Pros: Overall Quality, Sheath/Scabbard, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None
Stout Knife
The knife is short enough to attach to a day pack and not extend below it. The sheath with it's pouch is great. You can carry your favorite multi-tool in it.
Ontario RAT-5 Survival Knife 5-1/4" 1095 Carbon Steel Combo Blade, Micarta Handles (8638)
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| Part Number: | ONRAT5S |
| Manufacturer: | Ontario Knives |
| Retail Price: | $159.95 |
| Our Price: | $95.95 |
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Description
ONRAT5S: RAT-5 Survival Knife, Combo Edge
Ontario Knife Company
Whether it is the RAT or our TAK Series knives, you can rest assured these knives will stand the test of durability. The RAT line bridges the gap between economy, toughness, and real-world features. These knives are designed in the field and built to be used in the field. No bells and whistles, just straight forward cutlery that works, whether it's in the middle of a jungle or the blazing sun of the desert. RAT knives are used and carried by outdoorsmen and military professionals worldwide, including U.S. Forces in Iraq and Afghanistan. The handles feature Micarta ergonomic handle slabs for increased grip when wet. The handle slabs are attached to a full tang and secured with stainless steel screws. Each knife also features an extended pommel with lanyard hole.
ONRAT5S: RAT-5 Survival Knife, Combo Edge
Ontario Knife Company
Whether it is the RAT or our TAK Series knives, you can rest assured these knives will stand the test of durability. The RAT line bridges the gap between economy, toughness, and real-world features. These knives are designed in the field and built to be used in the field. No bells and whistles, just straight forward cutlery that works, whether it's in the middle of a jungle or the blazing sun of the desert. RAT knives are used and carried by outdoorsmen and military professionals worldwide, including U.S. Forces in Iraq and Afghanistan. The handles feature Micarta ergonomic handle slabs for increased grip when wet. The handle slabs are attached to a full tang and secured with stainless steel screws. Each knife also features an extended pommel with lanyard hole.
Specifications
- Blade Length: 5-1/4"
- Overall Length: 10-1/2"
- Blade Thickness: 0.19"
- Blade Material: 1095 Carbon Steel
- HRC: 55-57
- Blade Grind: Flat
- Blade Color: Black
- Blade Finish: Powder Coat
- Blade Stamp: RAT-5-OKC-USA
- Handle Color: Tan
- Handle Material: Micarta
- Handle Thickness: 0.76"
- Sheath Color: Black
- Sheath: Nylon and Kydex
- Weight: 11.5 oz.
- Made in USA
Badges
1095 Carbon Steel
An excellent hard use steel, 1095 is a primary choice for camping and larger fixed blade knives for it's extreme toughness and ability to hold an edge. Corrosion resistance is very limited with this steel, most blades come with a coating to prevent premature rusting.
An excellent hard use steel, 1095 is a primary choice for camping and larger fixed blade knives for it's extreme toughness and ability to hold an edge. Corrosion resistance is very limited with this steel, most blades come with a coating to prevent premature rusting.
Made in USA
This product is USA born and raised.
This product is USA born and raised.
Nylon Sheath
Durable, flexible, abrasion and mildew resistant, and high strength.
Durable, flexible, abrasion and mildew resistant, and high strength.
Micarta Handles
Similar to G10, Micarta is a a compressed layered composite which instead of using fiberglass, uses fiber compounds of any type of create a strong, attractive material that is impervious to water.
Similar to G10, Micarta is a a compressed layered composite which instead of using fiberglass, uses fiber compounds of any type of create a strong, attractive material that is impervious to water.
Customer Reviews
Marlin S
Shorewood, IL Jul 28, 2012
K.S.
Seattle WA Jul 19, 2011
Pros: Materials, Handle Material, Blade Material, Finish, Weight, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: Sheath/Scabbard, None
great midsize
strong, wide blade with good butt. Sheath could be smaller for concealment
