Thank you for another honest and excellent knife review. I like your knife content the most. Glad all is good after that manhunt, that is crazy! Lastly, I had a good experience with Hogue warranty when the pocket clip screw holes were garbage on my 1st gen Deka
I own a full-sized Hogue RSK, and I also swapped out the stock pocket clip. I've also owned a full-sized Griptilian, and the Hogue RSK just feels (and looks) like so much of a better knife.
I completely agree with you!! I loooove that knife, it is one of my favorites by far after using it a lot the past 2 months! The edge retention is good as you said, the knife feels great in hand, all around a perfect edc knife! And I wish you the best of luck trying to steal it back. 😘
Woow, that sounds crazy :O Happy to hear that you guys are ok, and that no crazy person with the gun came to your campers. I don't know why but that story made me think of the home alone movies, just imagined you guys making traps around the property :D
Love the ritter 20cv. Not rex 45 but doesn't chip either. The comfort level and blade geometry make this a Shabazz gem. Happy holidays and glad your safe. Edit im not sure the trm 20cv is better but Gerald thinks so. I think its the blade.
I love RSKs, best working blades for the money I've found. Unfortunately I think I may have broken one of the springs on my full size, I noticed it suddenly had a small amount of vertical blade play and the lockbar is slightly canted as if it's only being pushed on one side. First time I've ever broken a spring but the knife still works fine, I'll just have to get around to fixing it.
Doug Ritter does amazing things with knife rights. The clip landing on the cross textured part on the handle is the only part of this knife that bugs me. It causes a lot of wear on pockets. That can be fixed with a little light sanding though. The magnacut blades were a sprint run, hope they do more of them and if they do it on the mini I'm picking one up even though as a rule I don't buy duplicates, but that's how much I like the RSKs.
I’m glad to hear you are ok and you had some protection at home. I have been in a similar situation in my RV in Las Vegas several times. It’s not a good way to spend half a day. Anyway, great review of the mini RSK. I LOVE that knife. It’s just the right size and carry profile for EDC use. About the 20CV blade steel. I had heard about it before I got mine. The first time I cut cardboard with mine the edge bent right over. I thought it was the steel. Hogue resharpened it for free and it has been solid ever since. Turned out to be a bad sharpening job. The steel is plenty tough and has good edge retention too. I have sharpened mine several times with a DMT plate and the steel is great. This one of my favorite knives especially thumb stud types. I don’t really prefer thumb studs because they are kind of snagged on my pockets and get in the way of sharpening. These are in the right position to minimize those issues and they allow a slimmer carry profile for this knife. I would prefer a spidey hole like Nicole’s mini grip normally but it’s a trade off I guess. Definitely get one for yourself if the chance comes along!
My favorite. Puts every Benchmade on notice for the money. Hogue warranty was good to me. Shipped me a stand-off after I found a threading issue. They did ask for info off the box.
Yeah the thumb studs suck. I sent mine to Hogue and they took them out for free, I think I just paid for shipping to them. Hoping they make the Magnacut/CF version of the Mini.
For guys worried about Omega style springs I think it's good to note that the Hogue are made by Wolff springs. If you know Wolff from the gun magazine industry you know they're amazing and very durable.
@@jooky5 Ive carried Benchmade for 20+ years and never broke one. That being said a lot of people bring up the fact that they break so I'm just saying this may put their mind at ease about the hogue design.
@@shortspear that’s why I’m wondering if the hogue springs would fit a benchmade. Would probably void the warranty but if they’re more durable might be worth considering
The full size RSK is in my top 3 all time. Love it more every time I carry and use it. Pocket clip is the only thing I don't love but thats easy fix. Also that Native is sick!🔥
Oh, and i have some news, the Native 5 is no longer my favouritte spyderco, after using the g10 ukpk for a while now i think i like it better(: However i did order the g10 Native 5 yesterday got it for 144 dollars on the spyderco black friday sale that knifecenter is having right now, and i also had a $10 gift card, so ended up paying $134 plus shipping. Gonna be interesting to see if i like it better then the frn
Great review, Hogue knives in general seem really well made. I don’t have a Ritter but I have a K320 and it’s solid. Crazy about the manhunt, we just had a shooting near where I live too. Stay safe Erica.
