Registered: 10/31/07
Posts: 7437
Loc: Garden Valley, Idaho
I have both blade lengths in Model 5 and I have used the 5" 01 steel blade for many years. Ordered it from Pete in 1974. I have a newer SS blade in a 6" and it is a fine user as well. I guess if I had to choose now, it would be the 5" as to me, it is just a more handy all-around size.
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Mike Allen RKCC-CM-086 True West Magazine Maniac Randall Collector Behring Made Collector Ruana Collector Glock Fan NRA- Life Member since 1975 mikenlu99@aol.com
Registered: 08/21/09
Posts: 2004
Loc: Southwest Virginia
Way to go Halo!! Nothing like a big, slow-moving chunk of lead and a long, sharp blade to take care of business. An 8" blade would make the perfect build and, to work on keeping down the options, throw a #22 handle in to anchor it. Just to help move along the discussion.
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Duke;RKS#5567 RKCC-CM-087 Southwest VA
Registered: 10/20/05
Posts: 1621
Loc: Blue Ridge Mtns. Va.
I like the 6 also. It might be a little more than you need but should take care of any camp chores and would serve well as a self defence weapon in a pinch.
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Sidney Redford NRA Endowment Member RKS #84 NRA Life. Shag # 11