Lin Rhea Subhilt Fighter - 3rd Generation

RogerP

RogerP

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Greetings all,

I saw this one pop up on Chuck Ward's site and it really got my attention. Thought I'd give everyone a peek. This is the third RSH (Rhea SubHilt) model that Lin has done, and shows an interesting evelotion of the design.

The specs are as follows:

Blade 9 ¾ inch W-2 with Hamon

OAL: 15 inches

Handle: Desert Ironwood

Fittings: Stainless Steel and black carbon Fiber spacers

And here's the knife:

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As compared with the RSH #2 (shown below) we can see that the current knife sports a slightly altered blade shape - sharper, more centered point with a very subtle recurve to the cutting edge. I think I see a touch more pull to the middle finger groove as well. And of course, three pins versus one. Overall, the result is a leaner, meaner, quicker-looking knife, IMHO. And I say this as someone who liked the earlier model very much well enough to have bought it.

And here's that knife for comparison:

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Nice work Lin. :thumbup:

Roger
 
Roger and Lin I really like the subtle curves of the handle and the guard

I really like the way on this one he brought the tip abit lower . The size of the blade is perfect.

Fantastic sub hilt in my opinion it has it all
 
That is a very very nice knife and what a piece of Desert Ironwood.. Beautiful combination, everything looks just right.
 
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Man, I "liked" the first one, I LOVE this one. Like Joe, I appreciate the "pointier" tip oin this one.
 
Really like Sub Hilts and this one is Outstanding......A real Beauty........
 
Strong, well defined shapes on that handle, Lin. Liked the first one, this's even better.

John
 
Both look to be extraordinary pieces. The finish transition from
steel to wood is very clean...top notch...!!
 
Lin i really think you do it all well But this knife has something very appealing to me it looks and I am sure it is fast but it looks like you could get some real power out of it.

I am not a big subhilt fan and only have one that I would call a good one and that on e is from Rob Brown but this knife has some great stuff going on like the clip and the rounded out sub hilt and full sized handle.

I have only felt a few sub hilts that i really liked the handle most I do not care for. This one looks like it would feel good and with the rounded sub hilt comfortable . I would love to handle it Will you have it at Blade?

I know I already posted on this knife but the more I looked at it the more I liked it.

Lin I think all makers kinda get known for a trademark style knife and this might be yours. :thumbup::thumbup:
 
That is stunning.:cool:
Although I don't think I've ever seen one of Mr Rhea's knives that I don't like.
The whole look, design, flow, everything is just perfect to my eye.
Anybody got some more they'd like to show?;)

Ian
 
RogerP said:
As compared with the RSH #2 (shown below) we can see that the current knife sports a slightly altered blade shape - sharper, more centered point with a very subtle recurve to the cutting edge. I think I see a touch more pull to the middle finger groove as well. And of course, three pins versus one. Overall, the result is a leaner, meaner, quicker-looking knife, IMHO. And I say this as someone who liked the earlier model very much well enough to have bought it.


Roger
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Great observation. I would probably overlook this when just looking at photos and not handling a knife. Makes sense and I'll have to keep this in mind when I look at knives. Thanks for the education.

Also very nice knife Lin. As John White said, the transitions look so smooth. The handle looks like it would feel amazing and the deeper cut groove for the middle finger probably makes a nice difference in power.
 
Superb images.
Everything looks gorgeous.
Congrats, Roger ! :cool:

Great work, Lin ! :thumbup:

Doug
 
It's amazing how far Lin has come in a relatively short period of time.

ALL Beautiful knives.
 
Both DEFINITELY have the "WOW" factor.

Great looking knives Lin. I'd like to have the chance to handle them also:D

Peter
 
I had RSH2 knife in hand for a loooong time - I can tell you that it made a lasting impression in terms of comfort, feel and ergonomics. Truly an impressive accomplishment for a subhilt. And that's just the feel. When you consider the seemless transition from curves to flats and from metal to wood, you can't help but be impressed by how difficult this must have been to execute.

Roger
 
[When you consider the seemless transition from curves to flats and from metal to wood, you can't help but be impressed by how difficult this must have been to execute.
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I appreciate you noticing that Roger. Some knives are deceptively simple looking, but in actuallity are quite difficult to make all the parts to meet up in all the right places. :D

Thanks guys, Lin
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#3 is definitely an improvement. It has better flow to my eye, and things that should look a little chunkier do, and things that should look more delicate are.
From what I've seen, Lin's knives are made by 'feel' if that makes any sense. In that he's so careful with all the little nuances that are only apparent with the knife constantly in hand and on the mind.
:thumbup:Lin!
 
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