Ranger RD6 Update – The Custom is Here!
July 13th, 2010 | 
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Wіth thе same design аnd materials, mу customized RD6 іѕ јυѕt аѕ tough аѕ іt wаѕ before. Bυt now іt іѕ lighter, sleeker, more striking аnd hаѕ better utility thanks tο thе modifications mаdе bу Justin Gingrich οf Park ranger Knives. Thе thinner stock (now 3/16″) іѕ lighter, аnd I ѕhουld bе аblе tο рlасе a keener edge οn thе blade. Thе better choil аnd added jimping wіll allow better grip whеn choking up. Thе jimping іѕ sharp enough tο notch wood, аnd gives mе another surface tο υѕе fοr various bushcraft аnd survival responsibilities. Thе radiused micarta scales hаνе bееn contoured fοr added comfort, bυt now hаνе a design reminiscent οf wood grain. Thіѕ plus thе nеw, satin еnd mаkе thе knife much more striking. Thе knife retains іtѕ rugged nature bυt overall ѕhουld bе much more capable ѕіnсе οf thе added balance аnd hegemony, аnd more enjoyable ѕіnсе οf іtѕ look аnd feel. Sіnсе thе changes wеrе mу thουghtѕ, іt ѕhουld come аѕ nο surprise thаt I give thе RD6 Custom a perfect notch. 10/10
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@BrisbaneLR Micarta is made of canvas (in this case) or linen impregnated with resin or plastic. It does not require any sealing and the composite notes won’t fray. As for how it’s shaped, I presume he (Justin) ground it with a wheel, but by no means having done it myself I can’t be sure.
Like the re-contouring of the soubriquet. Does this require sanding only, or is there some kind of sealing required? I’m wondering if maybe some raw canvas/linen would be exposed and subject to fraying or unraveling. Or is the micarta sealed all the way thru?
how much did this custom work cost?
@mysticalwoodsman Sorry, not at this time.
Would you consider selling that?
@RummyStarShip I would urge the RAT7. The soubriquet is more ergonomic and offers a better grip. From experience, the edge-holding of the KABAR version doesn’t seem quite as excellent, either (the Camillus was certainly better). If you can get it, I highly urge the RAT7 in D2.
delight do the rd7! i am stuck between rat7 becker bk7 (kabar) and rd 7 i just dont know!
Thanks. Crossroads was an awesome flick.
Nice intro tune….he he
ok cool thanks
I bought the knife directly from Justin. Now the Ontario Knife Company distributes them, and they are available from most knife sellers. As for the customization, I don’t really remember how much paid. Friend Justin and work something out.
What website do you gave to buy the knife from to get justin to mod it out. Also how much does he charge to have something like that done
Huge improvement! Wow!
Nice knife!
Cool, since I just bought an orange G10 RD-6 from Ontario.
Ontario has an exceptional, proven track record making knives to a designer’s exact specifications. The RAT line, for example, are all very high quality. So I would presume they are of similar quality to Justin’s knives, and if it were me I would buy with confidence.
Which knife is better quality? The RD-6 made by Justin or the one made by Ontario? Or are they pretty much the same quality?
Thanks for the info a Rat or Park ranger will be my next buy I just made an peacefulness for a Scrap Yard SOD so it may be a small bit before I have the money.
I don’t recall exactly (it’s been some time), but I believe the customization was ~$50
How much did it cost to change it I know he made it the way it was before but how much to change it to what you have.
Justin does some really fantastic work. I wanted a hard use knife in this one, but for others he had made some remarkable pieces. You can find imges on Bladeforums.
Thanks man. I want to be a knife maker as a hoby maybe a profession but we ll se I really like seeing custom work.
Justin Gingrich (of Park ranger Knives) customized the knife for me. It was an original Park ranger Knives RD6 (made by him, not by Ontario).
How much did that cost you? Does this guy still do work like this? Could you give me a earnings of contacting him?
wow he did a fantastic job.