Grear shape and cutting geometry, lightweight for multi purpose. Steel probably better than former used cpm S30V but not tested to the bone. Sheath also good, i favourised kydex plus clip but the thoughts behind these knife design by Doug Ritter maybe different from mine ?. Great value. Shipped to Germany within 20 days.

After running a G1 as my go-to camping, hiking, survival knife for years I realized replacing the G1 if lost would be near impossible due to them being out of production and held onto firmly by those who own them (myself included)

It was time to buy a G2 and see how it held up. Happy to report the G2 is nothing but an improvement over the G1, I find the scales are textured better for wet/slick/gloved hands and the presence of a guard is much welcome. My only real complain about the G1 was sometimes my apprehensiveness to apply heavy forward pressure fearing I may slip off the grip and ride onto the blade. A concern no longer.

The sheath is nearly identical to the G1. I have a custom kydex sheath for my G1 and I was very happy that the G2 slides right into it snugly and fits just the same despite the finger guard.

I have used the G2 to baton through many tough pieces of wood, sometimes frozen pieces of wood. It can baton, it can carve, it can feather if needed. I've used it for everything a modern frontiersperson could ask of a fixed blade and it has taken it. The S45VN is great, very robust but holds a keen edge through challenging treatment.

5/5.

Love the (MK3-G2) It's a no-nonsense knife that just works. Great for the chores around camp and fishing. For the price, I would recommend it.

This excellent knife is the best fixed blade hiking and hunting knife that I have carried in my 70 years afield. The design and functionality are superb. The CPM S45 VN steel has proven to be a workhorse and it has yet to require even a cursory touchup on the stone. The sheath is nylon but it contains a kydex or similar insert that protects both the user and the knife. I prefer it to the leather sheaths that I have used in the past.
The cost of this superb knife is a bargain compared to knives of equal 'QUALITY' .The good folks at Knifeworks treat customers right and will help you with product information and/ or a purchase. In summary, I consider the Ritter to be a top notch product sold by a first class knife dealer. Five stars all the way!

I like the size of this fixed blade, the comfortable handle, the S45VN steel, the full tang, great and functional blade shape, great blade geometry for slicing, and the balance. This knife is comfortable with or without gloves, wet or dry. The sheath works just fine on your belt or pack. I like that this is stainless premium steel. I'm also glad to support Doug Ritter, Hogue Knives, and Knifeworks for bringing a knife like this to me.

I have the older S30VN Ritter RSK folders and they were OK. This knife and sheath are different from most of my other fixed blades, in a good way. Useful blade shape and size, jimping helpful for pressure cuts, scales have good shape and grippiness. Sheath can be put on or removed without removing belt and has a snaps that allow regular high carry or drop loop function, has a lanyard on the bottom for leg attachment. Weight and bulk of the knife/sheath combo are quite reasonable. Edge was perfectly ground and very sharp. Blade has a nice “working” finish and is not too thick; very good slicer. All-in-all, a very nice package from Ritter-Hogue.