Ranger Little Bird ?

Walkindude

Walkindude

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Hi Guys !
I read alot in this forum, just havent done any posting, lol

I recently aqquired a Ranger RD7..Man I love this knife !! :cool:

I was thinking about getting a Little Bird to go with it, but unsure about how the size would work out.

Anyone have a pic of it in your hand? Or any thoughts on it before I order one?

Thanks !! :thumbup:
 
That's exactly the pattern that works so well for the Boker Subcom folder, lots of belly in a small blade.
 
Just a personal thing I like a more subtle belly. (same preference goes in regards to ladies as well)
 
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Its all right as my box cutter for work, not really good for much else.
 
Thanks for the pics Tracker ! It is small isnt it? Still its a Ranger, lol, might find some other uses for it !
 
If you like that style of knife have you considered a TOPS Wolf Pup ?

I have one and they are a little big bigger than the little bird but the same shape, I really like mine and carry it a lot !

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I had one and gave it away. Came super dull, and IMHO was way too thick to be of use.
Youd be much better off with a psk. I couldnt get a real good grip on it cause of the handle length, Just wasnt impressed. However, if you had justin make you a thinner one and convexed the edge to hairpoppin sharp, it could be a great necker.......Just my thoughts, having owned a psk and a little bird.
 
j williams said:
I had one and gave it away. Came super dull, and IMHO was way too thick to be of use.
Youd be much better off with a psk. I couldnt get a real good grip on it cause of the handle length, Just wasnt impressed. However, if you had justin make you a thinner one and convexed the edge to hairpoppin sharp, it could be a great necker.......Just my thoughts, having owned a psk and a little bird.
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Could you not sharpen it a little ?:confused:
 
Yeah, I meant that it was suprising for one of justins knives to be that dull out the box.
I did get it shaving sharp with some work. Overall just wasnt to impressed with the ergos, and blade thickness to length. Like I said, just my opinion.......
 
I almost got one, and then came to the conclusion that the blade thickness was more than I really needed in such a small knife. I ended up making a sheepsfoot version for myself from .078" stock. Even that I think is too thick.
 
j williams said:
Yeah, I meant that it was suprising for one of justins knives to be that dull out the box.
I did get it shaving sharp with some work. Overall just wasnt to impressed with the ergos, and blade thickness to length. Like I said, just my opinion.......
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How thick are the Little Birds ?
 
theonew said:
Man I hate to use this word, but that Wolf Pup is cute :eek::D
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That's what my wife said when I first got it ! And she ain't into knives at all !!!

Don't let the looks decieve you though as they are still a tough little knife. I have battoned it through Fatwood with ease, obviously limited by it's blade length !
 
5/32 1095 steel. Not too thick, but for its length, I think it would be better thinner. I have seen a thinner custom one he did in yellow micarta. satin full flat ground 5160 I believe. His work is top notch, just didnt like my little bird. Love my rd6 though.

That wolf pup looks like it has a better grip IMO. I like it!!
 
Yeah the litle Bird is a little thicker than the Wolf Pup and and that's on a slightly smaller blade as well !
The edge on the WolfPup is a little thick like all TOPS knives( I guess they like to keep their reputation of strong knives and a thick edge will be stronger than a thin ) but I managed to thin mine down a little in about 5 mins with my DMT folding hone !
 
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