Recommended Uses For Product | Everyday Carry |
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Brand | Ontario Knife Company |
Model Name | ON8860 |
Special Feature | Water-Resistant |
Age Range (Description) | 18+ yrs |
Included Components | OKC RAT II SP-Black Handle 7in Blade Folding Knife |
Handle Material | Nylon |
Color | Black |
Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
Style | RAT 2 Liner Lock |
Blade Length | 3 Inches |
Power Source | Manual |
Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
Item Weight | 0.15 Pounds |
Blade Shape | Drop Point |
Blade Edge | Plain |
Package Type | Standard Packaging |
Item Length | 8 Inches |
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 4.33 x 1.73 x 0.98 inches |
Package Weight | 0.09 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 7 x 0.1 x 1.1 inches |
Brand Name | Ontario Knife Company |
Country of Origin | Taiwan |
Warranty Description | 1 yr limited |
Material | Synthetic |
Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
Number of Items | 1 |
Manufacturer | Ontario Knife Company |
Part Number | 8860 |
Model Year | 2014 |
Size | One Size |
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Recommended Uses For Product | Everyday Carry |
Brand | Ontario Knife Company |
Model Name | ON8860 |
Special Feature | Water-Resistant |
Age Range (Description) | 18+ yrs |
Included Components | OKC RAT II SP-Black Handle 7in Blade Folding Knife |
Handle Material | Nylon |
Color | Black |
Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
Style | RAT 2 Liner Lock |
About this item
- secure: the ambidextrous handle features textured black nylon 6 scales with an open-built steel linerlock frame
- comfortable: the rat-2 knife is a handheld size designed for comfort and performance making it ideal for everyday carry
- dependable: quick and easy access with dual thumb studs and a 4-way reversible pocket clip
- "durable: the rat-2 comes equipped with a 3" plain edge blade made of reliable aus-8 stainless steel as well as a textured nylon handle"
- "convenient size: the 4. 1" closed length handheld size is ideal for every day carry and fits in the hand and pocket comfortably"
- unique: features an off-set blade from the handle, which creates a unique look rarely seen in knives and distinguishes it from the rest
- "dimensions: blade thickness: 0. 095"; blade grind: full flat taper; blade finish: satin; blade color: silver; blade material: aus-8 stainless steel; blade length: 3", closed length: 4. 1" (10. 4 cm); weight: 2. 8 oz."
- the handle features textured black nylon 6 scales with an open-built steel linerlock frame
- this knife is designed for comfort and performance
- ambidextrous with dual thumb studs and a 4-way reversible pocket cli
- The handle features textured black nylon 6 scales with an open-built steel linerlock frame
- This knife is designed for comfort and performance
- Ambidextrous with dual thumb studs and a 4-way reversible pocket clip
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From the manufacturer
Ontario Knife Company
RAT SERIES
In 2002, the Ontario Knife Company entered into an exclusive collaboration with Randall's Adventure and Training Team (RAT). Randall's Adventure and Training (RAT) is a professional survival training, expedition guiding, and outdoor gear research team based in Alabama, with operations in Latin America. RAT is a legal U.S. representative of the Peruvian Air Force school of jungle survival.
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. RAT knives have served in Afghanistan, Iraq, and many non-publicized conflicts around the globe.
Built to be versatile and durable, the RAT series features either high carbon or alloy carbon steel, tough micarta handles, and MOLLE compatible sheathes. The RATs make ideal fixed blade "every day carry (EDC)" or for use on the worksite, campground, or downrange.
