It's kind of rare to see such a long term update. Adds some real credibility to it all. Good job!

@BlackOwlOutdoors

9 жыл бұрын

Charles Larson Thanks. We plan to do updates on all the gear we've been using for the past few years. Stay tuned. -Krik

Always appreciate a long term use review.

@BlackOwlOutdoors

9 жыл бұрын

CedricAda Gear and Outdoors Always appreciate long term support. Thanks buddy. -Krik

@thegoldensaber4531

8 жыл бұрын

+Black Owl Outdoors I'm sure you already know about it, or have one, but I've been eyeballing the Kershaw Skyline. I'm torn between this knife and the Skyline. Which would you recommend?

@sopwithcamelus

3 жыл бұрын

You do quite well with them as well.

@marceloenrique2294

2 жыл бұрын

I dont mean to be off topic but does anyone know a trick to log back into an Instagram account?? I stupidly forgot the account password. I love any tips you can give me!

@aaronidris4809

2 жыл бұрын

@Marcelo Enrique instablaster =)

This was perfect because I actually decided yesterday that I was going to buy the RAT Model II. Now after watching this two year update, I'm DEFINITELY buying it.

I agree. The size and weight of the knife make it a perfect EDC. I use this knife all the time. I don't tend to use my other folders as much since I purchased this one.

Thanks for the update Kirk! (and crew!)

Ive owned mine for a year and I can tell I love it!! Its bang for the buck bigtime!!

I've had both the 1 and 2 in AUS8 and D2. They're great.The edge geometry is excellent.

Thanks for the video. I have purchased many knives(over 20) and carried daily. I tried the rat 2 after this video and it was just what I am looking for. It's all I carry now. The size is perfect for me. The funny thing is all the other knives seem huge now and oversized.

I have this knife in the dark brown/black blade. I absolutely love it. It's been my EDC since the day I received it. I know some have mentioned that the paint flakes off but to me I like the look it gives the knife. It arrived razor sharp & I have done my best to keep it that way. For the price you just can't beat it.

I got my SOG twitch xl 4 years ago, and it is still one of my favourite knives.

Just picked one up in the d2 steel version. Can wait to get it! Thanks for the vid

i have been every day carrying the ontario rat2 and i love the ergonomics and easy deployment

@skyhigh7221

4 жыл бұрын

Ho’onani Chun is it still good? Has it held up 5 years? Lmao

That ferro rod feature is a big plus for me. I ordered one of these because my Opinel was too slow deploy for city use, but excellent for ferro rod use.

@alexpaulk9364

4 жыл бұрын

I know it's a slow deployment but the Victorinox Electrician's sheepfoot blade has a small serration for stripping insulation off of cable and it is AMAZING for striking a ferro rod. Plus, the other tools are damn sure handy around camp and at work.

@jgunther3398

Жыл бұрын

@@alexpaulk9364 you guys should try a flint with a flint steel. ferro rod is practically a lighter

Great review Krik! Might have to pick one up sometime.

Been carrying a Rat 1 for about 6 years. Great knife. Great design. Well made in Taiwan.

I am waiting for mine rat2. It will come in the post one of this day, and I look forward to " get to know " that knife.. I hear " everybody " who has a Rat, realy like them. and i think I will to. Thanks for sharing

I agree with your practical and insightful review of this knife. I have a RAT II (D2) andno matter which other similar size, design, and brand of knife that I compare it to I justkeep coming back to the RAT II. AUS8 works great but the D2 steel upgrade makes thisknife almost perfection. If you can have only one knife to carry, this should be the one.For all practical purposes I believe that this knife and it's design are flawless.I also have a RAT 1 and it is in AUS8 and I have no complaints about it except for thesize which makes it a beast of a folding knife (good thing).

I love my Rat 2! Nice video!

Love this knife, but traded it for a manix 2. Wanted to try something new. Thanks for the vid! That knife is one hell of a beast!

Man i lost my first one last summer.. finally ordered a new one. Was really loving it -albeit on the small side it's still an allround great knife for the price.

That is a nice little folder seems to hold up well.

I carry the Benchmade Mini Griptilian. Like you, I've stopped looking at other knives since I'm happy with this one.