Great review🤘🏻🤘🏻 love my ritters been hard using them for over a year and a half. One of the best all around knives period. Out preforms most 400$ knives 😂
I thought that jimping on the back of the rsk was to dig into the fat of your hand like opposite the thumb?? Lol idk...I do have jade 20cv rsk.... great little knife but your absolutely right about the studs...
Did you have to remove the thumb studs before you sharpened it?....nvm..... just had to watch more.... lol sorry I often times will comment through a video as it's playing...... but you answered it lol
Well first off happy Thanksgiving to you guys too.....and that's freaking nuts... the world is going to shit..... tho in this day and age something that crazy unfortunately shouldn't surprise us right??? Lol.... just glad you guys are ok...... ppl are seriously going mad...... now... to finish the video lol
Hey my brother! Great to hear from you! Yeah- it was pretty wild. And scary. So glad we are ok. But my heart is broken for everyone involved that wasn’t so lucky.
@@ericasedc absolutely with you..... all these events that have been happening around us.... its terrible when good ppl go to early..... that's why I ALWAYS say enjoy life now..... life's to short.... very glad you guys are ok to
In Ireland if you are carrying a hand gun you get 5 years in the slammer straight off with no excuses. Curiously, gun crime is very low. That guy couldn't have shot anyone when he had road rage if he didn't have a gun. That being said, I am sorry you were scared to death and glad you had a piece to defend yourself with. A scattergun is your man for that kind of job. That's a nice knife and it's one I can see myself carrying. Super hard chippy steel is a pain in the butt. This Hogue has a nice geometry. Being easy to sharpen is a big bonus. I have had various knives with Omega springs. They break, not often, but they do break. At least Benchmades do.
@@ericasedc yeah I just went on I think it was etsy and. Bought a bunch of omega springs so any time I have one break I already have extra ones to replace it because the first time I had to go like 3 weeks without the knife.
Just my opinion but however practical the rsk is, it is one ugly sob. And that sunburst pattern and gmascus looks like something on a $10 PRC knife. Bugout for me all day every day.
Interesting! I actually think it looks great- because it’s 100% practical and logical. But Love hearing other people’s opinions! Thanks for sharing. We all know the Bugout is absolutely fantastic!
@@ericasedc Ugly and functional(my Manix 2)seems a lot easier for a designer/mechanical engineer than something classic that’s stylish as well as functional. TRM seems to be the new guy that can do both.
Thank you for another honest and excellent knife review. I like your knife content the most. Glad all is good after that manhunt, that is crazy! Lastly, I had a good experience with Hogue warranty when the pocket clip screw holes were garbage on my 1st gen Deka
Awesome review. I love how you support America and don’t feed into the shit Chinese knives. You are my new favorite reviewer!!!
Wow thank you!
I'm thankful that you, Nicole and the Pups are safe.
I own a full-sized Hogue RSK, and I also swapped out the stock pocket clip. I've also owned a full-sized Griptilian, and the Hogue RSK just feels (and looks) like so much of a better knife.
I completely agree with you!! I loooove that knife, it is one of my favorites by far after using it a lot the past 2 months! The edge retention is good as you said, the knife feels great in hand, all around a perfect edc knife! And I wish you the best of luck trying to steal it back. 😘
It’s war!🤣💕
Mine has gone missing unfortunately haha T _ T
Great review. As a Spyderco fanboy I have to admit the large sized Hogue RSK is probably the best knife I own.
Woow, that sounds crazy :O Happy to hear that you guys are ok, and that no crazy person with the gun came to your campers. I don't know why but that story made me think of the home alone movies, just imagined you guys making traps around the property :D
I like the way you get into the fine details, I find that very interesting.
I really like her. Love her reviews
Love the ritter 20cv.
Not rex 45 but doesn't chip either.
The comfort level and blade geometry make this a Shabazz gem.
Happy holidays and glad your safe.
