Ratmandu vs Infidu?

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Been thinking about getting a knife to hold me over until O2W starts back up. Always liked the Ratmandu. Is there any difference in the grinds of rat and infi du's or they pretty much the same? If they are the same I'd probably just go with the Rat but if the Infidu had a thinner/slicier grind I'd probably spend the extra money and go that way. Any thoughts?
 
The RMD is a little thicker than the Infidu. About .020" IIRC. Also the infidu I had was convexed fully down to the cutting edge. I'd say the infidu is 'slicier' but I don't think you can go wrong with either.
 
clampdaddy said:
Been thinking about getting a knife to hold me over until O2W starts back up. Always liked the Ratmandu. Is there any difference in the grinds of rat and infi du's or they pretty much the same? If they are the same I'd probably just go with the Rat but if the Infidu had a thinner/slicier grind I'd probably spend the extra money and go that way. Any thoughts?
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Just saying . . . The Infidu is by far one of the best blades I've handled/used for an all purpose Woods blade/EDC/Etc.

If you have the extra funds --- get the Infi version.

However, if you're looking for a real slicer . . . I'd say pick something with a better slicing geometry.
 
RMD has a V grind. The satin Infidu has a convex secondary, but I think the BIG finish Infidu has a V grind?

If/when the custom shop starts accepting work again, you can order custom RMDs (full flat, drop points, bowie clips, satin finish, etc..)
 
xxwarderxx said:
RMD has a V grind. The satin Infidu has a convex secondary, but I think the BIG finish Infidu has a V grind?

If/when the custom shop starts accepting work again, you can order custom RMDs (full flat, drop points, bowie clips, satin finish, etc..)
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I can confirm that my BIG infidu has a V grind as you say.
 
mach 5 said:
I can confirm that my BIG infidu has a V grind as you say.
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What's the thickness on that BIG finish version mach 5? I think my satin with the convex grind was something like .170"

xxwarderxx, I think the satin version is more like a convex zero grind, or at least I believe that's the right term. You couldn't tell where the primary stopped and the secondary began on mine.
 
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The infidu has the nicest grind of any of my Busse knives. Edge is convexed. Looks like a flat grind saber above it. Well, that's how I'd describe it.

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Get a JackManDu!
More blade/edge than the other two, AND a drop point too
 
They are honestly the same knife, except for the fact one is coated (which adds a bit of thickness, over 3/16") and the other is satin (loses a bit of thickness, under 3/16") Both are 3/16" spec blanks, both steels are comparable in many ways… I'm just not seeing a whole lot of difference personally to justify paying more, unless you require satin/uncoated.
 
My Satin INFIdu is still the sharpest knife I've ever received from Busse, by a long shot, it spoiled me!
The INFIdu is thinner behind the edge, much better slicer.
The INFIdu felt lighter to me than the ratmandu LE I had.
Improved corrosion resistance, ease of sharpening, and toughness on the INFI version.
Better edge retention on the SR101.

There's enough difference to warrant the original price difference IMO.
158 vs 240
 
I haven't used my Infidu yet, so I can't go into performance- but it is a good deal thinner, with a convex geometry- I'm sure it's going to knock my socks off when I get around to carrying it.

That being said, the RMD I had wasn't a pry bar. That sucker took on one of the sharpest edges i've been able to coax out of a blade, and held it like a champ. It was sturdy enough to be damn near indestructible, and handy enough to make figure 4 traps and do fine work in the field. YMMV, but I think you really can't go wrong with either- but if you happen to find an infidu at a good price.... hop on it! No regrets!
 
I had scored one of the 'Ganza Swamp Rat Custom Shop BIG finish INFIManDu. The shoulder behind the edge measured 0.035". Another member found the same thing. That was too thick for my taste.
 
resinguy said:
I had scored one of the 'Ganza Swamp Rat Custom Shop BIG finish INFIManDu. The shoulder behind the edge measured 0.035". Another member found the same thing. That was too thick for my taste.
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Yes! Exactly --- the geometry is great for what's it's intended for. When using the right tool for the job --- it makes all the difference. So in short, if you're looking for an amazing knife that can be used VERY hard (e.g brutal batoning, chopping, prying, and tough material cutting), then you're in luck. However, if you're looking for a dedicated slicer, bushcrafting blade, and/or a skinning blade ----- consider looking at another model that has a blade profile/geometry better suited.
 
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