I usually carry a work knife and a defensive knife. My work knife was a outdoor edge mini grip which I love!!! (Highly recommended for no-clip pocket carry!) it has a nearly identical blade profile to the rat 2, is 8cr13mov, and is frame locking. For $20 I couldn't recommend a better small knife. However, the rat 2 is becoming one of my favorites as it nicely bridges the gap between work and defensive application. Now a days, I leave my microtechs and benchmades behind for this one. Sell your plastic griptillian crap and buy 3 of these in different colors!! For aus-8, clip versatility, and lined scales, this knife is hard to beat. Great purchase, jimping, and choil. Very comfortable!

Great video, if you haven't already, try the Spyderco Delica it's around the same size little bit bigger handle more comfortable in the hand. The spydie hole on the blade is great with gloves, easy-to-open. Also the Rat 2 is available in D2 steel now; good stuff.

Getting the Rat 2 instead of Rat 1. I like the size, especially since i can carry it on campus since the blade isnt longer than 3 inches

Because of this ch I got a rat 2 and in 2020 I finally upgraded to the D2 version 👍

Love my rat 1,nice little edc knife for me.

Benchmade Osborn great knife, I know you did victorinox farmer that's one of my favorites

I got the black version and agree with you, too bad the paint started Flaking off after a few months, wished I had got the plain blade. But other than that great blade for the price.

Very nice! Thanks

That is a solid knife!

BOO, I'm a lot like you guys in regards to knives I want something lightweight functional and I can handle the general utility tasks. I found myself really liking the Buck Vantage avid mini (there are other models that are larger and more expensive due to steel and handle material), it shares a bunk with my Rat II! It has 12c27 Sandvic steel (same as Mora) and has a superb lock up, highly recommend it!

Kirk, checkout the Spyderco Dragonfly. One of my favorite EDC knives.

I have been looking at one of these for some time. I've been carrying a Kershaw Skyline for a few years and really like it. I would like to try a flat grind for an edc and at under $30, why not? Great video. Thanks.

Ive recently picked up a Rat 2 - never had a smoother knife, even really expensive ball bearibg type knives. It really leaps out of there. The handle is a but cramped for me. I think the Rat 1 might fit my hand better. But its really big!

@BlackOwlOutdoors

8 жыл бұрын

+CedricAda Gear and Outdoors Yea it's a pretty smooth action. If you like that, you'll love this flipper I've been using from Boker. Wow. I stopped carrying the RAT 1 because of its size. But it's still a great knife. -Krik

Thanks for the review. I've had my RAT2 for a couple of years and love it's simplicity and light weight. Gave my RAT1 to my son who uses it for work, it was to heavy and bulky for me. I also have the Spyderco Delica 4 which is comparable in size, weight and ease of use, but it costs three times as much. The Esee Zancudo is worth considering too....perhaps?

@michiganedge4770

8 жыл бұрын

I agree rat 1 is a big blade I am going to order a 2 for $20 you can't beat it

I'm Canadian and I have this about for two years as well. I used to edc this, but I got annoyed at how many times people would ask me about the pocket clip. I finally switched to a swiss army knife - a climber....

Just bought one of these, I was really over thinking it in regards to blade steel and all that. Every single site I checked all had the rat1 or 2 in their top lists, that is saying something.

Great review! Love the 2 year, would love to see how the knife is doing now! P.S. Love that you have the AUS 8 steel, sharpens so easy and quickly, and never stains.

Krik some knives in this size are Esee zancudo(which you already did review on),SOG mini ageis,kershaw injection 3.0,kershaw skyline,kershaw cryo 1,kershaw leek,gerber air ranger,gerber counterpart,CRKT ripple,SOG mini vulcan just to name a few lol

Good review. Check out the Utilitac II model 8904, by Ontario. Very similar to the RAT2, I think it is a little thinner. I have the RAT1 and the Uitlitac. The Utilitac is great EDC pocket folder and it is priced competitively.

Been my primary edc for going on 6 years now; best I've ever carried. I original wanted a mini-griptillian, but the fact is I lose stuff a lot, lol, so the fact that i can replace this for about $30 is another big plus. Mine came tip-down and now i refuse to carry any other way (ironically, the mini-grip is tip up only) By the way, the ferro rod thing is cool, but if you open the knife and use the spine its also the best damn bottle opener around!

I think i gonna buy this edc in 2019 he have a good reputation ✌

@zBMatt

4 жыл бұрын

maxime caron how is it

@indyfreeman3637

4 жыл бұрын

Who said this knife is a male?

