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 Re: Ratmandu
[Re: Sharp]
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06/13/08 09:25 PM
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crpoc
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Great blade, I'm gonna get me one.
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Re: Ratmandu
[Re: crpoc]
#227493
06/13/08 09:48 PM
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Sharp
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You should, it's one of the greatest knives made. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
JYD #54
"Put your hands high, let your arms be the pillars that be holding up the sky..."
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Re: Ratmandu
[Re: Shaolin]
#227494
06/14/08 12:08 AM
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Andy Wayne
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After seeing the new pic above. Is the swedge the extra piece of handle on the black compared to the tan handle? Near the finger guard. No, it's the somewhat rounded part of the spine near the point. Here's a pic of mine where you can see it better: ![[Linked Image from i6.photobucket.com]](http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y209/andywayne/Knives/Swamp%20Rat/RatManDu/06-29-07-7.jpg) Personally, I like the swedge better on the RMD.
JYD #4
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Re: Ratmandu
[Re: Andy Wayne]
#227495
06/14/08 12:23 AM
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Gratefuldog
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I really want one of these. But do I want a MPLE more? I just don't know.
If you ain't the lead dog, the scenery never changes.
Lewis Grizzard
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Re: Ratmandu
[Re: Gratefuldog]
#227496
06/14/08 12:28 AM
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Rainwalker
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Just get both! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> And have No Regrets. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> I know easier said than done sometimes. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> The RMD has an advantage overall, but the MPLE would make a great little EDC. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
JYD#35 Dog Walkin in the Rain
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Re: Ratmandu
[Re: Rainwalker]
#227497
06/14/08 12:32 AM
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Gratefuldog
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I've picked up several new knives lately. I seem to be on a roll! There is always room for one more I suppose. The DMDC I traded for actually has one of your kydex sheaths. I am more of a leather guy but that is some nice kydex.
If you ain't the lead dog, the scenery never changes.
Lewis Grizzard
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Re: Ratmandu
[Re: Gratefuldog]
#227498
06/14/08 12:41 AM
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Sharp
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Look, this is gonna come from almost everyone in the Yard... GET THE RMD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> It's hands down one of the best of knives out their. Great EDC, great bushcraft. It's an all rounder that's hard to beat. Perfect size, perfect handles, perfect thickness, perfect blade profile, etc., etc., and it has the Busse HT on it. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
JYD #54
"Put your hands high, let your arms be the pillars that be holding up the sky..."
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Re: Ratmandu
[Re: Gratefuldog]
#227499
06/14/08 12:45 AM
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Rainwalker
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I've picked up several new knives lately. I seem to be on a roll! There is always room for one more I suppose. The DMDC I traded for actually has one of your kydex sheaths. I am more of a leather guy but that is some nice kydex. Thanks, I'm glad you like it. For the record, I prefer leather myself, but those kydex pants do come in handy too sometimes. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
JYD#35 Dog Walkin in the Rain
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Re: Ratmandu
[Re: Sharp]
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06/14/08 12:46 AM
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Gratefuldog
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Hmmm. If I needed any convincing I think I am now convinced. Time to hit the Busse family sale forum. I already picked up a sage AD there today!
If you ain't the lead dog, the scenery never changes.
Lewis Grizzard
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Re: Ratmandu
[Re: Gratefuldog]
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06/14/08 01:05 AM
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Gratefuldog
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No Ratmandus right now on the sale forum. Too bad since I have a buying buzz right now. Maybe tomorrow
If you ain't the lead dog, the scenery never changes.
Lewis Grizzard
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Re: Ratmandu
[Re: Sharp]
#227502
06/14/08 08:33 AM
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darkaether
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Look, this is gonna come from almost everyone in the Yard... GET THE RMD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> It's hands down one of the best of knives out their. Great EDC, great bushcraft. It's an all rounder that's hard to beat. Perfect size, perfect handles, perfect thickness, perfect blade profile, etc., etc., and it has the Busse HT on it. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> I'm definitely going with Sharp on this one. The RMD seems to fit everybody perfectly, big or small hands, great geometry in a useful but compact package. To me it's no contest. Or you can always get both. Or an RMD and BDLE, or all 3. You'll never have any trouble getting rid of your extras. I'm in the "get both, decide later" school of thought. You can't beat the mudder handles either though.
JYD #58
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Re: Ratmandu
[Re: Sharp]
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06/14/08 08:46 AM
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MRpink
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ksjumpmd, sweet collection. I wonder who bought the complete set from the store site a few months back? The color combo I really want but seems to be really rare is the black/dark grey. ![[Linked Image from img.photobucket.com]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v302/MRpilot/066.jpg) Sexy. I think that's just the same as the Urban Grey and Black under a different lighting. ![[Linked Image from img.photobucket.com]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v302/MRpilot/rmdset.jpg) Here's the complete RMD set, which Eric sold a few months ago. As you can see there are 2 different shades of grey. I think the darker one looks better.
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