Pic of my Ratmandu (just got it)

Sulaco

Sulaco

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Hey guys, I thought this was my first Busse-Kin knife, but I looked back some years at my posting history and see where I bought a used Howling Rat. Sadly, I didn't have a clue what a great knife I had and let it go not long after.

Well, I won't be making that mistake again!

Here's a shot of my 2 day old Ratmandu. I spent some time testing it out this morning on some well-seasoned Oak and Cherry. It's great and holds an edge very well. I was doing some splitting and hit a piece of brick. I dinged the edge up pretty good, but it will smooth out fine I think.

Anyway, I am very happy with this knife and am looking forward to adding more to my collection!
 
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RMDs are great for so many tasks. Nice size, fits the hand well and just begs to be used. I like all the variations lately too. I'm certain you can bring the edge back to perfection just takes a little skill and some time.
 
Yeah a few minutes on my Sharpmaker and it should be good as new again. I've never been crazy about choils and have mostly avoided them for a purely asthetic reasoning. But a little time whittling with this one and I am appreciating them much more. I'm really looking forward to spending more time with this knife!
 
Glad you like it. Be sure to keep us updated on it's use/abuse.

If you have trouble getting the ding out let me know and we can re-sharpen it for you

Eric
 
Thanks Eric. You are awesome. Seriously the best service before, during and after a sale I've ever experienced. I'm in customer service myself and I've gotta say, you know how to do business and keep customers coming back - offer a superior product at a competitive price and back it up! AWESOME!! :thumbup::thumbup:
 
By the way, what area of KY are you guys in? My father in-law is from Pikeville (Maytown to be precise) and he was wondering where y'all were.
 
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By the way, what area of KY are you guys in? My father in-law is from Pikeville (Maytown to be precise) and he was wondering where y'all were.
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Drop me an email and I'll be happy to let you know. While it isn't a secret I prefer not to post it on a public forum


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Congrats on your RMD . Although I don't have one (yet) I have heard nothing but good about that knife . Everyone says it's the most comfortable knife that size that they ever tried . Use it hard and enjoy it :thumbup:


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HOLD MY BEER AND WATCH THIS !
 
excellent knife, I can only hope that swamp rat continues to leave this one up for purchase for many years
 
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