Ontario Rat Model 2

[jtluttrell]

I know there are some Rat fans on here. This is a smaller Version of the Rat Model 1.

 

http://www2.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_store.html?brand=148&k=Rtak&min_price=0&max_price=500&country=&new=t

 

 

Description
ON8861: RAT Model 2, Black
Ontario Knife Company
 
The Model 2 features the same 4-way clip position, heavy-duty open post construction, razor-sharp AUS-8 blade, full flat grind, reversible thumb stud, precision pivot screw, lanyard hole, and ergonomic handles as it's larger brother the Model 1 but is 20% smaller.

 

Features

• Hardened stainless steel liners
• Dual thumb studs
• 4-position pocket clip
• Lanyard hole

Specifications

• Blade Length: 3"
• Overall Length: 7"
• Closed Length: 4"
• Steel: AUS 8 Stainless Steel, Black
• Handle Material: Black FRN
• Hardness: 57-59 RC
• Weight: 2.7 oz.
• Made in Taiwan

 

[Moped]

If this is built with the same quality as the RAT 1, then this one will be another great knife to have!!!  I really like my RAT 1!!!

[Capbyrd]

The Rat is a great folder and if you need something smaller, this will no doubt be a great knife for you.

[MacGyver]

It's a good knife, but I can't talk myself into buying another Ontario RAT since Jeff and Mike parted ways with them over quality/sourcing concerns.

[cknight8]

I just got my RAT 2 in the mail on Thursday. I can't begin to tell you how nice it is. It's a smaller version of the RAT 1, same high quality build & toughness. These RATs are quickly becoming my go to EDC knives

[Geno]

I bought the Rat1 and it was the best bang for the buck I have ever had! I love it and it has become my EDC. I also edc a bk14 or an Esee Izula but if the shtf I bet instinct would have me reaching for my Rat1.
I plan to get several more rat1's and store them in the safe. BTW they really do a fine job on the edge, mine would shave easily right out of the box.

[cknight8]

I bought the Rat1 and it was the best bang for the buck I have ever had! I love it and it has become my EDC. I also edc a bk14 or an Esee Izula but if the shtf I bet instinct would have me reaching for my Rat1.
I plan to get several more rat1's and store them in the safe. BTW they really do a fine job on the edge, mine would shave easily right out of the box.

And the aus-8 takes a good edge off a diamond stone & an Arkansas stone to polish it up. I've impressed a few of my buddies with the quality of the RATs

[Oh Shoot]

And the aus-8 takes a good edge off a diamond stone & an Arkansas stone to polish it up. I've impressed a few of my buddies with the quality of the RATs

 

AUS-8/8a done well is a very good knife blade. Cold Steel does a fine job with it, too, like on their current Voyager models, whichever manufacturer actually makes it for them.

 

Who knows, they might even use the same contractor since both the Voyager and the RAT 1 come from Taiwan (I guess the model 2 does also?)

 

- OS

Edited March 19, 2013 by Oh Shoot