I'm not getting another Rat knife.......

wildmanh

wildmanh

Part time Leather Bender/Sheath maker
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For a while. I just don't see the need for it. I have 70+ knives and edged tools and might use 10% of them on a regulare basis. Rather wanted an RC-4 or RC-6 but my Izula, Western L36, Western F48A and Becker BK-9 do most anything I need a knife to do. BTW I use these 4 knives in the kitchen all the time. Hope you guys at RAT don't mind me using other peoples knives along with yours. ;)

The Western L36 has a 5" Clip point blade of modified 1095 Carbon steel with stacked leather handle. It's 3/16" thick and full flat ground with a convex edge. It's a great camp knife IMO. The F48A is less then 1/8" thick, 4" Long with the same steel and a stacked aluminum/plastic handle. These two knives have cut move steak, chicken, roasts and veggies then even my beloved SOG Seal Revolver. On campouts even if I'm not wearing them they are probably stashed in my pack or in one of my grub boxes.

Here's some pictures of my 3 main blades:
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I grew up on a farm using knives to cut bailing twine, trim hooves, cut branches and all kinds of things. Used a Khukri or two to cut bones for the dogs and dig holes when I was feeling lazy and didn't want to walk back to the house for a trowel. All I ask for is a good quality knife and I'm happy. Those two Westerns and My Izula are definantly that.

Love hanging out in the Rat forum cause I learn survival skills and about cool Machetes.

Heber
 

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wildmanh said:
Hope you guys at RAT don't mind me using other peoples knives along with yours. ;)
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I don't think you have anything to worry about. Ask Jeff what knife he carries in the jungle. You'll see him spout off everything BUT a RAT knife. lol. Most of us like variety and carry a multitude of different tools from different companies. You're not going to get any flak from people around here for enjoying the tools from other manufacturers.
 
The L36 looks like a wonderful blade.

Funny thing about this thread.... I was thinking the same thing the other day... spending way too much time buying, not nearly enough time DOING.... I headed towards getting an RC-4, then a 6, and finally a 5 with the RatPack. But... well, I want to be saving the $$$ and get out and start using the gear I have more, hell that's why I bought it!

I know.. I am a heathen, a true outcast now.... :(
 
Jeff's often stated that RAT's primary objective is building survivors, not knives. He encourages you to use whatever works best for you, be it a multi-hundred dollar Busse or a 15 dollar Mora.
 
Great post wildmanh! I totally agree. Use what works. New knives are neat because they are, well, new. But after that new wears off they're just a sex knife....
 
I also agree. I've sold many kinves recently because although I liked them I just didn't really need them. I'll stick with my favorites and use the hell out of those. I do think that you need an RC-3 though wildman ;) Seriously though, you need an RC-3...:thumbup:
 
Agreed!

I have every blade RAT makes, but I have a hell of alot of them that they don't.

I like the ergos of the RAT stuff but sometimes, I want something pretty, or classic or stainless.

I will say though, I trade and sell and buy alot of knives. The RAT stuff is the core of my collection, very, very rarely does one leave the shotgunner shack and it's always a double. I don't really like to have two of the same anything.
 
After I get my RC6, RC3Mil, (and maybe DT and OD Izulas) I'll be done with my RAT madness too.

Until the Lite Machete and Laser Strike comes out. :)

And dadgummit. I thought I was done with Becker's too (Have a BK7, BK2, and BK11). But the dang Magnum Camp is about to be re introduced. Grr! :)
 
I always use what is right for the job. That said, sometimes it calls for something that is not a RC knife. However rare that might be, we as a RAT family stick together, as it isn't about the knives :thumbup:
 
R.A.T. said:
Great post wildmanh! I totally agree. Use what works. New knives are neat because they are, well, new. But after that new wears off they're just a sex knife....
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That is why I enjoy lurking in this forum. :thumbup: With this attitude (and if you choose to ever build a RC-3 less choil :) ) I would become a R.A.T customer.

'Till then my forum maker customs will have to do.;)
 
After holding the Rat Pack knife for an hour or so, I think that was it ...
The 3 and the Izula and a chete is enough for me.
I have to rehandle my machete (very old, my father got it from his father and the scales rattle), but I already used it in the garden, and it works fine. I might get a shorter one in the future.
 
Yeah, yeah, yeah thats what you guys said about busse and spyderco and kershaw. Blah, blah, blah.
 
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