blade) when he tried to clear some thin branches from a tree he took down. Mind you, he did it in cold weather.
I also think that the RC-3's design is more suitable for random camp tasks.
Can't beat RAT's warranty neither.

 

[derrickd803]

RC-3 :thumbup:

 

[Loneriderz]

If price is an issue why not consider the Ontario RAT3?

 

[ikiddp9]

Only one choice: RC-3

 

[razorback1595]

If price is an issue why not consider the Ontario RAT3?

because the knife worse than the RC-3
handles aren't as radius
waranty isn't as good
Handle is shorter
and the RC-3 has better quality overall

 

[puyallupn8ive]

I would go with the RAT RC-3 any day over a Benchmade.

 

[Jake Bauer]

RC3 owns the BM!

 

[D R E]

Get the RC-3 Mil version. Much better tool then the Benchmade.

 

[winbag338]

I own two csk's and would recommend them. However i would also recommend the rc-3 also.