My go to knife...

[D1omedes]

... is my new OD Izula.

This knife is so wicked. Sharp as hell from the factory, great QC btw, Jeff. :thumbup:

I got the whole kit and being a complete newbie to camping/survival, I poured over the contents. I really hope to go camping (for the first time) next summer and using the Izula. For right now, the Izula is tearing through cardboard, letters and produce like no one's business. A great EDC, for sure.

It's funny, I forgot to lubricate the blade and let it sit for a while. Tonight I pulled it out and saw some light brown spots on the edge. Being a knife nut, I freaked out. Then I remembered some of you fellow RAT packers say just use the damn knife and the rust will go away. I cut up some cardboard and voila!, rust disappeared. I still put some mineral oil on it before putting it back to sleep though.

After sitting down tonight, I find myself learning something very insightful. You know you're a knife nut when you look around for things to cut. I knew I should have kept some of that cardboard lying around.

 

[smustian]

Fine choice to start with. For camping, will end up getting something bigger. The choice will be yours. You cannot go wrong with any Rat Cutlery knife that you choose.

Welcome to the club.

 

[luckykitty]

it will serve you well in camping. The Izula and a hatchet and you're ready to go.
(ok, I added a spork)

Have fun with that knife!

 

[Stormstaff]

Welcome to the family!

For camping advice and such, just ask away. Lots of good folks on here with lots of knowledge. Also, look for posts by Joben. He's new to camping too(if I remember right) and doing a great job of going at it very methodically.

 

[knerd]

You're going to love it even more once the coating starts to smooth out. :thumbup:

 

[hoopster]

You're going to love it even more once the coating starts to smooth out. :thumbup:

I was wondering if that's normal. After some wood splitting my RC-4's coating is developing some smooth spots so I thought maybe it wasn't fully cured. It makes no difference to me though.

 

[Soloist]

"You know you're a knife nut when you look around for things to cut."

+1! I'm sure we can all attest to this sentiment. It's crazy really, I was doing the same thing as a kid.

 

[v00d00blues]

Nice wrapping job on the handle.


Andy

 

[texastonydobbs]

I was wondering if that's normal. After some wood splitting my RC-4's coating is developing some smooth spots so I thought maybe it wasn't fully cured. It makes no difference to me though.

that is wear from using the knife.... just paint being removed part of the process of being used. Does not affect the knife function at all.
Congrats on the beauty marks

 

[D1omedes]

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone. I know the Izula won't be my last RAT. I better start saving up for that RP knife, now that I think about it...

Welcome to the family!

For camping advice and such, just ask away. Lots of good folks on here with lots of knowledge. Also, look for posts by Joben. He's new to camping too(if I remember right) and doing a great job of going at it very methodically.

I'll keep a look out for Joben. I would search his old posts but I think that is disabled for regular members. Before I go camping, I'll make a post here asking for advice and good online resources to prepare.

You're going to love it even more once the coating starts to smooth out. :thumbup:

Yeah, I think it's going to be an even better slicer. I also plan to convex the blade when the coating wears away. Have you done that?

Nice wrapping job on the handle.

Thanks, Andy. I had a bit of trouble at first, having never weaved anything in my life. I went onto Youtube and found a very helpful video. I plan on getting more paracord in the future and experimenting with different weaves and such. Lots of fun. :thumbup:

 

[stripymccatpuss]

Hummm.. sure I have seen those photos before

and I am still up for the Izula photo challenge

 

[knerd]

Yeah, I think it's going to be an even better slicer. I also plan to convex the blade when the coating wears away. Have you done that?

Haven't convexed it, but the coating's smoothed out by the edge and it slices better. :thumbup:

 

[knerd]

I was wondering if that's normal. After some wood splitting my RC-4's coating is developing some smooth spots so I thought maybe it wasn't fully cured. It makes no difference to me though.

It's normal.

 

[D1omedes]

Hummm.. sure I have seen those photos before

and I am still up for the Izula photo challenge

Hey bro. I almost didn't recognize you with that user name. Whenever you want to start the Izula Challenge, let me know.

Haven't convexed it, but the coating's smoothed out by the edge and it slices better. :thumbup:

Wow, I can't wait now. It slices like no one's business right now. I better watch my fingers as the coating wears off!

 

[t-k-c]

The Izula is "the little knife that can!"