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ONE per Customer only! First 240 will ship immediately. After sellout, orders will become Pre-Sales and the second run of 240 are expected to ship by the end of April
Doug Ritter Mini-RSK® Mk1-G2 - CPM MagnaCut and Carbon Fiber - Sprint Run
MSRP: $249.95 FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES ONLY - Knifeworks EVERYDAY LOW PRICE: $199.95 with FREE Continental U.S. Ground Shipping
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Announcing an ENHANCED Sprint Run of Doug Ritter's Mini-RSK® Mk1-G2 featuring Carbon Fiber handles and Dr. Larrin Thomas' groundbreaking CPM MagnaCut steel! At 2 points higher hardness (HRC 63-64), MagnaCut provides equal or better toughness, improved edge holding and improved corrosion resistance compared to my standard RSK Mk1-G2's already exceptional CPM 20CV steel. It is still an incredible value for a knife with all these features and enhanced materials and still a knife you can bet your life on™!
The next generation of survival authority and Knife Rights Chairman Doug Ritter's popular Mini RSK® Mk1 ambidextrous folder, manufactured by Hogue, is available EXCLUSIVELY from KnifeWorks. The Mini-RSK® Mk1-G2 (Generation 2) is an upgraded version of the original RSK® Mk1 that Ritter introduced in 2004. This Sprint Run features a Black Carbon Fiber handle, Ritter's highly regarded wide-chord, high flat-ground drop point blade in CPM MagnaCut, the ambidextrous ABLE™ Lock and other refinements. Ritter said, "I don't believe that you will find a better overall value in a USA-made folder for everyday utility or survival. And, like the original, it's a knife you can bet your life on™." Click to review ALL available models of Doug Ritter RSK® Knives and Doug Ritter Gear
"The hype was 100% legit. What an amazing knife...Just fantastic. Great work and congratulations."
-- m_c_harris87 on Instagram
"It's so much bang for the buck...This gets the number one spot."
-- "Epic Snuggle Bunny" Auston H. (knife reviewer) - Auston's 2019 Top 5 Picks Video
"This is a fantastic knife...It's just a great, great utility knife, field knife, tactical knife. Doug Ritter, Knife Rights, Hogue; dynamite combination, dynamite knife...I love the knife."
-- Joe Paranee (knife & sword reviewer, collector, hunter)
Ritter teamed with Hogue, Inc. to produce the next generation RSK® Mk1-G2. Ritter said, "in Hogue I believe I have found a partner who understands my goals, is dedicated to producing world-class knives in the U.S. with customer service second to none. They are also committed to helping Knife Rights continue to forge a Sharper Future for all Americans."
-- "The Knife Junkie" Bob DeMarco (knife reviewer) - Top 10 Most Carried Knives of 2019" Video
Jim Bruhns, Hogue Managing Partner, said, "We couldn't be prouder to partner with Doug to manufacture his highly regarded knives. That this will allow Doug to continue to fight for our rights is just icing on the cake for all of us at Hogue who one hundred percent support Knife Rights."
"This is a gem 100%"
-- Nick Shabazz (knife reviewer)
-- Nick Shabazz - Nick's 2019 Gear of the Year Video Review
Since Ritter first saw the original Benchmade prototype knife with the ambidextrous AXIS* lock, designed by knifemakers Bill McHenry and Jason Williams, he has been a huge fan. The patent on that outstanding lock expired in 2016, allowing for the use of a refined version in his second generation folder.
Ritter dubbed the improved version of this lock used in his next generation Mini-RSK® Mk1-G2 the ABLE™ Lock—standing for "Ambidextrous Bar Lock Enhanced." The ABLE™ Lock incorporates superior finish and geometry for smoother operation, a tougher lock bar and Wolff omega springs.
W.C. Wolff Co. is famed worldwide for their superior springs engineered and manufactured in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. Wolff springs are respected for outstanding durability, thus providing enhanced reliability for the ABLE™ Lock. Wolff also provides the torsion springs used in Hogue's automatic knives.
The ABLE™ Lock liners are secured by two offset screws. The additional screw and offset design provides added strength and rigidity to the knife and lock assembly.
Jimping on the liners, handle and the blade thumb ramp were redesigned to be more thumb-friendly, while still providing plenty of purchase.
The Mini-RSK® Mk1-G2 blade retains the exact same widely acclaimed 2.9-inch drop point profile with a high flat grind as Ritter designed for the original RSK™ Mk1. For this edition the blade is produced from Crucible Industries CPM MagnaCut powder metallurgy high carbon stainless steel produced in the USA. It has a stonewashed finish to provide added corrosion resistance and which also helps hide scratches. The blade is cryogenically processed to achieve a hardness of HRC 63-64 for an optimum blend of edge-holding and toughness.
