Browsing a knife site, i saw this THING...

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BePrepared

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how the heck is this thing $365.00? This is unbelievably stupid looking, and i can't even figure out what it would be useful FOR

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i actually dig the concept and execution of the RAO... although its a bit impractical for regular folk use, the knife was very well thought out even down to the sheath. ive lusted for one a couple years ago.

that being said, i went and purchased a cold steel rajah II instead to subside my folding fixed blade itch
 
I saw that thing at a Klingon proctologist's office once. I ran out the door like a bat out of Hades.
 
BePrepared said:
how the heck is this thing $365.00? This is unbelievably stupid looking, and i can't even figure out what it would be useful FOR

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Same could be said for most of ER's lineup. For 300-400$ per fixed blade of theirs, you can get something here that has better steel and handle materials for less. And way better warranty/customer service too.
 
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But it's tactical!

It almost looks like they wanted a double-edged tanto...
 
BePrepared said:
how the heck is this thing $365.00? This is unbelievably stupid looking, and i can't even figure out what it would be useful FOR

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I've almost bought that knife a dozen times. No re-curve, no thumbstuds (though it would be better with the stop pin in the blade), great lock, flat spine, big handle, maximum edge length. It just needs a flipper and a clip fit my description of an ideal folder (well I guess it should have a distal taper full flat grind too, and S110V, but it's got a lot going for it as-is).
 
BePrepared said:
how the heck is this thing $365.00? This is unbelievably stupid looking, and i can't even figure out what it would be useful FOR

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Not my forte', & Noss' videos appear to have gone the way of the Dodo, but only folder to stand up to the abuse he put it through...
 
I think that would be a great knife if:
- I had more money than I knew what to do with
- I wanted to tactically tenderize a steak at night
 
Is it an extreme ratio or sniper bladeworks? And as far as price goes I dont think it is any diffrent then a strider or crk just my opinion
 
personally i would never spend more than $30 on a knife like that. It looks really gimmicky to me. Just not my thing.
 
BigLebowski65 said:
I always liked this folder, just not enough to spend the shekels. Didn't Noss bust through 2x4 with this?
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It is a tad pricey, and awfully big....I think they call that robust.
The lock pin is an interesting idea, you sort of wind up with a folding fixed blade.

Don't know if Noss tested it, but I imagine it could handle a 2x4, but then so can a saw.:D
 
Its an Extrema Ratio. They are high quality knives by all accounts. This looks like it was designed for military use. A folder you can pry with... I think the price has something to do with its European origins and the exchange rate.
 
BigLebowski65 said:
I always liked this folder, just not enough to spend the shekels. Didn't Noss bust through 2x4 with this?
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I think he did back in the ESEE-4 knifetest.com "review". I recall it was a folder that had a locking screw. Can't be too many of those around.
 
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