Edit im not sure the trm 20cv is better but Gerald thinks so. I think its the blade.
Another informative review. Missed the dog tails.
Glad you two were standing your ground protecting your homes.
I love RSKs, best working blades for the money I've found. Unfortunately I think I may have broken one of the springs on my full size, I noticed it suddenly had a small amount of vertical blade play and the lockbar is slightly canted as if it's only being pushed on one side. First time I've ever broken a spring but the knife still works fine, I'll just have to get around to fixing it.
Doug Ritter does amazing things with knife rights. The clip landing on the cross textured part on the handle is the only part of this knife that bugs me. It causes a lot of wear on pockets. That can be fixed with a little light sanding though. The magnacut blades were a sprint run, hope they do more of them and if they do it on the mini I'm picking one up even though as a rule I don't buy duplicates, but that's how much I like the RSKs.
You are amazing! I missed your knife reviews. Thank you!
I’m glad to hear you are ok and you had some protection at home. I have been in a similar situation in my RV in Las Vegas several times. It’s not a good way to spend half a day.
Anyway, great review of the mini RSK. I LOVE that knife. It’s just the right size and carry profile for EDC use. About the 20CV blade steel. I had heard about it before I got mine. The first time I cut cardboard with mine the edge bent right over. I thought it was the steel. Hogue resharpened it for free and it has been solid ever since. Turned out to be a bad sharpening job. The steel is plenty tough and has good edge retention too. I have sharpened mine several times with a DMT plate and the steel is great.
This one of my favorite knives especially thumb stud types. I don’t really prefer thumb studs because they are kind of snagged on my pockets and get in the way of sharpening. These are in the right position to minimize those issues and they allow a slimmer carry profile for this knife. I would prefer a spidey hole like Nicole’s mini grip normally but it’s a trade off I guess.
Definitely get one for yourself if the chance comes along!
Wow! Glad you all are okay. Thanks for the knife review.
My favorite. Puts every Benchmade on notice for the money.
Hogue warranty was good to me. Shipped me a stand-off after I found a threading issue. They did ask for info off the box.
Awesome info- thank you!!!!
Yeah the thumb studs suck. I sent mine to Hogue and they took them out for free, I think I just paid for shipping to them. Hoping they make the Magnacut/CF version of the Mini.
For guys worried about Omega style springs I think it's good to note that the Hogue are made by Wolff springs. If you know Wolff from the gun magazine industry you know they're amazing and very durable.
They really are great. Love the wolff springs!
Wonder if the Wolff springs would fit a benchmade. Then again, I’ve never broken omega springs either
@@jooky5 Ive carried Benchmade for 20+ years and never broke one. That being said a lot of people bring up the fact that they break so I'm just saying this may put their mind at ease about the hogue design.
@@shortspear that’s why I’m wondering if the hogue springs would fit a benchmade. Would probably void the warranty but if they’re more durable might be worth considering
The full size RSK is in my top 3 all time. Love it more every time I carry and use it. Pocket clip is the only thing I don't love but thats easy fix. Also that Native is sick!🔥
Oh, and i have some news, the Native 5 is no longer my favouritte spyderco, after using the g10 ukpk for a while now i think i like it better(: However i did order the g10 Native 5 yesterday got it for 144 dollars on the spyderco black friday sale that knifecenter is having right now, and i also had a $10 gift card, so ended up paying $134 plus shipping. Gonna be interesting to see if i like it better then the frn
Hope that you and Nicole are.both safe and OK!
Stay safe, look after yourself
Take care
Graham
Great review, Hogue knives in general seem really well made. I don’t have a Ritter but I have a K320 and it’s solid. Crazy about the manhunt, we just had a shooting near where I live too. Stay safe Erica.
The jimping on the back will hit the meaty part of my larger hand at the bottom, near my wrist, and helps me grip a smaller knife with confidence. 👍
Great review🤘🏻🤘🏻 love my ritters been hard using them for over a year and a half. One of the best all around knives period. Out preforms most 400$ knives 😂
I thought the Doug ritter hogues were already exclusive to KW? Does that make the tan and black one a double exclusive? What does that even mean!? 😅
Thanks for watching!!!
