Folder...Help!

[ChrisKavanaugh]

I just received a RSK today from Doug. My present dedicated 'survival knives' consist of a Fallkniven F1 and U2 stashed in my pocket survival kit. My personal taste in knives is in traditional materials. Part of this is a revulsion to the Chuck Norris school of manhood for security guards with their black 'tactical' knives. But I first settled on the F1. It met all my needs for a dedicated survival knife. It is low maintenance, robust ( edge retention, sufficient strength for heavy use) and off the shelf. The U2 was a personally determined step up from razorblades or scalpels. It's wickedly sharp, has a locking blade and holds an incredible edge. It's also very robust compared to many other small folders in this size. The RSK is nearly as large as my F1 . This is not a 'gentleman's folder' or SAK class folder like the U2. I took it out for a quick test; feathersticks, sparking a metal match, food prep on a whole chicken and several vegetables, cutting an old seatbelt , manila line with excellent performance. The true, one handed ambidextrous opening and secure axis lock are big plusses. So, what I have are 3 superb knives rounding out a serious kit emphasizing emergency survival use.

 

[Bex]

Thanks for the review on the RSK. It looks like a very good knife.

 

[Bex]

That Griptillian is the nearest thing to a copy of the Sebenza I have seen since the 750. Looks amazing value though!

Doug Ritter is a big fan of the Sebenza. His etched model is shown below the new one on his website:

http://www.equipped.org/

 

[Hoodoo]

The RSK has got to be a contender. I can't say much about it at the moment because I'm reviewing it for an article but it's slicing ability is amazing. I think I may be retiring my edc BM 721 for this puppy (and that's saying something!). :-D