RC-5 Question

[Longknife3]

I am curious why the RC-5 is sporting a Saber as opposed to the flat grind seen on all the other RC blades. Is there an advantage or is it purely visual aesthetics?

 

[NorCalMtn2]

Probably for prying strength. The saber grind leaves more material than a flat grind.

 

[theoldawg]

Is there an advantage or is it purely visual aesthetics?

I believe there is very little in the design of a RAT Cutlery blade that would be considered "purely visual asthetics".

 

[FortyTwoBlades]

The way Jeff put it was that the SERE guys he talked to regarding the design were looking for something to go with the E's that stand for "Evasion" and "Escape" hence prying, digging, etc. might be necessary. For more typical bushcraft use a full flat grind would be more ideal, but the RC-5 was meant for those situations where it's your one tool so it has to be able to do EVERYthing.

 

[Esav Benyamin]

I believe there is very little in the design of a RAT Cutlery blade that would be considered "purely visual asthetics".

Like, the logo.

 

[FortyTwoBlades]

Though it does serve to differentiate it clearly from the OKC line.

 

[gibbyx]

The way Jeff put it was that the SERE guys he talked to regarding the design were looking for something to go with the E's that stand for "Evasion" and "Escape" hence prying, digging, etc. might be necessary. For more typical bushcraft use a full flat grind would be more ideal, but the RC-5 was meant for those situations where it's your one tool so it has to be able to do EVERYthing.

I haven't heard anything from the company or anyone else and I sure ain't in the loop but, that being said, the "E's" are definitive in a design as this. And, 42, you are exactly right in summing it up - One Tool. Simply cutting and chopping has to share center stage with other tasks. :thumbup:

I can't wait to hold this knife.

Esav, yeah, that sums it up too - Logo!

Gibby

 

[gibbyx]

Though it does serve to differentiate it clearly from the OKC line.

That too!

 

[Fletcher Knives]

It's to keep the blade thicker in more area, thus making it stronger. Duh. Damn RAT equal oppertunity question askers...

 

[MikePerrin]

The saber grind leaves a lot more meat and thus the spec for the SERE guys that want to pry stuff. That was the reason. Mike

 

[Tblock1]

Dang you guys! I thought the only other rat I needed after my RC-4 was the Izula, but now you had to get me to look at pictures of the RC-5! I'm hopelessly addicted now:grumpy:

What a cool knife:thumbup::thumbup:

 

[Longknife3]

Thanks for the info All. I guess now I need to get the RC-5 too... (Like I didn't see that one coming) I like "do it all" knives , not to mention I have fallin hard for RAT.