@VatnOrmr

4 жыл бұрын

@@indyfreeman3637 Feminism doesn't belong here.

@indyfreeman3637

4 жыл бұрын

@@VatnOrmr feminism doesn't belong anywhere

Nice knife i may have to try one! I prefer bigger edc knives But check out the kershaw cryo and cryo II

@robertbraun4708

4 жыл бұрын

Logan Garrison like a bigger knife 4 edc, then the Ontario Rat 1 is the knife 4 U. 3.6" blade.

I bet you'd like the Buck Vantage. Right around the same size and price for the 420HC version. Buck's 420HC is pretty good stuff. The S30V version isn't too expensive either.

One of the few videos where people actually use their knives

I've carried tip down my entire life and have never once had the issue you mentioned with any thumb studs.

Try out the Gerber Order Krik. Its an American made, 420HC steel folder made by Gerber and its rock solid but insanely lightweight too.

Love my Rat II. Have you tried the Kershaw Skyline?

So someone like you who is an ultra light non-EDC but still outdoorsy type of person. I have only one suggestion! Cold steel Finn wolf. That’s all I got for someone who can’t carry a decent size pocket knife. That is my go to! First line.

What kind of oil do you use for your knife?

Hey bro... I just found your channel 6 years later and to your question.. the new SOG tac au just came out and it is built to be slimmer and better handle and compact... For 150... And it looks very nice.. I never had a rat 2 but I'll definitely be getting one soon.. great video I smashed the like button...

Does the RAT 1 have thicker blade stock? Or is it just longer?

These are fantastic little knives. They flip open really good and are razor sharp. No play in the blade either. What more can you ask for in a folder?

@BlackOwlOutdoors

9 жыл бұрын

Roger Flatley My thoughts exactly. -Krik

Kershaw Volt 2 is my EDC. Pretty similar specs.

Can I ask what type of oil you use for the knives? I have a opinel, so I hear Vaseline is good for the pivot to keep it smooth (I may have to take mine apart, but i'm a beginner so i'm scared about it) but what about 'tactical' knives like these?

@michiganedge4770

8 жыл бұрын

no Vaseline it gets gummy. use 3 in one oil, wd40, and mineral oil is a great option and is food grade safe if you do food prep

They make the same blade in D2 tool steel for slightly more like $10 more, definitely a very good knife

thx for your video. did you pickup the D2 version already? good luck

@BlackOwlOutdoors

6 жыл бұрын

no never got the D2 version.

Check out the QSP Penguin. They’re a fantastic knife for the price. D2 steel, the size you like and a wide range of materials for the handle. I have 8 of them so far. I take one to work each day.

could you please review the cold steel finn wolf?

I may get the D2 version.

Ouch, blur is awesome blade. One of the fastest assisted knives i have found. But to each his own

Ka bar Dozier hunter $20 simple well built lock back. Also well liked by many. Light 3" size edc

@LarsRibe

8 жыл бұрын

Me too. Great knife..but I might have to give the RAT II a try

@radoe6096

6 жыл бұрын

I have both a Ka-Bar Dozier and a Rat II. Keep the Ka-bar in my truck, it's a really good knife for the money. Not fond of the blade lock, hence it's spot as back up. The Rat II have been carrying daily for over 3 yrs. Easy to sharpen using Lansky Turn Box w/ ceramic rods. Had to lock-tite the screws for pocket clip and the black coating on blade is coming off, but this knife gets used hard daily. Considering ordering the new Rat II with d2 tool steel just to check it out. I have a couple Benchmade knives but am afraid of beating them up. You just can't go wrong with the Rat II.

I might get this to replace my few years old tenacious.. It is getting ehh, 'well used' to say the least.

two more to try in same size range are the ESEE Zancudo and the Spyderco Native. Native is similar pricepoint to the Blur and also s30v

@BlackOwlOutdoors

9 жыл бұрын

COWBOYJDUB Thanks for the suggestions. -Krik

Do a review for the Kershaw Oso Sweet it is similarly sized

Nice video. One thought, which may not be an issue with modern Quality knives with tip up carry: if the blade partly opens in your pocket & you don't notice it, you're looking at a bad finger cut.

@grit7733

6 жыл бұрын

That's why you should always have the spine of the blade against the seam of your pocket, not opening out into the pocket like he does here. This also greatly reduces the chance the thumb studs will catch on other things in your pocket and accidentally open. If you carry tip down with the spine against the inside of your pocket, the knife will basically be upside down when you pull it out. I always carry tip up, spine against the seam.