RAT-1 | RAT-2 | RAT-3 | RAT-5 | RAT-7 | |
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Customer Reviews |
4.8 out of 5 stars
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4.7 out of 5 stars
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4.6 out of 5 stars
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4.5 out of 5 stars
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4.6 out of 5 stars
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Blade Steel | AUS 8 | AUS 8 | 1095 Carbon Steel | 1095 Carbon Steel | 1095 Carbon Steel |
Handle Material | Nylon 6 | Nylon 6 | Micarta | Micarta | Micarta |
Series | RAT Series | RAT Series | RAT Series | RAT Series | RAT Series |
Blade Length | 3.5" | 3" | 3.90" | 5" | 7" |
Overall Length | 8.5" | 7" | 7.90" | 10.5" | 12" |
DURABLE
The RAT folders come equipped with a blade made of reliable AUS-8 Stainless Steel as well as a textured Nylon-6 handle for a firm, secure grip.
DEPENDABLE
RAT folders are known for quick and easy access with the convenient and removable pocket clip along with a thumb stud flipper, making it ideal for everyday carry
SECURE
The RAT folders liner lock offers a secure open position on the RAT folder along with a textured nylon handle for a tight grip
ORIGIN
The RAT Folder knife was originally a collaboration folding knife (Jeff Randall - Randall's Adventure Training)
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Product Description
If you like the Ontario RAT Model 1, but want something a little less bulky, then you'll love the Model 2. The RAT Model II is based on the popular Model I, it's smaller, but retains the same great shape and performance of the original. This knife is designed for comfort and performance with an index finger groove on the handle to keep your hand where it should be and jimping on the spine of the blade for controlled cutting. The handle features textured black nylon 6 scales with an open-built steel linerlock frame. The AUS-8 stainless steel drop point blade has a satin finish and a plain cutting edge. The RAT Model 2 is fully ambidextrous with dual thumb studs and a 4-way reversible pocket clip.
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ASIN | B00BBPAOCW |
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Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #101,198 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #206 in Folding Hunting Knives |
Date First Available | February 6, 2013 |
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Customers like the quality, value, fit and comfort of the knife. They mention that it's a high quality knife, it stays sharp and that it offers a lot of value for the money. They also appreciate the ergonomics and the ease of opening.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the knife. They mention that it is a decently sharp knife, that it stays sharp, and that the blade is great. They also appreciate the respectable AUS-8 steel and the ability to sharpen it. Customers also say that the knife is able to take a good working edge.
"...that kind of reminds me of a kitchen knife but that makes it very utilitarian. It has a strong tip too so I'm not very worried about it breaking...." Read more
"...It has some grip to it; not much, but it's adequate. The blade came pretty sharp too. There's only a couple of minor knocks I have for this knife...." Read more
"...I can't speak to its edge retention yet, but the steel is respectable and I anticipate it's going to do just fine. It is also very well put together...." Read more
"...Weight: Great. 2.8 oz on my electronic scale.Blade: Sharp, but a little thin.Assembly: It appears VERY well put together for the cost...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the knife. They say it's the best quality for under $50, and it cuts well for the price. Customers also say it offers a lot of value and use.
"...quality (mid grade) steel, the ergonomics are good, and the value is exceptional. I like the design and I think it works exactly how it was intended...." Read more
"...It's not a $100 knife but it's sharp and cuts well for the price paid. Fits my needs if occasional cardboard box cutting and similar tasks." Read more
"...This knife appears to be an outstanding value. No break-in required...as the blade deploys smoothly and clicks solidly in place...." Read more
"...I may even be getting some of these as gifts for people as its affordable but still very good quality." Read more
Customers like the fit of the knife. For example, they mention it's a nice moderate size, compact, and light. That said, they say it'll fit many of their EDC needs, takes up no room in their purse, and feels great. Customers also appreciate the impressive fit and finish all around. They say the blade is large enough for 95% of what a knife should do, and the handle fits great in their hand.
"...It is also very well put together. The blade is well centered, the screws are tight, everything feels right...." Read more
"...Impressive fit and finish all around...all the more so considering what it cost...." Read more
"...The scales have a great textured secure grip. The smaller size is plenty big for everything I throw at it but doesn't freak people out when I flick..." Read more
"...The Rat II is very lightweight, takes up little space, and is ideal for 99% of situations...." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the knife. They say it feels great in hand, has a high quality ergonomic feel, and the heft just feels good in your hand. The scales have a great textured secure grip that provides more than enough grip for everyday chores. The jimping is nice and grippy without being too sharp.
