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Ruta Locura Titanium Knife
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Ruta Locura Titanium Knife
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A reliable titanium bird and trout blade, the Ruta Locura Knife is the lightest blade offered through Massdrop to date. The edge has been treated with a tungsten carbide deposit giving the knife a self sharpening effect that eventually creates a micro serrated blade Read More
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keyboard_arrow_downTyler
2438
Oct 19, 2015
It's a go! The order for the Ruta Locura Titanium Knife was placed just after the drop came to an end. Now our vendor will be working hard to prepare it for shipment to each of you.
As soon as we receive word from the vendor about the shipping schedule, we will update you all with that information.
Look forward to another update from us by the end of the day Pacific Time on 10/26 or earlier if anything comes up.
As soon as we receive word from the vendor about the shipping schedule, we will update you all with that information.
Look forward to another update from us by the end of the day Pacific Time on 10/26 or earlier if anything comes up.
Tyler
2438
Aug 8, 2015
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Tyler
2438
Aug 4, 2015
It's a go! The order for the Ruta Locura Titanium Knife was placed just after the drop came to an end. Now our vendor will be working hard to prepare it for shipment to each of you.
As soon as we receive word from the vendor about the shipping schedule, we will update you all with that information.
Look forward to another update from us by the end of the day Pacific Time on 8/10 or earlier if anything comes up.
As soon as we receive word from the vendor about the shipping schedule, we will update you all with that information.
Look forward to another update from us by the end of the day Pacific Time on 8/10 or earlier if anything comes up.
painkiller
53
Jul 24, 2015
Seems to me there was a very spirited discussion regarding this or similar titanium knife with a carbidized cutting surface. The concern was whether general use and/or sharpening would wear through the cutting surface over time and reveal the plain titanium, which is tough but not wear resistant. The maker gave his opinion as to why this would work...can the admin resurrect the prioir thread regarding this issue? It would be helpful to those who are considering the product for purchase. I feel that saving a few grams in weight would not necessitate the price jump from a typical well known steel (154 CM, S30V, S35VN, D2, 440 C or similar) to titanium in this case...but that is just my opinion.
FeebleOldMan
839
Jul 24, 2015
painkillerHere's the discussion for reference:
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/kestrel-knives-ti-backpacker/talk
lobster
687
Jul 24, 2015
I agree, that sheath is um...different. Maybe it works well, but I doubt it's better than kydex, leather, cordura, thermoplastic, wood. Actually, if you hang this around your neck, slip on a mossy log or rock and land on your stomach...
painkiller
53
Jul 24, 2015
guvnorGuvnor, per previous Kestrel thread...what was the neck knife you have referenced in the picture? Can you provide some feedback on your thoughts regarding this one?
guvnor
735
Jul 25, 2015
painkillerThe one I showed in picture is a cKc Hiker. It's a knife blank by Svord made for a knife maker named Kyley Harris. He used to make a bunch but doesn't make too many knives for sale anymore, so Svord offers the Hiker themselves nowadays. The factory version is not as 'finished' as Kyley's, but basically the same knives.
My thoughts on this one is that the finger choil seems too small and that sheath is hilarious. It's also not a very good value compared to the Kestral which if I remember right was around the same price - this design should be cheaper to manufacture and the Kestral comes with a kydex sheath on top.
In terms of the titanium/tungsten carbide knives 'wearing out', the carbides on the back of the blade is basically the lifespan of the knife. Never heard of someone actually wearing one out through sharpening, but I've also not heard of many people who use these knives often.
My main gripe with the Ti/cabide knives is that they don't cut very well and the edge strength is weak when compared to steel. The weight savings keeps coming up as a big selling point, but like I mentioned before the difference between steel and Ti at this size isn't a concern imo(especially for the trade off in cutting performance). The only real advantage I can think of for Ti knives like this is the corrosion resistance, if you're around saltwater a lot.
My thoughts on this one is that the finger choil seems too small and that sheath is hilarious. It's also not a very good value compared to the Kestral which if I remember right was around the same price - this design should be cheaper to manufacture and the Kestral comes with a kydex sheath on top.
In terms of the titanium/tungsten carbide knives 'wearing out', the carbides on the back of the blade is basically the lifespan of the knife. Never heard of someone actually wearing one out through sharpening, but I've also not heard of many people who use these knives often.
My main gripe with the Ti/cabide knives is that they don't cut very well and the edge strength is weak when compared to steel. The weight savings keeps coming up as a big selling point, but like I mentioned before the difference between steel and Ti at this size isn't a concern imo(especially for the trade off in cutting performance). The only real advantage I can think of for Ti knives like this is the corrosion resistance, if you're around saltwater a lot.
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