JK Hikers Backup (custom) for RC-3

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1/8" thick O1 steel
3" Blade
3.25" handle
Contoured cocobolo handles
Forced patina
Leather sheath

This knife has been my "pack knife" for a while. I took the belt loop off the sheath as I just stuffed this into the pocket of my pack. It has been a great companion to me but I have a lot of JK blades and I've never owned an RC3. I will consider both an RC3 and a Rat 3, and maybe other similar 3" blades.

Made by our very own "Stomper," these handmade knives have awesome fit and finish and they perform as well as they look!

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I have an RC-3 serrated. Unfortunately I lost the sheath and it is riding in an old leather pouch sheath cut from a larger knife (no belt loop). A new molded sheath can be purchased from KSF for $17.

This one is a user with some coating wear from batoning. It has been sharpened an now sports a convex edge (only on the plain portion of the edge) with a 40o microbevel. The serrated portion has been sharpened on the sharpmaker. The RC-3 is an excellent knife - almost perfect. However, I find the slabs a bit thin for my hands and prefer the thicker bulk of the RC-4 handle (due to the thicker steel).

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I'm open to a trial exchange if you like given you are a long term W&SS'er :D
 
Well I haven't had much interest so far, but I really do prefer plain edge knives and was hoping to find one with the factory sheath. I'll hold out for now and see what comes up, if I don't get any other bites I'll be in touch.
 
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