RC-4 or RC-3

[Constantinos]

I am planing on buying a rat knife but i cant decide which one. I am between an rc-4 and an rc-3.

Any advice from owners would be great.

 

[FortyTwoBlades]

That's easy--both.

 

[Constantinos]

well i dont have money for spending for both.

 

[BlairB]

I like the RC-3 for every day carry and the RC-4 as a wilderness knife. How do you plan to use it?

 

[Constantinos]

well i plan to use it for everyday carry but if the rc-3 will hold up for the challenges of outdoor camping that would be great. I still cant make up my mind though is the rc-3 blade as small as people say it is and is the rc-4 a better for all around use because of the bigger blade?

 

[BlairB]

The RC-3 will definately hold up to hard use. If you plan to edc a fixed blade go with the RC-3. It rides very well on the belt with just a piece of 550 or a molle lock.

The handle lengths are the same on both knives, and the RC-3 handle is slightly longer than on the Ontario rat-3.

Eventually, you have to get both.

 

[gadgetgeek]

what do you have/ use now, and what are your thoughts. I'm looking at the RC-3 because it is small, and it would either do the job or my khuk would. no need to carry a mid size knife with the chopper IMO. but its still big enough to go alone. my current camping knife has a 7inch blade, and it's just too big for fine stuff, and small enough that I bring the khuk anyway. six of one, half a dozen of the other.

 

[texastonydobbs]

RC3 sounds like it fits the bill, unless you'd like to save alittle more money and pick up the RAT Cutlery Izula if that may work for you...

 

[FortyTwoBlades]

The RC-3 is a daily carry piece for me and gets a lot of use. It does indeed sound as though that would be a great choice for your purposes.

 

[wildmike]

I have an RC4 that I use as an EDC blade. The RC4 sheath sets up well for a horizontal carry. It also carries well for inside the waistband.

 

[Jeff S1]

I own both the 3 & 4, with the 3 seeing edc and my go to fixed blade. I like the 4 as well but I use the 3 more. Whatever you get spend a few more for the molle back, you will be glad you did!

 

[troutfisher13111]

I liked the RC3 more, but after the izula came out, I would prefer the RC4, and will be getting one when I have the funds.

 

[Constantinos]

thanks so much guys for the help i just bought an rc-3 mil

 

[FortyTwoBlades]

Good choice! Though either one would have been the right decision.

 

[Jake Bauer]

The RC3 Mil is probably the best version of the RC3 out there. Especially since you get all the sheath options.