ratmandu lateral strength

[rodriguez7]

Just curious what kind of lateral strength something like the rmd and hrlm have. Should I worry about breaking them prying rotting logs? Or are they plenty strong? Does anyone have pics of them being bent to 30 degrees? Or more? Just wondering. Thanks

 

[norcalblacktail]

Although I havent seen any pics or lateral tests done to a RMD I have done my fair share of prying with one and they hold up just fine. SR101 is some tough stuff and I wouldnt worry about breaking your RMD.

 

[kimberfan]

i've seen people wedge them in rocks and jump up and down and stand on them

they can handle about 200lbs of pressure put on them and not bend at all

found the video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uL8_OPM0-h4&feature=related

 

[rodriguez7]

Any one else? Im curious what kind of strength somewhat thin sr-101 has. The rmd isnt the thickest knife. I would like to know what kind of abuse it can take. So far it is my favorite knife, I love it. Its perfect

 

[wildmike]

RMD is 3/16" thick SR101 (52100). It is an incredibly tough steel. It can be broken but it would take tremendous pressure and abuse to do it.

 

[Allcaps321]

The first thing I really noticed when I had my first taste of SR101 in slightly thinner RMD le was how stiff the blade felt when I pried apart a 2x6. Compared to some much thicker knives it did a lot less flexing for a much thinner knife. Seems extremely strong to me.

 

[Gravelface]

I really doubt you could bend the RMD 30 degrees by hand without any sort of cheater aid. I would be willing to bet you could pry till your heart is content and it would ask for more!!!

 

[rodriguez7]

This is what I like to hear. Im really impressed with this knife.

 

[thebrain]

I would think if you put a RMD in a vise in the middle of the blade and used just your hands you would have no chance of giving it a "set" much less snap it off.