RC-3 with convexed edge and patina

[irrelephant]

I just don't use it as much as my thicker knives, so I'd like to trade it for something the same size or larger with a thicker blade. A BK-2 would suit me, but I'm open to other offers. Only fixed blades.

 

[aivonline]

I could offer for your RC-3 my two knives: Grohmann Bird&Trout model 2 NIB and Hultafors GK user. pics:

http://i637.photobucket.com/albums/uu91/aivonline/misc/nozykai009.jpg
http://i637.photobucket.com/albums/uu91/aivonline/hult01.jpg

 

[irrelephant]

Thanks for the offer, but I'll pass- I don't much like the blade shape of the Bird & Trout. Thanks.

 

[Lover of Blades]

Would you take a Ka-Bar USMC? Black plain-edge blade and plastic sheath?

 

[Fanglekai]

Picture of the knife?

 

[irrelephant]

Just took these a few minutes ago- having trouble getting a nice shot without glare.


Here are some nicer shots from a few months ago after I hand convexed the edge, sanded the blade down to take off the old patina, and applied a new mustard and vinegar patina. The Rat Cutlery emblem is pretty hard to see unless the knife is held at the right angle, and as you can tell (I hope) the knife is now scratched up from use / the amateur kydex sheaths I made for it.



One of the two kydex sheaths, don't have a picture of the other but it's stitched together and a bit more handy than this one, which was the first kydex I ever folded.


I don't think I'm interested in the Kabar USMC, I'm not planning on getting into any knife fights, ha.