"...The blade is a high quality (mid grade) steel, the ergonomics are good, and the value is exceptional...." Read more
"...The blade is well centered, the screws are tight, everything feels right...." Read more
"...Same goes for retracting. Ergonomics are excellent for my hand, and I can get a full 4-finger grip on the handle (not the case with my Squid)...." Read more
"...What I really like about this knife is how it feels in my hand, and how light but durable it feels and the grip is good, but not like my g-10 knife..." Read more
Customers like the ease of opening the knife. For example, they say it opens up just as smoothly as their assisted Kershaw Blur, it feels great in the hand, and it opens easily with a light push on the thumb stud. The opening and closing is nice and fluid. Some mention that the knife opens very quickly with s thumb flip in either right or left hand.
"...In fact, it opens up just as smoothly as my assisted Kershaw Blur...." Read more
"...The blade is centered when closed, easily flicks open effortlessly with a flick of the stud, and rivals the speed of an assisted opening knife I..." Read more
"...And it does just that - quickly flicks open with one simple motion. Then the blade design and its ability to sharpen and stay sharp...." Read more
"It’s a nice looking, sharp, knife but it’s very difficult to open with my thumb...." Read more
Customers find the weight of the knife to be fairly lightweight and slim, perfect for pocket carry. They say the handle feels light and the weight feels balanced. Customers also say the knife is substantial in hand, has a good blade profile, and the scales are nice and thin. Overall, customers are satisfied with the weight and functionality of the product.
"...The fit and finish is good and I love how light weight it feels...." Read more
"...knife for me to open, probably due to it's smallish size and light weight...." Read more
"...What I really like about this knife is how it feels in my hand, and how light but durable it feels and the grip is good, but not like my g-10 knife..." Read more
"...The Rat II is very lightweight, takes up little space, and is ideal for 99% of situations...." Read more
Customers like the sharpness of the knife. They say the blade is very sharp right out of the box, and not too difficult to keep sharp. The design of the blade makes it easy to sharpen and stay sharp. It makes for a nice slicing blade, and is easy to touch up to razor sharpness. Overall, customers are satisfied with the sharp quality of the product.
"...Fairly tough stuff that's not too difficult to keep sharp. It doesn't chip easily and it should last as long as you want it...." Read more
"...And it's easy to sharpen and easily takes a good working edge with the Worksharp pocket sharpener I keep in my toolbox...." Read more
"...Then the blade design and its ability to sharpen and stay sharp. I've dressed out many deer just using this pocket knife...." Read more
"...The blade came wicked sharp right out of the box, and it is AUS 8 steel, so it should hold and take an edge pretty well...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the edge retention of the knife. They mention that the excellent budget steel holds its edge well, and is easy to resharpen. The blade is very secure, and there is no wobble when locked open. The locking mechanism does not let the knife wobble, and the bushings that hold the blade do not wiggle. The thinish blade stays straight with little flex, and opens and closes smooth, but not loose, right out of the box.
"...The jimping is excellent. It is very easy to get a good grasp on the knife despite being fairly compact...." Read more
"...steel, the treatment of the steel seems more than good, holds a very nice edge for quite a while...." Read more
"...It just feels very secure and very safe, but allows you to choke up on the knife for more serious cutting tasks...." Read more
"...It sharpens easier than any of the others and I believe holds an edge just as well...." Read more
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-very well made blade of pretty decent steel for the price
-very useful blade shape with a great grind from factory.
-excellent grip considering the uses for a small folder
-no problems with the factory condition.
-for the money this is one of the best knives I've ever owned.
After reading all the positive reviews for this knife all over the internet I recently decided to buy one and try it out. I usually carry an assisted opening knife but I wanted a carry knife option that wasn't assisted in case I found myself in a location that it was illegal to carry an assisted blade. If you just want to know my opinion and be off then know this is a very nice blade for the money. You could buy 4 or 5 of these things for the price of many other comparable knives. Based on quality this knife would still be a good option if it were 3 times more expensive then it is.
