Which RAT to choose?

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Hans2010

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I have been looking into purchasing a RAT knife for some time now. To be honest, I am fairly green when it comes to knowedge about knives. I have researched for quite some time, but i still can't pin down which knife i would like to own (if i could, i would buy them all. They all seem like extremely high quality knives that anyone would be fortunate to own ..... maybe this is the problem). I would be using the knife for survival purposes, e.g. spitting wood, making shelters and tools, ec cetera. What would be a good choice?

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Hans2010
 
Probably the RC-4 or 6 but you can't go wrong with any of them. Take note that the RC-3 has the thinnest blade which would be the best slicer but worst splitter. As for the best for you, experience with the actual blade is the only way to know. I would recommend the RC-6 if your hands are wider than average. The 4 has just enough handle for average width hands which makes it easily transported for a knife that's so capable. Once you decide, just go ahead and add the Izula to your order as well. You'll see why once you get it.
 
I like the RC-6. Most woodsmen prefer the small RC-4, but I like a bigger knife. Any of them would do for a survival knife. I just seem to work better with a bigger knife.
 
Yes for what you want I would say RC-6 & Izula or RC-4 & Izula.


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No wrong choices. Just choose what your heart desires. They are all very versitile. for purely outdoor and camping use the RC-6 is hard to beat. irregardless once you own one they seem to multiply and you will own several.I have the RC-4 and have the RC-3 and Izula on order. the RC-6 will be next. Good people on this forum and alot of information here to learn from.
 
Two Izulas:D

Really though, you need one of each.:cool:
 
I prefer the RC6,it fits my mitts better.I gave the RC4 to my wife,she was delighted.Get what fits you.You should get an Izula also,it's one great little knife.
 
I think 4 is the most versatile and it never leaves my side whenever I go hunting. The perfect all-around hunting, survival, camp knife in my opinion. Easier to skin with than the 6 and will handle batoning duties if need be but I also carry a lightweight tree/done saw. And my Leatherman XTi. And my Benchmade Mini-Barrage clipped to my pocket. :) If I was only to take one it'd be the 4.
 
Either an RC-5 or RC-6.

Because of the .25" thickness and its weight of 16oz w/c may be heavy, the RC-5 will be like a tank and batoning through wood should be no problems.

The RC-6 has the same thickness as the RC-4 (.188") and only weighs 11.8oz.

I'd probably go for the -6.
 
Hans2010 said:
I would be using the knife for survival purposes, e.g. spitting wood, making shelters and tools, ec cetera. What would be a good choice?
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I'd go with the RC-6, but I think it comes down to how they feel in your hand.
 
If you also use it for hunting, the 6 is a little large, otherwise it is fine
but always throw in an Izula, that little knife goes a long way, should you lose your primary knife.
 
Welcome Hans2010!

If you can afford it, buy them all.
Try them all and see wich one you will keep according to your task.
You will then be much less "green" and soon a good adviser.

It's not a big risk as they all are of great resale value anyway !

Cheers
Nemo
 
IMO the RC6 is the best size for the "one knife only" question.

Thin enough to slice well, and long enough to baton and whatnot well.
 
If you had to (really had to) you could split wood and gather supplies for shelters (no knife needed for that one) and make tools with an Izula.... so pick the knife thats in your budget and makes you smile :D
 
This thread is posted a couple times each week, the only difference is what the knife will be used for. You’ll notice everyone likes ALL the RATs.

I wanted my first RAT to be a good basic woods knife for bushcrafting and general outdoor tasks, but wanted it to be comfortable to carry on my belt. I got an RC-4 and couldn’t be happier. It’s a great 4” knife with a blade thick enough to get the job done but it isn’t heavy or uncomfortable to carry. The sheath is awesome as well.

Get out a ruler, look at the specs for the RC-4 and RC-6 and say “Do I want a knife this big, or a knife this big” and get an idea of the size. If you think the RC-6 seems too big for your use, go with the RC-4. Don’t ask me how many times I did this process. The best part was when people at work walked by and I was holding a scale, they thought I was working! No, just using the 16 scale to figure out how big an RC-4 is!
 
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