Ontario RAT I Folding Knife 8848

Vendor:Ontario

Ontario RAT I Folding Knife 8848

Sale price$42.99Regular price $69.99
Description

The Ontario RAT 1 is a liner lock folding knife with a 3.5" satin AUS-8 stainless steel drop point blade and a OD green nylon handle. It was designed by Randall's Adventure & Training and is built by Ontario Knife Company. Ontario calls the RAT folders among its top-selling knives, and the RAT 1 has a long-standing reputation as one of the best everyday carry knives at its price.

Short and Sweet

  • Ontario RAT 1 folding knife, satin plain edge (model 8848)
  • 5" closed with a 3.5" blade
  • AUS-8 stainless steel drop point blade, full flat grind, satin finish
  • OD nylon handle with steel liner lock
  • Ambidextrous dual thumb studs
  • Four-way reversible pocket clip and lanyard hole
  • Made in Taiwan
  • Condition: New

Designed by Jungle Survival Instructors

Randall's Adventure & Training began as a survival school running courses in the Amazon jungle of Peru, and its instructors designed knives around what held up in the field. In 2002, RAT partnered with Ontario Knife Company to produce a line of outdoor knives, including the RAT-3, RAT-5, and RAT-7 fixed blades and the Model 1 and Model 2 folders. The founders later launched their own company, now known as ESEE Knives. Ontario kept making the RAT folders, and the RAT 1 remains the full-size model in the family.

AUS-8 Blade and Liner Lock Build

AUS-8 is a Japanese stainless steel that sharpens easily and resists rust, which makes it a practical choice for a knife that gets used every day. The blade has a full flat grind for clean slicing and a satin finish. Dual thumb studs let you open it with either hand, and a steel liner lock holds the blade open. The open-back frame is easy to rinse out, and the four-way pocket clip lets you carry it tip-up or tip-down on either side.

Pocket, Toolbox, and Pack

Owners carry the RAT 1 for opening boxes, cutting rope and zip ties, slicing food at camp, and the dozens of small jobs that come up on a job site or around the house. One retired police officer bought it to replace a carry knife he had used for 14 years. Another owner says it outperforms several American-made folders he has owned. Reviewers often rank it among the best everyday carry knives under $50. At just under 8.75" open, it is on the larger side for pocket carry, and the smaller RAT 2 is the better choice if you want something more compact.

 

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Curious About Sizing?

Given the massive variety of clothing we carry, a standard sizing guide is incredibly helpful for customers seeking the best fit.

Please understand that surplus varies widely in fit and cut and this sizing chart is general advice rather than tailor-level fitting.

Nearly every military has different sizing charts and schemes, which is why we've taken the time to put together this brief tutorial.

 

Jacket & Shirt Sizing

In absence of an established military size chart, we measure each jacket or shirt from armpit to armpit to get a rough idea of how it fits. If a garment is between sizes, we mark it one size down. For example, if a shirt measures 19.75" from pit to pit, it is marked as a small rather than medium.

To measure pit to pit, close up your shirt or jacket and measure from armpit to armpit. 

This is our measurement guide that we use to measure garments without an existing military size chart:

14"-15" PtP = XXS

16-17" PtP = Extra Small

18"-19" PtP = Small

20-21" PtP = Medium

22-23" PtP = Large

24-25" PtP = Extra Large

26-27" PtP = XXL

28-29" PtP = 3XL

Pant Sizing

We typically convert pants to US waist and inseam sizes. If a pair of pants is between sizes, we mark it one size down. For example, if a pair of pants measures as a 33 waist, it is marked as a 32 waist.

To take these measurements we lay a pair of pants flat on the ground. We then measure across the waist and double the measurement. For example, if a pair of pants measures 16" across the waist it will fit a US 32 waist.

To determine inseam we measure from the crotch seam to the bottom of the cuff. For example, it a pair of pants measures 30" from the crotch seam to the bottom of the cuff we will list it as a 30 inseam or 30L.

Surplus Condition Guide

  1. Unissued
  2. These items are brand new. They may sometimes exhibit signs of storage. They may be new in their original factory packaging, but most times will not be. 
  3. Issued; Good / Issued
  4. These items are in issued/used condition but are fully functional. This grade of surplus item may also exhibit signs of use such as stampings, small stains or general dirtiness.
  5. Issued items will not have missing or broken buttons, zippers or be missing any functional components unless noted as such in the product description. Any items you purchase that are marked as "Issued; Good" but exhibit these defects will be replaced free of charge by Americana Pipedream.
  6. Grade 2
  7. These items are in issued/used condition but have defects that impede function. This may include missing buttons, broken zippers, holes and tears. They may also be missing components.
  8. This is the lowest grade of surplus item that we carry and they are not eligible for returns or exchanges due to condition.
Prop 65 Warning

All products that are NOT INTENDED FOR CONSUMPTION OR NOT FOOD PRODUCTS fall under this warning:

“WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.” WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including arsenic, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.”

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