Ritter Mini-Grip as an EDC? opinions ?

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I am looking into buying a Ritter Mini-RSK as an EDC. How is S30V steel compared to 154cm? The BM Mini-grip is cheaper but is it worth it? How much better will the S30V hold an edge or is it too hard for hard EDC use ?

I work as a part time EMT/Fireman. So I will use it on many different applications. From boxes and tape to cloth and rubber, all of the above.

I hear alot of good things about the Ritter RSK knives. Wanting all your opinions.

I am quite new to the knife world and to the forums.. looking for a awesome tool.

Thanks all.
 
I have both a Ritter Mini and a few regular Minis, and it's hard to go wrong with either.

I have noticed the s30v in my Ritters seem to not like moisture as much as 154CM. Not blatant rust, but mild spotting, so that might be something to take into account as a EMT/Fireman, if it may get wet a lot.

I would have loved to have a bright yellow one when I was an EMT!
 
IMO, something you should look at that may be of greater importance than the blade steel, is the blade shape. The Ritter has a wider, deeper chord blade that I think is worth the extra money without even considering the steel type.
 
I have the ordinary Pardue Mini Grip in 154, this is yellow.

At first I was a bit indifferent to it,but that all changed within a day or two of REAL use.It's an excellent workman's knife,very convenient and ergonomic,lock is a marvel and the bright yellow colour has proved itself when working in undergrowth,the dark or in the garden.You can't lose it! Sharp,doesn't mind moisture and clips really well.Good size weight ratio not bulky or clumsy. Yes there are better models for more discerning tastes,posher steels etc but for a good day's work the Mini Grip gets it done.This knife has really grown on me.
 
The Ritter Mini has been my EDC for several year. Love it! Its still going strong and has never let me down. I highly recommend it.
 
:thumbup: The Mini RSK is a perfect EDC knife.

Fast and easy to open and close. Solid lock up, light, compact, great blade profile, takes and hold a great edge etc..etc
 
I have both the Cabelas D2 model and the Ritter M2 model.
I love the M2 for the steel and D2 is nothing to shake a stick at. But, redsst is right on when mentioning the blade shape. I dont care what steel it is made out of, the Ritters blade shape is awsome. I personally would go for the Ritter.
 
Thanks for all the input. I have been reading about the wide-chord blade that the Ritter offers which is a definite plus.

Since i am already going to be throwing down some good money....
Would the fullsize RSK be too large and bulky? I noticed the handle length is about 4.62 inches long... You get more of a full handed grip. An extra plus indeed. OR would the mini-rsk with a lanyard attached be sufficient?

Thanks again for all the input. :)
 
Here are my mini-rsk and full size rsk together.

I personally do not find the full size any harder to carry than the mini.

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Bear Claw, thanks for the pics. You are right..the differences between the 2 are not that huge.
The bright yellow handle on the Mini-RSK is Sweet! That color could come in handy. oh, man,... the choices.
 
Stavrou0 said:
The bright yellow handle on the Mini-RSK is Sweet! That color could come in handy. oh, man,... the choices.
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I really wish they could do the full-size in yellow!

Doug Ritter has explained why they can't, the bright color dyes mess up the strength of the synthetic handle and make them weaker, so it doesn't go well with the larger handles and nested liners.

Wish they would do a run in bright yellow or blaze orange G-10 or Micarta! :D
 
The Ritter is worth the price. The blade shape is just better for utility, overall, and the S30V holds a fantastic edge.

The Ritter was my 5th Griptilian, and I wish I'd got around to purchasing it sooner!
 
Thanks all. Now I need to figure out If I want a fullsize RSK or the Mini-RSK. I wish I had the money to get both.
 
Mini for general carry, including "office" settings.

Full-size for mostly woods and work that in which the enviroment is more "knife friendly".

That is how I carry mine, so I am currently mostly carrying my mini.
 
I carry full sized on duty, or if going out camping/outdoors, Mini for day to day use about the house and for general carry.

You will probably find that you end up with both eventually!
 
Thanks Everyone for their help. I will start off with the Ritter Mini. Mostly because I am in and out of Telephone Offices all day. Then save up and get the full size Ritter when I go to the firehouse for 'On Duty' applications.

:thumbup: , Thanks Bladeforums!
 
Bear Claw Chris Lappe said:
Here are my mini-rsk and full size rsk together.

I personally do not find the full size any harder to carry than the mini.

Ritter-RSK-Group-1.jpg
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I would get the mini grip and skip the Ritter. Look at the black Ritter up top. It looks like it has not even been used and the S30V looks like it's chipped in the middle of the blade. See that big dinged out spot over on the left side of the blade? You could get a regular and a Native for the price of one Ritter.
 
Silverdagger said:
I would get the mini grip and skip the Ritter. Look at the black Ritter up top. It looks like it has not even been used and the S30V looks like it's chipped in the middle of the blade. See that big dinged out spot over on the left side of the blade?
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I think that's the Very sharp thin, flat ground blade going into the tree.

The Mini-Ritter is my favorite EDC, even better than my Sebs. You really can't go wrong with Axis Lock + High Flat Grind.
 
Silverdagger said:
Look at the black Ritter up top. It looks like it has not even been used and the S30V looks like it's chipped in the middle of the blade.
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:confused:

Silverdagger said:
See that big dinged out spot over on the left side of the blade?
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No.

fleetparadox said:
The Mini-Ritter is my favorite EDC, even better than my Sebs. You really can't go wrong with Axis Lock + High Flat Grind.
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I agree that the Mini Ritter is a better EDC than a Seb. I have owned three Sebs in the past (and will hopefully be receiving another tomorrow) but, while the Seb is a beautifully executed piece of machinery, the Ritter is a better cutting tool: it is easier and faster to open and close, fully righty/lefty, has a more comfortable and secure grip, a blade that comes as a good cutter - with no thinning out required, plus it's a third of the price of the Seb.
 
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