- Joined
- Jul 3, 2007
- Messages
- 15
I have been in search of a good work horse knife for more than alittle while now and I was begining to think I wouldn't find it when it was suggested I look into the rat series of knives or the ready deployment series of knives from ontario knife company. I looked at both knives and like them for different reasons, I was glad I had finally been pointed in the right direction but now was troubled that I would have to settle for just one (not much sense in getting two rather similar knives for me to take to afghanistan). Then I discovered the mind behind the ready deployment series and realized I may be able to get exactly what I wanted.
So I contacted Justin Gingrich of Ranger Knives and told him what I was looking for specific to the measurements finish and the like and he said no prob, and even better he had my knife finished in 5days!
The knife is made out of a 1/4" piece 5160 steel, has a 1 3/4" wide blade that is 6" overall length from the tip to the begining of the tan canvas micarta scales (so it is a perfect fit with the spec ops combat master sheath) and has an overall length of 11 1/2". It has been heat treated and triple tempered to 58rc and finally finished in OD epoxy base powder coat.
When I was speaking with Justin I was very specific with what I was looking for and he did not fail. I told him I wanted the spine of the knife to be straight all the way from the blade to the pommel as opposed to a more contured palm section of the knife, I wanted a saber grind and lastly a pommel like those found on the newer Ready deployment knives as well as the ones from ontario knife company.
Now last but not least the pictures:
If anyone ever has the need for a knife that is built for some work and aren't afraid to spend a little extra (and I do mean a little, this one cost me 250), drop Justin a line, he is a good guy and he'll go a long way to make sure you get what you are looking for and you are happy with it.
You can find justin and his works at: http://www.rangerknives.com/Knives/index.html or email him at: justin@rangerknives.com
So I contacted Justin Gingrich of Ranger Knives and told him what I was looking for specific to the measurements finish and the like and he said no prob, and even better he had my knife finished in 5days!
The knife is made out of a 1/4" piece 5160 steel, has a 1 3/4" wide blade that is 6" overall length from the tip to the begining of the tan canvas micarta scales (so it is a perfect fit with the spec ops combat master sheath) and has an overall length of 11 1/2". It has been heat treated and triple tempered to 58rc and finally finished in OD epoxy base powder coat.
When I was speaking with Justin I was very specific with what I was looking for and he did not fail. I told him I wanted the spine of the knife to be straight all the way from the blade to the pommel as opposed to a more contured palm section of the knife, I wanted a saber grind and lastly a pommel like those found on the newer Ready deployment knives as well as the ones from ontario knife company.
Now last but not least the pictures:
If anyone ever has the need for a knife that is built for some work and aren't afraid to spend a little extra (and I do mean a little, this one cost me 250), drop Justin a line, he is a good guy and he'll go a long way to make sure you get what you are looking for and you are happy with it.
You can find justin and his works at: http://www.rangerknives.com/Knives/index.html or email him at: justin@rangerknives.com
Last edited:
