Ontario RAT series vs ESEE knives

[Moses2792796]

Is there much difference between them? Just looking at them I can't detect any notable differences other than the price. For example the Ontario RTAK 2 seems to be the exact same knife as the ESEE Junglas only about $50 cheaper.

 

[TheGame]

The ESEE have a better fit, finish, heat treat, sheath, warranty, and sheath. (Yes, I mentioned sheath twice on purpose)

 

[blt-2-drg]

Search for the RTAK II on youtube and you'll find several videos with major failures.

I've never seen things like that happen to the Junglas.

 

[Goosey]

And if something like that does happen to the Junglas - BAM, no questions asked warranty.

 

[kappi011]

the fit and finish is better one ESEE and the warranty is amazing that being said there is really nothing wrong with the ontario versions i have beat the crap out of my rtak 2 and it really doesn't show it

 

[Reasoned1]

I have a RAT 3... scales don't fit right, the texture of the Micarta isn't nearly as nice, I removed the blade coating and found surface defects in the steel (probably not serious), and the edge grind wasn't even. Yeah, ESEE is definitely worth an extra $20 or $30. Go to Knifeworks for the best prices.