Closest thing to an RC-6?

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My dad's got years on me when it comes to collecting, coveting, and scrutinising knives. So, when I said I was going to treat myself to an Izula, his 24 hour later reply was that it looks good but for the quantity of steel and labour involved, it's a pretty expensive route to a fixed blade knife of it's size.
Now, I don't think he's right. I got one, I love it, and I know it's a great knife. Many people say so. But what is the alternative to an RC6? Obviously there's micarta involved in the RC-6 and alot more steel, but what other-similar spec-knives are out there competing in that market?

I would like to have done a search for micarta-handled carbon steel knives of similar length (that are expertly made and awsome looking :cool:), but I don't know how..
I know, for instance that the Becker necker is often compared to the Izula.. but what for the RC-6?
 
Ok, thanks for reply. Just taken a look at the Becker Campanion, and it looks, well...:(

I just get the feeling with ESEE, that we are more than customers- in some way we have stumbled upon something more than a 'product' :yawn:- those Beckers look like 'products'. Anything that looks as good as an RC-6?
 
Man, if you are looking for a cheap alternate for an RC-6 there is none. I own a ka-bar becker 7 and a ka-bar d2 extreme and there is absolutely no comparison in any way if you are using it as a wilderness bushcraft tool. Get the money, get the rc-6, it will be the best knife you own. KNIFEABILITY-a must for all humans
 
Beckers have thier own following. You'll find people here like them as well. KaBars are always a great choice for a knife, I've got one older than I am someplace...the good old buck 119 is never a bad choice either, and very affordable and widely available.

There are other knives like the six, but most are either more expensive, or near the same price, but not as well made. I'd save your pennies, and grab a six when you can. It's a very impressive blade. I was never one for batoning until I got my six. I was missing out on some easy fires.
 
I have an RC6 and can tell you with certainty.

The only knives that compare with an RC6 are Either customs (more expensive on average) or the knives from the Busse/Swamprat/Scrapyard family of companies (also more expensive and don't come with sheaths.

ESSE knives are a great value and are backed by a great company.
 
Carry options should be taken into account also...the RC6 has a "simple" plastic sheath, but it can be rigged in lots of different ways. Compared to a regular leather or cordura sheath, I'd say the RC6 gets a plus.
 
i've got a old beker bk7 with the micarta scales. its a very good knife and holds a really good edged just like esee's do. the balance isn't as good neither is fit and finish. the sheath really kicks the esee way over the top because of the versatility.

take it easy
cricket
 
Everyone should own a RC-6. It's comfortable and simply a great overall knife for the price. It's always the first thing I throw in my backpack, you can't go wrong.:thumbup:
 
Cold Steel Recon Scout would be my next choice.

If you hold that RC-6 though you may just decide you have to have it. It's built like a tank, if you want lighter, try the RC-5.
 
I may just be missing something, but I don't quite understand what the OP is looking for. Are you looking to justify the purchase price to your dad? For example: sure the RC-6 costs, this much, but a similar knife from Busse costs this much.... They both are made of carbon steel, with micarta handles, and a similar warranty.

Or are you trying to say: I want a hard-use fixed blade approximately 6". What other options are available?
 
mabe the cold steel SRK would be a viable alternative. or some of the ranger knives. buck nighthawk. UUUUMMMMM, whatelse.... some of the (dare I say it) ONTARIO KNIVES. I personally think that all of the alternatives I just listed are inferior to an RC-6. I personally own three rat knives and its not because I love the brand. I buy them because they are the most bang for the buck in my mind. I was looking at all those knives that you are considering right now and I bought an RC-6. No regrets here. Plus if you ever manage to break it (highly unlikely) this company will stand behind their product. So in short ... get an rc6
 
overall fit, finish, functionality. go esee. Knives of comparable size/whatever that come to mind are the bk7, buck 119, maybe the bm griptilian fixed, the ritter fixed griptilian, and there probably like 37 tops and other knives that dont come near the 6 in quality that cost a lot more and are surrounded by a mountain of bs making the knife look like it created the world.
 
wildmike said:
The only knives that compare with an RC6 are Either customs (more expensive on average) or the knives from the Busse/Swamprat/Scrapyard family of companies (also more expensive and don't come with sheaths.
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My first thought was going to be the Scrapper5 but then I realized the OP was looking for less expensive. IMO the Scrapper5 is similar in cost, lighter, and has a better handle. The down side is finding one and finding a sheath. Also, the RC-6's full flat grind might be more desirable to some.
 
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Exactly... In my mind the Izula scored well for me as a concealed carry knife- despite being an 'illegal' blade in the the UK. The becker necker was often discussed as an alternative but for me looked ugly and brought a bottle opener to the table?! I can open a bottle with pretty much anything, and don't equate survival with doing so.

So yes- other options is my question. I always second guess myself just before I buy....

oh, I guess this leaves the last issue standing out; 'choppability' -should I get the 7?:o
 
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