Registered: 09/14/05
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Loc: Central Florida
It doesn't just have to be one of each. Use your imagination if you please....but also "please" limit responses to anything that is "currently doable" from the RMK shop. Here's the rules: * Small, for purposes of this topic, is 3/16" stock knives or smaller * Large is 1/4" stock knives or larger * Must have to be able to be ordered right, boy-howdy, now! * Sheaths must be available * 5-option limit (unless a dealer's special) * More than one entry, per category, is allowed * Questions are "WELCOME"! The rest I'll make up as we go along. Sound good to youze guys? Also: So...What's the prize? Well: How 'bout I'll build one of each size (large & small) from what is posted in this thread...voted on by youze guys? How 'bout it? Let me hear from you! Also: Photos would be nice! Stay Sharp, Capt. Chris Example: I am partial to a Model #11-4". It is one the few 3/16" stock knives that can be ordered with finger grips..."&"...it's a helluva' woods hunting knife. Caveat" This is my stabilized-n-dyed green maple burl and not doable on this topic...under "The Rules" that "somebody just made up!...(Beeez!)
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Edited by Captain Chris Stanaback (10/14/2301:45 PM)
Great topic Capt! I'll pick one of each, a sort of Nessmuk double if you will.
Small has to be a model 26. I have a few other knives that are similar and they're just too darn handy not to include here. Nothing fancy just O1, thumb notches, rounded buttcap, Thuya Burl and a waxed sheath.
Large would be a model 12-9 14 grind. Almost standard model, with a waxed sheath and model 18 hilt (not sure if that's doable?), because this one will get used and abused, in a good way.
For those of you who know me, this will be a huge surprise!
3/16” blade, my choice is a Model 5-4” 1/4” blade, my choice is a Model 5-5”
I know there are better choices for specific tasks, but I have filleted fish and cleaned turkeys with Model 5. IMO a great all round RMK. IF I would order these specific 2 knives again, I would opt for standard spacers or all black and use the spacer option for a thong hole.
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Rod Brown RKS 3846 RKCC CM-123 Whether you think you can or can not, you are right.
Model 7-5 with model 6 grind would be my pet knife of 3/16 flavor.
This was a forum build from 2016. If I were to do it different, I'd drop the stainless and add NS1 to keep it at 5 options, so list of options would be: #7/TN/NS1/RBM/WT
FWIW, a GTR is a close second in my "favorite 3/16" category, it comes with stainless and stag for a really good price.
Larry, Capt's first response is correct. I've never found much use for a wrist thong at the back end of a knife. Yes, I know, it keeps you from dropping your knife. A wrist thong at the front on a large knife, however, ensures the knife stays in hand when swinging it. Chopping, delimbing, etc.
I agree, lashing a knife to a pole works about as well as throwing it. I'll keep it on my belt thank you