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#269545 - 04/28/14 11:06 PM RSK Mk6
hikermor Offline
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Just browsing through the CRKT site,and what to my wondering eyes should appear but the RSK Mk 6{ http://www.crkt.com/rsk-mk6-survival-knife-2381

Slightly longer than the Mk5 and it looks really useful. I would love to hear more details....
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#269548 - 04/29/14 02:54 AM Re: RSK Mk6 [Re: hikermor]
Glock-A-Roo Offline
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Registered: 04/16/03
Posts: 1076
I always liked the Mk5 because its size filled a unique niche. The Mk6 looks to be on the order of the Izula, Candiru, or (close to) the EskaBar. So at first glance I don't see a unique capability of the Mk6. But Doug don't play games so I look forward to hearing more about it.

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#269567 - 04/29/14 04:14 PM Re: RSK Mk6 [Re: hikermor]
chaosmagnet Offline
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Registered: 12/03/09
Posts: 3819
Loc: USA
Do want.

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#269586 - 04/30/14 02:11 AM Re: RSK Mk6 [Re: hikermor]
UTAlumnus Offline
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Registered: 03/08/03
Posts: 1019
Loc: East Tennessee near Bristol
$29.95 on Amazon . $31.82 with Amazon Prime .

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#269588 - 04/30/14 03:02 AM Re: RSK Mk6 [Re: hikermor]
Dagny Offline
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Registered: 11/25/08
Posts: 1918
Loc: Washington, DC
Resistance was futile, mine is supposed to arrive on Thursday.

Thanks for the Amazon link, UT!

Here is a thorough review:

http://www.thetruthaboutknives.com/2014/02/knife-mini-review-crkt-doug-ritter-rsk-mk6/

And more after usage....

http://www.thetruthaboutknives.com/2014/03/knife-review-crkt-doug-ritter-rsk-mk6/

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#269591 - 04/30/14 05:21 AM Re: RSK Mk6 [Re: hikermor]
Burncycle Offline
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Registered: 09/16/04
Posts: 577
Have we heard about this before? News to me, I figured it'd be on the site first...


Edited by Burncycle (04/30/14 05:22 AM)

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#269594 - 04/30/14 09:23 AM Re: RSK Mk6 [Re: hikermor]
Phaedrus Offline
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Registered: 04/28/10
Posts: 3148
Loc: Big Sky Country
Let me say from the outset that this is a very good looking knife. It would be a fine tool for survival to be sure. That said, I'm obviously not the target market for such a blade. I'm a pretty hardcore steel geek, and I loath 8CR13 MOV. I've never once got an edge I was satisfied with on that steel. Again, just putting it in perspective that I'm not knocking the product, only that I prefer a little more "upscale" steels.

However, I think it will fill a necessary niche for many folks. There are very few good quality knives in the general size/price class of the original PSK knife. At this size there are some great knives (eg ESEE Izula) but not at the price of the new Ritter.

I think it will be a hit. Eventually I'll probably have to get my grubby paws on one!
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#269598 - 04/30/14 05:58 PM Re: RSK Mk6 [Re: Phaedrus]
Am_Fear_Liath_Mor Offline
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Registered: 08/03/07
Posts: 3078

RSK Mk6 looks nice, there are other knifes available such as the Enzo Necker range in Stainless Sandvik 12c27 at similar competitive pricing.

https://www.brisa.fi/portal/index.php?option=com_oscommerce&osMod=index&cPath=119_375

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#269599 - 04/30/14 07:07 PM Re: RSK Mk6 [Re: hikermor]
Glock-A-Roo Offline
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Registered: 04/16/03
Posts: 1076
Well, having read more about the Mk6 now, I don't see anything it offers over an Izula other than a moderate price break.

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#269616 - 05/01/14 08:55 PM Re: RSK Mk6 [Re: hikermor]
Dagny Offline
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Registered: 11/25/08
Posts: 1918
Loc: Washington, DC
My new Mk6 ($32) arrived today and I like it very much. I'm not expert on the various steels used but size, weight-wise and feel-wise (the cord makes a comfy fit in my hand), I think I prefer it to the BK-14 ($36) and BK-11 ($38). Certainly would prefer using it compared to the diminutive Mk5 ($19), but the 5 fits in my wallet...

As you can see from the photos (links below), I don't use any of them very often. They are kept in various places (bike trunk bag, shoulder bag, backpack, etc.)

All the knife prices quoted above are Amazon Prime (free shipping).
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