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Ratweiler is back at the swamp #1033702 10/20/15 12:04 PM
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For years now there has been a huge demand for the return of the legendary Ratweiler. That call has now been answered!


This Wednesday (10-21-15) The Swamp Rat RATWEILER CG returns!!!


It should hit the Swamp Rat website sometime AFTER 5:00 PM Eastern and will ONLY be available online at www.swampratknifeworks.com


There are no phone orders on Swamp Rat.


A limited number of each thickness has been run and we expect these to sell out fairly quickly.

The RATWEILER CG is being offered in two thicknesses of approx. 3/16" and 1/4".


There are multiple blade finishes and handles available.


Best of luck to those who hope to score!


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Is it that good?


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I'm to broke and I don't think I need this one.


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Re: Ratweiler is back at the swamp [Re: feederle] #1033720 10/20/15 08:24 PM
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Since when does Jerry speak for/represent the Swamp???

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Originally Posted by Evil Spock
Since when does Jerry speak for/represent the Swamp???
.... on and off, always. The Swamp was Jennifer Busse's baby but Jerry always had an input, then The Bully managed it out of house for a bit and now it is back In House, so I am not surprised to see Jerry making their announcements.

Re: Ratweiler is back at the swamp [Re: Andy the Aussie] #1033724 10/20/15 11:42 PM
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Jerry is the "B" in Bussekin knives. wink


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Re: Ratweiler is back at the swamp [Re: feederle] #1033727 10/21/15 01:30 AM
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Is there any knife the Ratweiler compares to? I thought about Buying a Rodent 6 but after watching a review I know think it´s quite useless...


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JUST A GUESS on my part, but from what I have heard it favorably compares to the Busse B8, the Yard 911 as far as capabilities are concerned. Yes it's only 7.5 inches but it's supposed to cut/chop WAY beyond what it's size would indicate.


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JUST A GUESS on my part, but from what I have heard it favorably compares to the Busse B8, the Yard 911 as far as capabilities are concerned. Yes it's only 7.5 inches but it's supposed to cut/chop WAY beyond what it's size would indicate.

I would REALLY like to have one, but with Dan saying his new release is due out pretty quickly I am gonna wait this time to see what he actually brings before I order.


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Good idea...for you! grin


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Re: Ratweiler is back at the swamp [Re: feederle] #1033740 10/21/15 03:16 AM
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tnx for the advice! I do have a B8...which sits with a friend in the US and someday I will have it shipped to me... smirk
IF I should go for one - I guess the 3/16? right?
That crazy imperial scale system :P


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Originally Posted by feederle
Is it that good?


IMO, no. If it's popular, it's wrong….. at least most stuff is for me anyways it seems. The mass distribution is pretty poor IMO, comparably speaking. Which will cause it to handle less than optimally and also shock the hand more in chopping or hard impacts along with developing less potential rotational velocity (chopping, snap cuts, etc.)

Compare the 711 to the Ratweiler CG original, which has roughly an identical blade… yet weighs almost half pound more. All that weight is in the tang, the worst place you could add weight to a knife IMO.

Now, the 3/16" version might have slightly better distribution if it has a lower saber grind…. though I'll still pass on both personally. I much prefer the 711 or TGLB if I had to choose something this size.

I pretty much universally avoid full tang knives from Busse/kin if they do not have lightening holes or machining under the handles and are above roughly 5". It makes less noticeable difference in smaller knives than that but the effects are still there and perceivable, just not enough for me to get upset over if I like the other aspects of the knife.


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