I think it’s technically a sprint run for a base model that is exclusive to KW 😄
The RSK is the best folding knife under $200.
Fun fact, The cutting edge is identical to the small Sebenza 31.
I thought that jimping on the back of the rsk was to dig into the fat of your hand like opposite the thumb?? Lol idk...I do have jade 20cv rsk.... great little knife but your absolutely right about the studs...
Erica; you convinced me to get a TRM Atom from the review of the neutron
Oh heck yes!
I am so Glad you are all safe 🙏🏻 are your ear inlays real tiger eye gemstones ? I love gemstones 😊 Grtz from your duTch friend
I have a full size coming in magnacut. I don’t mind sending it to you to test and mess around with since it’ll be a user for me at work.
Too large for me- but thanks so much for the offer!
@@ericasedc you’re welcome
Nice review!
One point of clarification: all of the RSK's and Mini-RSK's are Knifeworks exclusives, including this black and stonewashed model.
The tan/black was an exclusive color run. We all know that. 💫
Awesome video! As a work knife which would you prefer. The Hogue mini Rsk or the 940?
Thanks for watching! They aren't comparable, so I can't say. Have an awesome day!!!
Did you have to remove the thumb studs before you sharpened it?....nvm..... just had to watch more.... lol sorry I often times will comment through a video as it's playing...... but you answered it lol
Well first off happy Thanksgiving to you guys too.....and that's freaking nuts... the world is going to shit..... tho in this day and age something that crazy unfortunately shouldn't surprise us right??? Lol.... just glad you guys are ok...... ppl are seriously going mad...... now... to finish the video lol
Hey my brother! Great to hear from you! Yeah- it was pretty wild. And scary. So glad we are ok. But my heart is broken for everyone involved that wasn’t so lucky.
@@ericasedc absolutely with you..... all these events that have been happening around us.... its terrible when good ppl go to early..... that's why I ALWAYS say enjoy life now..... life's to short.... very glad you guys are ok to
Spain just scored!
So I’ve gotta ask… which knife/knives did you decide to keep?! The Mini A100 made a special appearance here, what else made the cut to stick around?
Watch my video called “So, what did I keep?!” To find out!!! Thanks for watching!
I have a few min Ritter
Wish you would sharpen mine and change the clip on it for me...
You are capable I am sure of it!💕💫💕
@@ericasedc
I got a strop from the sharpening supplies like you got I'm actually looking for a angle guide to use with it I have torx bits full clips
In Ireland if you are carrying a hand gun you get 5 years in the slammer straight off with no excuses. Curiously, gun crime is very low.
That guy couldn't have shot anyone when he had road rage if he didn't have a gun.
That being said, I am sorry you were scared to death and glad you had a piece to defend yourself with. A scattergun is your man for that kind of job.
That's a nice knife and it's one I can see myself carrying. Super hard chippy steel is a pain in the butt. This Hogue has a nice geometry. Being easy to sharpen is a big bonus. I have had various knives with Omega springs. They break, not often, but they do break. At least Benchmades do.
What pocket clip is on the ritter? i have been searching for a deep pocket
I go over that in the video!(:
@ 17:05
I have broken 2 omega springs on my Benchmade griptilian.
That is a bummer!
@@ericasedc yeah I just went on I think it was etsy and. Bought a bunch of omega springs so any time I have one break I already have extra ones to replace it because the first time I had to go like 3 weeks without the knife.
20cv soft? B.S. People are just talking to talk at this point..
Just my opinion but however practical the rsk is, it is one ugly sob. And that sunburst pattern and gmascus looks like something on a $10 PRC knife. Bugout for me all day every day.
Interesting! I actually think it looks great- because it’s 100% practical and logical. But Love hearing other people’s opinions! Thanks for sharing. We all know the Bugout is absolutely fantastic!
@@ericasedc Ugly and functional(my Manix 2)seems a lot easier for a designer/mechanical engineer than something classic that’s stylish as well as functional. TRM seems to be the new guy that can do both.