Hello gang, I have not seen any pics here of the new Swamprat RatManDu LE so I thought Id post up a couple for ya.

Here is the RatManDeaux(RMDx LE), the Ratmandu, and the Ratmandu LE



It is as follows
Handle: Black G10
Steel: SR101 58-60Rc
Finish: Satin
Blade Thickness: .165"
Blade Width: 1.35"
Blade Length: 5.25"
Overall Length: 10.187"

The regular Ratmandu is
Ratmandu (G10) (SR101)..... = 11 oz; .189" thick; 5.3125" blade; 10.5" oal
Ratmandu (micarta) (SR101) = 9.4 - 10 oz; .173", .189", .2" thick; 5.3125" blade; 10.5" oal

And the RatManDeaux (RMDx LE)
RatManDeaux (RMDx LE) (Black Paper micarta) (SR101) (FULL Height Convex grind) = 12.2 oz; "approx." .1875" thick; 6” blade; 11.25” oal

Firts off the fit and finish are great. Some of the edges are a little sharp, but not in an unfinished way, just precise if that makes sense. The blade naked <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> sure looks purdy and shines up nice.

The edge is sharp but definitely not hair popping sharp. I have to say so far Beef has produced the sharpest knifes from the family that I have personally received. This one was not one of his. It cuts paper great though and I think a little touch up will make her sing.

The G10 handles are nice and grippy, crisp edges and an nice pattern inbetween the ridges.

Here you can see all three handles and notice they are the same.



Its funny because there is supposed to be a difference in the blade thickness but they look very, very, close to my uneducated eyes.

Here are some spine shots for you









You can see on the RatManDeaux (RMDx LE) the rounded edges, nice touch that the basic and LE do not have.


All in all, it is a very nice knife. Its supposed to be a better slicer due to the lack of coating and thinner blade. I will have to see. Right now Im hesitant because of the tendency of corrosion on the naked steel. If I end up using it as a camp kitchen knife I will get a patenia on it.

Take care all

Sar

Very nice looking set of knives!
I definately want to get my self a Ratmandu one day. Have pretty much only heard praise for that knife.

The ratmandu is a fantastic feeling knife. You will not be disappointed.

Man, sometimes I still think i should get a RMDx...seems like a slicy fighter...

I'm with you RN, I think the RMDx would make a great combat/fighter. And the way the handle is dished out deeper up front on the spine would aid in keeping your thumb/hand on the handle and give you something to shove against in stabbing motions.

Also, I saw a youtube video with someone chopping with and I was surprised that it did pretty well!

My RMD is a permanent resident of my laptop bag.

"Don't leave home without it."

Love me some rats!!!

Nice look! If it had been like the RMDX without the top quillion, I'd have been all over it. There's no pleasing everyone all the time <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

I received mine as well, and it is SWEET!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Beautiful knives. Love those RMD's.

Nice