Ratmandu VS HRLM ... FIGHT!

Have both. Both are among my favorites. If I had to pick between them... RMD!
 
Just bought a HRLM.

It's a great knife.

Could have bought a Ratmadu at the same show but someone else snagged it up right in front of me.
 
darkeyes76 said:
Oh ya your right DWRW ! Guess it just boils down to blade style then. The howler being shorter of the two. Comparison pics would be nice.
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Here are some comparison pics:

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HRLM (Howling Rat Little Mischief - 3rd Gen. Howling Rat), RatManDu (RMD) and Scrap Yard Dumpster Mutt:

SwampRat-HRLMRatmanduandScrapYar-1.jpg




This is a 2nd Generation Howling Rat (* Stripped):

SwampRat-HowlingRatstrippedleft.jpg


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darkeyes76 said:
Tha ratmandu also has a more usable choil. Which means better!!!
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True..... The factory RMD is well designed and has very little need for any modifications.


The HRLM has a choil that is too small for function, but too large for a sharpening choil (IMO).

* However, modifying the choil on the HRLM is a common and easy modification.

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********** Just be careful to not over-heat the blade if using any power-tools. Always keep the blade cool to the touch. With power tools, don't use ANY sort of high speed stone type bench-grinder!!!! Those generate massive heat in seconds.

Use low turning speeds and only keep in contact for a few seconds at a time or less. Dunking in water helps cool if needed. But, if edge or blade gets too hot, you can damage the temper!

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I use a drum sander on my drill press. You can buy a variety of about 5 sizes of drum sander tips from Sears or Amazon.

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http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00925262000P


By reshaping/regrinding the choil on the HRLM, you will remove the coating. So, you will have a stripped choil with a coated blade. .... Or, you can strip the coating off the blade. Personally, I strip mine anyway. There are lots of threads on stripping the coatings and that is another story.


Once the choil is modified, the HRLM is a VERY good knife.

Choosing between the two IMO is more about what your intended uses for the knife are. They are both very good.

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For bushcraft/daily use I prefer the HRLM, however I love my Ratmandu and would consider it a bit better for survival. I love the design and feel of the HRLM, kinda reminds me of a small SFNO. I also have a Gerber Longbow which I bought because it resembled the HR. Here are some pics:

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