Just orderd my new knife

[kevinj110]

So I got an Ich for a run around in the woods beat the crap outta it knife. So yesterday the better half says I can order the knife if I want it. So What I got was a Rat Cutlery RC-5 SERE check it out and afer I get it I will post some pics and a review.

RAT Cutlery Co.

 

[flatlander]

Nice catch. Sure does beat the old AF survival knife. Make sure you touch up the edge as you go and keep it cleaned. 1095 may rust a little quicker than some if you leave water and blood on it for extended periods but I think you'll like it.
congrats
Bob

 

[Clay]

looks good! I gotta ask: How much?

 

[Pale Rider]

I'd like to know what the the edge is like out of the box.

 

[Dryden]

The 5 inch RAT has been on my wish list for a few months. Let us know how it handles.

 

[GBultra]

I've been looking for something of this sort but money is the only factor that's been holding me back.

 

[kevinj110]

Money wasn't that bad less than 175 I am getting so restless it says its in Indianapolis. Maybe tomarrow, I will let you all know.

 

[mikea46996]

Just orderd my new knife

Never mind I thought the title said WIFE I was hoping for pictures....

 

[kevinj110]

So I got the knife and It is amazing. The edge is sharp enough to shave my arm hair and the whole knife just seems to be tougher than nails. I will post pics soon

 

[HICKMAN]

I've been looking for a good SHTF blade, that looks sweet!

 

[kevinj110]

I would say this thing is the best "hit the fan" knife I can think of it has just taken a beating this week and wasnt all that much money I am impressed to say the least.

 

[HICKMAN]

yeah, you've definitely got me looking at this one

 

[Jeremiah]

Hickman, don't over look a good machete, they can do many chores in a pinch, while not ideal for many, they chop better then mny "combat" knives, can be used to make traps or fillet a fish. great for making firewood as well

 

[HICKMAN]

Hickman, don't over look a good machete, they can do many chores in a pinch, while not ideal for many, they chop better then mny "combat" knives, can be used to make traps or fillet a fish. great for making firewood as well

Oh, I'll add a machete to the list too

 

[kevinj110]

But dont forget this really isnt a combat knife. It was designed to be a survival knife in the amazon jungle.

 

[Jeremiah]

Yeah its just thick and short, so I put it in the combat category, and not in the "feild" where it belongs, If it was maybe 7 inches I would like it better as a survival knife, 5 inches limits the size of wood you can baton through to basically limbs, IT looks lke acutter though and they make good stuff, I just am unsure of what I could do with that that I couldn't do with a good mora or puko, and a machette.

 

[doglb]

We Need Pics!!

and on a different note....since this thread was posted I have been looking at Rat Cutlery, thanks alot!
Means me spending more money-

The IZULA has caught my eye...What ya think?
Fairly small, but convient.

SPECS:

Overall Length: 6.25"
Blade Length (end of handle to tip): 2.88"
Thickness: .156"
Steel: 1095 Carbon
Weight: 2 ounces without sheath​

 

[kevinj110]

the neck knives are perfect little carry blades. I will get pics soon just had a problem with my camera and finding the little card reader thing to put em on the computer.

 

[HICKMAN]

bump for a review!

 

[kevinj110]

Ok well here is a short kinda review. The knife wa sharp enough to shave my face with when I got it this lasted about 10 min. It has a great utility edge on it. I have been using it for just about everything I cut tree branches off with it any where from 1inch to about 6 inches with no problems worked great cutting up smaller firewood.

Cons are I can see where it being longer in a survival situation would be a bit better for batoning and the like. The coating makes it get hot to the point of almost burning you if it is in the sun for a long time.

Other than that I think it was well worth the money I spent and seems to be a true performer if you figure it was less than $200. But, I would now gladly pay twice the amount I did having used it.