The knife was a little smaller than I expected but I have a feeling that's just because I've been carrying a Sog Trident for a few years which is a larger knife and I'm used to it by now. The knife was in great shape when it arrived and there was a coating of oil on the blade. The aus8 steel was very sharp and nicely ground. There were no chips, knicks, scratches, etc from the factory. I haven't had any reason to open it up and look at the internals but I'm sure they are about the quality you'd expect in a high quality value knife.
The jimping is excellent. It is very easy to get a good grasp on the knife despite being fairly compact. The handle is a little smooth and if I had a complaint that might be it. However with the jimping and the little finger groove for your index finger I have no fear of being able to hang on to it. The Rat 2 is fairly compact so I wouldn't expect to be doing anything incredibly tough with it anyway. It might be more of a noticable flaw with the larger Rat 1 but I will probably be buying the larger Rat in the future anyway. If it's the same quality of its smaller brother I'm sure it's worth it to have both.
I haven't had to sharpen the blade yet but it's Aus8 steel. In use I haven't noticed any flaws with the heat treatment so I'm going to go ahead and assume it's a quality tempered Aus8 blade that acts like aus8 should. Fairly tough stuff that's not too difficult to keep sharp. It doesn't chip easily and it should last as long as you want it. I really like the blade shape surprisingly. It's a very useful sweep that kind of reminds me of a kitchen knife but that makes it very utilitarian. It has a strong tip too so I'm not very worried about it breaking. I have a kershaw leek I sometimes carry but I've never liked the fragile blade shape with those. This doesn't seem like a knife you'd have to worry about.
As I've said all throughout this review, I really like the knife. It isn't the greatest knife ever made. It isn't even the nicest I currently own. However for the price you pay it is excellent quality. There's really nothing wrong with it. The blade is a high quality (mid grade) steel, the ergonomics are good, and the value is exceptional. I like the design and I think it works exactly how it was intended. I recommend the knife to anyone that wants something to carry and use. You probably wont impress a knife snob carrying it, but it will do its job just as well as whatever benchmade or overpriced 300$ knife they tell you you should have bought. And when they lose their knife and cry themselves to sleep you can revel in the fact that you could loose 8 of these and still not have lost as much money as them.
Some people say that the handle has too much of a plastic feel and isn't grippy enough, but I'd have to disagree. Yes, the handle is not G-10 and it's not as grippy as G-10, but it doesn't feel like smooth plastic either. It has some grip to it; not much, but it's adequate. The blade came pretty sharp too. There's only a couple of minor knocks I have for this knife. First, the satin finish on the blade is a magnet for finger prints and oils, so you may find yourself wiping it down a good bit. Second, the pocket clip was so tight that I couldn't even get it to latch on to the pocket on my cargo pants. I haven't tried it on regular denim jeans yet, but I'm hoping it will fit better on those.
If we're going solely on a "good, better, best" scale here, I'd put this knife in the good category, mostly due to the AUS-8 steel. The fit and finish is good and I love how light weight it feels. This was a great buy at $27 and I'm amazed you can get this much quality for that price. If I lost this knife, I could easily get another one without breaking the bank. If you are on a budget for a good knife or you just want to have a backup to keep in the car or something, I'd highly recommend this knife.
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Reviewed in Mexico on May 20, 2023
It wasn't in stock when I ordered it and I had to wait a good while for it to come, but it was totally worth it. I'd previously saw a good number of video reviews on it, all saying great things. It has a lovely smooth action and a nice feeling grip. They both just feel right and make the knife a joy to use. The blade is sharp and cuts things well, as you'd expect.
It's a little more expensive than buying it in it's native country, however in the UK most folding knives are. Amazon had the best price I could find at the time.
Reviewed in Brazil on August 28, 2023