Doug Ritter RSK Mk1

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cziv

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Has anyone purchased one of these? It's like the Ritter Griptilian only in S30V steel - stone washed. I really like the look of it. It's advertised as BM552 but they don't list it.

Thanks for any opinions or recommendations!

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Lots of threads on these here. IMO...

The blade shape is better than those available in the BM catalog.

S30V is still a great choice, though we are getting spoiled by the availability of things like M4, ZDP189 and S90V, among others.

The Axis lock is great - strong with great ergos, and the springs don't break nearly as often as you'd think reading fora like this.

The Grip is a good platform, but the mini size feels more solid than the full size. The mini comes close to a full liner; more or less the same amount of metal in a larger handle.

There is a new limited edition in M4, which is not "stainless" but will take a sharper edge and hold it longer.

They're like Lays potato chips - no one can have just one! :D
 
cziv said:
Has anyone purchased one of these? It's like the Ritter Griptilian only in S30V steel - stone washed. I really like the look of it. It's advertised as BM552 but they don't list it.

Thanks for any opinions or recommendations!

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That IS the Ritter Griptilian ;)

Doug RitterSurvivalKnife and its the first model he made(Designed).

And it's a pretty good knife, sold only at aeromedix.
Some people don't like the handles as they have a "cheap or crappy" feel to them.
Other then that its hard to find flaw with it :thumbup:
 
You may have to wait awhile if you want the stonewashed finish (which I recommend). I had to wait for about three weeks, and even then I was lucky to get the last one.

* The blade shape is indeed terrific. It slices very well, and I think it'll be easy to sharpen.

* It came nice and sharp.

* The handle feels good. It's very light, which puts the balance point of the knife right over your index finger.

* The clip is "now" parkerized black (was it painted before?). It's the usual Benchmade clip, and works fine. It screws into stainless steel inserts in the handle.

* The handle is hollowed out, with reinforcing ribs. That makes it sound hollow when you tap it with a fingernail, and that is probably what people are perceiving as "feeling cheap".

* Like most new knives, it came under-lubed. I took the blade out, cleaned off the old oil, and applied Phil Wood Tenacious Oil to the pivot, blade, and washers, with a toothpick (that's terrific knife oil, BTW). I also lubed the liners where the Axis Lock post rubs. Made a big difference.

* From the pics at Aeromedix, I was afraid that it would be a little big. In practice, not so. It's light and small enough that I forget I'm carrying it.

I'd definitely buy it again. (In fact, I've ordered one of the M4/DLC models.)

cheers,

Adam
 
Thanks all - I ordered it and the knife shipped today. A lot more than I paid for my Pardue BM551BK which was only $63 on eBay!
 
It's been my work edc for the last 2.5 years. I can find
no fault w/it. The handle material is of no consequence
to me.
 
I agree there is nothing wrong with the handle. One of my favorite knive to carry (the mini).
 
Don't have a ritter but S30V is my favorite blade steel these days. Pretty much everything I use on a daily baisis is S30V (Sebenza, Spyderco Military, and BM740).
 
I got one of the mini Ritter Grips about 2 years ago. Great folder, love the blade shape and mine is a silky smooth flick opener. I haven't used it to heavily because of the chipping issues I've read about S30V, although if it is a serious chip I'd imagine Doug or Benchmade would repair it under warranty (as long as the damage wasn't due to abusive use).
 
JNewell said:
They're like Lays potato chips - no one can have just one! :D
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:thumbup:



I love the Ritter Grips, especially the Minis. I find that the Minis are perfect for me for day to day use, so I have ordered M4 Minis, but have given the full sized a miss this time.
 
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