The rat3 fixedblade knife features a 107475 carbon steel blade and webbwood handles. The ontario rat 5 is a pretty solid performer in the bush. Theyre cheap enough that you can store them in locations you pray youll never actually need b. While its true that large and heavy knives are useful for various purposes, there are certain times when you need a lightweight knife that is equivalent to a tactical knife. Does anybody have any suggestions on how i could re center it. The 3 areas in which i feel it does extremely well as a 1 knife that can do all 3 food prep, smaller 2.
The rat s make ideal fixed blade every day carry edc or for on the work site, campground. I really love the aesthetics of the ontario rat 3 and the esee 3, so i was leaning towards one of those. A knife is one of the more important pieces of equipment you can have with you in a survival situation. Rat3 survival knife, plain edge, black sheath ontario knife company this collaboration between rat and ontario is a 3. Its 3 aus8 steel blade and reversible pocket clip make it an ideal everyday carry. How to survive alone in the wilderness for 1 week eastern woodlands duration. The ontario rat model 1 from randalls adventure training is a folding edc knife that can withstand hard use and abuse associated with tactical or survival tasks. Blade shape, scales, price, jimping, finger choil, glass breaker doubt it will ever see use though lol the obvious negative is the sheath. Ontario has a great reputation for developing knives for the military as well as civilians. Published on jul 5, 2011 removed phosphate coating by soaking it in paint thinner for 6 hours. The rat7 is a good chopper and woods knife, but its a little big to carry easily and i find that a folding saw works better for cutting large pieces of wood. Theyre built right here in the usa support our economy, right.
Built to be versatile and durable, the rat series features either 1095 carbon steel or 5160 carbon steel, tough micarta handles and molle compatible sheathes. Bs, but sturdy and functional enough to really put to use if you needed to. The handle features textured nylon 6 scales with an openbuilt steel linerlock. The smallest of the rat fixed blade knives, the rat 3 knife has a 3. Now you can enjoy the same rugged dependability and topquality craftsmanship our troops have relied on since world war ii. If you are looking for a shorter bushcraft knife, then the ontario 8630 rat3 is the best knife for you. I keep one each in mine and my wifes emergencyevacuation bags and one in my emergency kit in my truck. Second choice, but i prefer the blade shape of the rat 5. The 1095 carbon metal on the ontario rat5 makes it sturdy, sharp and longlasting, and the knife remains to be an reasonably priced selection. With only a 3 34 blade it is on the shorter size for most bushcraft knives. Used a flathead screw driver to remove thick top layer then different grit sandpapers to take care of.
It was designed for law enforcement, military and outdoorsmen who require compact cutting power. Made of 1095 steel, its not especially rust proff, but a quick hit of wd40 on the blade edge is a good method of protection. Often compared to 8crmov this steel grade is known for good edge retention and stain resistance. Unfollow ontario rat 2 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The rats make ideal fixed blade every day carry edc or for on the work site, campground or down range. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. For more than 50 years, the ontario knife company has supplied american servicemen with knives for everything from work to survival. Ontario rat ii utilizes the same steel as its older brother the japanese aus8. I hadnt gotten any new gear in a while, and i noticed that my layout of knives was woefully lacking there was a big, depressing, painfully obvious hole right in the middle, between my churi and my lone wolf hunter. The rats make ideal fixed blade every day carry edc or for on the work site, campground. Rowens heat treat is better and more consistent than ontarios.
The ontario rat 2 folding knife, produced by ontario knife company, is a budget friendly knife, made by a reputable company as a smaller version of the highly popular rat 1. Rat5 rat series fixed blades ontario knife company. The rat3 was designed by randalls adventure and training hence the acronym rat. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The rat3 has an excellent feel and balance to it, and the slim flat ground blade works very well for all small chores. Tough, textured scales provide a comfortable grip, while ambidextrous thumb studs offer quick and easy deployment. Although being softer than the above mentioned 8cr, aus8 is extremely easy to sharpen and maintain. Third choice, but, again, i prefer the blade shape of the rat 5. Apart from the flat grind, its perfectly functional for the bush and can take a serious amount of abuse. The ontario rat3 knife is still the sharpest tool in the shed. Free rat 3 download rat 3 driver top 4 download offers free software downloads for windows, mac, ios and android computers and mobile. The rat 3 was designed by randalls adventure and training hence the acronym rat. Ive used dozens of ontario knives over the years and have had no complaints with any of them. I really love the aesthetics of the ontario rat3 and the esee 3, so i was leaning towards one of those.
The ontario rat 3 is a jeff randall collaboration and as with all the rat fixed blade knives, it features excellent quality. The rat s make ideal fixed blade every day carry edc or for on the work site, campground or down range. Ontario rat 3 fixed blade knife, okc model 8665 and 8666. If you are looking for a new everyday carry knife to add to your collection, the rat 2 may be just what you are looking for. Ontario knife company 8665 rat3, plain edge with black nylon sheath. The micarta slab handle is a both durable and weather resistant.
Randalls adventure training also designed the following knives for ontario knife company. It is a nice knife for bushcraft, and youll have no downside utilizing it to carry out quite a lot of out of doors and survival duties. The rat 7 i had chipped out about the same size as the choil when batoning. The esee 3s handle is just slightly longer, but more ergonomic than the rat 3s.
I have a rat3 and rat7 in d2, and really like them. Rtak ii, tak, rat7, rat5, rat3, model 1 folder and the model 2 folder. This knife is designed for comfort and performance with an index finger groove on the handle to keep your hand from sliding and jimping on the spine of the blade for controlled cutting. It can handle all the carving, fire making, and small game tasks that you demand from your bushcraft knife. I wrote ontario and it took a while but they sent me another rat 7 but in 1095 no questions asked. The ontario knife company makes the cut by incorporating every desirable feature of an edc knife into the rat ii. A couple weeks ago in midnovember i splurged a bit and bought a couple new knives as a birthday present to myself. In previous articles, we discussed choosing a fixed blade survival knife see those articles here, here and here. For the price, you get high quality construction, great steel, super comfortable scales, and a great reputation from its designers. Whether its is the ontario rat or the okc tak series fixed blad knives, you can rest assured these knives will stand the test of durability. Unfollow ontario rat 1 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Discussion in knives started by cardsnation, aug 24, 2014.