I just recently purchased the Rat 1 non spring assist $28 and the SOG Flash 2 spring assist $38 from Amazon. Both inexpensive quality knives good for every day carry or self defense. The Rat 1 spring assist is currently $44 on Amazon with free shipping, a good price for a quality knife.
@TheApostleP
10 жыл бұрын
I do love that Ontario is offering some variety in the RAT 1 platform, but I'm with you on this one -- I'd rather see them upgrade blade steel and handle material than add an assist mechanism. The manual deployment action of this knife has always been one of its greatest strengths in my opinion. Great video, brother!
@CampfireTalk
10 жыл бұрын
Ditto on all points. I had a feeling you and I would see the 1A from the same perspective in the knife galaxy. With the success of the Rat series I predict it to continue to grow.
@1allspub
10 жыл бұрын
Gotta agree... love the G10... the safety and assist though... meh... unnecessary (even a downgrade IMO)... but a better steel would be fabulous. Still... even if they'd just offer the regular unassisted Rat 1 in G10 I'd buy one in a heartbeat even if it was still only AUS8.
@IntenseAngler
10 жыл бұрын
Great look at an awesome blade brother. Really diggin' the aggressive texture on the G10... worth a few shredded pairs of pants IMHO ;) All the best!
@TheLateBoyScout
10 жыл бұрын
Good review, man. I've considered this one, but may wait for the 2A - which I assume is coming.
@TacticalPatriot-bq4rg
7 жыл бұрын
The Late Boy Scout looks like the 2a never came out, sadly.
@willieboy3011
7 жыл бұрын
Good review. Several close up shots of blade unfolding. I too am looking for one for a relative for her self defense. The "assist" can be tricky in searching for a legal knife for "concealed" carry in some states.
@ScoutsNOA
10 жыл бұрын
Great line from Ontario…as always great vid and great gift…
@aaricky
10 жыл бұрын
Nice knife, I also got one last week and am very happy with it. For the price, it is really a great value.
@CampfireTalk
10 жыл бұрын
You hit the nail on the head with the word "value" In my "top 5 knives for under $30" video, 2 of the 5 were Ontario knives.
@mikedifeo8344
8 жыл бұрын
After seeing your vid. I ordered a RTA1A. I just go it. I really like it. The assisted opening works very well. I have other assisted opening folders, this one is definitely the strongest of the bunch. I agree a better steel would make this folder a great folder. CM154 would be an awesome candidate. As far as the assisted opening, I like it, they did it right and it will last a long time. Also I will crazy glue the lock button in the fire position. I doubt this folder will ever open by accident in my pouch. I carry these large folders is a belt pouch. So I usually remove the pocket clip. Really improves the handle ergonomics
@greymanzink6118
10 жыл бұрын
Nice review Camp. Keep 'em coming.
@shugemery
10 жыл бұрын
Oh....you do love a blade in the mitt! Canadian style!
@CampfireTalk
10 жыл бұрын
They're my kryptonite. Superman style!
@brwcty59
10 жыл бұрын
Hey Camp! Great vid on the new 1A! I'm with you on the fixed blade defensive option! In a time of intense stress, you don't want to have to think about opening a knife. I think I'll stick with my Rats just the way they are...unless they come out with one in s30V!
@CampfireTalk
10 жыл бұрын
2 peas in the same pod we are : ) Thanks brother Brew
@drzmanproject
10 жыл бұрын
wonderful knife! I'm sure he will love it.
@SnowLobo95
10 жыл бұрын
Good job on the review Camp! I tend to like aggressive texturing. That is a pretty sweet knife.
@wawhiker
10 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review. Always helpful.
@CampfireTalk
10 жыл бұрын
you as well brother
@HopsAndLead
8 жыл бұрын
Best last ditch knife for the money I believe would be the Kershaw/Emerson CQC-8K or even the 7k. The wave design is just awesome
@tcarp1616
10 жыл бұрын
Take care and go vols!
@shcmoly
10 жыл бұрын
It was smooth & fast without assist, but options are good. I would like to see G-10 scales on the regular version too.
@chrissr6640
9 жыл бұрын
I love the Rat 1, I wish they'd give it G10, a premium steel, skeletonized liners,and possibly a little thicker liner lock. I'll be all over that. No need for assisted opening, it opens just fine.
