My New RAT Cutlery RC-3

Betty · January 3rd, 2008, 11:31 AM

Here's the RC-3 I received from my SWAT Publisher.

It's a limited edition SWAT 25th Anniversary blade (buy yours here).

It's heat-treated 1095 carbon steel with tough powder coating, and has micarta grips. The blade is 3 7/8", so it's carry-legal here in TN, where the blade length limit is 4". It comes with a nylon/MOLLE sheath, and the removable nylon sheath can screw onto a belt-clip backing that is included.

I believe everyone on staff got one, and mine is laser-engraved with my name on the other side of the blade.

It appears very well made and is not as expensive as similar blades. It is made by Jeff Randall, who is one of SWAT's regular authors (notably in the "Against All Odds" column).

I'll probably attach this knife to my day hiking gear; I've got a large Ka-Bar camp knife that I use on extended treks.

Here it is beside by trusty, well-worn MOD Mark II.

retsupt99 · January 3rd, 2008, 11:53 AM

Very nice...you appear to be right on the 'cutting edge'...

Stay armed...stay sharp...stay safe!

stmcelroy · January 3rd, 2008, 12:07 PM

Beautiful looking knife, I really need to try something one.....

Hoot · January 14th, 2008, 09:48 PM

That's a good all around functional design, very similar to the old Bowen design which is among my all time favorites.

swiftyjuan · January 15th, 2008, 12:21 AM

Betty, that's one nice RAT!

Ram Rod · January 15th, 2008, 12:28 AM

Very nice indeed!

Argus · January 15th, 2008, 02:18 AM

Nice knife. Good price also.

dan5505 · January 15th, 2008, 03:27 AM

nice, is this the same company that makes the swamp rat? Just curious. Sorry to thread jack.

cockedlocked01 · January 15th, 2008, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dan5505

nice, is this the same company that makes the swamp rat? Just curious. Sorry to thread jack.

No, it isn't. RAT (Randall's Adventure Training) is made by Ontario. Randall also started his own company RC (Randall Cutlery), but the RAT line by Ontario is still made. Swamp Rat is with the "Busse" family & more expensive, I believe.

Personally, I think the RAT3 (In either 1095 or D2), is one of the best personal sized fixed blades around (Especially for the money). Unfortunately, my hand is too big for the handle. Their new RC3 fixes that, BTW.

Nice knife & it'll make a great hiking knife.

raevan · January 15th, 2008, 01:51 PM

Thanks for the link Betty, I have just ordered my S.W.A.T. RAT 3. I have been meaning to buy one but I like this personalized one better.

January 3rd, 2008, 11:31 AM	#1
Betty Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Nashville Posts: 2,743	My New RAT Cutlery RC-3 Here's the RC-3 I received from my SWAT Publisher. It's a limited edition SWAT 25th Anniversary blade (buy yours here). It's heat-treated 1095 carbon steel with tough powder coating, and has micarta grips. The blade is 3 7/8", so it's carry-legal here in TN, where the blade length limit is 4". It comes with a nylon/MOLLE sheath, and the removable nylon sheath can screw onto a belt-clip backing that is included. I believe everyone on staff got one, and mine is laser-engraved with my name on the other side of the blade. It appears very well made and is not as expensive as similar blades. It is made by Jeff Randall, who is one of SWAT's regular authors (notably in the "Against All Odds" column). I'll probably attach this knife to my day hiking gear; I've got a large Ka-Bar camp knife that I use on extended treks. Here it is beside by trusty, well-worn MOD Mark II. __________________ "Americans have the will to resist because you have weapons. If you don't have a gun, freedom of speech has no power." - Yoshimi Ishikawa Broodings, Blunders and Broadsides: The Betty Blog (Friends only - Email me through there to let me know who you are first!)

January 3rd, 2008, 11:53 AM	#2
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 15,607	Very nice...you appear to be right on the 'cutting edge'... Stay armed...stay sharp...stay safe! __________________ "That I cannot do." "Give this to, uh, Clemenza. I want reliable people, people who aren't going to be carried away. After all we're not murderers in spite of what this undertaker thinks." *********************************** NRA Life Member

January 3rd, 2008, 12:07 PM	#3
stmcelroy Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Washington State Posts: 231	Beautiful looking knife, I really need to try something one..... __________________ www.RKBAholsters.com Check it out for quality reasonably priced leather *Pocket Holsters*......

January 15th, 2008, 12:21 AM	#5
swiftyjuan VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Madera, CA Posts: 2,073	Betty, that's one nice RAT! __________________ John Assault is a behavior, not a device. "Don't never take no shortcuts." Patty Reed, Donner Party Lifetime NRA member

January 15th, 2008, 12:28 AM	#6
Ram Rod VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: crawford county, arkansas Posts: 5,791	Very nice indeed! __________________ RamRod-----sans remords http://tinyurl.com/Arkansas-Petition

January 14th, 2008, 09:48 PM	#4
Hoot Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Tennessee Posts: 132	That's a good all around functional design, very similar to the old Bowen design which is among my all time favorites.

January 15th, 2008, 02:18 AM	#7
Argus Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 396	Nice knife. Good price also.

January 15th, 2008, 03:27 AM	#8
dan5505 New Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Montana Posts: 11	nice, is this the same company that makes the swamp rat? Just curious. Sorry to thread jack.

January 15th, 2008, 01:51 PM	#10
raevan VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: washington Posts: 4,312	Thanks for the link Betty, I have just ordered my S.W.A.T. RAT 3. I have been meaning to buy one but I like this personalized one better.

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