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It seems there are so many people looking for that "One Knife Do All" blade. A couple of months ago I had the chance to see the RC-3 in real world use. It was used for cutting vines in shelter construction, meat, cord and even fingers. One of the guys used it to skin a deer. I saw one of the instructors use it to make notches in the logs we were making rafts out of. He used a grip toward the end of the handle to increase the length of the knife and made some quick short chops to notch the diameter of the log to accept a firm place to tie the cord around. When it comes to that "One Knife Do All" you will always give up something. I always try to find the knives/tools suited for the terrain I am visiting. A knife that can be used for most of the work. This was a "One Knife Do Most".
Here is the RC-3
Specs:
Overall length: 8 5/16"
Cutting Edge length: 3 3/8"
Blade Length (end of handle to tip of knife): 3 7/8"
Maximum thickness: 1/8".
Weight: 5.2 ounces (knife only), 9.3 ounces (knife and sheath
My knife requirements may be different from a fisherman or hunter. I look at shelter and fire to be up there with survival priorities. I want to be able to baton wet or muddy wood to get to the dry inside. Once I can get to the dry inside it is important to be able to make wood shavings for a fire. This may be done while wet and shivering from cold or panic so my knife must have a good grip or decent guard to protect from getting cut due to slipping.
Here are some pictures of my knife requirements.
Splitting.
When trying to split a larger piece of wood with a small blade you can baton the back of the handle if it has a full tang and nice flat spine.
Using a piece of wood to hammer the tip.
The split. Small pieces at a time.
Now for some shaving. Full flat grind will do it!
A good trio.
Big Brother soon to be cousin once the RC-4 comes out.
Here is the RC-3
Specs:
Overall length: 8 5/16"
Cutting Edge length: 3 3/8"
Blade Length (end of handle to tip of knife): 3 7/8"
Maximum thickness: 1/8".
Weight: 5.2 ounces (knife only), 9.3 ounces (knife and sheath
My knife requirements may be different from a fisherman or hunter. I look at shelter and fire to be up there with survival priorities. I want to be able to baton wet or muddy wood to get to the dry inside. Once I can get to the dry inside it is important to be able to make wood shavings for a fire. This may be done while wet and shivering from cold or panic so my knife must have a good grip or decent guard to protect from getting cut due to slipping.
Here are some pictures of my knife requirements.
Splitting.
When trying to split a larger piece of wood with a small blade you can baton the back of the handle if it has a full tang and nice flat spine.
Using a piece of wood to hammer the tip.
The split. Small pieces at a time.
Now for some shaving. Full flat grind will do it!
A good trio.
Big Brother soon to be cousin once the RC-4 comes out.
