Izula factory edge?

[ak jones]

I could shave arm hair with both my izulas and my Rc-5 thats sharp enough for me.

 

[Nickanto]

Does anyone use the paper slice method to test sharpness, or is that a method?

 

[R.A.T.]

I usually just feel of a knife with my fingers. I can feel if there's a bad spot pretty quick.

 

[The Government]

I use it sometimes. Push cuts show that it is really sharp. Sliding-saw cuts show that it is sharp enough. You can also try and shave mini curls off of the edge of the paper.

Here is a cool thread that jackknife made about us knife nuts and our edges: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=694723

I will admit to being too obsessed about edges, but I am working on it.

 

[TrailWolf]

Does anyone use the paper slice method to test sharpness, or is that a method?

I do and the RCs should be able to make great little curls and send paper strips flying. You should also be able to easily push cut.

I think a more accurate test is the thumbnail or pen test - keep the knife at around a 15* or 20* angle or so perpendicular to your fingernail or a pen shaft and push the blade forward - if the edge bites in and doesnt slide/slip you are good to go.

I shave my arm hair to test also, but I do that too often I look like I have scabies or something.

Also, no worries - I dont think anyone thought you were bashing RAT - its just that saying a knife came with a nearly unusable edge is a pretty BIG statement that attracts attention especially when in such a devoted sub-forum :thumbup:

 

[Tripton]

My black Izula that I got right when they first came out, was SHARP.

My pink one that I got a week or two ago came maybe the sharpest of any factory edge i have seen.




All of my RATs have come sharp enough to shave hair without much effort.

 

[Nickanto]

I do and the RCs should be able to make great little curls and send paper strips flying. You should also be able to easily push cut.

I think a more accurate test is the thumbnail or pen test - keep the knife at around a 15* or 20* angle or so perpendicular to your fingernail or a pen shaft and push the blade forward - if the edge bites in and doesnt slide/slip you are good to go.

I shave my arm hair to test also, but I do that too often I look like I have scabies or something.

Also, no worries - I dont think anyone thought you were bashing RAT - its just that saying a knife came with a nearly unusable edge is a pretty BIG statement that attracts attention especially when in such a devoted sub-forum :thumbup:

Mine honestly will not even slice paper, like at all.

 

[rayban]

Mine honestly will not even slice paper, like at all.

Try cutting a rope with it, or sharpening a stick, .........something.....well....practical.....and let us know if it works.

 

[Nickanto]

I will. It's just that my other knifes slice paper rather easily. So I would assume that it's a decent method to test sharpness. I will cut some para cord with all them and report back.

 

[Nickanto]

Out of all my knives, the Izula took the most effort to cut through para cord.

 

[stokka]

Nickanto, you want a new knife? We'll ship you one. Just shoot us an email at jeff@ratcutlery.com and one is on it's way. And you can keep the "bad" one.

This is what makes RAT Cutlery not just a manufacturer of great knifes, but also a company you want to buy from.

 

[mlu359]

This is what makes RAT Cutlery not just a manufacturer of great knifes, but also a company you want to buy from.

ill second that. Well said

 

[R.A.T.]

Nickanto,

Dude I got your email but I have to have a shipping address to send your new Izula to.

And don't give up on your old one. I thought you were having someone sharpen it per your first email. I'm sort of confused, amigo.

Jeff

 

[R.A.T.]

If you want to ship that bad Izula to us we'll sharpen it and send it back to you.

 

[Kanifee]

Out of all my knives, the Izula took the most effort to cut through para cord.

First thing I cut with my Izula was paracord, like butter.. You got a one of a kind there bud! You should be stoked.. j/k

@ Jeff - You guys are awesome! :thumbup:

 

[mlu359]

I have never owned a RAT Cutlery knife but i have been doing allot of research and looking for a great knife over the last 2 months and i have found the company that i will be buying my knives from. Jeff Randall your knives look great and from reading this post, your customer service is A+. I hope to be buying my first RAT Cutlery knife really soon when finances look a little better. In fact my 2 knives of choice are the RC6 and the RC3. Good job with everything man.

 

[R.A.T.]

I have never owned a RAT Cutlery knife but i have been doing allot of research and looking for a great knife over the last 2 months and i have found the company that i will be buying my knives from. Jeff Randall your knives look great and from reading this post, your customer service is A+. I hope to be buying my first RAT Cutlery knife really soon when finances look a little better. In fact my 2 knives of choice are the RC6 and the RC3. Good job with everything man.

Well, if I bought a knife that was dull and I couldn't sharpen it, then I would hope the company would take care of the issue. It's just the way we work....and always have.

 

[mlu359]

Well, if I bought a knife that was dull and I couldn't sharpen it, then I would hope the company would take care of the issue. It's just the way we work....and always have.

Respect

 

[Nickanto]

Email at ya Jeff

 

[sigsour]

I was nervous giving my rookie wife the pink Izula I got her as a gift. It was sharper than any knife I had ever gotten from any factory.