So my wife tells me I need a big knife

The problem I have with the M9 is the same as the NMFBM, I can not carry over an 8 inch blade on public lands here in Ohio. That's why all the knives I listed are in that 7-8 inch range.

Btw Andy I really have never looked at the NMSFNO what grind is on it and how does it balance in the hand compared to say a Chopweiler or SH/E?
 
I'd be real cautious about the max blade limit in your area, the NMSFNO in some cases is a tad over 8. Some law enforcement officers are very fussy about even 1/8" over the legal limit. Ive seen confiscations here where the carry in town is 5.5" and the knife was barely over that.

If you have quirky park rangers you might want to keep well under. Also looks have a big part in trouble around here, skull crusher pommels and tactical looking grips will get the attention. Its sad, I was simply carrying my Meaner Street one day and was told in no uncertain terms to leave that "nasty looking knife" at home next time. :( But my AD was ok.....
 
PatrickKnight said:
I didn't list any of the Scarpyard knives because for me personally I just don't like Res-C, not that's is a bad material I just don't like it.
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That's a shame. IMO it is THE best handle material for a chopper knife. It reduces vibration and it reduces the overall weight of the knife. I really think the 711 is one of the better big knives out there and it's because of the res-c.

On a side note. Scrapyard and swamp rat knives can stand to have the edge thinned out even on the choppers. They work much better when thinned a little.
 
Ya know, I just got my Ratweiler out and measured it, 7 3/4"! If you like a clip point, that is the one to look for. But its going to be a bit more on the secondary market than the Chopweiler. If you prefer value, then the Chopweiler is the target.

I do like the Res C knives, but I share a preference for micarta. Its just a personal liking, not a smite to the fans of Res C. I respect it for what it is in utility, but I just dont like the feel or looks. I get more hot spots from the Res C than I do from micarta.

If the Swamp had ever made the M7, then I'd probably be swayed in that direction, I love the M9 and its wider blade. The Rodent 9 is just too narrow for my taste. I know it fits more of the production sheaths, but ..... :p
 
If you're gonna wait a while anyway have you considered a TGLB or a Rodent 7? I have both and love them!!:D
 
leatherman said:
Ya know, I just got my Ratweiler out and measured it, 7 3/4"! If you like a clip point, that is the one to look for. But its going to be a bit more on the secondary market than the Chopweiler. If you prefer value, then the Chopweiler is the target.

I do like the Res C knives, but I share a preference for micarta. Its just a personal liking, not a smite to the fans of Res C. I respect it for what it is in utility, but I just dont like the feel or looks. I get more hot spots from the Res C than I do from micarta.

If the Swamp had ever made the M7, then I'd probably be swayed in that direction, I love the M9 and its wider blade. The Rodent 9 is just too narrow for my taste. I know it fits more of the production sheaths, but ..... :p
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I wonder why the Ratweiler would cost more than the chopweiler. I think they originally cost about the same amount did they not? And they announced the Ratweiler would be being made again but not the chopweiler. So it would make more sense that the choppy would cost more 2nd hand right now to me. I have noticed them for sale in the exchange around the same price most the time, But have noticed some ratweilers costing just a little bit more, well except the camo ratweilers... They seem to cost a bit more.

I wish they'd go ahead and bring the ratweiler back soon, i know its not going to be the same thickness or DHT, but it will still be an excellent knife im sure! I love my chopweiler, and im not sure the ratweiler could take its spot but im ready to find out!!!
 
worldwood said:
I wonder why the Ratweiler would cost more than the chopweiler. I think they originally cost about the same amount did they not? And they announced the Ratweiler would be being made again but not the chopweiler. So it would make more sense that the choppy would cost more 2nd hand right now to me. I have noticed them for sale in the exchange around the same price most the time, But have noticed some ratweilers costing just a little bit more, well except the camo ratweilers... They seem to cost a bit more.

I wish they'd go ahead and bring the ratweiler back soon, i know its not going to be the same thickness or DHT, but it will still be an excellent knife im sure! I love my chopweiler, and im not sure the ratweiler could take its spot but im ready to find out!!!
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There was a while when the Ratweiler was going through the roof in price, but thankfully prices are calming on them nowadays. But they are still more popular than the Chopweiler. Not sure why myself as I honestly prefer the Choppy, but its hard to deny the classic lines of the old style handle of the Ratweiler, Rat Mastiff, and Rat Daddy.

The anniversary Ratweiler is nice and all, but the original is plenty hard to beat.

I saw the TGLB mentioned, I measured mine and yes, its under 8" as well! Lotsa choices out there in that size range.
 
leatherman said:
There was a while when the Ratweiler was going through the roof in price, but thankfully prices are calming on them nowadays. But they are still more popular than the Chopweiler. Not sure why myself as I honestly prefer the Choppy, but its hard to deny the classic lines of the old style handle of the Ratweiler, Rat Mastiff, and Rat Daddy.

The anniversary Ratweiler is nice and all, but the original is plenty hard to beat.

I saw the TGLB mentioned, I measured mine and yes, its under 8" as well! Lotsa choices out there in that size range.
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Dwayne, I think it's all because Chopweiler has been making appearances at shows, and Ratweiler did not. And prices seem to come in waves, first wen I wanted to get Choppy the ones that popped up were close to $400, I got mine for $210... I've seen Ratweilers from $260 to over $400...
 
If I found a Choppy for 210 I would find a way to buy it, and Andy you completely kill it with the pictures they are all fantastic.
 
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