Camperj
Georgia

May 13, 2025

Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Finish, Handle Material, Materials, Overall Quality, Sheath/Scabbard, Weight

Cons: None

Esee 4

General camp use and carving. Perfect size to use along with a folding saw and camp ax. Top quality, made in the USA. 👍

Foxx
Orlando

Aug 03, 2010

Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Materials, Finish, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

Very nice camp knife, all purpose

Could only have one knife? This might be it. Great size, and weight, feels just right in the hand. This is the RAT version of the 4". This is a linen micarta handle. The ESEE version is a canvas micarta, the canvas has more grip texture. The linen is smoother, and could be less desirable when wet, bloody. It's a very sharp knife

Wiremonkey
Mechanicsburg, PA

Aug 06, 2009

Pros: Finish, Blade Material, Weight, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Materials, Blade Sharpness

Cons: Sheath/Scabbard

Good knife

I've been wanting one of these for a long time. It looked like one tough usable knife that will hold up well and it does. I used it for slicing up cardboard for mulch in my garden. I like the carbon steel blade. I've had many of the super steel knives and am going back to carbon. It is easier to sharpen, holds an edge well, and just seems to have a better feel on the stone. I'm not crazy about the Molle type sheath as I'm more familiar with the old style pouch sheaths, but it is well made.

Brakes
Kansas

Aug 05, 2017

Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Sheath/Scabbard, Materials, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

5 years in and still going strong

this knife is very ergonomical and efficient as a utility/bush-crafting/camping knife. The handle is a good thickness, and has smooth edges unlike some other micarta handles. The blade is berfect for use on wood, and after batoning who knows how many pieces of wood (some as thick as the blade is long haha) the only wear on the knife is the fading of the finish (which is to be expected). The only downside to this knife is the steel which is a high carbon steel which in itself is not a bad thing, actually a very manageable steel, but it does rust so oil is a must. Also, since it is a 4 inch blade you may have a hard time if you're trying to use it on big wood, so either stick with smaller wood or get a bigger knife. Along with that the blade itself is not AS thick as some competitors but it doesn't bog me down at all. And finally the sheath is great and way, way better quality than some of the RAT knives I've owned. All in all it's my favorite knife, even compared to its big brother the Junglas haha

Walter
Tung Chung, New Territories, Hong Kong

Dec 18, 2011

Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Sheath/Scabbard, Materials, Finish, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

Great Buy! Great Product! Great Knife!

I just received mine today. Upon handling it, I was already impressed with the workmanship. Not so big, definitely not too small. Quality is just top notch! No wonder it's a bit expensive. But hey... it is cost effective. And by the looks of it, this sweet thing will probably outlast me. I may have found the perfect knife for myself. Great product from ESEE! (I'm a big fan now) And again, excellent service by Knifecenter!

Gps
west melbourne florida

Dec 18, 2009

Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Sheath/Scabbard, Materials, Finish, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

simply the best

I am a marine corps viet nam veteran.I have carried a small fixed blade 24/7 since 1966. I have owned and carried many knives but this one has replaced them all.this one can and will do it all and it is indestructable.I do not see anything better out there at any price.

Plopes
South Africa

Jul 29, 2010

Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Sheath/Scabbard, Materials, Finish

Cons: None

fantastic.

feels and cuts perfect. my favorite.

Michael
Washington

Mar 24, 2008

Pros: Materials, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Sheath/Scabbard, Weight, Handle Material, Blade Sharpness, Finish

Cons: None

The last woods knife I'll ever buy

This is the knife that I have been waiting for, for a long time. For the money, this knife cannot be beat, as a hunting blade, a woods blade or a survival blade. Everything about this set up works, from the weight of the knife, the length of the blade, the handle, the sheath, everything. OUTSTANDING QUALITY is the descriptive term here and is apparent in every aspect of this knife. This is the knife that will go with me in the field, period.

Jeff
Louisiana

Aug 17, 2009

Pros: Weight, Sheath/Scabbard, Overall Quality, Handle Material, Finish, Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Materials

Cons: None

THE BEST FIXED BLADE ON THE MARKET!

I use my RAT RC-4 for everything from cutting rope, hacking down unwanted trees on my lot, opening boxes, cutting up meat for my dog, and even carving. When I am not at work, I carry it with me everywhere. I am never without it. I like the overall weight and feel of the knife. I love its look and the fine craftsmanship that yells, "I'm good, I know I'm good, and I'm built to be used!" I also like the sheath system. I actually like carrying mine on my belt in a horizontal configuration. As the title of this review states, I think this is the "Best Fixed Blade on the Market!" I wouldn't change a thing. I have owned and/or used literally hundreds of knives, so I do not say this lightly. The guys at RAT Cutlery really know what they are doing. This knife is a workhorse that won't let you down!

Sasquatch

Mar 23, 2008

Pros: Handle Material, Overall Quality, Materials, Weight, Blade Material, Finish, Sheath/Scabbard, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

RC-4 - You can't go wrong

Perfect size and top quality for bushcraft. Outstanding kydex sheath with drain hole. Arrives razor sharp with a evenly sharpened blade. Compact enough to not take up room. Strong enough to handle any task you put it to.

Bc
Texas

Apr 24, 2017

Pros: Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Sheath/Scabbard, Finish, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

Esee 4p mb

Gr8 product

Joshua W
Drumheller, Ab

Feb 19, 2015

Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Sheath/Scabbard, Materials, Finish, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

absolutely amazing, a must have

The feel of this knife in outstanding, it fits the hand quite nicely. The size is just right. You can go wrong with this knife.

Hank
Cumberland, RI

Nov 11, 2009

Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Finish, Materials, Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Sheath/Scabbard

Cons: None

RC-4 Great! Just big enough to do the job

Kodiak Pa
Kodiak Alaska

Dec 08, 2008

Pros: Finish, Weight, Overall Quality, Handle Material, Blade Sharpness, Blade Material, Sheath/Scabbard, Materials

Cons: None

The Knife A SERE Specialist Carries

This is the knife my son carries as a US Air Force SERE Specialist. He takes it with him every time he goes to the field and reports that the knife stays sharp, the protective coating works great, it is well balanced and sharpens easily with a file. RAT cutlery has really done a great job with this knife and my son says it holds up extremely well with all the abuse he puts it through. He feels the carry system is the best he has ever used.

Ricardo
Belgium

Jun 14, 2008

Pros: Blade Material, Finish, Overall Quality, Materials, Handle Material, Weight, Sheath/Scabbard, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

Perfect for Throwing

I use my RC-4 as a throwing knife and it's the best I've ever had. I don't like those metallic objects with a point,(like the Nieto thrower, the Cold Steel "mini" etc.)which have nothing to do with a real knife. I make my throws from a distance of 5 steps (4 1/2 meters) from the target and the RC-4 flies beautifully and surely. The RC-4 is THE knife.

Packinnova
Virginia

Aug 22, 2009

Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Blade Material, Sheath/Scabbard, Overall Quality, Finish, Blade Sharpness, Materials

Cons: None

RAT RC-4

I have switched to this RAT RC-4 as my new go-to trail knife. It fulfills my requirements of a good medium length heavy duty knife. So far it has handled everything I've thrown at it up to batoning it through a 5" white oak.

Barry
Sweet Springs, Mo

Feb 28, 2011

Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Sheath/Scabbard, Materials, Finish, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

The handle seemed a little to short in my hand. The grip just didn't feel right. I returned the knife for a refund. The overall quality of the knife is very very good. I really liked the blade thickness.

William H
Florida

Nov 14, 2016

Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Sheath/Scabbard, Materials, Finish, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None