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Re: Team Gemini or Rodent 6?
[Re: Rasmus]
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05/11/12 08:19 PM
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SkunkHunter
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Glad to have ya back Vic. We all missed you. I think that I will pass on any 6 inch blades. Just got a whole passel of 5 and 7 inchers that do me fine. I DO hope Dan sells a ton of them though.
If you’re not Paranoid, You’re not paying attention Be a Sheepdog JYD#105
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Re: Team Gemini or Rodent 6?
[Re: SkunkHunter]
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05/11/12 09:16 PM
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Flux
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TG!!!!
no..
Get Both!!
The TG is what it is - a combat knife that is versatile enough to handle... Well anything.
The R6 seems a bit confused. I don't think the spine side guard really makes sense on the knife. On the other hand, I really don't think that it will get in the way: The TG guard is bigger and it really doesn't get in the way.
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Re: Team Gemini or Rodent 6?
[Re: SkunkHunter]
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05/11/12 09:22 PM
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Flux
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Glad to have ya back Vic. We all missed you. I think that I will pass on any 6 inch blades. Just got a whole passel of 5 and 7 inchers that do me fine. I DO hope Dan sells a ton of them though. I'm glad to see you back here too Vic!! I've read a lot of your posts, but haven't had the pleasure of conversing with you. I agree with Randy as far as the 6" blade range. I have a bunch in the 5"-8" range and only use a couple. I don't have the luxury of ED carrying a blade over 2.5", so when I do go into the woods, I generally only use my little/big setups. Best of luck with your decision! The good news is you likely have a lot of time to make your decision. I would order both and make your decision over the next month. You could always sell the one that you like less.
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Re: Team Gemini or Rodent 6?
[Re: Flux]
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05/11/12 09:53 PM
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sumoj275
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Vic, good to see and here from you again.
My idea on the Rodent 6 is that is to close to the TG which I was not enamored with. I might regret it at a later date but right now in my families medical situation use/need is in order over want. Many of you guys know what I am talking about. Now if I were deploying or working a job where I could carry a 6" blade everyday the R6 would be a viable option.
Men you can't trust, women you can't trust, beasts you can't trust, but Bussekin steel you can trust
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Re: Team Gemini or Rodent 6?
[Re: sumoj275]
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05/11/12 09:57 PM
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SkunkHunter
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Jeff, we're continuing to pray for the both of you.
Glad to see you here again as well!
If you’re not Paranoid, You’re not paying attention Be a Sheepdog JYD#105
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Re: Team Gemini or Rodent 6?
[Re: sumoj275]
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05/12/12 03:13 AM
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DogTired
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Vic, good to see and here from you again.
My idea on the Rodent 6 is that is to close to the TG which I was not enamored with. I might regret it at a later date but right now in my families medical situation use/need is in order over want. Many of you guys know what I am talking about. Now if I were deploying or working a job where I could carry a 6" blade everyday the R6 would be a viable option. Glad to see YOU back around too Jeff. Hope all is well. Like Randy noted, you're still in our prayers.
JYD #126 Super JYD #13
"Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety."
- Benjamin Franklin
"A free people ought to be armed."
- George Washington
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Re: Team Gemini or Rodent 6?
[Re: Horn Dog]
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05/12/12 03:15 AM
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DogTired
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I was waiting for a 6"...just don't like those top quillions.... Grind it off! Oh sure, the EASY solution. Problem is, I 1) don't have a grinder and 2) don't really know what I'm doing. Would rather not ruin a perfectly good knife in my learning curve <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> That would have been the solution for the M9 handle too...
JYD #126 Super JYD #13
"Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety."
- Benjamin Franklin
"A free people ought to be armed."
- George Washington
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Re: Team Gemini or Rodent 6?
[Re: DogTired]
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08/08/12 04:35 PM
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gun dog
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well we need somebody to compare these bldes for us.
Any day I'm above the grass and I'm not a zombie is a good day! JYD#138
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Re: Team Gemini or Rodent 6?
[Re: gun dog]
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08/08/12 05:09 PM
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Hobbes
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Couldn't justify the price of a TGLB so I custom ordered a Rodent 6 for about half the price.
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Re: Team Gemini or Rodent 6?
[Re: pitman]
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08/08/12 11:00 PM
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captainclemmys
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I felt the same way when I got mine
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Re: Team Gemini or Rodent 6?
[Re: captainclemmys]
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08/09/12 05:58 AM
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dman62
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Both great knives. If the R6 had spacers to fatten up the grip a bit it would feel even better to me. I'd throw the 711 into the mix also. Same steel as the R6, a bit longer blade, the Res-C handle feels awesome, and is the least expensive of the three. If I could keep only one that's the way I'd probably go (at least today). Can't lose anyway you you choose though.
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Re: Team Gemini or Rodent 6?
[Re: gun dog]
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08/09/12 06:23 AM
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elof_alv
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well we need somebody to compare these bldes for us. Give me about <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/2weeks.gif" alt="" /> and I'll post some comparison pics... Heard yesterday that mine got airborne... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
Last edited by elof_alv; 08/09/12 06:25 AM.
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