The blade rides between phosphor bronze washers for the utmost in simplicity and reliability. The pivot screw is adjustable using a standard Torx driver. Dual thumbstuds, which carry through the tri-wing theme of the ABLE™ Lock lockbar, allow for ambidextrous opening.
-- H. Clay Alders in Jan. 2020 KNIFE Magazine
The blade is laser engraved with Doug Ritter's logo and the steel type ("CPM MC") in MagnaCut's signature font on the front and the Hogue logo and "USA" on the reverse.
The handle scales are CNC-machined from Black aerospace-grade Carbon Fiber high-pressure composite. Compared to the original Mini-RSK® Mk1, it provides improved ergonomics. An "index bump" on the underside offers added security and comfort. Ritter's signature radial and checkered pattern machined into the Carbon Fiber surface combines effective grip with stunning esthetics. The handle is 0.16 inches (4 mm) longer than the original to allow for the lanyard hole to be located at the tail end of the handle.
The Mini-RSK® Mk1-G2 carries with a custom Black Cerakote coated stainless steel deep-carry pocket clip. The clip is reversible for ambidextrous tip-up carry. While retained by two screws, a standard 3-screw pattern (Benchmade, Spyderco, Emerson, etc.) is provided so that owners can exchange the clip for any of the wide variety of aftermarket and custom clips available. Brass inserts provide secure retention of the clip screws.
The Mini-RSK® Mk1-G2 comes in a zippered pouch embroidered with the Doug Ritter logo.
Like every Hogue-built knife, the Mini-RSK® Mk1-G2 is manufactured in the USA and is backed by three generations of manufacturing expertise and a limited lifetime warranty.
SPECIFICATIONS
Blade Material: Crucible CPM-MagnaCut.
Blade Length: 2.9 inches (74 mm)
Blade Thickness: 0.94 in. (2.3 mm)
Blade Hardness: HRC 63-64
Blade Edge: Plain
Blade Finish: Stonewashed / Tumbled
Handle Material: Carbon Fiber
Closed Length: 4.00 inches (102 mm)
Open Length: 6.88 inches (175 mm)
Weight (with clip): 2.3 ounces (65 g)
Lock: Ambidextrous ABLE™ Lock
Liners: 301 Stainless Steel
Pivot Washers: Phosphor Bronze
Opener: Ambidextrous Dual Thumb Studs
Pocket Clip: Black Cerakote coated Stainless Steel, Deep Carry, Reversible
Fasteners: Torx
Specifications subject to change without notice
Doug Ritter is an award-winning journalist and founder of Equipped To Survive with over 30 years of experience reviewing outdoor and survival gear. For nearly two decades he was the sole consumer advocate serving on SAE and RTCM committees that develop U.S. and international minimum performance standards and guidance for distress beacons, other emergency signaling devices and all the passenger safety, survival and evacuation equipment used on commercial aircraft. Ritter designs and consults on survival gear, survival kits and outdoor equipment including knives.
Ritter is also the founder and Chairman of Knife Rights (www.KnifeRights.org), America's effective knife owner advocacy organization responsible for 39 bills repealing knife bans in 25 states and over 150 cities and towns since 2010.
Hogue, Inc. (www.Hogueinc.com) is home to a proud family tradition of American quality and innovation since 1968. Every Hogue product – from handgun grips to long gun stocks to AR components to specialty knives to gear and accessories – is built in the spirit of fine craftsmanship, attention to detail and complete dedication to the legacy of founder Guy Hogue, carried into the next generation by his sons Aaron and Patrick, by Managing Partner Jim Bruhns, by his grandson Neil, and by each and every employee at Hogue, Inc.
RSK® is a registered trademark of Douglas S. Ritter
* "AXIS" is a registered trademark of Benchmade Knife Company.
All images and text ©2023 Knifeworks and Douglas S. Ritter. All rights reserved. May not be republished without permission.
Specifications:
| Knife Type | Folding Knife | |
| Brand | Hogue | |
| Product Name | Doug Ritter RSK MK1-G2 | |
| Model # | DR54120 | |
| Overall Length (in) | 6.88 | |
| Closed Length (in) | 4.00 | |
| Blade Length (in) | 2.9 | |
| Blade Thickness (in) | 0.094 | |
| Blade Material | Magnacut | |
| Blade Hardness (HRC) | 63-64 | |
| Blade Style | Drop Point | |
| Blade Edge | Plain | |
| Blade Grind | High Flat | |
| Blade Finish | Stonewash | |
| Handle Material | Carbon Fiber | |
| Handle Finish | Black | |
| Lock Type | ABLE Lock | |
| Clip Position | Tip-Up, Right/Left | |
| Weight (oz) | 2.3 | |
| Origin | USA |
