the feel of my RC-3

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Stoneflie

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I have been a RAT knife user from way back in the day when Mike and Jeff were getting their knives made by Ontario. I remember that I had to wait for a couple of my RAT knives to be produced before I could get one. That’s how long ago it’s been since I bought my RAT knives. I have the RAT – 3, 7, 5, TAK, and the folder.

Then Mike and Jeff moved on and started having their knives made by Rowen. I have always thought the RC/ESEE-3 looks very simaler to the RAT-3 with just a couple small changes (as far as I know).
So, I have been telling myself that there was no need to get an RC/ESEE-3 because they are so similar.
Wanting one of the RC/ESEE knives I bought (from Two Wolves Outdoor) an Izula over a year ago because it’s not like any knife I have from Mike and Jeff.
The Izula is one of my EDC knives and is used almost daily for different types of chores. I really like the knife but Mike and Jeff didn’t have one like it when their knives were made by Ontario so I had nothing from them to compare it to.

Well, after many hours of reading stuff about the RC/ESEE-3, looking at You-Tube, and talking with Lisa over at Two Wolves Outdoor I decided to get an RC/ESEE-3 (from my wife for my birthday) to replace my RAT-3 that lives on the belt of my pack. I kept telling myself that I wanted the knife because of the sheath. Okay, I’ll use any excuse to get another knife. LOL

My RC-3 arrived about a week ago and boy was I wrong about it being similar to the RAT-3. IMHO
WOW! It’s a very nice/comfortable knife. The fit and finish of my RC-3 is awesome. My RC-3 feels so much nicer in my hand and it asks to be used. I typically prefer knives with larger handles but my RC-3 is very comfortable to use.Don’t get me wrong, I have used my RAT-3 a lot but there is just something about my RC-3 that is very welcoming to me. I can’t really explain why it feels so different to me.

Now I have a question for those that have a RC/ESEE-3, RAT-3, RC/ESEE-6, and RAT-7 and feel the same as I do about the RAT-3 and RC/ESEE-3.

Does the RAT-7 and RC/ESEE-6 feel as different as the two 3’s do?

Any feedback regarding the RC/ESEE-6 and RAT-7 would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks to Mike and Jeff for making another great knife.

Mike
 
hi and welcome,

yeah the esee6 and rat 7 feel very different in the hand. the rat7 is alittle longer blade and dosn't balance as well as the esee6 and of course fit and finish is much better on the esee6. just feels so much better that i quit even using the rat7 and ended up selling it.

cricket
 
It, again is all about the sheath. LOL J/K, the ESEE-6 feels different in the hand. It is alot more comfortable and is a real joy to use. Nothing against the RAT-7. But you won't regret buying the ESEE-6. Enjoy!
 
Welcome. Glad you finally got that ESEE-3. There is no turning back. Get them all, you will eventually anyway. Can't beat them at any cost.
 
Thanks for all the welcomes and feedback. Looks like I'll have to take a closer look at the ESEE-6 sheath. LOL Dang! I see another knife in my future.

Mike
 
I checked out an Ontario-made RAT at a knife shop, when I started pondering the purchase of (what is now called) an ESEE. I was not impressed. It wasn't until someone here in the forum made it a point to mention the difference in quality and fit/finish that I reconsidered getting one.

My ESEE-3 MIL is as well fit and put together as any other knife I have, and better than a few of them.

SP
 
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