CS Rajah 2 impulse buy

Charlie Mike

Charlie Mike

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So last night I ordered a Rajah 2 from BHQ in the new super steel. This thread will be updated when I get the knife for the initial review. After a month of carry, I'll be back with a "range report" of sorts.

At one time last year, I EDC'd a pair set up for forward wave draw. My only complaint with the previous knives was the AUS8 corroded quite quickly... or maybe I'm just a sweaty f###?
 
A range report sounds good. I'm looking forward to seeing how the BD1 compares to AUS-8. :thumbup:
 
Spyderco uses the Carpenter CTS-BD1 in a few models. I have the Manix 2 Lightweight and it takes a smoother edge than Aus-8A. In otherwords, it doesn't feel as sharp.

The general consensus is that it has slightly better edge-holding and much better stain-resistance than Aus-8A.

It shouldn't be considered a super steel though.

I plan on getting another 4-inch Voyager Clip-Point because it is one of my favorite knives in CTS-BD1 hopefully later on this year when they become available.
 
It's the bead blast that rusts the aus version. My spartan rusted in one day.
 
GCG199 said:
Spyderco uses the Carpenter CTS-BD1 in a few models. I have the Manix 2 Lightweight and it takes a smoother edge than Aus-8A. In otherwords, it doesn't feel as sharp.

The general consensus is that it has slightly better edge-holding and much better stain-resistance than Aus-8A.

It shouldn't be considered a super steel though.

I plan on getting another 4-inch Voyager Clip-Point because it is one of my favorite knives in CTS-BD1 hopefully later on this year when they become available.
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I have a manix 2 in CTS-BD1 and you are correct. I find that CTS can provide a smoother edge, but it also seems to be less gummy than AUS-8. AUS-8 always grew a huge burr (which isn't bad, and can be useful in learning how to sharpen knives), but CTS-BD1 never did that to me.
 
I was very pleasantly surprised to see the blade is stonewashed. I just ordered a second for my left pocket. I'm going to name/engrave them... Truth and Reconciliation.

 
Might I suggest wearing a hidden camera to film people flipping out when you take it out to use? :D
 
Initial opinions

[video=youtube;e7ZwvbtCx44]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7ZwvbtCx44[/video]
 
I may have to get one of these. And a 6" Ti-lite in XHP. And a 6" holdout in XHP.

Whatever. I'll enjoy my mall ninja side without shame.
 
Comeuppance said:
I may have to get one of these. And a 6" Ti-lite in XHP. And a 6" holdout in XHP.

Whatever. I'll enjoy my mall ninja side without shame.
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Ha! Never got the hate towards the mega folders. Big knives are fun, and who is seriously going to argue against big knives? Can you get by with a small knife? Sure, many do, but a big knife is often much easier to use for certain jobs.

Knives are fun. :D
 
[video=youtube;TRTuhJCoDPc]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRTuhJCoDPc[/video]
 
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