Swamp Rat Knives Edge Profile

[The knife Whisperer]

I received a Swamp Rat Ratmandu around November 2015. There seems to be a lot of discussion about edge profile with Bussekin knives. I own two Scrapyard knives, SYKCO 311, and 411. I also own two Swamp Rat knives, Rodent 411, and this new Ratmandu. Although I agree the edge profile on the older Bussekin knives didn't have very good edge bevels the new Ratmandu is noticeably better. My brother-in-law ordered a Ratmandu in April 2015 and it has about the same edge profile as my older bussekin knives. Did Busse step up their game, or is mine a fluke? A good fluke that is. I was wondering if anyone else out there has a newer version of the Ratmandu with the better edge? Around November 2015 or later. I love this knife. Great feel and edge.

 

[inkynate]

I have one that was ordered on Oct 1 and delivered a couple months later. I'm very happy with the bevel, but actually requested on the order that they thin it out. It is waaay thinner than my RMD LE I picked up off the exchange and I was able to shave arm hair when I tested the sharpness. I reprofiled the LE and made it a user though before my factory RMD arrived, so I haven't actually used the CG yet. I think in general Busse heard the feedback and that the bevels and sharpness have improved over the last year or so.

Had this pic handy from another thread: