Some itches should be scratched! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />


IMO, the S5 will stand on it's own and be VERY worthy! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

But, it will still be different enough from the RMD and the RMD will still be one of the great Busse and kin knives of all time. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

One of the greatest features of the RMD is it's size. I mentioned this the other day on the Busse forum.

There are a LOT of very good knives that fall into the midsized range that IMO don't make worthy choppers. If it doesn't chop, then I want a GREAT task knife that can be battoned well AND still carries well/light AND is a great utility/task/chore knife. The RMD is that size AND that design. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Knives like the Skinny ASH, SJTAC, BATAC are all great, but all fall a bit into no-man's-land IMO. They are not good choppers and while they weigh about 5-6 ounces more than the RMD, they REALLY don't do much more. And many things like utility/chore type tasks they really don't do as well as the RMD IMO.

Also along with being a bit lighter, being a bit smaller makes it easier to carry as a GREAT have on you all the time trail/camp knife. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

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