Rodent 9..The Efficient Chopper

[Need2Know]

Thank you for posting this.

I brought my R9 along on a camping trip, but had no need to chop so it sits while my 711 handles most camp chores at this site. Not roughing it with nada, site has dedicated fire pit and electricity.

 

[high desert]

That's why it's nice to have choices. Everyones opinion will be biased. Gunfixerjoe gave the chopping edge to the B 10 and I gave it to the R9, so they obviously close. If money was not a concern I would have another R9 around. It's cool factor trumps the B10.

Hi d, great perspective..totally respect your decision to keep the B10...have never used one, but have heard they are awesome blades..I will say though, the R9 is extremely comfortable in choke ups (for my hands), and does better than many smaller blades (both fixed and folder) I've had on slicing, and definitely... every other chopper I have used due to the edge geo, ergos on the choil, and sculpted micarta. I find the R9 the best all arounder that i've had so far, and frankly am content unless the Lord sends another my way.
The thing I love about Busse & Kin, is that I rarely here of someone moving out of the line to find a better performer..a particular blade might not meet their personal needs, but the quality etc keeps us looking for internal opportunities.., which in your case, seems to be one of the most respected blades on the market.

Be well,

Bar

 

[rockgolfer]

Had both. The Rodent 9 is very comfortable to chop with. It's also is a great looking blade. I let my go and kept the B10. The b
B 10 weigh so much less that it's like your favorite 10" kitchen knife on steroids. I have no doubt the R 9 can out chop the B 10 but it versatility is limited to chopping only in my opinion. It's thick and heavy, good for chopping, but the B 10 can chop and also good for slicing as in meat preparation. To wear it on your belt it's weight is similar to a 7" knife. R 9 = great chopper. B 10 great all arounder.

Thanks for that informative post. It is sounding more and more to me like the R9 is more like a scaled down BM as far as thickness and use really go and maybe a better more evenly matched competitor for the b10 in non infi would be the 911? I still want to get my hands on one to try it out for myself. At any rate like Barrabas, I am just happy to have so many choices from one group of family businesses. A great time to be a knife user