Ontario RAT-3 or ESSE 4?

[Fatboy 589]

Hi guys! So I'm looking for an EDC fixed blade, and this will be my first fixed edc blade. I've fallen in love with the ESSE-4 and I really like the Ontario RAT-4. They're both very well priced and I don't really want to splurge more than $100 and change on a fixed blade. I was originally going for the Benchmade fixed Adamas, but these two seem like a better idea. Which would you choose? Why? Should I go straight back to the Adamas or no? Lemme know what you guys think

 

[ozgooner]

Subject says RAT-3, text says RAT-4. I have the ESEE-4 with TKC handles. My buddy really liked it but baulked at the price so bought a RAT-3 instead. A couple of days ago he asked me if I would consider selling him the ESEE-4. Says it all really.

 

[Fatboy 589]

Whoops, meant the Rat-3. Welp, I guess I'll go with the ESSE-4

 

[PatrickKnight]

I would take ESEE over Ontario any day of the week.

But I prefer the ESEE 3 to the 4.

 

[AnthonyHelmsley]

For an edc the rat 3 or esee 3 would be ideal. But I would choose the esee