Ronin

[SpydercoKnut]

I RECIEVED MY RONIN TODAY. LET ME START BY SAYING THAT IT'S SCARY SHARP. ONE OF THE SHARPEST KNIVES COMING STRAIGHT OUT OF THE BOX. THIS KNIFE BECAME A FAVORITE NECK KNIFE INSTANTLY. I REMOVED THE TEK LOCK AND IT FITS COMFORTABLE AROUND THE NECK. THE FILIPINO GRIP JUST COMES NATURAL WITH THIS KNIFE. THE BLADE SIZE IS EXCELLENT BUT I WOULD HAVE PREFERRRED A LITTLE MORE BLADE FOR THE BUCK, JUST MY PREFERENCE THATS ALL. THE GRIP IS GREAT, SOME G-10 ON THE HANDLE COULD HAVE BEEN INSTALLED TO KEEP IT FROM BEING SO SLIPPERY FOR THOSE WITH DELICATE SOFT SKIN, DEFINATELY NOT MINE. AS FOR A DEFENSIVE KNIFE, OUTSTANDING. THIS KNIFE CAN INFLICT A SERIOUS WOUND WITH THE LEAST AMOUNT OF EFFORT. THIS KNIFE IS WORTH IT. ANYBODY CONSIDERING BUYING THIS KNIFE WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED. SOME KNIVES PROMISE PERFORMANCE AND DON'T DELIVER. THAT WON'T HAPPEN WITH THIS KNIFE. AS FOR MY RATING, I WOULD GIVE IT A 9 OUT OF 10. AS MENTIONED BEFORE, A 3 1/2 TO 4 INCH BLADE WOULD HAVE BEEN PREFERRED ALONG WITH A G-10 HANDLE. THIS BY NO MEANS SHOULD DETER KNIFE LOVERS FROM OBTAINING THIS KNIFE. I'M GLAD I BOUGHT IT AND LOOK FORWARD TO A LONG AND FRIENDLY RELATIONSHIP WITH IT

Edited by - SpydercoKnut on 4/24/2003 7:23:11 AM

[musashipug]

Spydercoknut,I agree with the sharp report. I did the "shave hair test" on left forearm 1st day then tested the area again 2 days later and I bled. This knife will cut!!!!

[Michael Janich]

Dear SpydercoKnut:

Thank you for your post and your feedback.

With regard to the Ronin's blade length, please bear in mind that it was originally designed as a neck knife. To allow shorter folks to carry it and conceal it well, the blade cannot be too long. Also, a three-inch fixed blade will raise fewer eyebrows than a four-inch blade. Although I have also designed a larger version of the Ronin, it's too large for most folks to wear as a neck knife. Given Mike Snody's work load, it's also unlikely that we will see it in steel anytime soon.

Thanks again for sharing your thoughts.

Stay safe,



mike j

[musashipug]

Dear Mike J.
Thoughts on the 3 in. blade: Most of the vital body points are reached with this length but the skill to deal with all potential attacks efficiently with this weapon requires much practice and understanding of its limits. The " Bigger is better" deal makes sense sometimes but isn't practical in EDC. Any chance a Ronin trainer is in the works? T.C.& S.S.

[Michael Janich]

To all:

For additional information on the evolution of the Ronin design, some pictures of the various custom Ronins that have been produced so far, and some tips on carrying and concealing the Ronin, please check out the new page on my web site:

http://www.martialbladecraft.net/the%20ronin.htm

Stay safe,

mike j

[mort]

Hi Mike,

The MBC Ronin page is outstanding. Do you know if Mike Snody will be producing more knives in the near future?

Thanks,
Fred