Last year I purchased a ZT 0200 tactical folder it was a great knife but I realized it didn't fit the need. I started looking for a longer, lighter fixed blade and was eventually offered a trade + cash for a Mel Pardue Benchmade 10505 Rant DPT. I was a little iffy at first about doing this trade but the specs of the Rant were what I was looking for, so I made the trade.
Now that I've had it awhile I'm very pleased with this knife. Turns out mine is the 440c steel version. The Rant has awesome balance, it feels really great in hand, solid and comfortable, its Kraton rubber grip just adds to the goodness. The knife's blade is thick and strong, also damn sharp and holding a very good edge. Pretty impressive knife, seems to be worth much more than its cost...
Now that I've had it awhile I'm very pleased with this knife. Turns out mine is the 440c steel version. The Rant has awesome balance, it feels really great in hand, solid and comfortable, its Kraton rubber grip just adds to the goodness. The knife's blade is thick and strong, also damn sharp and holding a very good edge. Pretty impressive knife, seems to be worth much more than its cost...