Ranger Series Fix Blades

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Razor

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Are these knives any good? They are made in1095 and 5160 carbon steel which would you get? The 5160 steel fix blades have straight edge blades and the 1095 have a slight recurve. I was going to get one with a 71/2" or 91/2" blade. Would you get 1095 or 5160?
 
Im a die hard 1095HC fan but 5160 is not bad either from what I've found in research, I do not however own any blades in that flavor.. need to change that.. 5160 is spring steel so it may even be a little bit better then 1095. It would hold a edge lil longer but reduced strength not enough to notice unless your trying to break your knife.. Its a toss up!
 
I can't speak for the newer ones but the original Ranger RD series (made by Justin Gingrich) are excellent blades.
 
Torm said:
I can't speak for the newer ones but the original Ranger RD series (made by Justin Gingrich) are excellent blades.
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Yep. And unless I'm mistaken, his pre-Ontario Ranger RD series knives were all constructed of 5160.
 
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They're good knives for what they are. That is, they're big, heavy and tough. I personally prefer knives made of thinner stock, but I still own and enjoy a couple of the OKC production versions. The steels are fairly similar as far as I know, but I would go with the standard 5160. It's a very tough steel and good for a large chopper/beater.
 
They are Made in America, designed by an ex-Ranger/Special Forces, 1/4" thick (RD series = Ready Deployment) & reasonably priced. Yes they are a good knife. They may need to be custom fitted by you (using a Dremel Tool) to your hand, but they are sturdy, you can baton the snot out of them & they laugh at you !!! 1095, 5160 is fine steel. Most of my blades are made from one or the other. I have had zero issues. LOL :D

I have an RD6 Signature Series, which is 3/8" thick S7 tool steel.
 
I've owned 3, still own one of the original Ranger knives. Good, solid prybar type of knife. Meant for heavy chopping and abuse, not really a light or finesse knife. If you buy one, expect ruggedness, not fit & finish cosmetics.

I'd consider it for clearing woody brush, but it wouldn't be my first or second choice as a field or camp knife due to its weight.

You will need to put your own edge on it. No idea about which steel, to me, it doesn't really matter in something this size & thickness.
 
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