Just ordered a Rodent 6...

[taiChiFighter]

I should have asked these questions before I ordered but...
I see that the Rodent 6 is claimed to start at $149 but, since I didn't see any options, I like to know what this means? Also, I read the spec on the Rodent 4 which claimed a "flat" sabre grind and I didn't notice that the 6 was actually a "bevel" sabre. Can anyone explain the difference (I wanted a flat grind for splitting). Also can one get the knife without the black (I gather this impedes splitting).

 

[elof_alv]

Don't worry about the coating, it will get smoother with use and eventually wear out.
The ultra convex saber grind is supposed to be just slightly convex, almost flat, and that will actually help in splitting wood as it will not 'lock' on the flat...
Starting at... - you'd need to contact them (custom shop) to organise for options at additional cost.

 

[wildmike]

Good choice!

 

[dman62]

It will split, slice, stab and anything else you want to do with it. Nice pick up.