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#159342 - 12/21/08 01:10 AM Re: is there a better folder than rsk1 for the money? [Re: Chris Kavanaugh]
username_5 Offline
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Registered: 12/16/08
Posts: 54
Originally Posted By: Chris Kavanaugh
Define 'better.'


Well, I am looking for a do it all knife. Well, not cutting my steak or anything, but a knife that will be used to cut animal skin as well as be there for whatever survival task comes up. An all purpose knife in other words.

It is difficult for me to define better because I am not one who owns many knives.

I just want a quality blade I can use for hunting and survival purposes and when I die my kids or grandkids can still use it.

Keeping a sharp edge under hard use is certainly a plus as I currently have multi tool knives that I sharpen constantly. It is annoying to me how frequently they require sharpening just to open the tape on a package.

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#159344 - 12/21/08 01:40 AM Re: is there a better folder than rsk1 for the money? [Re: KenK]
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Originally Posted By: KenK


While this Kabar Dozier folder is not nearly as refined as the Rittergrip Mk1, it is a VERY nice knife for $20.


Thanks for the recommendation for a lower priced knife. I ordered one RSK1 and one Kabar Dosier Folder. I guess I will have some means for comparison.

Still, I am interested in further discussion on the merits/demerits of any folding knife. I think it is good to have a quality knife that will last a lifetime as well as a few cheaper knives that will 'get er done' even if they lack the quality of other units.

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#159345 - 12/21/08 01:49 AM Re: is there a better folder than rsk1 for the mon [Re: username_5]
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Registered: 11/01/08
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Had I not received the Benchmade 520 as a gift, I would be carrying the RSK MK1 in my pocket now. In the future I will be as the 520 is heavy in comparison due to the metal handles.


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#159361 - 12/21/08 04:03 AM Re: is there a better folder than rsk1 for the money? [Re: nursemike]
username_5 Offline
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Registered: 12/16/08
Posts: 54
Originally Posted By: nursemike
The RSK will not make you taller, or smarter, or better looking.


Well crap. I guess I won't be getting one of those then. So, what knife will make me taller, smarter and better looking smile

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#159367 - 12/21/08 04:27 AM Re: is there a better folder than rsk1 for the money? [Re: username_5]
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Registered: 11/27/06
Posts: 707
Loc: Alamogordo, NM
It will do all those things. He was just kidding....


Edited by Stretch (12/21/08 04:28 AM)
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#159373 - 12/21/08 05:07 AM Re: is there a better folder than rsk1 for the money? [Re: Stretch]
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Registered: 02/14/08
Posts: 301
Loc: Croton on Hudson, NY
The low cost Ka bar dozier lockback mentioned above is very high quality for the price. I think it's at least as good as lockback spydercos which cost more than twice as much. And the thumb stud can be reversed if you're left-handed (like me).

Also, it comes in a variety of blade styles, including a drop point which has a hole for opening, rather than a thumb stud.

I'm sure there are better "survival" folders out there, but as you can tell, I like mine a lot.

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#159375 - 12/21/08 12:03 PM Re: is there a better folder than 1 for the money? [Re: tomfaranda]
Russ Offline
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Registered: 06/02/06
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Loc: SOCAL
The Ka-Bar Mule is another solid performer. That said, I just bought a second RSK Mk1 to put away. One of these years availability will dry up.
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#159396 - 12/21/08 07:15 PM Re: is there a better folder than 1 for the money? [Re: Russ]
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Registered: 06/10/08
Posts: 601
Loc: Southern Cal
It's funny, I've handed my Kershaw folder to people numerous times to cut their steak. I've also used my RAT 7 and my SOG Seal Pup as kitchen knives, well kitchen might be overstating it, remote filming location with no craft services or catering meant the medic got to fix breakfast and lunch for the crew some days. All three work quite well for the more mundane things like chopping up some veggies or slicing a piece of meat.

The Ritter folder is on my equipment wish list.

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#159400 - 12/21/08 07:50 PM Re: is there a better folder than 1 for the money? [Re: JohnE]
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Registered: 03/19/07
Posts: 690
I don't own an RSK yet, it sure looks like a very good knife. If only it had a Wave hook I'd seriously consider buying one. I've heard there were some issues with the steel, though. Unstable carbides leading to a prematurely blunted edge, not uncommon with S30V and apparently the RSK might be prone to the same problem.
http://cutleryscience.com/reviews/rsk.html

I really wonder if any other RSK owner has ever observed anything similar or is it just something blown out of proportion?

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#159402 - 12/21/08 07:58 PM Re: is there a better folder than 1 for the money? [Re: Tom_L]
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Registered: 07/23/08
Posts: 1502
Loc: Mesa, AZ
I own the RSK1 and its a great knife.

I get your drift 'Username'. I think your context is "For the same amount of money is there a better knife than the RSK1?"
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