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Seems to be one of those things that's just going to be a love it or hate it kind of deal but I've read a lot of comments (not all on this forum) that seem to me to be a little misleading about the RC-5. After carrying it for a bit now and getting to use it for a bunch of different stuff I'd like to comment on what it can and can't do.
Myth 1: It can't slice.
I just sliced a tangerine into less than 1/16" slices after I'd just batoned a bunch of oak to start a fire. I'm pretty sure it'll make your sandwich just fine.
Myth 2: It's to heavy.
Yes it is a big knife. If you don't like big knives you're not going to like this one but it's not a brick of lead. It's much lighter than my hatchet and I carry that into the woods often enough. If you cut the handles off your toothbrush don't buy this knife to hike with.
Myth 3: It's to short to baton wood, you're better off with the RC-6.
What? By this line of thinking you'll end up with a sword before two long. It splits wood just fine.
Myth 4: It wouldn't be good as a fighting knife.
I don't know how you guys do it but I direct the pointy end at the other guy. I don't usually put to much thought into the fighting characteristics of a knife because I REALLY don't want to get into a knife fight but I've seen a couple different people post this. I mean really, it's very sharp and it's very pointy and people have been killing each other with much less efficient tools for a loooong time.
Myth 5: It's a sharpened pry bar.
I've been guilty of calling it this before. It's really thick and really tough so I'd be willing to bet that it'll pry really well if it has too but It's a knife not a pry tool so don't cry if the tip breaks off when you try and pull nails with it.
I've often seen it called a specialty tool and though it's not for everyone it's not all that different from any other large knife. If you're looking for a stout blade then you're in luck. If you like smaller blades then it's probably not for you. I think a blade like this is best paired with something smaller for more delicate work but it also stands on it's own very well. There are so many great options out today, get the knife that you want and that fits your needs just don't be fooled into thinking that this isn't a very capable knife.
Myth 1: It can't slice.
I just sliced a tangerine into less than 1/16" slices after I'd just batoned a bunch of oak to start a fire. I'm pretty sure it'll make your sandwich just fine.
Myth 2: It's to heavy.
Yes it is a big knife. If you don't like big knives you're not going to like this one but it's not a brick of lead. It's much lighter than my hatchet and I carry that into the woods often enough. If you cut the handles off your toothbrush don't buy this knife to hike with.
Myth 3: It's to short to baton wood, you're better off with the RC-6.
What? By this line of thinking you'll end up with a sword before two long. It splits wood just fine.
Myth 4: It wouldn't be good as a fighting knife.
I don't know how you guys do it but I direct the pointy end at the other guy. I don't usually put to much thought into the fighting characteristics of a knife because I REALLY don't want to get into a knife fight but I've seen a couple different people post this. I mean really, it's very sharp and it's very pointy and people have been killing each other with much less efficient tools for a loooong time.
Myth 5: It's a sharpened pry bar.
I've been guilty of calling it this before. It's really thick and really tough so I'd be willing to bet that it'll pry really well if it has too but It's a knife not a pry tool so don't cry if the tip breaks off when you try and pull nails with it.
I've often seen it called a specialty tool and though it's not for everyone it's not all that different from any other large knife. If you're looking for a stout blade then you're in luck. If you like smaller blades then it's probably not for you. I think a blade like this is best paired with something smaller for more delicate work but it also stands on it's own very well. There are so many great options out today, get the knife that you want and that fits your needs just don't be fooled into thinking that this isn't a very capable knife.
