RAT Cutlery

Anthony · **on:** February 02, 2009, 03:39:31 AM

Just posting to see if anyone here owns and uses any of the RAT Cutlery blades. I've heard nothing but good things about them; both the knives and the company. Not many pics out there of the RC3 next to a OHT or something us multitool nuts would recognize though (hint hint)

This setup looks fantastic...It reminds me of an old school setup..but with modern materials and construction.

It's an aftermarket leather sheath by JRE that's licenced by RAT I belive; the sheath that comes with the knives are functional kydex/plastic, but not as nice as this leather.

And here's the knife I'm contemplating getting;

I am on the lookout for anyone selling/trading any RAT knives...just to throw that out there

cgk · **Reply #1 on:** February 02, 2009, 04:31:10 AM

I share your love. I have wanted a Rat ever since I had seen one. I was close on a trade for one but my item would have cost wayyyy too much to ship.

pocketgecko · **Reply #2 on:** February 02, 2009, 05:54:18 AM

I have the RAT RC-3MIL and its one of the best knives I have ever owned. Well made, nicely finished, the sheath it comes with is top notch and from what others say the service is great (although I have never needed it so I cant say myself).

Gadget Guy · **Reply #3 on:** February 02, 2009, 07:25:45 AM

I just got this and I love it!

Rat Cutlery Izula...

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #4 on:** February 02, 2009, 10:45:45 AM

I think most of us are fan's of the RAT series

I nab one tommorow if they were not so stupidly expensive over here

Nikos · **Reply #5 on:** February 02, 2009, 11:11:21 AM

There were a couple of Rat-3s (including one in D2) over at KF a couple of days ago. Check it out. The D2 version was selling for like $80!

I know it cause I though of grabbing it for my bro in the marine corps. He decided to go with a CS SRK instead...

hawkchucker · **Reply #6 on:** February 02, 2009, 11:33:12 AM

The Izula is one on my short list. I actually believe it will be the perfect bag knife for my needs. Plus all the Rats I have held were great cutters, using a great Carbon steel.

David Bowen · **Reply #7 on:** February 02, 2009, 02:01:40 PM

I have a RAT3 that does nothing but sit in the closet begging to be used. Have not used it but a few times and it has not seen the light of day in months. I might entertain a trade if you had something I needed

Anthony · **Reply #8 on:** February 02, 2009, 02:46:04 PM

Quote from: DavidBinGA on February 02, 2009, 02:01:40 PM

I have a RAT3 that does nothing but sit in the closet begging to be used. Have not used it but a few times and it has not seen the light of day in months. I might entertain a trade if you had something I needed

Damn, I just offered to buy one from a guy on bladeforums for $75; should have read here first

Neil · **Reply #9 on:** February 02, 2009, 02:53:40 PM

Quote from: DavidBinGA on February 02, 2009, 02:01:40 PM

I have a RAT3 that does nothing but sit in the closet begging to be used. Have not used it but a few times and it has not seen the light of day in months. I might entertain a trade if you had something I needed

Which begs the question... what do you need?

Neil

David Bowen · **Reply #10 on:** February 02, 2009, 03:08:16 PM

Hmm things I am looking for

Leatherman Crunch
Leatherman Skeletool CX
Leatherman Flair

I love the Juice line, I have a XE6 but would love a KF4 or S2

Any of the new knives from Leatherman (Crater or Expanse)

I am really a knife guy, more so than I am into tools (hard to tell huh?) I would be interested in getting my first benchmade knife, maybe even a spyderco I don't have (military or paramilitary would be cool)

If you don't have any of the above I am interested in suggestions.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #11 on:** February 02, 2009, 03:09:59 PM

How about a Ti Lite and a M95

David Bowen · **Reply #12 on:** February 02, 2009, 03:20:14 PM

The Ti Lite seems cool (been wanting one secretly) The M95 is cool but I am like folding blades more than fixed blades. Anything else?

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #13 on:** February 02, 2009, 03:37:52 PM

Quote from: DavidBinGA on February 02, 2009, 03:20:14 PM

The Ti Lite seems cool (been wanting one secretly) The M95 is cool but I am like folding blades more than fixed blades. Anything else?

I'm out

jzmtl · **Reply #14 on:** February 02, 2009, 06:32:11 PM

I was just looking at rc-6 yesterday, really like it but seems quite expensive for a piece of 1095.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #15 on:** February 02, 2009, 06:40:00 PM

Quote from: jzmtl on February 02, 2009, 06:32:11 PM

I was just looking at rc-6 yesterday, really like it but seems quite expensive for a piece of 1095.

That's my thinking too $:-\$

pocketgecko · **Reply #16 on:** February 02, 2009, 08:49:43 PM

If you want to save a few bucks you can still get a lot of the RAT designs from Ontario knives. They have the RAT-3 and some others. The finish and final touches arent as nice at the RA Cutlery ones but they work fine. I have an Ontario TAK-1 that works great and was a pretty decent price.

DoughDTD · **Reply #17 on:** February 03, 2009, 12:30:41 AM

Im planning on picking up a Rat RC-4 VERY soon. Its a bit expensive, but you get what you pay for!!

-Dough

Anthony · **Reply #18 on:** February 11, 2009, 04:01:56 AM

So I found two good deals from two different members on Bladeforums and yesterday received a RC3 and an Izula (with kit). All I can say is WOW.

They are some of the most comfortable and well balanced knives I've ever handled. Top quality in every aspect. The RC3 has a good "heft" to it without being "heavy". And the tip of the blade lines up with the point of the pommel...something I always looked for and liked in knives. I find knives designed like that I can control better, and drill a small hole easier If I had to.

I haven't used either besided slicing through a sheet of paper or two, but they will definately be going outdoors this summer. Hell, by then I might even own another RAT blade!

getahl · **Reply #19 on:** February 18, 2009, 12:15:28 AM

I have an RC-4 and an Ontario RAT 3 (in D2). Both are very good knives with great F&F. The RC knives are a bit more refined, but both are spectacular. I haven't really used either, unfortunately. I wouldn't carry one around town (concealed fixed blade in Los Angeles? hahahaha, that's funny), and I don't hike or backpack enough to where I would really need a FB. I really should use them. Not using a knife that's meant to work is like spilling a beer at a party...it's a foul.

cgk · **Reply #20 on:** February 23, 2009, 07:18:29 PM

Quote from: getahl on February 18, 2009, 12:15:28 AM

I have an RC-4 and an Ontario RAT 3 (in D2). Both are very good knives with great F&F. The RC knives are a bit more refined, but both are spectacular. I haven't really used either, unfortunately. I wouldn't carry one around town (concealed fixed blade in Los Angeles? hahahaha, that's funny), and I don't hike or backpack enough to where I would really need a FB. I really should use them. Not using a knife that's meant to work is like spilling a beer at a party...it's a foul.

Well partner, Ill drink that Rat 3 for you....no sense crying over spilt beer.

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