Hi guys,
I'm looking for a large fixed blade for use while working up at my family property in the sticks of Northern California. I'm kind of looking for a "one-knife solution". Would be used for everything from hacking tree limbs to opening packages. I have smaller/lighter fixed blades that don't do well hacking small limbs and larger kukri style machetes that are harder to carry and don't do great with the "smaller" tasks.
Knife would also see use on camping trips, doing typical camp tasks. I probably do about 70% car-camping 30% hiking in.
My questions are:
Is there any reason I should look at the rat 7, given I like the clip point of the rbs 7 and it is $20 less?
I have small/medium sized hands. Anyone with smallish hands have experience holding either the rat or rbs7? It looks like I could sand the handles down some around the edges if they feel too big in hand.
I've also looked at the rd 7 and I think the blade is too thick and heavy for my preferences.
I'm probably going to push the button tomorrow morning so all input is appreciated.
I'm looking for a large fixed blade for use while working up at my family property in the sticks of Northern California. I'm kind of looking for a "one-knife solution". Would be used for everything from hacking tree limbs to opening packages. I have smaller/lighter fixed blades that don't do well hacking small limbs and larger kukri style machetes that are harder to carry and don't do great with the "smaller" tasks.
Knife would also see use on camping trips, doing typical camp tasks. I probably do about 70% car-camping 30% hiking in.
My questions are:
Is there any reason I should look at the rat 7, given I like the clip point of the rbs 7 and it is $20 less?
I have small/medium sized hands. Anyone with smallish hands have experience holding either the rat or rbs7? It looks like I could sand the handles down some around the edges if they feel too big in hand.
I've also looked at the rd 7 and I think the blade is too thick and heavy for my preferences.
I'm probably going to push the button tomorrow morning so all input is appreciated.