Thinking of getting a Cold Steel Rajah II? Your thoughts?

[Arnis Student]

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!

[Blerv]

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.

[rodloos]

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.

[GCG199]

Get a full-size fixed blade Kukri/machete if your only going to keep it at home.

If you want it portable, get the Rajah.

[c.joe]

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.

[chuck_roxas45]

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?

[Dr. Snubnose]

+1 on Chucks suggestion of a traditional Filipino weapon.......rajah2.....lol.....Doc :)