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Swamp rat just started taking pre-orders for knives. They have three models up for sale with different blade colors and choices in scales. Swamp Warden, Howling Rat Little Mischief and Ratmandu.

I picked up a HLRM and an RMD. I wanted the HRLM for my hunting knife. Everyone tells me the RMD is the one knife they would own if they could only own one. So I ordered one of those. Never touched one before so I am taking a leap of faith on that one.

So if you ever thought about getting one now is the time. They don't manufacture them very often.

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I have never had any luck trying to deal with those arrogant folks.


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They have been pretty easy to deal with for me. But ordering knives is definately a differnt thing. Its almost mom and pop over the internet.

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Originally Posted by Mannlicher
I have never had any luck trying to deal with those arrogant folks.


I bought a couple knives from them. Then when I ordered another it didn't come for about six months. When I tried to call and inquire about my order they said if I bothered them again they would automatically cancel my order, they were too busy making Busse knives during the day to deal with any of the Swamp Rat business.

I never got the knife, I sold my Busse and I haven't dealt with them since.............................DJ


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Originally Posted by TNrifleman
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Here you go. Its a link to how to pre-order


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Rather just have wildswalker build something similar, though tweaked as per my liking, and not deal with any bullschit.




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Wildswalker, MichiganRoadKill, Ray Laconico, Stomper, DP knives, Landi Knives, Miles Patton, Tobin Smith..........there are a number of very good bladesmiths that can make a knife as good or better than Busse, Swamp Rat or Randall Adventure.


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I wouldn't mind getting a knife or two from a couple of the makers you mentioned. But these aren't offered on a very regular basis at all. And never at these prices on the secondary market.

To bad you had a bad experience Mannlincher. They are really good knives for the price. Especially with an unconditional guarantee.

But they do take for ever and a day to deliver.

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I just traded for a Busse Active duty.. I have never dealt with those folks.. They seem to have a cult like following..

Laconico knives are very nice.. and can be found almost weekly on the secondary market on blade forums..


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I have a Ratmandu, bought it a few years ago from an individual, great knife!

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I also have an older Busse, Straight Handle Badger Attack (SHBA) also not bought from Busse. I did recently ship it back to the Busse Custom Shop and it was a great experience, fair pricing and great work! They removed the black finish, gave it a satin finish, new scales and solid bolt fasteners. Could not be happier.

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I have to say this order was way quicker than expected. I got my Ratmandu and a Howling Rat LM in yesterday. They are scary sharp and have some heft.

I have a feeling the HRLM will be my new favorite.

They sent me my order with my choice of handle and blade color about 4 weeks faster than they promised me. I'm a happy camper.

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Congrats!
Looks like a different blade finish on the Ratmandu?


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Yep thats the new moss finish. Its actually a bit darker. The flash washed out the color on it a little. Its is heavily dimpled (overspray) The pits are almost black and the outer is green. It will look a bit better when the handle darkens up a bit from use. I took another photo which shows it a little closer to true color.

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Interesting, did they change any thing else from the originals like mine?
I bet the RMD becomes a favorite, they handle and work so well.


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I think its all the same as prior releases. I am leaning towards the HRLM being my favorite though.


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