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The description says in base config it comes with Black or Tan canvas micarta, but there is no option to select that.
I noticed the same thing. Oh well, I want Blue/Black G10 anyway.

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The description says in base config it comes with Black or Tan canvas micarta, but there is no option to select that.
Well, the Polar Streets go up tomorrow; if I don't get one I guess I still have time to get a Ratweiler.
Thanks!
Is the anniversary Ratweiler differentially heat treated like the old Ratweilers?
It's listed at .165 thickness -- which might be great for some -- I'll wait to see if the CG is .25 -- in which case ill scoop that up. If not, I might pass on the Ratweiler.
I noticed the same thing. Oh well, I want Blue/Black G10 anyway.![]()
The CG version was listed as 3/16th when it was accidentally listed. I dont think it will be .25" like the originals. But I agree .165" was thinner than i expected.
Is this one of the thinnest Swamp Rat blades out there?
Agree it is super.I know, isn't it great......![]()
Too bad I can't afford one right now, looks fantastic!
I think there have been a lot of requests for thinner blades lately also -- which might explain the change. Either way, I don't doubt that it'll be a hit. Quality should always be expected out of Swamp Rat -- they know that so I'm sure this should stand mostly any test that a user will throw it's way -- other than taking down a Redwood
FWIW, When I first saw the 0.165" I was kinda shocked too... I was expecting a TaliWhacker 3/16 thick kind of blade.
But I'm thinking in a 7" blade, this may not be a bad thing to have on my car pack. I've got a KDSH and a Waki for real chopping and this would be an excellent slicer.
This puts the Ratweiler in the AMSMO thickness range (it's 0.17") and if you saw Highrisk's post that little AMSMO went tip first, straight through a 2x4, no problema! I think that's tough enough for me to give her a go.
And I just went and ordered mine with Green/Black Hand Shaped G10 handles...![]()