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Rule #9 XXL World Tour 2016
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The filet roll will be cut up on Monday evening as we did not get out to buy the roll today, but we had a great day nonetheless!
I set up for some pictures, not happy with the lighting etc yet, but getting set up so I can do some more shots tomorrow - Maggie works and I have all day to play with knives and the camera!
I got out my modified Rule #9 to take side-by side shots -
A shot with a tape measure to show the comparative size -
As you can see - the XXL has much more blade, and the same fine handle as it's predecessor just a tad longer in the handle.
The XXL has a forward balance point, due to the longer blade, but the handle is plenty large for my large/xtra-large borderline hands.
Couldn't help putting a gun in the picture - this is a Colt Mustang XSP.
I notice the extended tang is a little more extended than on my RN9 - that would be welcome when one were in need of a pry-tool....
More pictures and fun to come - great knife!
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mqqn
I set up for some pictures, not happy with the lighting etc yet, but getting set up so I can do some more shots tomorrow - Maggie works and I have all day to play with knives and the camera!
I got out my modified Rule #9 to take side-by side shots -
A shot with a tape measure to show the comparative size -
As you can see - the XXL has much more blade, and the same fine handle as it's predecessor just a tad longer in the handle.
The XXL has a forward balance point, due to the longer blade, but the handle is plenty large for my large/xtra-large borderline hands.
Couldn't help putting a gun in the picture - this is a Colt Mustang XSP.
I notice the extended tang is a little more extended than on my RN9 - that would be welcome when one were in need of a pry-tool....
More pictures and fun to come - great knife!
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mqqn
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Did you make the belt sheath tip-up carry only on purpose?
irate: :applouse:best
mqqn
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Did you make the belt sheath tip-up carry only on purpose?
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Made it for the "wrong handed" guy who ordered it.
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Did you make the belt sheath tip-up carry only on purpose?
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Haha.
Good stuff, Andy.
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Well you created another masterpiece, Mr. K!
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Just the picture I need for my website, thanks!
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I like the one with the Sullivan Handmade Elkskin work gloves.....just got those last week - thought they would make a nice compliment - and rusty chain and barbed on weathered wood works good too -
There are a few more here for you to choose from
http://www.iammoon.com/albums/JK Protourist Rule -9 XXL/
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Mr. Mqqn, you have a fantastic eye. I'm sure happy seeing these pics.
John, WOW. This is going to be one great knife.
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Hey heef - your pictures will be perfect - and the story better! I wonder what kind of patina Louisiana Hot Sauce leaves behind?? I love that stuff, BTW - and Tabasco as well.
As is typical for a knife review in the mqqn house, we cut up the obligatory beef tenderloin roll this evening - the RN9X did well - I will leave more commentary for the review post, but I was able to do some fine cutting with the nice pointy tip - easy to get it under the silver skin. Worked very well on this extra large roll! Thanks to my photographer, Maggie, for the excellent action shots!
Using the knife in a sideways grip to get under some silver skin -
XXL was what was needed for this roll - it was a big one! The RN9X handled it well -
I wiped it off quickly to minimize the formation of patina - but I had to have one victory shot!
Great knife, Mack!
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mqqn
As is typical for a knife review in the mqqn house, we cut up the obligatory beef tenderloin roll this evening - the RN9X did well - I will leave more commentary for the review post, but I was able to do some fine cutting with the nice pointy tip - easy to get it under the silver skin. Worked very well on this extra large roll! Thanks to my photographer, Maggie, for the excellent action shots!
Using the knife in a sideways grip to get under some silver skin -
XXL was what was needed for this roll - it was a big one! The RN9X handled it well -
I wiped it off quickly to minimize the formation of patina - but I had to have one victory shot!
Great knife, Mack!
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mqqn