@abc456f
6 жыл бұрын
The RAT 1 is so smooth it doesn't need assisting opening. I do like the g10. I have the rat 1 in aus 8, (my first knife), and in D2. I have noticed the D2 version is locking up a little late. If it moves much further to the clip side I'll have to send it in for warranty service. The aus 8 lockup is fine.
@sanfranciscobay
10 жыл бұрын
Maybe the next versions of the Rat 1 will be Flipper Opening with spring assist and non spring assist. That would complete the Rat 1 line.
@skillmaster2255
8 жыл бұрын
I think the question that most people want to ask is if the Ontario Rat 1A is worth paying double what you would pay for the regular Ontario Rat 1.
@mikeh0222
10 жыл бұрын
I like the G10 upgrade and it's easy enough to sand it down, but the original Rat 1 is fast enough to open. I don't see the need for the assisted opening feature
@Patriot36
10 жыл бұрын
I sure enjoy your knife videos bro! You cover just what should be covered and you keep everything neat and tidy. Like Angler said, worth a few shredded pants. :)
@CampfireTalk
10 жыл бұрын
you know me, neat & tidy! ...and chatty when the camera isn't rolling : )
@CampfireTalk
10 жыл бұрын
shoot me a PM
@05generic
10 жыл бұрын
James, do you agree that few knives ht the sweet spot with handle texture? But most are ballpark?
@CampfireTalk
10 жыл бұрын
For me it's a combo texture, size and ergo's. I try to not OCD, and just use the darn thing. For EDC the Benchmade mini-grip 556 feels like an extension of my hand although I still prefer the 940 overall.
@wilan1828
10 жыл бұрын
Indeed thank you campfire personally I would like to thank you. I'm very comfortable with manual tactical type and non tactical pocket knives and deploying them quickly. However 99+ percent of my using one since I was very young was primarily based around basic daily tasks and chores in my life. not swinging a knife around trying to scare the crap out of everyone around me and acting like a lunatic. It was basic things like opening a package, cutting a sandwich or working in the garden you know basic things in life nothing extreme.
@austinnewby9666
Жыл бұрын
I think I'm going to buy it.
@fordxbgtfalcon
10 жыл бұрын
Nice blade.
@HawkLMT
10 жыл бұрын
Great review man!
@CampfireTalk
10 жыл бұрын
short and sweet, I know how you like 'em
@ThumbStuds
10 жыл бұрын
Great review
@adamsanderlin5476
8 жыл бұрын
I would love to see the rat 2 in s30v
@koga8100
4 жыл бұрын
It comes in d2
@GunAdsUSA
10 жыл бұрын
Very Cool!
@mikedifeo8344
9 жыл бұрын
Good vid man. I just subscribed. Great review.
@diptidomadia2040
9 жыл бұрын
Ķ I out tho
@1crimm
10 жыл бұрын
great EDC
@strange-universe
10 жыл бұрын
video ad was for toilet paper, hmm.... anyway, I'm just not an added buttons for safety guy. yeah, but my hand isn't 20% smaller! I like "unsafe, if you will." good tip for responsible folks. 3:45 agreed
@OpaKnows
10 жыл бұрын
The Griswold's knife of choice when they go to Walley World. It's the Wagon Queen Family Truckster of the knife world. Naw, it's fine, really.
@CampfireTalk
10 жыл бұрын
sabr, your comments are solid gold! Hope all is well & healthy.
@howabouthetruth2157
10 жыл бұрын
A lot of bang for the buck.
@RichAllfieldnohit
10 жыл бұрын
you makin' me want to spend money :0
@phtorres45
9 жыл бұрын
I'm curious why a lot of ya'll don't like the spring assist?
@volkbri6283
7 жыл бұрын
Phillip Torres yeah same, I have several spring assisted knives and I love them
@clems6989
3 жыл бұрын
Mine wont open without using both hands. It is horrible....
@michiganedge4770
9 жыл бұрын
very sog flash like! nice knife tho. I am with you tho I prefer a manual
@justinrussian1709
10 жыл бұрын
2 things here. 1: can the TAO be disabled do you know? And 2:Can you give me the address for the OKC shop? That way I can drive up there, find the shop, go in, and kick someone square in the nut-bag for doing this to the RAT1. G-10 is fine, but fk that assist. Give me one at least in 440c
@justinrussian1709
8 жыл бұрын
Just putting this out there, for a couple years now I've been asking for the rat in G-10 with 44c as an upgraded option or model. I'm sorry to say, that I was apparently speaking Chinese, because they are the ones who listened. The fkn Ganzo g727m. OMFG!!
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