My New RAT Cutlery RC-3 - Page 2

shermdo · January 18th, 2008, 02:13 PM

I am almost positive that the SWAT special addition knife is actually an RC-3 not the RAT-3. They are very similar at first glance but the handle is slightly larger on the RC-3 and it has the glass breaking pummel on the handle. The RAT-3 does not have this.

Both the RAT-3 and RC-3 are products of RAT Cutlery Company. The RAT-3 is manufactured by Ontario for RAT Cutlery Company while the RC-3 is actually manufactured by Randall's new manufacturing partner Rowen Manufacturing. There is a RC-4 and RC-6 and more in the works according to Jeff Randall and his partner Mike Perrin.

If you check out the link in this thread you will actually see that the web site refers to the SWA knife as a RC-3.

I have the RC-3 and REALLY like it. I purchased on for my son as a Christmas gift. He is carries it daily and wears it on his body armorer. He is a Fed LEO. I am looking forward to being able to place my orer for an RC-6 in Feb/Mar.

The official RAT Cutlry Comany site is: RAT Cutlery Company - Outdoor Forums - Randall's Adventure & Training

raevan · January 18th, 2008, 10:22 PM

So true. we must be carfull to refer to the knives correctly to not confuse.
The S.W.A.T. is indeed the RC-3. thanks for pointing that out.

raevan · January 22nd, 2008, 05:14 PM

I just recieved my RC-3P SWAT knife I ordered. Gotta say I love it, also great sheath they have designed to go with it as well.

vic2367 · January 23rd, 2008, 04:41 AM

that is one sweeeet looking rat,,,congrats,,

simon · January 23rd, 2008, 08:45 AM

Very nice!

Betty · January 23rd, 2008, 10:29 AM

Yes, it is RC-3, I'll have to change my thread title so I won't keep confusing myself.

mackie messer · January 26th, 2008, 09:08 PM

Excellent knife, Betty. Rich has good taste. I'm patiently waiting for the RC-6 to make its appearance.

January 23rd, 2008, 10:29 AM	#16
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January 18th, 2008, 02:13 PM	#11
shermdo Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Delaware County, PA Posts: 19	I am almost positive that the SWAT special addition knife is actually an RC-3 not the RAT-3. They are very similar at first glance but the handle is slightly larger on the RC-3 and it has the glass breaking pummel on the handle. The RAT-3 does not have this. Both the RAT-3 and RC-3 are products of RAT Cutlery Company. The RAT-3 is manufactured by Ontario for RAT Cutlery Company while the RC-3 is actually manufactured by Randall's new manufacturing partner Rowen Manufacturing. There is a RC-4 and RC-6 and more in the works according to Jeff Randall and his partner Mike Perrin. If you check out the link in this thread you will actually see that the web site refers to the SWA knife as a RC-3. I have the RC-3 and REALLY like it. I purchased on for my son as a Christmas gift. He is carries it daily and wears it on his body armorer. He is a Fed LEO. I am looking forward to being able to place my orer for an RC-6 in Feb/Mar. The official RAT Cutlry Comany site is: RAT Cutlery Company - Outdoor Forums - Randall's Adventure & Training

January 18th, 2008, 10:22 PM	#12
raevan VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: washington Posts: 4,093	So true. we must be carfull to refer to the knives correctly to not confuse. The S.W.A.T. is indeed the RC-3. thanks for pointing that out.

January 22nd, 2008, 05:14 PM	#13
raevan VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: washington Posts: 4,093	I just recieved my RC-3P SWAT knife I ordered. Gotta say I love it, also great sheath they have designed to go with it as well.

January 23rd, 2008, 04:41 AM	#14
vic2367 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: PA Posts: 594	that is one sweeeet looking rat,,,congrats,,

January 23rd, 2008, 08:45 AM	#15
simon VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,472	Very nice!

January 26th, 2008, 09:08 PM	#17
mackie messer New Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Montana Posts: 3	Excellent knife, Betty. Rich has good taste. I'm patiently waiting for the RC-6 to make its appearance.