R.J. Martin Knives

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Mr. Clean

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Just got my first R.J. Martin in Saturday. A Havoc model, tan canvas micarta slabs, crinkle coat paint, tri-grind blade!

First thing I thought - what a great grind! The tip tapers so much it reminds me of my high end kitchen cutlery and this thing has got to have the thinnest behind-the-edge blade of any knife I've owned. Seriously, the grinds on this knife are very impressive.

The fit and finish is very good, certainly no complaints there, the knife is also quite light, at least as light as my Strider SnG CC. The action is smooth and the lockup is solid. There is the slightest bit of left/right blade play. The coating is even and seems very tough.

This particular one was ordered with the clip set a bit lower so it rides higher in the pocket for easier accessibility. I think it's perfect and it carries like it's not there. I have medium size hands and the knife fits perfectly.

At any rate, let's see your Martin's!

P.S. Holler if you know how to get different scales!

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Congrats on a great score!Nice pics too!:thumbup:


I've yet to get an original RJ design,hopefully soon....
 
That is sweet :) The custom version of the Groove , I'm assuming. I love my Groove.


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R.J. Martin rocks. If you look up "Sharp" in the dictionary, you find a picture of his smiling mug. :)
 
Mr. Clean, congrats on your first RJ. The Havoc was my first RJ Martin as well and it got me wanting more in my collection. RJ's work is impeccable. Everything about his knives are top shelf. I've since sold off my Havoc, but added some others to the family.

Variable in Stag, JD Q-36, Gen. 1 Q-36, Bricklayer Overkill.

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Great collection Tony! The Havoc might be my only Martin as I'm pretty limited to a 3.5" blade.
 
Tony that Variable is sick looking. RJ is the man, and knows a thing or two about sharp.:D
 
Mr. Clean said:
Great collection Tony! The Havoc might be my only Martin as I'm pretty limited to a 3.5" blade.
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You could always search for a Zing or a Blitz. I just recently sold my Blitz to the same gentleman that bought the Havoc. I had a Zing as well, but traded it awhile ago. I miss that Zing. It was such a great little knife. There's always the Dress Havoc as well.

If you want to see a serious RJ collection, ask Mr. LaBella. The finest RJ Martin collection I have ever seen. Both fixed and folders and makes my puny collection look like child's play.

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tony if i order a custom r.j. will be the man.thanks for showing.
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That would be an extremely wise decision my man.
 
Congrats on your 1st. RJ custom. I have a couple of his knives. I should

carry mine more than I do.

RJ knives really knows how to Sharpen a knife. Scary sharp ++++++.

Use it from time to time and enjoy your new knife. ;) Dont lock it up and

fondle it. :D
 
Yeah I saw those sales - I had just decided to get a Martin about two weeks after you sold 'em! I did that BF member a solid too so maybe I'll cash that in someday :D
I imagine a dress Havoc will be in order at some point but probably not until next year at this point with my Darrel Ralph coming in. I do wish the Havoc had a thumb stud though...

I've seen the #1 Devil's collection over on the JD. Impressive doesn't even describe it!
Tony8179 said:
You could always search for a Zing or a Blitz. I just recently sold my Blitz to the same gentleman that bought the Havoc. I had a Zing as well, but traded it awhile ago. I miss that Zing. It was such a great little knife. There's always the Dress Havoc as well.

If you want to see a serious RJ collection, ask Mr. LaBella. The finest RJ Martin collection I have ever seen. Both fixed and folders and makes my puny collection look like child's play.



That would be an extremely wise decision my man.
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More than that, it's the grind! Super thin behind the edge, that's the secret! Good times!

clockman said:
Congrats on your 1st. RJ custom. I have a couple of his knives. I should

carry mine more than I do.

RJ knives really knows how to Sharpen a knife. Scary sharp ++++++.

Use it from time to time and enjoy your new knife. ;) Dont lock it up and

fondle it. :D
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Here's my knife, although it's not my pic. It's an Overkill in S110V with carbon fiber inlays. :thumbup: It is one awesome knife!

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Ewwww I just got an email from RJ about changing out the scales.

Orange G10, OD G10, Black/Grey G10, CF, or silver twill. The twill might be cool!!!
 
I have to try and match Tony's amazing collection.:D

First some S110V Overkills, two with CF inlay, one all Ti:

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Next, probably my favorite, a CPM-D2 Variable (TNK Exclusive):

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Finally, my latest score, the Rampage DRT. This model earned RJ his fourth Best Tactical Folder title at Blade 2010:

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The grinds on this one are nothing short of spectacular. Like all of RJ's knives, the edge is pure perfection. One could only wish that all custom knives came with the same fit & finish and edge quality as this one. And RJ's proprietary thrust bearing pivot is probably the best in the business.
 
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S110V... there is no drooly smiley, but this is where that would go.

The DRT is amazing. I've had the honor of handling #3 and it is beautiful. I really, really, really hope that RJ makes another line of DRT's with a Smooth finish all around. :eek:

You've probably been asked before, but if you ever decide to move one of your CF Overkills... :D :D :D
 
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