RC-5 or RC-6 ??

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I already have an Izula and i just love it
But i want a bigger fixed blade for some chopping and batoning.

Wich one would you guys (and gals) recommend??:D
 
Both of course :D

Personally I like the 6 cause it's lighter.
 
Hmmmmm... Chopping and Batoning........

Either or.

RC-6 shines at most everything else though. Great cutter and slicer.
 
I'd say the 6.

Neither is a great chopper. The 6 has a bit of extra length, which is better for batoning, IMO. It's also thinner and a flat grind, so it's a much better slicer.
 
RC5 is a tank of a knife and will do what is needed but I prefer the RC6 for reason listed ,tad longer blade ,flat grind...RC6 is lighter but your it's your call.. you know whatcha going to use it for
 
I'd say the RC-6 to.
Honestly, I don't think anyone would recommend the RC-5 over the RC-6 for the purposes you just named.
 
The RC-5 will baton better (due to the blade grind & blade thickness) but the RC-6 CAN baton & be a better general purpose knife as well so I would lean towards the RC-6.
 
So, in a survival situation where I need to chop down a tree to cross a raging river, which knife will chop easier and faster, the RC5 or RC6?
 
You mean when there's a fire chasing you and you've seconds to get across? LOL! In a survival situation I am more than happy to have my 4 and my Leatherman XTi. I dropped my BK-9 because I didn't want the weight. I also carry a very lightweight folding saw in addition to the one that's in the Leatherman. Batoning my butt. The 4 will do that if I need it to anyway. :)
 
I'd have to say wait for the RTAK if you want a chopper. I have the RC-5 & RC-6 and neither are good at chopping. Both baton about the same as the cutting edge are about the same length, the choil on the RC-6 eats up some edge. I would have no problem with either for general use.
 
I'll take RC-5 on any camping trip. Very tough knife that can perform any chores. I killed and skin a lamb with this knife, had no problems chopping the lamb in half. Weight of knife is good and evenly distributed. Big comfortable handle. Love this knife!!!
 
Curveman said:
You mean when there's a fire chasing you and you've seconds to get across? LOL! In a survival situation I am more than happy to have my 4 and my Leatherman XTi. I dropped my BK-9 because I didn't want the weight. I also carry a very lightweight folding saw in addition to the one that's in the Leatherman. Batoning my butt. The 4 will do that if I need it to anyway. :)
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Curveman, nah, when you're being chased by an angry mother grizzly! But, seriously, just for hacking away a tree trunk, which one has more power? I'm guessing the RAT 5 due to it's fatness and weight.

Saiblade
 
The RC-5 seems like it is built as tough as nails, but sacrifices some performance for toughness. I might be wrong. The RC-6 looks like a better all-'round performer. Of course I own an RC-4, so I should probably just keep my mouth shut.

Then again, if you really think you will need to chop stuff down or split wood, you might consider carrying an axe or 'hawk or machete.
 
If you expect to be in the tree chopping scenario....Bring an axe :D

I'm another in the RC-6 is a better hiking/wilderness knife. The RD-5 was designed for military purposes.
 
Rotte said:
The RC-5 seems like it is built as tough as nails, but sacrifices some performance for toughness. I might be wrong. The RC-6 looks like a better all-'round performer. Of course I own an RC-4, so I should probably just keep my mouth shut.

Then again, if you really think you will need to chop stuff down or split wood, you might consider carrying an axe or 'hawk or machete.
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You're probably right, Rotte, but I have an old Becker 2 and that thing is a beast! I just haven't tried hacking down a tree with it ... yet.

As far as considering an axe or hawk, I think some of us just prefer our knives. All you knife lovers out there, hunters and packers ... when you're out there in the woods, I know you have this thought in the back of your mind... "wouldn't it be great to have run-in with a wild animal right now, with this awesome RAT in hand, in a fight to the death?!" I do! But, of course, I always hope for a coyote, or badger, or some other crazy smaller animal brave enough to attack me, and NOT a freakin' grizzly or cougar!

Change of topic ... this is a great forum! Learned lots since I registered yesterday. I now know about the different types of steel and who's reliable (makers/manufacturers). RAT Cutlery is now officially my go-to brand! Awesome knives, RAT Cutlery, not to mention your "you break it, we replace it" guarantee! Good stuff!

Saiblade
 
The RC-6 is the better of the two for your purposes (and, I think, for most non-military folks' purposes). :)
 
RC6 is a better all around blade. I don't consider the 5 or 6 a chopper. For chopping, no less than a 9" blade, or better yet get an axe.
 
I've had Ontario RAT-3, 5, and TAK. I sold all of those and currently only have a RC-4. The RAT-5 was too big for what it offered, while the RC-4 is IMO the perfect outdoor knife. It cuts better than the RAT-5 in a smaller overall package. Neither the RC-5 or RC-6 are much good for chopping.
 
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