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hiwa

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I would like to get a RC4. How are they for battoning, especially on the rounded handle end (ie; to pound point-first into a log for example ??

Thanks,

Pete
 
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The RC4 is perfectly fine for batoning. The only limiting factor is blade length. As far as pounding it from the pommel, I can't tell you since I haven't done it but I'm sure it could handle that too. I'd just be careful not to break the tip off when doing that with any knife.
 
I am curious about strength, as the micarta slabs are bolted on. Does the manufacturer epoxy the handle slabs on as well ??
 
No epoxy. If you're planning on beating it that hard then you may need to find another knife to buy :D
 
The RC4 is very good for batoning and like DMD said, the only limitation is blade length. The blade is thick too, so you don't have to worry about prying a little when you baton through. Works out well.
 
Hehe !! I don't plan to beat the daylights out of one if I get it, I just never had a knife with bolted on handle slabs, and was wondering how they stand up to the rigours of bushcraft-type stuff. Whats the average price of one in the U.S. ?

Pete
 
hiwa said:
Hehe !! I don't plan to beat the daylights out of one if I get it, I just never had a knife with bolted on handle slabs, and was wondering how they stand up to the rigours of bushcraft-type stuff. Whats the average price of one in the U.S. ?

Pete
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The plain edge version can be had for $105.95 USD.
 
Thanks. That'll probably be a chunk more north of the border , but I'm sure well worth it. Most blades are pretty expensive up here, that's why I check them out carefully.
 
hiwa said:
Thanks. That'll probably be a chunk more north of the border , but I'm sure well worth it. Most blades are pretty expensive up here, that's why I check them out carefully.
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Is it still expensive buying in the US and shipping north? Another thing is to keep your eyes out in the exchange forum. I got a RC4 for $50 or so, was heavily used, but still alive and kickin' like any other.
 
hiwa said:
Thanks. That'll probably be a chunk more north of the border , but I'm sure well worth it. Most blades are pretty expensive up here, that's why I check them out carefully.
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I sure understand you, and wait till you get in the french speaking Canada, its about the same price as anywhere in Canada, but add to it that you have the choice between nothing and something bad...... Found that the only way to do is by internet, but lots of survey, questioning and judgment needs to be done before actually buying.

So far the best ratio between knife prices and delivery prices to Canada I found has to be KSF, Knivesshipfree.com from Derrick.

I'm planning to buy an RC4 and CAD speaking it mounts up to 131 Canadian Dollars shipping included, plus taxes if customs catches you (pretty rare when sent via USPS). So that's the best bang for the buck I found here a counter example, same knife but via knifecenter.com it costs shipping included 172 Canadian Dollars, since its sent by FEDEX you WILL have customs plus broker so add 30 to 40 more Canadian dollars.

Plus KSF is a great little business with a great guy behind it no worries to have he's a no hassle knife passionate costumer oriented thrusty guy.
 
kta2402 said:
I sure understand you, and wait till you get in the french speaking Canada, its about the same price as anywhere in Canada, but add to it that you have the choice between nothing and something bad...... Found that the only way to do is by internet, but lots of survey, questioning and judgment needs to be done before actually buying.

So far the best ratio between knife prices and delivery prices to Canada I found has to be KSF, Knivesshipfree.com from Derrick.

I'm planning to buy an RC4 and CAD speaking it mounts up to 131 Canadian Dollars shipping included, plus taxes if customs catches you (pretty rare when sent via USPS). So that's the best bang for the buck I found here a counter example, same knife but via knifecenter.com it costs shipping included 172 Canadian Dollars, since its sent by FEDEX you WILL have customs plus broker so add 30 to 40 more Canadian dollars.

Plus KSF is a great little business with a great guy behind it no worries to have he's a no hassle knife passionate costumer oriented thrusty guy.
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Christ that is bad. Get it any way you can! Able to travel into the US at any point? Could grab some when you are here.
 
Have a look at knivesshipfree.com. Derrick has excellent prices, is great to deal with and shipping to Canada is only $5:thumbup:
 
+1 for Knives Ship Free, best price I found for shipping to Canada.

I ordered my RC-6 from them, then the same day I received it ordered my Izula and RC-4 because I was so impressed with the quality of the RC-6.

I got hit with duty with the RC-6 but not with the 2nd order. Go figure?

Both orders took about 7 business days (not including date ordered but including weekends) to Toronto.
 
NaturalMystic said:
+1 for Knives Ship Free, best price I found for shipping to Canada.

I ordered my RC-6 from them, then the same day I received it ordered my Izula and RC-4 because I was so impressed with the quality of the RC-6.

I got hit with duty with the RC-6 but not with the 2nd order. Go figure?

Both orders took about 7 business days (not including date ordered but including weekends) to Toronto.
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Will have to check KSF out more.

Is there good camping north of toronto? Last time I visited, we traveled to the 30000 Islands area and on the way there was a whole lot of nothing. Which is good since it seems like there is a good escape from everything there. Now that I think about it, I think we went to a camping area with cabins by accident when we had to make a pitstop and there were no places to stop for miles and miles.
 
riz_aaroni said:
Will have to check KSF out more.

Is there good camping north of toronto? Last time I visited, we traveled to the 30000 Islands area and on the way there was a whole lot of nothing. Which is good since it seems like there is a good escape from everything there. Now that I think about it, I think we went to a camping area with cabins by accident when we had to make a pitstop and there were no places to stop for miles and miles.
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I believe there are lots of camping locations north and all around TO but honestly haven't had a chance to really check any out as my summers are usually booked photographing car shows/racing events/model shoots.
The odd weekends I do have free are usually spent with my wife doing stuff in the city. We do get out to some cottages though.

The main challenge is that most of the camping spots get booked up early in the year so you have to book by March/April, from what I've been told.

There is a nice spot a few hours east of Toronto called the Sand Banks. There are some giant sand dunes right on the edge of Lake Ontario, created when the glaciers retreated during the last ice-age. Very surreal looking seeing what looks like desert then lake on one side and forest on the other. We didn't camp there but did rent a room at a local inn.
 
NaturalMystic said:
I believe there are lots of camping locations north and all around TO but honestly haven't had a chance to really check any out as my summers are usually booked photographing car shows/racing events/model shoots.
The odd weekends I do have free are usually spent with my wife doing stuff in the city. We do get out to some cottages though.

The main challenge is that most of the camping spots get booked up early in the year so you have to book by March/April, from what I've been told.

There is a nice spot a few hours east of Toronto called the Sand Banks. There are some giant sand dunes right on the edge of Lake Ontario, created when the glaciers retreated during the last ice-age. Very surreal looking seeing what looks like desert then lake on one side and forest on the other. We didn't camp there but did rent a room at a local inn.
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I have to check the sand dunes out. Sounds very cool.

Having free time can definitely be a pain. Almost rather work 6 day weeks for a month or two and just take a couple of weeks off after that and repeat. Weekends fly by when you work full time and 2 days isn't enough time to really do anything all that amazing.
 
If you are planning on batoning logs more than 3" (like I am), go for the 6. The 4 is a great all around knife, but the extra length of the 6 helps in this instance. I've split some wood for my Bar-B-Que smoker for practice and it really does the job.

I wouldn't recommend point first batoning tho.
 
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