Are rat knives good?
A RAT in the Hand Simple! The ergonomics here are very good. While the blade has no finger choil to speak of, the spot where the handle draws back around the lockbar is a great place for your index finger. The blade also has some pretty nice thumb jimping just above the studs.
Where are Ontario knives made?
Franklinville New York
Ontario Knife Company is an American knife manufacturer originally from Ontario County, New York. The company was founded in 1889, making it one of the oldest American knife companies still in existence. Today Ontario is headquartered in Franklinville New York where the manufacture most of their knives.
When did the Ontario Rat 1 come out?
2002
In 2002, the Ontario Knife Company entered into an exclusive collaboration with Randall’s Adventure and Training Team (RAT).
Is the Ontario Knife Company still in business?
They are currently located in Franklinville, New York, in Cattaraugus County, where most of their products are manufactured. Ontario Knife Company is most well known as a supplier of military knives.
Are folding knives legal in Canada?
Canada. There is no law banning the carrying in public knives with sheaths, knives that take both hands to open and any knife with a fixed blade and certain non-prohibited folding knives, assuming they are not carried for a purpose dangerous to public peace or for the purpose of committing a criminal offense.
Who makes the rat knife?
Ontario Knife Company
| RAT-1 | RAT-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Handle Material | Nylon 6 | Micarta |
| Series | RAT Series | RAT Series |
| Blade Length | 3.5″ | 3.90″ |
| Overall Length | 8.5″ | 7.90″ |
Does OKC make good knives?
Blade and Edge Integrity The AUS-8 stainless steel of the tested OKC RAT II is solid, reliable steel. We’ve tested it in other circumstances and found it to hold an edge about like other mid to high-end materials. There are certainly better steels, but you have to spend quite a bit more to make that step up.
What Ontario knives are made in USA?
Ontario Spec Plus Spec Plus represents their original vision of the next generation of military/sporting knives. Made in USA.
Is the Ontario rat 1 a good knife?
I ordered the Ontario Rat 1, based on reviews, and am blown away by the quality of this knife. The blade, right out of the box, was shaving-sharp. I’ve used this knife quite a bit since I got it, but it sharpens up nicely with a few swipes of the kitchen steel.
How big is the rat 1 knife?
The RAT 1 has a an overall length of 8.6″, a 3.5″ blade, and it weighs of 5 ounces. This ain’t no rice cake. However, it’s a solid folding knife.
Why choose rat knives?
The RAT team, formed by Jeff Randall and Mike Perrin, is considered a leading authority in the research, testing, and design of remote adventure and survival gear. RAT and the Ontario Knife Company have partnered up to produce a series of knives for hard-core adventurers, civilians, and professional soldiers around the world.
Should I buy the rat 1 or rat 2?
The RAT 1 has a an overall length of 8.6″, a 3.5″ blade, and it weighs of 5 ounces. This ain’t no rice cake. However, it’s a solid folding knife. This is for people that want an inexpensive heavy duty folding knife. If you are looking for a small Every Day Carry (EDC) knife, then I would recommend the RAT 2 over the RAT 1.