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 Rodent 9... To keep or not to keep?
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07/26/12 04:58 AM
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BigLapDog
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So I have a Rodent 9 which looks awesome but I can't get over the wierd finger indents. So I'm trying to decide if I should sell it. The problem is it doesn't feel great so I don't want to take it out and scuff it up in case I hate it. But I also want to use it to see if the wierdness goes away. I have large hands and wear XL gloves. So maybe it just sits wierd in my hands and that will go away after I get used to it?
Well gang any thoughts?
JYD #140
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Re: Rodent 9... To keep or not to keep?
[Re: BigLapDog]
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07/26/12 05:46 AM
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Private Klink
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I have three of them; guess you could say that I like em'! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Rodent 9... To keep or not to keep?
[Re: Private Klink]
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07/26/12 05:52 AM
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BigLapDog
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Even if I decide I want to keep mine. I think I'm going to order a Sage and Black Canvas one from the Custom Shop. Just so I can be different.
JYD #140
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Re: Rodent 9... To keep or not to keep?
[Re: BigLapDog]
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07/26/12 11:39 AM
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DogTired
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I've had two and sold two. Just couldn't get used to the weird finger thingy either. In my personal view, I can't afford all of the great knives out there so I'm only going to find and keep the ones that fit me best.
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Re: Rodent 9... To keep or not to keep?
[Re: DogTired]
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07/26/12 11:56 AM
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magoo
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For me it's a keeper....no question ! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
"All Hail the Magic Blade" - Jello Biafra
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Re: Rodent 9... To keep or not to keep?
[Re: magoo]
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07/26/12 12:05 PM
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gun dog
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not sure what to say.......... so just keep it.
Any day I'm above the grass and I'm not a zombie is a good day! JYD#138
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Re: Rodent 9... To keep or not to keep?
[Re: BigLapDog]
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07/26/12 12:38 PM
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I think the Rodent 9 is a great knife!
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Re: Rodent 9... To keep or not to keep?
[Re: Renee]
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07/26/12 01:25 PM
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not2sharp
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Send it to me for evaluation then I'll give you a honest answer
Making leather sheaths for 311,711 and 1311
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Re: Rodent 9... To keep or not to keep?
[Re: not2sharp]
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07/26/12 02:26 PM
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Really like mine. The grips feel fine to me.
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Re: Rodent 9... To keep or not to keep?
[Re: Hobbes]
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07/26/12 03:21 PM
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yesh
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My experience with the R9 was much the same as the OP. I have short fingers on a medium palm and the handle felt a little too big for my hands. I never got to actually use it before I passed it on. It's a brilliant design, it just may not work for everybody. I'm a huge fan of the Rodent series, especially the R4 which feels great to me.<img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> I think between the 911 and R9 everybody should be happy though. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Rodent 9... To keep or not to keep?
[Re: yesh]
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07/26/12 11:46 PM
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unklfranco
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Mine is a keeper. I've read multiple reports of people being "less than enthusiastic" about the handle design. I have medium/chubby hands and the handle design inspires confidence. That being said, I got a terrific deal on mine because its previous owner did not like the handles. To me, the Rodent 9 and 911 look like the same blade with different handles.
Either way, you get a huge piece of SR 101 steel to beat up for a lifetime. Try to hold the Rodent 9 before you buy as it may take a while to resell. The 911 has the res-c, which I dont recall people not liking the way it felt in thier hand. YMMV
Unklfranco
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Re: Rodent 9... To keep or not to keep?
[Re: unklfranco]
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07/27/12 12:28 AM
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elof_alv
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Well, you missed my birthday by a few days, but I will not hold that against you if you mail it to me today! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
Seriously, give it a go. If you use it for some light tasks you shouldn't mark it too much and should get a feeling for how it works for you. And then make a decision.
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