Nimravus & LMF II

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Guys, recently my knife disease, that was in a dormant state, has become acute again :rolleyes:. I think things were under control at the knife front, since it has been quite a few years since I bought anything new, but in the last month I got a Spyderco Paramilitary and am waiting for a BM to arrive, so I think I'm going downhill again :D.

With that said, I'm thinking on getting at least one of these two, the BM Nimravus drop point and/or the Gerber LMF II. I like the looks of both of them, both come from what I consider reputable brands and so far I read a lot of good things about them, and of course, they seem to be a good buy for the price. What are your thoughts on these pieces?
 
If you don't like Serrations, go with the BM - The steel on the LMF is a bit tougher, and it is more of a hard use knife. That said I have used the BM Nim plenty tough without issue.
 
The serrations on the LMF is a point to consider, since I actually prefer plain edges :rolleyes:. In a "survival knife" I think that low maintenance is a key feature. Both will need sharpening, but I fathom that a plain edge is easier to sharpen when in the bush.
 
I have to guess a lot of guys on here are going to rip on the LMF II, but I for one have handled it and effed around with it, and I find it to be a pretty nice fixed blade if you can get it around $79.99....
 
meliaant said:
I have to guess a lot of guys on here are going to rip on the LMF II, but I for one have handled it and effed around with it, and I find it to be a pretty nice fixed blade if you can get it around $79.99....
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Why? Because it's from Gerber? :rolleyes:
 
It all depends on what you are going to use the knife for. I have a LMFII in my work bail out bag. My job requires me to travel to crap holes with a small team of guys. After I got my LMFII two other guys went out the next week and bought one as well. LAPolicegear.com has the LMF II for $59.00.
 
True, the LMF steel is a tad thicker all the way through. Yet, I own 2 Nimravii, one with serrations, one without. I say the Nimravus, with its 154CM steel, edges out to be the winner from my perspective.
 
I think these are two completely different fixed blades. I know everyone says this but I really think it comes down to what you see yourself using the knife for. For pure cutting, I would go with the nimravus. If you think you may use the knife for battoning or any other hard use, I would go with the LMF. That being said, I have always loved the looks of the nimravus and would choose that over the LMF if I did not plan on using it hard.
 
So, if i understood right, the Nimravus cuts better but the LMF is the tougher knife? :rolleyes:
I basically want to make a "survival pack", and I was thinking of using one of them as the designated fixed blade.
 
Very true both are fine blades and each has it's place. The LMF sheath has a sharpener attached to it so resharpening in the bush is easier. I like the B.M. and have one myself for hunting but if I had to depend on just one I still say the LMF. Sorry I like it.
 
Out of curiosity, does anyone know what a nimravus is? I did a little research and found out what it is:

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Menacing, huh :eek:? Shame they're extinct .
 
LUW said:
So, if i understood right, the Nimravus cuts better but the LMF is the tougher knife? :rolleyes:
I basically want to make a "survival pack", and I was thinking of using one of them as the designated fixed blade.
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Correct. The nimravus has a 1/8" thick blade of 154cm. It will slice and dice but wont hold up as well as the LMF2 if used hard. If this is going to be your go to survival blade, I would go with the gerber. I would not feel comfortable battoning with a nimravus.
 
Yesterday, reading some threads here, I discovered RAT's RC-6P. Man, that thing looks sexy
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! Compared to the Nimravus and the LMF, as a survival blade, what would you guys recommend?
 
LUW said:
Yesterday, reading some threads here, I discovered RAT's RC-6P. Man, that thing looks sexy
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! Compared to the Nimravus and the LMF, as a survival blade, what would you guys recommend?
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LOL! Hell yeah! As you'll discover, Jeff and the RAT team conducts survival training in Peru, and all their gear is taken from the knowledge of what works out there. Simple, tough, "3rd world ready" gear and knives.

In my own wish list is for the RC-6, but if you want something thicker (1/4" thickness) with a pointy pommel (a glass-breaker feature like on the LMF), it's the RC-5 SERE -

http://www.ratcutlery.com/rc-5-sere.jpg

If you want something along the "small machete size" there's also the soon-to-be released 10" Junglas Machete. You'll have to wait 'til early next year though for its release.
 
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I had a LMFII, the 12c27 steel version, thats before they swapped over to 440 something, though you can still find the 12c27 version some places.

I actually thought it was a pretty good knife, and the handle was one the most ergonomic and comfy handles ive ever experienced. The knife felt pretty tough and it had a great sheath which held the knife very securely.

Only dislikes were the serrations; i could live with them but i would have preferred a plain edge. Also i wasnt so much for the skull-crusher thing at the back of the handle, didnt really see a need for it on a hikers knife. I know it was marketed as an ASEK knife but since i dont fly choppers for a living i couldnt care less for that feature.

Combined with the coyote-color it looked too military and i sold it, but i regret it now and wish i didnt. Every now and then i think about getting another one in black.

IMO the LMF is one of the few real good knives that Gerber makes. It has its shortcomings, but overall its pretty good.

Ive never handled a Nimravus so cant comment on it, but i can recommend the LMF.

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Here it is with my TAK
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The only thing that is making me rethink the LMF is the serrated blade... It's very unlikely that I'll be in a position to have to escape from a downed aircraft in the next few decades, so the ability to cut through fuselage is not something that is high on my priority list for this "survival knife".

That's what made me think of the Nimravus and now the RC-6P (and that one is haunting me!) :rolleyes:.
 
Take the RC!!!
Any RAT fixed blade will outperform most if not any production survival knives.
You may also look into KABAR's Becker Knife and Tool section. They've got some great blades too.
Personally, I think that the Gerber and the Benchmade mentioned above are not even qualified.
 
Razorsharp1986 said:
Any RAT fixed blade will outperform most if not any production survival knives.
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Why will a RAT outperform for example a Fallkniven A1, Becker Campanion, Bark River Bravo-1 or many other fine knives?

Razorsharp1986 said:
Personally, I think that the Gerber and the Benchmade mentioned above are not even qualified.
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Im assuming youve owned and handled both of them extensively so why not share your knowledge?
 
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