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srk by cold steel or ontario tak-1

combatready said:
which would you prefer and why? thanks for the input
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The TAK-1 because I have one and I know it works, it is well worth the money and because Jeff and Mike of RAT knives are outstanding stand up guys. If you ever have a problem with the TAk these are the guys who will take care of it. Not that I have had any problems, but I had some questions and Mike responded to my e-mails within two hours.
 
TAK-1, more comfortable (except for the mini choil) and more suited to cutting (Full flat vs Sabre)
 
The TAK-1 gets my vote. I have the RAT 1, RAT 5 and I just ordered the RAT 3. They are no non-sense get er done knives built by people with practical knowledge of what a knife needs to be able to do.
 
The RAT 5 has been helping me clean up brush and other things. He is not up to having his pic taken right now.
 
What the heck here is his pic. I reprofiled the skull crusher. I have not crushed a skull in years.
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I bought it here. Shipping was fast.
http://www.cumberlandknifeworks.com/catalog.htm#ontario
 
I have never handled a RAT 7. The RAT 5 is built with the strength of a bayonet but with the heft and cutting ability of a hatchet. The 1095 steel takes a great edge and holds it well. I am truly impressed with it.
I reprofiled with a belt sander.
 
thank you sir u have been most helpful now the only thing u cant help me with is the pain of waiting...............................
 
I was happy to help. Are you buying the TAK?
I am waiting for my RAT 3 now. I know the pain of the wait.
 
yes the tak is onthe way to i have the rat 3 and that knife is great i food prep with it take it camping and little chores around the house exellent knife you will not be dissapointed
 
My Rat 3 will be here Thursday. I called them and found out. The RAT 5 got here in 3 days the RAT 3 is taking 4 days.
 
Hey combatready...

I prefer the Tak I over the SRK..
I've had several SRKs and it is the least used knife I own..
I find the edge far too thick do do anything with..
Still a decent knife,, I just prefer the TAK I...I think a better knife overall...

ttyle

Eric....
 
combatready said:
i have the rat 3 and that knife is great i food prep with it take it camping and little chores around the house exellent knife you will not be dissapointed
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My RAT 3 came today! You were right I am not disapointed. It is just what I was looking for to take on my kayaking outings. It hate to use the word perfect but for what I needed it is just that.
 
yes sir that thing will not let you down it sharpens well and holds an exellent edge using the spydero sharpmaker well good luck my friend and hope you have many great adventures let us know more as you put it to your own tests
 
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