is it worth it to pay an extra $30 for the sk5 Blackbird?
1747085
sk5 is stainless steel; rat5 is carbon, thus making the rat5 easier to sharpen and will hold an edge longer-but is prone to rust if you dont take care of it. the rat5 is not 5" long where as the sk5 is, but weighs less making the rat5 a better chopper. at the end of the day its a matter of preference-what are you going to use the knife for? I dont consider the sk5 a survival knife. the sheath is better fit (same quality) on the sk5, the rat5 sheath is generic and is made to fit the rat5 & 6. is it worth the extra $30-No! take the $ and invest it else where.
1747086
I don't know the sk5, but this is a very fine knife -- one of my favorites. My only complaint is the sheath. It is twice as big as it needs to be and seems like it's designed for a mole system. I'd much prefer a kydex similar to that of the RAT3. I should get off my lazy butt and make one.
1747087
Not if it's stainless steel. Carbon steel is easier to resharpen in the field.I have never liked stainless as much as carbon blades. So I don't think it's worth the money.
1747088
Yes. I own the rat5 along with several other higher quality blades. (Ie) Esee 4,5,6 BK-2 and three Ka-bars from when i served in the Marine Corps. I can honestly say the Sk5 is on my list of knives to own. The quality is all there and definitely worth the 30 bucks. If i could go back and do it again i would choose the Sk5 over the Rat5 based just on craftsmanship.
1747089
They make some of the best knives but it all depends on what you are looking for. I would not pay 30 dollars more for almost the same knife. Unless I was just collecting them and need to have them all.
864776
No, those run around $150+. This is still pretty good if your looking for something for the kids though, it's cheaper, lights up and has sound effects and is pretty durable. It has a fixed blade. If your a collector though this might not interest you.
437424
I bought a new one for less than $20.00 and free shipping. Is it worth messing with for that price?
229749
The only reason I would spend an extra $50 or so on a Reeve is because I can spare the money to buy the "best". I recently lost my Sage, the clip lost some of its strength over time and I believe that is the reason it fell out of my pocket somewhere. Point being that I am glad it was a spyderco and not an expensive REEVE that I lost. As far as function goes, I would rather buy the sage for actual usage and maybe a reeve as a glorified gentlemans knife to be used sparingly.
817583
If you can get that player for $29, go for it. There is very little difference in the capabilities of these two players.
1083838
Beats me, I don't know why you wouldn't unless you didn't have the $30 to begin with. I sure am happy with mine and I bought s second set for my step-son (scratch that) My new best friend.
509928
I bought this as a gift so I do not have with me, but the difference was an additional knife I believe. To me it is worth the extra $10
2068267
It is way cheapear to buy a nem one ..... Trying to upgrade is a mistake. Considering my experience on airplanes .... this boat is a toy , no more no less .... On the other hand is a very good instrument for lets say ... entry level ....
374062
Since they are used keboards it would entirely depend in the vendor selling you the keyboard. The black widow is pretty durable so unless they were very careless with it I would say there is a good chance they are in good to excellent quality.
769645
Yes, but only momentarily; unless you buy the companion book, "Making the Most of your Wenger 16999 Swiss Army Knife - Giant" $12,342.56 today only. Tomorrow, and thereafter, either $12.34 or $123,425,600. Who knows
1215182
Cheaper to buy a new one. You probably won't notice the difference anyway. Both will strain you to cock it if you don't make or use a pre-fab cocking device. Then you'll be happy with either. Trust me it is worth the $10 - $20 it will cost you. I made my own in 15 minutes.
1034981
I'd say just bite the bullet and buy the BMD one for around $240. NEVER had a problem with it.
262721
The BK2 has a heavier blade than the Blackbird, making it more suited for heavy tasks such as chopping. The BK2's blade is also thicker than the Blackbird's, making the Blackbird more suited for fine tasks such as making feather sticks. The BK2 can be used to produce sparks from flint or chirt because the blade is carbon steel, and it's easier to sharpen in the field. The stainless steel blade of the Blackbird is lower maintenance and will hold it's edge longer, but may be more difficult to sharpen. The Blackbird comes with Micarta handles which are nicer than the black grivory handles on the BK2, and sheath that comes with the Blackbird; though generic and sloppy, is more versatile. I think the pros and cons of each knife make them more or less equall, so it boils down to personal preference. I chose the BK2 because I wanted the heavy work horse. Oh, there's also a bit of price difference. The BK2 is less expensive, the trade off for the cheaper sheath and handles, I suppose.
1273020
Nope. The 4-7 thou price is for body only. But that is a bargain compared to the digital Hasselblad.
53935
The Randall RAT 4 is an excellent choice. Similar in price, I think a little less. Currently there is an Ontario version, which is decent, but Randall is the original designer. I also really like the KaBar Becker line. The BK 16 is very close in comparison and cheaper. The Beckers are easier to sharpen, however they have to be cared for to prevent corrosion. And your absolute cheapest, is gonna be a Mora. They can be had for $20ish. Or more depending on quality and sheath options. They are a good cheap blade. But very susceptible to rust. If you have more questions I am happy to answer as best as I can. These arent armchair opinions either. I own or have friends who own, and we use them in the woods.
1308161
No. I paid 4.99 when I got it. It's nice but not worth more than 10 in my opinion. Definitely not worth 30.
377249
The "extra items" are some screws & plugs. Yes, there is some value, but it is limited. The K5 is an easier tool to use and you will need to purchase many more screws & plugs according to the way you use it. A handful of screws & plugs is nice to give you some idea of what is available, but will not last long. Frankly, I don't understand why they still price the 4 & 5 the same, or, even why the 4 is still offered.