rodent series

People dont like the handles it seems. And they are extremely utilitarian, no color or handle choices. Plus they dont have cool names. Thats my guess.

 

I think people are too wrapped up in the Blade Show, Taliwhacker and Ratweiler releases to pay too much attention to Rodent series.
I have 3, 4, 5 & (custom) 6, but the handles on 7 & 9 don't work for me. Plus I have other Rats in that same sizes that are working for me.

 

I'm going to be getting a Swamp Rat 6 or 7 soon. First Busse kin knife i got was a Scrapyard Scrapper 5. Good knife but did not like the Rez C handle so gonna try a Swamp Rat and see if the handle suits me better which i'm 95% sure it will. Probably not ever getting another rubbery handle knife in the future except for Fallkniven i might make an exception for. Too slippery when wet.

 

Not true. You can order them in any of the blade finishes and handle options. It will just cost you.

 

Dont have to with the RMD and RS. So why should I have to with the Rodent series?

 

Can't say for sure. I don't work for them. Maybe they made a stockpile of those 2 blades in different finishes a while ago. They have had those 2 blades around for quite some time. And you DO need to pay extra for G10 on both of those blades.

 

Maybe and of course G10 seems to be more costly to manufacture. So it makes sense.

 

For a short time around valentines day this year the rodent series (minus the R3) were offered in all of the coating and g10 colors on the site, including arctic white which is not available for the RMD and rodent solutions. The coating options didn't cost extra which is normally a $20 fee for a color other than black. It wasn't announced or talked about that I can remember, but it was cool. Hopefully they do the same thing next year.

 

For me I love the early rats. I do like my rodent 9 though. It's a beast and takes a whooping.

 

I've only handled the Rodent 9, also own an RMD, HRLM, & RS. It is a beast of a knife, but it's axe-like grind and heavy weight keep it from getting out all that much. My GSO-10 is a better chopper, but the Rodent 9 look way more [email protected]$$ and throws pretty well too



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The R Series handles just don't work for me. I have a Custom Shop 4 that is sweet but I tried a 9 and it felt "wrong". Probably a good thing as it has saved me LOTS of money...

 

damn i LOVE that 4!

 

I scored a couple of R4 variants in the last Ganza.

 

Say Heah Boys and Girls, I started with my Ratmandu then I wanted a chopper so I got the Rodent 9, I luv it in spite that some say they don't like the Lightning Bolt handle, It didn't take long and I got use to it and I luv it.

Then to lower some weight and still have a good survival knife I got the Rodent 7 and it became one of my favorite especially with my Rodent 4 as its partner, I like this set especially on extended trips where I still take a Axe and a Saw.

Then when I wanted a 6" blade, I didn't like the tactical look of the Rodent 6 so I had it thinned down and the top gaurd taken off, It became my favorite knife as far as my favorite trio with Hatchet and Saw, I really like a trio especially when I scout out a new area. Not as cumbersome as taking a multi carry, I can move faster with a trio. They did a awesome job modifying my Rodent 6 by the way.


Then I just needed the Rodent 3 and 5, But I also got the Rodent Rucki as my Summer Long Knife. I luv it, It chops, and I can baton with it and I can still use it as a smaller knife to finish a job where just a knife is needed.

I recently got the Ratweiler, WoWwhat a awesome One Tool Option, even though I teamed it up with my Rodent Solution, The balance, the choir allows me to use it as a knife and it's a formidable chopper all in one, a little weight to it, But it's good weight, because I don't need to take a Hatchet when using it, just a saw.

If you want to multi carry and still take a Axe and a Saw, Then the Rodent 7 shines. But if you want a knife/chopper and you don't want a Hatchet, and you don't mind a little weight. The Ratweiler is it.

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Well I guess this thread is only two years old and we have added some paragraphs and punctuation..... it's progress...

 

Page breaks are a good thing :thumbup:

And I agree, Paul'ie, the Ratweiler is an awesome one-tool option.

 

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Paul'ie, I'd love to see some pictures of all your Swamprats.