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 Re: Survival Knives Compared: RAT-7
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02/21/09 02:00 AM
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That's good. I'm glad to hear that. I hope the Ontario partnership works out for him.
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Re: Survival Knives Compared: RAT-7
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02/21/09 02:13 AM
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ordawg1
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Hey Vic- OK........... now it is time for your machete review <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />.Thanks for all the pictures- we surely do appreciate it <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Survival Knives Compared: RAT-7
[Re: ordawg1]
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02/21/09 02:16 AM
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I did the monster kukri, golok, machete and bolo review last summer on W&SS forum. It was huge!
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Re: Survival Knives Compared: SOG Seal 2000
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02/21/09 02:27 AM
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.... Navy seals are used to pain, though, so SOG copied a green pine cone for the handle design. LMAO!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Great review Vic. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
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I prefer "SATIN" blades!!!
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Re: Survival Knives Compared: SOG Seal 2000
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02/21/09 02:29 AM
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I love to slip those little remarks in a long post and see who catches them. You get a gold star, KG. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Survival Knives Compared: RAT-7
[Re: Horn Dog]
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02/21/09 02:44 AM
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ordawg1
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I did the monster kukri, golok, machete and bolo review last summer on W&SS forum. It was huge! I will see if I can find. Great review Vic-Thanks <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Survival Knives Compared: RAT-7
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02/21/09 02:50 AM
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Another awesome review Vic, thanks! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Survival Knives Compared: RAT-7
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02/21/09 04:08 AM
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Great review Vic. Thanks for all the great work putting this together for us! Your pics line up very closely to mine and I am slowly putting together the "best of breed" in each size category with intentions of selling off the rest to good homes. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> In the 7" to 8" category there are three knives that really stand out to me and are my "keepers"... SFNO - This has become my favorite knife lately, think of it is a souped up Camp Tramp (and I love the Tramp). You get all of the great characteristics of the Tramp/SoD but in Infi + get the durability and great feel of micarta + the exposed tang that can be helpful in some situations. If you like the Sarsquatch you really need to play with a SFNO. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> Camp Tramp - The perfect survival knife if weight is a consideration. That being said, in a true survival situation I would rather have the exposed tang and don't want squirrels eating my ResC handle. If I had to pick a knife for hiking this is the one. I have to pick this one over my SoD by a whisker because I like SR101 for edge retention and the choil is more comfy for me. I also choke up on my knives so the lack of a thumb ramp is a plus. Ratweiler - The classic Ratweiler is almost a category breaker. It lives right on the edge between this category and the next category of NMSFNO's, FSH's, and Battle Rats. The Ratweiler is a legend and deserves the praise. The clip point and finger nub on the handle is downright sexy and it chops way beyond it's size.
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Re: Survival Knives Compared: RAT-7
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02/21/09 11:03 AM
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RN
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How does the handle on the RW compare to the CT for chopping comfort?
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Re: Survival Knives Compared: RAT-7
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02/21/09 11:03 AM
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RN
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forgot to say great review (as always) and thanks! ooops
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Re: Survival Knives Compared: RAT-7
[Re: VoxHog]
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02/21/09 11:30 AM
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Great review Vic. Thanks for all the great work putting this together for us! Your pics line up very closely to mine and I am slowly putting together the "best of breed" in each size category with intentions of selling off the rest to good homes. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> In the 7" to 8" category there are three knives that really stand out to me and are my "keepers"... SFNO - This has become my favorite knife lately, think of it is a souped up Camp Tramp (and I love the Tramp). You get all of the great characteristics of the Tramp/SoD but in Infi + get the durability and great feel of micarta + the exposed tang that can be helpful in some situations. If you like the Sarsquatch you really need to play with a SFNO. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> Camp Tramp - The perfect survival knife if weight is a consideration. That being said, in a true survival situation I would rather have the exposed tang and don't want squirrels eating my ResC handle. If I had to pick a knife for hiking this is the one. I have to pick this one over my SoD by a whisker because I like SR101 for edge retention and the choil is more comfy for me. I also choke up on my knives so the lack of a thumb ramp is a plus. Ratweiler - The classic Ratweiler is almost a category breaker. It lives right on the edge between this category and the next category of NMSFNO's, FSH's, and Battle Rats. The Ratweiler is a legend and deserves the praise. The clip point and finger nub on the handle is downright sexy and it chops way beyond it's size. I think your summary above is a good one. I don't have a NMSFNO, but I don't doubt what you say at all, Vox Hog. When it came out, I was in the midst of my Barkie Bowie phase! And every time I use a knife in 52-100, whether it is a Swamp Rat or a Barkie, I like that steel more. I can't complain about the SODLE at all, but the SR101 does hold an edge better. Oh why to I keep so many and keep buying more and more blades in this size? I would get a NMSFNO except for one thing.....the M9LE! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Survival Knives Compared: RAT-7
[Re: RN]
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02/21/09 11:34 AM
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How does the handle on the RW compare to the CT for chopping comfort? They feel similar, RN. On either one, the handle is large enough to grip the rear of it for more snap and blade speed. There is just something about the Ratweiler that makes me like it a little more, but both are outstanding survival knives.
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