Doug Ritter RSK Knife Announcement

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I decided to jump in on this. Really liked the Ritter grip I had. Shouldn't we be getting a better idea on what we ordered soon?
 
It's been over 60 days now. Not sure if any delays happened.

I just re read the description and it says composite materials for the scales. Hmm... G10, micarta or carbonfiber?
 
Images look g10 but I just hope it's not aluminum or anything cheap feeling. I really like g10 and CF but at $150 I doubt it'll be carbon. Odds are I'll be getting after market scales made just like my griptilian...

Mo2 said:
It's been over 60 days now. Not sure if any delays happened.

I just re read the description and it says composite materials for the scales. Hmm... G10, micarta or carbonfiber?
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Knifeworks emailed me back on 9/13/2018 that they anticipated receipt of their first shipment within two weeks.

That’s right about now.
 
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I just heard back from knifeworks, looks like we'll get pictures of the final product next week:

We received 3 this morning for pictures and description. Hopefully the website department will have the pictures and information ready by Tuesday morning. We have to wait for Doug Ritter to release it first. We should be receiving our first shipment for orders any day now.
 
Interesting. I’ve been looking forward to this release since it was announced. I have a full sized BM Ritter in M390 sitting in a box that I picked up right after they announced that they would be discontinued. If the new offering is solid, I’ll probably pick that up. If not, nothing lost.
 
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Interesting for sure. M390 steel and the price is quite reasonable it appears. My guess is that it’s a well built knife from a fairly large manufacturer. I’ll be keeping my eye on this for sure and I hope that I’m not disappointed with the product once it’s revealed.

As far as who it’s built by, it’s easier to figure who it’s not.

Definitely not Benchmade for obvious reasons

Not Spyderco, they’d never realease a knife without that hole in the blade. Yes I know it’s a legacy thing, but is it necessary on every damn knife?

Kershaw, maybe. Price would put it as a high Kershaw more than a low ZT

Gerber, I hope not.

Buck, that could be interesting. It would not be out of line for Buck to work with Doug and the price point seems right for them.

The new class of Chinese makers? Maybe. M390 is right in their wheelhouse.

Well, I’m out of ideas. Anyone else want to take a stab at it, (no pun intended)?
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Microtech??? that would be awesome.
 
I'm willing to bet it's WE or millit. Especially with the looks of that massdrop axis lock millit. Hopefully this doesn't suffer from the same QC issues
 
Hoping all is revealed today. Knifeworks said they have to wait for Doug to make the announcement so I wonder how that'll happen? Via IG or something? Maybe Critter Critter will post up on here...
 
It's a Hogue. G10 scales, ABLE (axis) lock, M390 blade.

Extremely similar to the Benchmade offering, but upgraded in some ways. Looks to be a hell of a bargain at that price point.

Read the description, it is very telling what Doug's intentions were in developing this Gen 2 knife.
 
Next Generation Doug Ritter RSK® Mk1-G2 ABLE™ Lock Folder Introduced​

First off, a tip of the hat to @ugaarguy who looks to have been the first to put the hints together and guess Hogue as the manufacturer!

Second, to all the collectors who sent in photos of their SERIAL NUMBERED RSK® MK1s to reserve their numbered first production knives, thanks for your support and be assured the KnifeWorks has the list. For those who didn't get it, didn't like it, or thought us idiots, I apologize, but I appreciate very much those who have been enjoying their knives for all these years. I was just trying to do right by them. KnifeWorks is now officially accepting regular pre-orders (existing pre-orders are in the system). The knives should start shipping very soon assuming UPS doesn't mess things up.

Please note that immediately after this this is posted I am on my way to BLADE Show West and may not be able to respond to any posts in this thread in a as timely a manner as I'd prefer. For those attending, I will have the knife with me at the show. We don't have a booth, but Sue and I will be there visiting with makers and manufacturers. Look for the folks with the Knife Rights shirts.

On to the news and photos:

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The next generation of survival authority and Knife Rights Chairman Doug Ritter's popular RSK® Mk1 ambidextrous folder, manufactured by Hogue, is now available EXCLUSIVELY from KnifeWorks.com (www.KnifeWorks.com/rskmk1g2.html) for only $152.95 with FREE continental U.S. ground shipping.

The RSK® Mk1-G2 (Generation 2) is an upgraded version of the original RSK® Mk1 that Ritter introduced in 2004. It features a G10 handle, Ritter's highly regarded wide-chord, high flat-ground drop point blade in M390, the ambidextrous ABLE™ Lock and other refinements. Ritter said, "I don't believe that you will find a better overall value in a USA-made folder for everyday utility or survival."

SPECIFICATIONS

Blade Material: Böhler-Uddeholm M390
Blade Length: 3.44 inches (87 mm)
Blade Thickness: 0.115 inches (2.92 mm)
Blade Hardness: HRC 61-62
Blade Edge: Plain
Blade Finish: Stonewash
Handle Material: G10 Composite
Closed Length: 4.72 inches (120 mm)
Open Length: 8.15 inches (207 mm)
Weight (with clip): 4.5 ounces (127 g)
Lock: Ambidextrous ABLE™ Lock
Liners: 410 Stainless Steel
Pivot Washers: Phosphor Bronze
Opener: Ambidextrous Dual Thumb Studs
Pocket Clip: Stainless Steel, Deep Carry, Reversible
Fasteners: Torx

Specifications subject to change without notice

Full details at: www.KnifeWorks.com/rskmk1g2.html

The RSK® Mk1-G2 has an MSRP of $179.95 and is available exclusively from KnifeWorks.com FOR ONLY $152.95! KnifeWorks.com offers FREE Ground Shipping of the RSK® Mk1-G2 to Continental U.S. addresses. Orders may be placed at: www.KnifeWorks.com/rskmk1g2.html

RSK® is a registered trademark of Douglas S. Ritter
 
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After seeing the knife, I don’t think I want it.....I NEED IT!!!!

Just got my pre order in. I have been looking for a decently priced Ritter grip on the secondary market and kicking myself for not getting one when it was announced that BM will no longer make them. Looking forward to receiving this knife.
 
Looks great. Thanks for making this tip up carry only. I don’t like holes all over my handle.

Also, making the clip hole pattern the standard 3 hole pattern when the included clip only uses 2 was a nice touch.
 
Nice looking knife. Any plans to do a mini version? Would be very interested in this if the blade was closer to 3".
 
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