It Is Here.

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Yes, boyzengurlz. It has arrived. The much anticipated RC5 is here.
I do not have pictures, yet, as I am at work and don't have a good camera (my phone has a camera but it's an LG and I didn't bring the connection cord). We are expecting snow this weekend, but if I have my way that will not stop me from taking pictures and torturing this new addition to my little hellions.

Recap:

Ordered in plain edge, OD Green from Cumberland Knife Works. Great folks, and Brenda (co-owner and Bill's bride) is actually FROM a place in Kentucky that I'm a regular visitor to!
Great folks, fricking awesome service.

Knife came in the Eagle cordura sheath (Thank You, God!!). Not that I don't dig that Kydex one, but for what I need the Cordura with the pocket is what I was praying for.

First impressions:

This thing is Fort Knox. Not as in "gold" but as in "security". The sheath is a nice, firm fit. The blade doesn't rattle or move around enough to make a crapload of noise, if any. The sheath insert is lined with felt for a more quiet draw/ sheathing.

The knife itself?

Holy Hell, kiddies. This baby is a tank. I expected it to be like a brick as far as weight goes, but it's not. It's got a heft that lets you know it's there, but not enough to drag you down. I can see how somebody could EDC this in Kydex pants. If I'm right; tie a lanyard on this bad boy, choke back on the handle and it's a fricking axe.

For a 5 inch blade this thing just puts out the "Go ahead, punk. Make my day" vibe. It's speaking to me. It's saying: "Forget those other clowns, brother. I'm the real effin' deal. Let's go play. Hell, let's go level a forest."

If I was a bettin' man brothers-n-sisters, I'd bet this sumbuck is a machine. And if this weekend works out right...I'm gonna hit the "Start" button.
 
Thread is worthless w/o pictures LOL :D

congrats on the RC5 :thumbup: and the Eagle sheath has been discontinued, so count yourself lucky !! ;)
 
I love the RC 5. Glad to see another fan of it. Congrats on another blade :thumbup:
 
Great purchase. I am with you I like the Eagle cordura sheath and I am glad mine came with one. I have so much stuff in the pocket. The thing about the RC-5 is just what you said: it is a beast or tank, but the weight is so well distributed it doesn't feel that heavy. It has great balance. Enjoy you new knife.
 
Enjoy it! I love mine.

You're right, it is a machine, and with a lanyard you can hold it at the bottom of the handle to chop.

It's a great knife, that'll last you a lifetime with proper care.
 
I just received an RC-5 as a gift from my (extremely awesome) wife. I was showing it to a hunting buddy who's not really a knife guy, and he wanted to know what I was going to do with it.

Such lack of imagination!

I asked if he was familiar with the technique of batoning. I had to demonstrate it for him, but he caught on. I held his hand (figuratively speaking) and walked with him to the next level: by keeping an RC-5 with you in your car, you can baton through your average mid-size import sedan for the basic components needed to rebuild civilization after a nuclear holocaust and/or zombie uprising. Plus, you'll never be inadequately armed if you find yourself in a knife fight with a Buick. These things are bruisers!
 
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