Question about new RAT with sharpened spine

shotgunner11 said:
It's a time saver, you can baton and chop at the same time.
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That's exactly my thoughts on it...my baton is always just another piece of firewood in the end any way...big deal if it gets nicked up or chopped in to...I couldn't care less...not like I plan to take it home or anything.

What is this "sharpened-spine" RAT they're speaking of?
 
From the pics from the SHOT show, the knives have a top bevel, but aren't sharpened up there, are they?

BTW, I never got the whole idea behind worrying about your baton. I mean it's really nothing but the last piece of firewood, who cares if you nick it up? Oh, and I have batoned with knives with a swedge, and it really isn't that big of a deal. I think the flat spine of my Leuku did more damage than the swedged knife did.
 
Don't know if I like the sharpend spines, Im prefer the standard blades, cannot think where it would come in handy.
 
i like having an extra edge . use one for fine work and one for chopping. i have cleaned fish and skined many animals with double edged blades. i like it and there are other uses for it . it doesn't just have to be for killing. but to each his own thats why they make diff. models.
 
The RC-3 has proved to me to be the most adapt blade for the intire processing of a deer, when compared to the RC-6, Izula and the BRKT Mini Northstar.

RC-6 was to large for optimal proformance
BRKT was slick when covered in blood and the blade curled easiest
The Izula held the tallow and blood in the para-cord and was just a bit small, not by much though.

The RC-3 is just the right size for my comfort and it has no paracord to get grubby and ruin. It also held its edge very well and was really convenent to swipe over the stone with out a thorough clearing prior to sharpening.

The swedge design I find to be an exciting feature that would fit into my intended uses for my blade. I do believe it would be benificial in the processing of an animal, there are many times i wish to just use the back tip of my blade to start a section when opening the stomach or when removing the hide.
 
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They are useless for me for several reasons:

1) They are illegal in Canada
2) I am into bushcraft and that top edge is just a disadvantage, especial for Batoning as bashing an edge with wood is just bad :)

3) I dont fight with knives, and would run before ever fighting with a knife. If I had to use a knife in combat, I dont have the skills to use that top edge effectivly.

4) they just look mean and looking mean is a disadvantage in my eyes. I see myself as a promoter of knives and feel it is my responsibility to pass on the love for knives. Scaring people does not help me with this goal.

5) I think they look silly. JMHO
 
Moengo said:
It should be good for field dressing deer...using the back of a blade, such as this one will allow you to cut through the center of the rib cage, which is something I like to do when field dressing. I cut through the rib cage all the way to the neck. Of course you can do this with your edge, but with knives such as thse, you don't have to take the chance on even slightly dulling your edge. the spine doesn't really need to be too sharp though. I clean a lots of deer, and this feature is very appealing to me...it works.
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I wouldnt want a double edged blade anywhere near a deer while field dressing it. The thought of that second edge rubbing against the stomach and other guts as I am slicing the belly doesnt appeal to me one bit.

I have cleaned deer with all kinds of knives, and have always sliced them from tail to throat through the cartilage next to the sternum and have never had an issue with edge holding.

A bigger factor in losing your edge would be running it across the fur. THAT will dull a blade quick.
 
The double edge is going to have strengths and weaknesses as a fighting application. You have the second edge for draw cuts, and the extra edge around the tip will improve penetration for thrust cuts. However, the tip may be slighly weaker with the reduction of metal (I'm sure this is minor). In my experience though, unless you plan on training and conditioning your response and awareness for a double edged blade, do not carry one - or bring gauze with the knife.

Now, for utility purposes, I like the idea of a double edge in that you can have them profiled slightly differently, and use one for your every day tasks, while keeping the other scalpel sharp for delicate slices. I have another knife that allows this capability, and it comes in very handy.
 
Howdy,

I've field dressed and butched many deer and elk an I never have desired or need a sharpened top edge.

I can't think of needing one either for fire building or other woodcraft that I do.

I also have never had any use for an outdoors/hunting knife with a blade over 6". In fact, I don't think I have ever belt carried a knife in the woods that had a blade over 4 1/2".

But, each person has different needs or idea, so thats why there is more than one model/design.

Use what design works for you personally.
 
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