I wear all my knives on the inside of my jeans completely covered (because they're illegal where I live) and even the RAT 1 which is bigger feels confortable, most times i don't even feel it and sometimes even forget its there lol

how do you sharp your knifes?¿¡'

If you squeeze the knife very hard and your index finger is in the hallow doesnt it press the liner lock mechanism and unlocks the blade?

@InviernoAustral

6 жыл бұрын

no, the liner lock requires a lateral release, so downward pressure won't unlock the blade.

Have you ever thought of trying the Esee Zancudo. It's an awesome knife for under money and size.

You should try the Ka Bar Dozier. Its very lightweight and pretty tough at an affordable price point.

@everydaybeard_99

5 жыл бұрын

Kabar Dozier is a nice knife but the rat2 is easier to open one handed, the jimping on the spine of the blade is better as well.

I sharpen with Arkansas oil stones because I've always used stones. My grandpa taught me how to sharpen knives and he always used stones. I'm edc'n a Spyderco tenacious. I like it but I don't think it's the best fit for me.

@BlackOwlOutdoors

9 жыл бұрын

thorin dyer I want to like Spydercos. But I just can't bring myself to pick one up. I know they're quality, I just don't like tactical looking knives, at all. -Krik

@randymcknight8603

9 жыл бұрын

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@XRinger

9 жыл бұрын

Black Owl Outdoors I have a few Spyderco knifes and some look tactical and some just look a little odd. My current EDC is a semi-Spyderco. The byrd Cara Cara 2 (FRN) is an odd looking, low cost, light duty & somewhat large EDC. I carry mine point-up and it's great for EDC. The FRN scale's grip pattern is super non-slip. Nothing else on earth like it. I want to try the RAT 2 now.. Since it's about 20% smaller than my byrd and might be a little less intimidating to the locals. :)

Did you guys not wanna do the voice over or did you have a bad mic? lol. Good vid regardless. Thanks Krik.

😂 I heard “Hey what’s up turds” and had to replay it just to make sure! 😅

How do you call this your edc if you don't use it everyday? 🤔😉😁😂

You should try out any of the smaller Opinel knives, they're small robust and cheap :P

@BlackOwlOutdoors

9 жыл бұрын

KiwiTheBig I actually have a No. 9 and was just saying I'd like to get a smaller one. And maybe make a small belt/neck sheath for it. -Krik

@KiwiTheBig

9 жыл бұрын

I have a No. 8, I love it! A neck sheath would work well with it I'd say, I've been using mine as an out and out pocket knife. -Jack

I worked several years in the summer, though college, on a drainage tile crew and on our family farm. We all used our knives cutting muddy 4" to 12" plastic tile pipe and I used a 420 gerber knife that came free with a pair of boots. I like the 440c but have no problem with 420. They both seems to lose "ultra sharp" just as fast but the 440c held "sharp" a little longer. Beings how I like sharpening my knives, 420 was not a hindrance at all, even when using it craptastic environments. I had that little gerber for 11 years before it was lost off the track of a dozer. The next knife was a 440c which I liked but was harder to get razor sharp but was stolen in Singapore. I'm now with a Mercator k55k knife which I carry every day. One thing, I have a Tidioute #73, but because it's expensive and nice, I don't use it. I like the k55k because it fits the hand, is big enough, thin enough, and gets really sharp with the carbon blade. The k55k is my favorite general knife now. I use fixed Lauri blade knives when camping.

I find it difficult to deploy the blade with the thumb studs. Ruins an otherwise nice knife for me.

The esee zancudo is a fantastic edc Krik!

Zancudo update? You been carrying it at all?

@BlackOwlOutdoors

9 жыл бұрын

Daniel Miller Stony has been. We can do an update vid on that as well. Stay tuned. -Krik

CRKT Drifter (plain edge)

Two year's in the pocket

Paramilitary 2 would be high on my list to try if you haven't yet.

@PholliiTV

9 жыл бұрын

FingolfenRockhammer paramilitary 2 is a great knife but the price difference between the rat 2 and the paramilitary is a pretty big difference.

@FingolfenRockhammer

9 жыл бұрын

Phollii TV Very true. But one might be able to use that as a comparison to see if the price difference is worth it to him.

