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Hello all. I got a few things in the mail today. I had the RC-6 and have always wanted a Fallkniven A-1 and got a chance to buy one from the exchange. While they both have 6" blades, the similarities pretty much end there. The A-1 is very thick and has a convex edge. The VG-10 is laminated stainless and is supposed to hold an edge very well. I haven't gotten a chance to put it through it's paces yet, and I cant wait to use it more. It reminds me of holding a longer Bravo-1, which is one of my favorite blades. On the other side is the RC-6 which I love for being thinner. I also am a fan of the coil on the RC-6.
The handles are both very comfortable, and quite honestly, was one thing I was worried about on the A-1. I was worried that it wouldn't have long enough handles and I was concerned that the rubber handles would give me hot spots. Neither is true, at least so far and is very comfortable. The RC-6 handles I like more aesthetically, but they aren't any more comfortable.

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I also got a Condor 18" El Salvador machete with sheath and a 15" Wetterlings axe. I used both tonight and was a real pleasure using both of them! The Condor was heavier than I thought it would be and chopped some old 6" branches nicely. Comfortable handle too! The Wetterlings cut very well felt very nice in hand.
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Awesome additions and cant wait to use them more!
 
Thanks for the pics M :thumbup: And score on the bigger toys too :D :thumbup:

The A1 and the RC6 are much closer in size than I had thought. And I'm glad the A1 turned out to be a success for you :)
 
nice scores there... thanks for the pics..:thumbup: i have really been thinking about picking up an RC-6 lately...:D
 
I had some reservations about the Fallkniven handles before I actually used the knives. I think the design and materials are some of the best in the business. They dont look like much, but I can use them all day without issue. In addition, they dont get cold when the temps drop as there is no exposed metal. I know the micarta slabs slapped on a full width tang is all the rage right now, but frankly I think its more for looks than utility.

I also really like the RC-6. I think it is by far RAT's best blade. I just wish they would lose the choil. On the RC-6 I dont really mind it, I can justify its waste of blade length. But on some of the smaller models its a bit strange.

Nice job.
 
Congrats on the new blades! Those are the first close up pics that I've seen of the A-1, and it looks like a really nice blade. Thanks for the pics.
 
Congras for the great blades !
The A1 is awsome - I'm sure you'll love it :thumbup:
 
rksoon said:
Thanks for the pics M :thumbup: And score on the bigger toys too :D :thumbup:
The A1 and the RC6 are much closer in size than I had thought. And I'm glad the A1 turned out to be a success for you :)
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Thanks rksoon. Really cant go wrong with either of them. And the A-1 really feels at home in my hand. The balance is at the very top of the finger guard.

retzius said:
I had some reservations about the Fallkniven handles before I actually used the knives. I think the design and materials are some of the best in the business. They dont look like much, but I can use them all day without issue. In addition, they dont get cold when the temps drop as there is no exposed metal. I know the micarta slabs slapped on a full width tang is all the rage right now, but frankly I think its more for looks than utility.

I also really like the RC-6. I think it is by far RAT's best blade. I just wish they would lose the choil. On the RC-6 I dont really mind it, I can justify its waste of blade length. But on some of the smaller models its a bit strange.

Nice job.
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At first, the choil was a bit strange, but I like it on their line. I really like it on the RC-6. It really makes the RC-6 feel like a much larger blade yet enables you to do fine work with it as well. Them RAT Cultery folks know how to build a fantastic blade.
 
Mucho thanks for the shots, especially the spine comparisons! I didn't realize how thick the A1 was vis-a-vis the RAT.
 
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