So I recently bought my dream edc, the Para Military 2 and was able to handle the Rajah II. The heft appeals to me but it's something that will stay home strictly for SD or farm duties. I would like to ask you what your thoughts are regarding the knife.
Thanks guys!
Thinking of getting a Cold Steel Rajah II? Your thoughts?
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Thinking of getting a Cold Steel Rajah II? Your thoughts?
:spyder: Tenacious, Resilience, Manix 2, Para Military 2 :spyder:
Dreaming of a Military, Massad Ayoob, Lion Spy, Yojimbo 2, Szabo Folder :rolleyes:
Dreaming of a Military, Massad Ayoob, Lion Spy, Yojimbo 2, Szabo Folder :rolleyes:
If the specs are right on the Cold Steel site it's 13 ounces and packs a thick 6" blade at around $100 retail. Honestly for a knife that will be on the farm or at home I would pass. That or throw in another $30-45 and get a Spyderco Schempp Rock since it's half the weight.
In the budget world perhaps something from Condor Knife & Tool. You can get a Jungle Bowie for like $30 from them.
In the budget world perhaps something from Condor Knife & Tool. You can get a Jungle Bowie for like $30 from them.
If you like it and can afford it (and it's legal) then go for it! Personally, for something that size I really prefer a fixed blade, but the world would be a boring place if everyone wanted the exact same thing! Some of my folders (like the Manix2 XL) are far larger than some other folks would carry.
Which Knife, A or B? get Both! (and C, D and E) :)
I carry a Rajah II in my backpack as an alternative to a concealed fixed blade (which is illegal here). Solid lock up and pretty sharp out of the box. It can most certainly take a nice beating!
You should be able to find one for about $75 ish.
For home defense? I don't recommend it. You're better off with a gun or a kukru/machete like GCG199 recommended.
You should be able to find one for about $75 ish.
For home defense? I don't recommend it. You're better off with a gun or a kukru/machete like GCG199 recommended.
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I carry my rajah 2 when I don't carry a handgun. If it's a stay at home, get a large fixed blade to backup your gun.
Don't you have a traditional(Filipino) weapon for home defense use?
Don't you have a traditional(Filipino) weapon for home defense use?
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