Ratweiler CG: thick or thin?

Chubby chaser here. The more recent LE just doesn't feel quite right having owned one of the originals.

 

Can anybody tell me what blade length it will be please ?
(Kind of new here)

 

Does CG means the blade will be coated ? Or is there a chance it might be Satin like Ratwailer LE ?

 

Same basic specs as the LE with a 7.5" blade, but epoxy powder-coated (yes, that's what CG means) and either 0.19" or 0.25" thick.

 

Now I'm wondering what color combo is should get?

 

something g10... can't always get rats with g10 without special ordering. save the usual black paper, black linen or tan canvas for something else. Black or tanker blade + black/tan g10 or Black and blue.... then again maybe moss green + black/whatever g10 "pulls hair out"

 

and to the original ops question 1/4"... why get a weenerish 3/16 when you can get a 1/4 like the originals? :thumbup: especially on a wide blade "unless it's a machete"

 

I think your answer depends on what you'll be using the knife for. I know that's a cop out answer, but I think people imagine using one knife for everything, so they want it to be as extreme as possible. I don't personally consider a 7.5" blade a chopper, so I have no use for a knife that length and that thick. I want my choppers to be 9" minimum. 10"+ would be even better.

 

Agreed. It's a camp knife, not a true chopper. But a camp knife should be able to chop decently if not ideally. And the extra strength and weight will come in handy if someone needs to chop with it. So my choice would be 1/4" thick . . . even though it's saber ground.

 

Still not certain what thickness I want. I tend to prefer thicker blades, but I have a gen. 1 Ratweiler, so may try 3/16 to mix things up a bit. Ultimately it depends on price though, if I order one. Been trying to quit the knife a month club.
ETA I should just wait for the re release of the Chopweiler!

 

I haven't bought a busse in awhile, but I might have to grab this since I've always wanted one. I'm thinking that with the saber grind, 3/16 will be more than strong enough.

 

I gotta go with the .25" as the original Ratweiler is what lured me into the Busse-kin spider web. I couldn't find one back then so I went with a Battle Mistress to tide me over. Been cash poor ever since.

 

I voted 3/16", but now am not so sure having read worldwood's description of the comp-cutters...
Thick/heavy for more power or thin/light for less fatigue and more agility...
And do i really need a knife between the RMD & R9?

How long from order placement to fulfillment? If I buy both on credit, I could sell the one I like less before payment is due...

 

I voted skinny since I ordered more of those this time around...

Arnt

 

To have a clear picture, can anyone do picture comparison between 1/4 and 3/16 thickness? Thanks.

 

On the left SYKCO 711 = 1/4". On the right, Ratmandu = 3/16"

 

That's a bigger difference than I thought there was. Hmmm, now I'm not sure if I should change my order

 

Yeah I was thinking to go 3/16 but then when I held the two side by side, I just couldn't imagine something the 711's size in the RMD thickness. Still haven't pulled the trigger yet, but pretty sure I will go 1/4" if I do.

 

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So just for fun I pulled out my sjtac comp finish which is my favorite knife and my kill devil hawk which is 3/16ths and they appear to be the same thickness. I guess I'll stay with what I ordered as I've never had a problem with the sjtac. If you are going to order do it soon, I just got the last call email.