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Hi, I've recently purchased an RC-3.
Although I've not given it a proper outdoor test (just a couple of feather sticks and then used it in the kitchen) I'm very very impressed.
I gave it a few strops on a belt when I got it out of the packaging and it has brought it up to hair popping sharp and kept it there!
I bought it as a general purpose small blade to take fishing with me (and all the other things I can think of). I have a Kellam Wolverine which is a lovely knife but it's some how too pretty to take with me when I go fishing in Wales for seabass. I'm such a clumsy so and so, I'm always taking a dunking when I slide off the rocks!
I had a Fallkniven F1 and after a year of using it in Japan I found it a nightmare to sharpen. So much so that I gave it to my brother inlaw.
The RC-3 is much more my cup of tea. I prefer the slimmer, less crowbar like blade. The grind looks much more to my liking.
For purely aesthetic reasons I'm having a member from Britishblades make me a leather sheath for it (if you like I'll post a picture when the sheath arrives). His name is Rapid Boy and he is a fine leather worker, a true artisan.
However, I do like the plastic sheath that comes with it because it lays very flat in a pocket and disappears under clothing when clipped to my belt. It's also got to be good in a saltwater environment.
I've tried using the knife with a firesteel and can't get any sparks, is it just me? Anyway it's not a problem, firesteels come with a scraper.
Regarding sharpening the blade, what do most people use? I have a Fallkniven DC4, will this work OK for it?
Can I ask why the knife has a coating on it? I would've been happy with just a plain blade, but I'm guessing there must be some advantages to having the coating. Has anybody taken the coating off? and how do you go about doing it?
I'll never get to use the glass breaker pommel unless in an emergency, has anybody used it for this job and how did it work? Is it best to grip just the handle or have the forefinger on the choil when you strike glass?
Oh, regarding the plastic sheath. When I have it clipped to my belt it rides very high, this is good for concealment but I was worried that if I took a serious tumble, I could do my self a mischief and potentially damage my ribs or kidneys. What do you guys think?
Thank you RAT for an excellent product and thank you guys for reading my ramblings.
YB
Although I've not given it a proper outdoor test (just a couple of feather sticks and then used it in the kitchen) I'm very very impressed.
I gave it a few strops on a belt when I got it out of the packaging and it has brought it up to hair popping sharp and kept it there!
I bought it as a general purpose small blade to take fishing with me (and all the other things I can think of). I have a Kellam Wolverine which is a lovely knife but it's some how too pretty to take with me when I go fishing in Wales for seabass. I'm such a clumsy so and so, I'm always taking a dunking when I slide off the rocks!
I had a Fallkniven F1 and after a year of using it in Japan I found it a nightmare to sharpen. So much so that I gave it to my brother inlaw.
The RC-3 is much more my cup of tea. I prefer the slimmer, less crowbar like blade. The grind looks much more to my liking.
For purely aesthetic reasons I'm having a member from Britishblades make me a leather sheath for it (if you like I'll post a picture when the sheath arrives). His name is Rapid Boy and he is a fine leather worker, a true artisan.
However, I do like the plastic sheath that comes with it because it lays very flat in a pocket and disappears under clothing when clipped to my belt. It's also got to be good in a saltwater environment.
I've tried using the knife with a firesteel and can't get any sparks, is it just me? Anyway it's not a problem, firesteels come with a scraper.
Regarding sharpening the blade, what do most people use? I have a Fallkniven DC4, will this work OK for it?
Can I ask why the knife has a coating on it? I would've been happy with just a plain blade, but I'm guessing there must be some advantages to having the coating. Has anybody taken the coating off? and how do you go about doing it?
I'll never get to use the glass breaker pommel unless in an emergency, has anybody used it for this job and how did it work? Is it best to grip just the handle or have the forefinger on the choil when you strike glass?
Oh, regarding the plastic sheath. When I have it clipped to my belt it rides very high, this is good for concealment but I was worried that if I took a serious tumble, I could do my self a mischief and potentially damage my ribs or kidneys. What do you guys think?
Thank you RAT for an excellent product and thank you guys for reading my ramblings.
YB
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