(Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None
Great Quality
This is one of the best in my collection great quality and smooth action.
Ontario RAT Model 1 Folding Knife 3.6" Satin Combo Blade, Desert Tan Nylon Handles, Liner Lock - 8849DT
Part #: ON8849DT | Ontario Knives
Description
ON8849DT: RAT Model 1
Ontario Knife Company
Randall's Adventure Training has been designing, marketing, and selling survival and military-style knives since their first survival courses in the Amazon Jungle of Peru. One of their first designs was the RTAK which was built by Newt Livesay's Wicked Knife Company before Ontario Knife Company produced the design. ESEE also produced and sold the RAT skinning/survival knife made by John Greco and the RAT Laser Strike knife made by TOPS (ESEE has since re-introduced the Laser Strike as an ESEE knife). Randall's Adventure Training also designed the following knives for Ontario Knife Company: RTAK II, TAK, RAT-7, RAT-5, RAT-3, Model 1 folder and the Model 2 folder.
The Ontario RAT Model 1 from Randall's Adventure Training is a folding EDC knife that can withstand hard use and abuse associated with tactical or survival tasks. For the money, there might not be a better knife on that market that can match the performance of the RAT Model 1. It features an ergonomic handle with smooth action and rock-solid lockup. The four-position pocket clip allows the user to customize their carry method to their liking. We absolutely love the off-set blade from the handle, which creates a unique look we rarely see in a knife and distinguishes it from all the rest. Whether you need to add a new knife to your EDC rotation (or you think it would make a great fit for a survivalist, serviceman or woman, or a true friend), rest assured you're making the right choice when you go with an Ontario RAT Model 1.
Specifications
- Blade Length: 3.6"
- Overall Length: 8.62"
- Closed Length: 5"
- Steel: AUS 8 Stainless Steel
- Handle Material: Nylon 6
- Hardness: 57-59 RC
- Lanyard hole
- 4-position pocket clip
- Dual thumb studs
- Weight: 5 oz.
- Hardened stainless steel liners
UPC Code: 071721884910
Related Categories
Ontario Knives, Ontario RAT Model 1 Folders Series, AUS-8 Blade Steel, Zytel Handle Material, Folding Knives, Folding Knives Liner Locks, Willam Harsey
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Customer Reviews
Charmayne
Palm Harbor, FlDec 15, 2017
Jeff J
Tulsa, OkFeb 21, 2017
Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None
Oh, Yeah! Better Than Expected!
I have an extensive collection of knives and this was my first OKC product purchase. Let me tell you, folks, it definitely will not be my last. I opted for the desert tan handles, so it took 9 days for me to receive my purchase because it was not in stock. They clearly stated when I ordered this blade it could take from 1-2 weeks and I was fine with that. This is a hefty, well-designed, quality knife and I used it today to open boxes of auto parts I received via UPS, as well as other packaging materials. This RAT 1 feels great in my hand. I especially like the 4-way clip position feature because the clips are always situated for people whom are right-handed and I am left-handed. Of course, I open my knives with either hand, but it's good to have a choice concerning clip position. The desert tan color is a first for me, but I wanted something different than the usual black or OD green I tend to choose. I really like the color, the smoothness of the liner lock, how solid the knife feels in general, and how the knife opens and closes like a dream. The handle is a bit more smooth than I anticipated, but I never lost my grip while using this product. What a bargain for less that 40 clams. I highly recommend this product. Bravo, KCI and OKC!!
Yaron
Tel-AvivJun 24, 2014
Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None
Wow Big Surprise!
i have many other knifes in my collectionbut i did not expect such a delight, this knife is by far the most comfortable in hand from all my other knifes.. which include ZT, Benchmade, CRKT, Spyderco, KershawBoker, it's so good & fine in hand i just cant stress that enoughits my only knife where they did smoothed out the liner lock so it wont bite your finger or be uncomfortable when you disengage it.im so pleasantly surprised with this knife, it is perfectthe lock, the tactile feel, everything, amazingly smooth in hand knife regardless of it's excellent price!DO NOT WAIST YOUR MONEY ON OTHER KNIFES THIS ONE IS AWESOME!
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