Edge keeping RC vs Ontario?

[ml100]

Hi,
I have a Rat Cutlery HEST and an old TAK1 und a RTAK.
Though using the same steel and having the same hardness I have the impression, that the RC keeps a much better edge than the Ontarios.
Anyone with the same experience?
Is the heat treatment so much better?

 

[texastonydobbs]

Same steel 1095 (unless your TAK is D2) the Heat treatment is Different & that makes a world of difference

 

[matthewdanger]

I have not noticed much if any difference in edge holding but I have certainly noticed that the Rowen manufactured RAT knives actually come with an edge to hold! My Ontario RATs did not stick around long thanks to their thick and unevenly ground edges. The Rowen RATs are 100% better in just about every aspect.

 

[Tomso]

This video impressed the shit out of me: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSrlvqrZQKY
Dont know how well Ontario knives hold edge, but after this video i dont even look at other knife companies any more.

 

[R.A.T.]

I'm going to lock this thread since we do not want this turning into an Ontario vs. RAT Cutlery thread. Both companies make good knives.

Jeff