By RM style i mean the standard full tang, 4mm spear point bushcraft knife that has become so popular since ray mears was fist broadcasted.
remember this is for style of knife, not individual designs,
so handles and steel types do not apply
Anyway, what sort of knife type do you prefer?
battoning/strength:
the Rm has a great battoning ability due to the 4mm blade.
the puukko can stand up to light battoning depending on how well made.
Cutting:
the Rm is acceptable in cutting, sharp but a 4mm blade is a little thick to be a great slicer.
the puukko is great a slicing due to the 3mm blade and generaly high grind.
weight/ balance:
Rm is heavy due the the full tang, and the balance issue can be sorted with a tapered tang if needed.
the Puukko, is very light due to the stick tang, this also makes for light handling.
control:
personaly i find a puukko style blade to be easyer to control than a drop point, but thats personal prefrence.
so these are my observations, others may have different experiences.
so the question is, which ones your favorite.
ATB
Josh
if somone can add a poll, i would be most greatfull
remember this is for style of knife, not individual designs,
so handles and steel types do not apply
Anyway, what sort of knife type do you prefer?
battoning/strength:
the Rm has a great battoning ability due to the 4mm blade.
the puukko can stand up to light battoning depending on how well made.
Cutting:
the Rm is acceptable in cutting, sharp but a 4mm blade is a little thick to be a great slicer.
the puukko is great a slicing due to the 3mm blade and generaly high grind.
weight/ balance:
Rm is heavy due the the full tang, and the balance issue can be sorted with a tapered tang if needed.
the Puukko, is very light due to the stick tang, this also makes for light handling.
control:
personaly i find a puukko style blade to be easyer to control than a drop point, but thats personal prefrence.
so these are my observations, others may have different experiences.
so the question is, which ones your favorite.
ATB
Josh
if somone can add a poll, i would be most greatfull