RMJ Tactical Combat Africa

Looks just fine. Most of what RMJ makes is pretty nice. I say go for it. Whats holding you back (apart from price)?
 
I cannot find good photos of the thickness and edge. Wondering how it does in the field and in the hand.
 
Google it.

Found this in a matter of secs;

black cerakoted blade with machined bevels and fullers, .286" blade stock and 1.490" blade depth, full tang construction. The handle has G-10 scales.

Product Specs

Blade Length
6.5"

Overall Length
12"

Weight
13.6 oz
 
I saw that but I do much better when I can see its proportions. Its a little thick but if it is ground well it may be a good cutter.

shane
 
It takes some stones to try to sell a knife for $400 without listing basic specs like handle length, weight with/without sheath, blade steel, handle material, blade coating composition, hardness, sharpened length... Even if it can be found listed elsewhere, why oh why would you not list them on the website you sell them from?
 
Rat Finkenstein said:
I am overwhelmed by the detailed specs provided.
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Clearly, it's an elite black ops knife and these specs are classified.

All elite operators need $400 ULUs for:

TACTICAL PICNICS

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RMJ makes high end kit

I have three of their Hawks and they are very well done

Ryan is no stranger to quality
 
Not a fan of the weight (13.8 oz!!) and the fuller. Those grooves will most likely get full of gunk with use.

For 1 oz more you can get a Busse Basic 11!! likely more useful for combat in africa. And 11 inches!!

Also for 400$ I'd like to know some specs besides the overall length...
 
shane said:
Anyone own one of these? I'm interested in getting one but would like to hear some feedback before I make the plunge. Ive searched the internet and did not find anything. Some impressions would be great.

http://www.rmjtactical.com/combat-africa/

shane
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Forgot to give my impressions. here they are:

You're clearly into high end production knives, so why not get something useful?

Lots of nicer knives can be had for that money, and I'm not even suggesting that you buy multiples of a knife that's cheaper but still awesome, which you can.

I personally don't care if the knife is the absolute best there is up to this point in terms of craftsmanship, and I'm not even criticizing the price tag because I've blown more on some knives.

HOWEVER 13.8 oz for 6.5 inches is absolute madness, more so when you're apparently not getting anything out of the ordinary (ordinary for high quality, high end knives, that is) like you would for example with a Busse in INFI steel.

The shape is also not optimal for anything in my oppinion. Not an ideal chopper, not an ideal stabber. Maybe an ideal slicer? Just dont get a 13.8 oz knife if you're looking for a slicer. Fullers in knives tend to be a pit for all sorts of dirt, and even though it shaves weight (I can only imagine how heavy it would be without them!!!) I personally dont recommend it if you plan to get a definitive use knife. Same for those blade grooves. Busse does it also, but horizontally or diagonally relative to the edge. I'm not sure how the Combat Africa would slice or if it could get stuck. It's another source of gunk accumulation anyways.

The handle is a bit too specific in shape for my taste, looks like it would be tiresome to use the knife for a long time, and according to my experience, simple is usually best. Another detail I don't like is the protruding tang over the scales. That doesnt work for me at all, as I've experienved on my Chris Reeve knives..

Overall it's not abomination of a knife, I'm just nitpicking some things I dont like that I could avoid redirecting 400$ towards something else.

If you really, really like the shape or something and you're willing to blow 400$ just for that then sure, what gives? You probably wouldnt need to know anything more than what's stated on the website.

We're talking about this knife, btw:

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RMJ makes quality tools.

This info is from RMJ directly when I emailed them to ask what steel this knife was made from.
"Our normal production knives ( Kukri, Africa, etc.) are 80CRV2 German cutlery steel; that is great for toughness and holding a good edge."

While some of you guys may not like the looks, price or lack of add copy, do note that they are all sold out. If target ammo wasn't costing me a small fortune I might like to try one out. Maybe another time.
 
Leftytwogunz said:
RMJ makes quality tools.

This info is from RMJ directly when I emailed them to ask what steel this knife was made from.
"Our normal production knives ( Kukri, Africa, etc.) are 80CRV2 German cutlery steel; that is great for toughness and holding a good edge."

While some of you guys may not like the looks, price or lack of add copy, do note that they are all sold out. If target ammo wasn't costing me a small fortune I might like to try one out. Maybe another time.
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I am sure they are high quality. But saying it's sold out doesn't speak to something being good. I have seen what people buy.

80CRV2 is a quality material, but it is also inexpensive.
The knives look like they are 100% made on a cnc machine, hence the protuding tangs- no scales to fit. Not necessarily a bad thing, if that blows your hair back cool.
 
Have any of you used any RMJ prouducts ?

Even though a knife like the one mentioned above is not my taste ..... I don't buy full non tapered tang knives

I am sure as most of their prouducts do that this knife will do well and be a quality piece of kit

As for the comments made about fullers

Fullers have been used for a very long time to balance and or reduce weight and in a full tang brick like this I'm sure it helps at least In a nominal way in the weight reduction aspect

Like I said I can only speak for Ryan's Hawks which I believe are some of the very best in the industry
 
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