I got a Ontario Rat 3

Aloha · **on:** December 08, 2014, 01:46:15 AM

I got myself an Ontario Rat 3 today and really like the feel in hand. It's previously loved and looks to have been used but not abused. I like the red micarta handle scales but the jury is still out on the powed coated texture. I like the color but the texture is a bit "textured" for this little knife IMO.

It needs an edge put back on it and wondered if I should stick with a 20 degree or something else. It will be general utility, food, rubber hose, zip ties, fabrics, and some other random things. No real heavy weight stuff as this is a little knife.

Also how would I know if it was D2 vs 1095? I'm guessing it will be marked somewhere if it were D2 right?

ducttapetech · **Reply #1 on:** December 08, 2014, 01:20:57 PM

That is sweet looking! How are you getting along with it?

Aloha · **Reply #2 on:** December 08, 2014, 06:34:34 PM

Quote from: ducttapetech on December 08, 2014, 01:20:57 PM

That is sweet looking! How are you getting along with it?

Picked it up yesterday and as with all new acquisitions I "tested" it out on what ever I had at hand and before me. I feels good in hand and in hand I was surprised how thin it feels, that's not a bad thing just an observation. The blade needed a touch up as it came to me used and dullish. I hit it with ceramic rods and then a stropping and its good to go, it took an edge very nice. I get why the coating is on the blade but it seems "thick" and time will tell how it holds up. Funny thing is every dagone video "review" is a knife not used

I'm seriously over these lame reviewers.

I'll be in Cleveland National Forrest in a few weeks so this little sucker will go to work. I dont rotate a bunch of gear so the gear that makes the cut (

) gets used. I like it and more so that I got it for less than 1/2 new. I quickly compared it to my lower cost little fixed blades and it sits right between my Mtech 8035 and Schrade SCHF16 which is fine by me.

I feel a Kydex sheath at the MSRP price point IMO would be better but the sheath works. I like the sheath on the Mtech more its Kydex and the clip is metal vs plastic and the retention is way better.

ducttapetech · **Reply #3 on:** December 08, 2014, 06:52:35 PM

Thanks for the imput.
Also, not sure about how to tell what kind of steel it is made from. Never messed with D2 steel. I know high carbon blades makes sweet sparks if hit with a piece of flint.

Aloha · **Reply #4 on:** December 08, 2014, 07:42:47 PM

Quote from: ducttapetech on December 08, 2014, 06:52:35 PM

Thanks for the imput.
Also, not sure about how to tell what kind of steel it is made from. Never messed with D2 steel. I know high carbon blades makes sweet sparks if hit with a piece of flint.

I found that it would be marked. I'm excited to get this little guy out in the woods and cut smurf.