If you have both a Swamp Rat Rucki AND Busse AK-47

[MattinLA]

Which do you like more and why?

Also I know the specs of both, but is there a noticeable difference in weight and balance between the two?

thanks

 

[Murman]

I have had both. I liked the rucki more. Pointier tip, much lighter and better balance, but almost same length blade.

 

[MattinLA]

Thanks Murman!

 

[Murman]

That said, AK is available In Infi, and I think is stouter and better for hacking stuff other than flesh.

 

[MattinLA]

That said, AK is available In Infi, and I think is stouter and better for hacking stuff other than flesh.

If Jerry released the Ruck again I would get it

Also why no Scrap-A-Rucki? Take the Swamp Rucki and put a Regulator handle on it!

 

[MattinLA]

Pic from Google:

I think you are right, the Swamp rucki has the most stabby tip!

 

[COPIUOS]

I like them both, that is why I still cant sell my Rucki after getting an AK47 even though I keep telling myself to move it, the AK is more sword-like, beefier and the Ruck is more of a "skinny machete" in my mind...Ruck way lighter feeling and even with medium-large hands, 2 hand grip is not practical with Ruck...very different blades other than shape, in my estimation.

 

[MattinLA]

Thanks Copiuos!

 

[MattinLA]

I hope this google pic works out:

 

[Murman]

I liked the hnws better than either one. Surprisingly nimble for it's size and would get stabbing done and make an awesome chopper

 

[leatherman]

I hope this google pic works out:

THat picture shows exactly how different these two are, the AK is a beast while the Rucki is a fine tool. Now, comparing the Waki and AK would be a closer approximation. I still remember that video posted by Busse of them taking the Waki to task, literally wailing on that tree, the sound was amazing.

 

[MattinLA]

I liked the hnws better than either one. Surprisingly nimble for it's size and would get stabbing done and make an awesome chopper

Good to know Murman...thanks!

 

[MattinLA]

THat picture shows exactly how different these two are, the AK is a beast while the Rucki is a fine tool. Now, comparing the Waki and AK would be a closer approximation. I still remember that video posted by Busse of them taking the Waki to task, literally wailing on that tree, the sound was amazing.

Thanks leatherman!
That's a good video...the Scrapizashi test photos are my favorite. I don't know who did the testing that one, but dang!

 

[MattinLA]

Here's the scrapizashi test video:

 

[MattinLA]

I liked the hnws better than either one. Surprisingly nimble for it's size and would get stabbing done and make an awesome chopper

Murman
I just checked the specs for the HNWS, do you know the weight?
thanks

 

[Murman]

I'll see if I can find it. It has cbt and a one hand handle so it feels lighter. I'm thinking it was around 41 oz.

 

[MattinLA]

I'll see if I can find it. It has cbt and a one hand handle so it feels lighter. I'm thinking it was around 41 oz.

Thanks!

 

[JohnTheTexican]

Murman
I just checked the specs for the HNWS, do you know the weight?
thanks

43.10 ounces (with G10 handles):

1.223 kilos:

 

[JohnTheTexican]

And with Micarta handles:

41.50 ounces:

1.176 kilos:

So it's an extra 1.6 ounces for G10.

Or or 47 grams.

Plus or minus a couple of grams, I guess, to account for the lack of precision of the scale.

 

[nydude]

I've got a BGAK and a SWRucki. The Rucki is definitely more nimble and doesn't feel that much smaller. I was super excited to get the AK but it's a bit difficult to wield. Admittedly I don't have any training with something of it's proportions but I almost always poke myself with the butt. Never have that issue with the Rucki.