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Where to order a Howlin Rat?
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Only available from Swamp Rat directly,
https://www.shop.ratknives.com/
It's still in stock, get it while you can.
https://www.shop.ratknives.com/
It's still in stock, get it while you can.
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Thanks for the quick quote. Is this the Howlin Rat?https://www.shop.ratknives.com/displayProductDocument.hg?productId=68
I'm not sure I hvae the right thing, the page is confusing
I'm not sure I hvae the right thing, the page is confusing
Well, there is lots of information about this, and all other swamprat knives in the swamprat forum on this very site!
Sterile does mean that there is no logo or marking of any kind on the knife. I am not sure exactly why they dont mark their production models, cost, or perhaps its simply because it would be extraneous. The LM is the designator chosen to represent this particular iteration of the Howling rat. Look around some and you will find that it has changed over the years. Choil size, handle material, etc are different.
Sterile does mean that there is no logo or marking of any kind on the knife. I am not sure exactly why they dont mark their production models, cost, or perhaps its simply because it would be extraneous. The LM is the designator chosen to represent this particular iteration of the Howling rat. Look around some and you will find that it has changed over the years. Choil size, handle material, etc are different.
The Mischief is a series of knives in current and planned production; there's a 6 inch, 7 inch, and 9 inch version (but I think only the 6 inch has been produced yet). The smaller knives are then marked as "Little Mischief" in addition to their specific name, and the current Swamp Rat incarnations all have micarta handles.
The old Howlers that aren't marked "LM" have Resiprene-C (rubber-like) handles. If you fancy a rubber handle, you can look to Swamp Rat's sister company at http://www.scrapyardknives.com/ . They use the same rubber handles as the old Swamp Rats on a different steel, but to my knowledge they haven't made a Howler yet. I'm guessing they'll make one some time this year though.
The old Howlers that aren't marked "LM" have Resiprene-C (rubber-like) handles. If you fancy a rubber handle, you can look to Swamp Rat's sister company at http://www.scrapyardknives.com/ . They use the same rubber handles as the old Swamp Rats on a different steel, but to my knowledge they haven't made a Howler yet. I'm guessing they'll make one some time this year though.
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I'll second sputnick's recommendation to visit to the Swamp Rat manufacturers forum. Eric Isaacson can probably answer any question you may have regarding the Howling Rats.
Based on what I've read, there have been 3 generations of Howling Rats. The first two generations had the Res-C handles, the third generation (current knife) has the micarta handle.
I don't know that I've cracked the code on SRKW logos but it appears that whenever a new knife model or significant change to a knife model is introduced it usually has the logo. Subsequent releases of the identical knife typically don't have logos. Models which are military overruns may or may not have logos. And exceptions abound. Best to ask Eric, LOL
Enjoy your HRLM..it's a great knife. Order a sheath if they have them in stock.
Based on what I've read, there have been 3 generations of Howling Rats. The first two generations had the Res-C handles, the third generation (current knife) has the micarta handle.
I don't know that I've cracked the code on SRKW logos but it appears that whenever a new knife model or significant change to a knife model is introduced it usually has the logo. Subsequent releases of the identical knife typically don't have logos. Models which are military overruns may or may not have logos. And exceptions abound. Best to ask Eric, LOL
Enjoy your HRLM..it's a great knife. Order a sheath if they have them in stock.