@PholliiTV

9 жыл бұрын

FingolfenRockhammer that's true :)

@FingolfenRockhammer

9 жыл бұрын

Phollii TV hell, I would even let him borrow mine for the sake of others. It would be a worthy cause.

@PholliiTV

9 жыл бұрын

haha :)

RIP bro

Хорошее видео, спасибо за обзор, у меня такой же нож, очень радует! 🦅

In Turkey, it coast 55-60 $

CRKT Lake 111 has all the points u want.

It is extremely unlikely, but if something in your pocket manages to open the blade in your pocket (maybe a fall, keys catching etc) in your current tip down config, the blade when half open is aimed straight at your Ballsack, and that is enough to make me not use it. At least have it facing out toward the outer edge of your pocket. Tip up facing out seems the safest best to me...or at least tip down facing outward. The edge of your pocket then acts as a bit of a stopper or sheath edge if you like. Great knife...I have multiples but I'm a knife whore (user not collector).

@charleslarson3152

9 жыл бұрын

EarlyMist Many, (most?) prefer tip up. As do I. However, even with tip up, if that blade comes out even a small bit, one stands a real chance of slicing one's finger when reaching down into the pocket. BUT....better a finger than one's balls! >;)

@EarlyMist

9 жыл бұрын

Charles Larson Yes, but (for rightys..reverse for SouthPaw) tip up facing the blade backside opening edge with the clip holding it in place means that chances of reaching into

@EarlyMist

9 жыл бұрын

EarlyMist basically if you're right handed, tip up blade backside facing right pocket is the lowest risk. If it opens it is facing away from you and will hopefully only tear a hole in your pocket. Tip down right facing same deal but there is a chance of Quadracep damage in a fall...even if only a glancing slice or maybe a full imbed into the muscle. ANYTHING facing tip in ..if accidentally opened in a pocket aims for some serious shit...including the Ball Sack, the Arteries on the inside of your inner leg (serious bleedout) or just generally...dont do it. Very unlikely...dont mean to be a buzzkill but if you have ever had a fall...and accident involving a car etc...it makes you rethink how to carry and which way you want that potentially life saving/life ending tool to be placed....while sitting a few inches away from your Dick. Right?

@charleslarson3152

9 жыл бұрын

EarlyMist As I stated above.....I carry tip up. I have and will always pass on a folder that does not give me that option....unless the blade actually locks when folded as well. I have an old (made in the USA) Buck folder that locks in both positions. One of my favorite folders.

@EarlyMist

9 жыл бұрын

Charles Larson hey Charles. The rant was intended as general safety info for the viewers and Krik since I was worried about that method of carry in general. So just keep on doing what you do brother...as long as you're safe n weĺl. All good.

You're from Pennsylvania.

@BlackOwlOutdoors

8 жыл бұрын

+hiccup45 Yurp

4:08 ... watermelons for 3.49 😲😲😲😲

I just started carrying knives with me this past half year. After all my research I invested in a spyderco delica. Absolutely love the knife. Thin, light, grippy and amazing Japanese vg-10 steel, plus the thumb holes to help with opening the knife with gloves. I actually learned to sharpen knives free-hand by watching your instructional video, and I invested in an EZE-LAP 510. Just recently got a gift from my gf - spyderco sage 1. Absolutely amazing. I am now looking into purchasing a spyderco paramilitary 2 in the next 6 months. Keep up the great work guys!

Мне нравится этот 🔪👍🏻

2 years ??? looks like 1 month of carry.

Spyderco Delica

Why he call us turtles at intro???

@MementoMori1001

6 жыл бұрын

Jarrod Thomas aren't you? I'm a turtle.

@Milkman4279

6 жыл бұрын

Jarrod Thomas - He has a video where he explains that back when teenage mutant ninja turtles came out and were really big, he and his friends to be goofballs would greet each other with "Hey turtles!" And that he does it in the videos to include us, the viewer, as one of his friends.

Kershaw leek

Spideroco tenacious....a little big...but its sweet

@farmninja6653

7 жыл бұрын

Macho Nacho It's too big. I bought one and its nice but it just takes up too much pocket room to be handy.

And don’t clean lint out your knife, clean the lint out your pockets. Seriously! Sounds odd but just flip them (pockets) out over a trashcan one or twice a year and your knives and phones stay a lot cleaner.

Skyline