"upscale" or "upgraded" Rat 1? Will we ever see more scale and steel options?

Whetstone39 · Apr 13, 2016

The carbon fiber does look (and feel) very nice. I almost don't want to use it. Almost

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this_is_nascar · Apr 13, 2016

Yes, it does feel smooth. I was hoping for a more textured feel. Still nice, nonetheless.

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jrawk · Apr 13, 2016

jrawk · Apr 13, 2016

one more 😀. the "twack" of the poly ply cf definitely has a different sound to it... in a good way!

Boru13 · Apr 13, 2016

Whetstone39 said:
The carbon fiber does look (and feel) very nice. I almost don't want to use it. Almost .

Very nice pic of that CF... thanks :thumbup:

Whetstone39 · Apr 13, 2016

brboru7 said:
Very nice pic of that CF... thanks :thumbup:

My pleasure

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yeuhs · Apr 13, 2016

Bear Claw Chris Lappe said:
Our prayers have been answered!!!!

Knifeworks has Limited Edition RAT 1's in D2!!!!!!!!!!!!

Got mine today... tan is a little jenky so I put custom wood scales on it...

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yeuhs · Apr 13, 2016

Comparison of the new tan on the d2...
(Shown on the right)

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yeuhs · Apr 13, 2016

Dyed some pink scales with red rit dye the other day and got this... not to bad

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KennyB · Apr 13, 2016

yeuhs said:
Comparison of the new tan on the d2...
(Shown on the right)

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It reminds me more of Case Yellow than tan, but I like it.

Just did first actual work with it, cutting a fiberglass screen and the edge hold okay, I mean it is fiberglass, so the hair whittling is gone but it's still sharp to cut stuff.

JD Mandrell · Apr 14, 2016

I've wanted these so bad I went nuts and ordered an Olive Drab, Carbon Fiber and Orange.

All 3 are perfect, just an awesome knife made even better!!!!

this_is_nascar · Apr 15, 2016

You guys getting these as users or collector pieces?

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neffarious · Apr 15, 2016

Mine is a user.

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yeuhs · Apr 17, 2016

this_is_nascar said:
You guys getting these as users or collector pieces?

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Both... I got one of each and will only carry one for heavy use.

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jrawk · Apr 18, 2016

D2 begs to be used.

on my desert tan, I'm going to strip the black paint off the clip to match the satin blade and keep it tip down back-pocket carry (my favorite back pocket knife ever). The CF's clip will remain black and tip up for front pocket carry.

KennyB · Apr 18, 2016

I haven't found the D2 holds an edge for a super long time versus my other knife steels (440c, 1095) but I was surprised how quickly it sharpened back up given all I ever hear is that it's hard to sharpen. Maybe since I use diamonds, but it was as easy as 1095. I actually find 440C to be a little harder to sharpen. Still it keeps a working edge noticeably longer so more time between touch ups.

I keep asking and am wondering if it's not something anyone wants to answer or if they just haven't noticed...

But what's the HRC rating of the D2 in these?

JD Mandrell · Apr 23, 2016

this_is_nascar said:
You guys getting these as users or collector pieces?

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For me they are users, "Limited Edition" or not, it's a sub $50.00 knife, so it's getting carried and used.

this_is_nascar · Apr 23, 2016

Nice.....

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OntarioKnifeCompany · Apr 25, 2016

KennyB said:
I haven't found the D2 holds an edge for a super long time versus my other knife steels (440c, 1095) but I was surprised how quickly it sharpened back up given all I ever hear is that it's hard to sharpen. Maybe since I use diamonds, but it was as easy as 1095. I actually find 440C to be a little harder to sharpen. Still it keeps a working edge noticeably longer so more time between touch ups.

I keep asking and am wondering if it's not something anyone wants to answer or if they just haven't noticed...

But what's the HRC rating of the D2 in these?

I haven't gotten an official figure on that yet, but I would guess 58-60.

FanBoy86 · Apr 25, 2016

Just in case anyone is looking, the CF D2 version is back up on knifeworks website. 2 per customer limit, bought mine today. I was so bummed when I missed out on the first batch.