I just ordered one, it's the first knife in 10 years I've bought that isn't a Spyderco. The RAT's been on my radar for a long time and with Spyderco's prices going up and up I thought I'd finally give it a try.

Got one a little while back. I loved my AUS-8 version so much, I jumped on the D2 as soon as I found out about it.

Got mine, man the fit and finish for the price is amazing. They pack all the quality they can in for the price point. Anybody who asks about a good do it all type folder for a budget price, I always recommend the RAT 1 or 2 depending on how much weight they can deal with.

that view behind you is awesome

I got the carbon fiber version D-2 it's freaking awesome !! You can't beat it

Thanks for the review. I went and got the Rat One based on your review and I am very happy with it. I'm a big guy with big hands so the size works well for me for edc.

When I saw they had this in D2, I ordered one for myself and one for a friend because I gave my wife the AUS8 blade a couple of years ago, but I missed the knife and had to have it again!

I was skeptical about the original version of this knife, ended up getting it anyways, and for the price it ended up being one of my favorite knives I've ever owned. And I usually EDC ZT, Syderco, Benchmade, Emerson. So excited for the D2 version.

100% agree, the D2 Rat 1’s are fantastic. I have the S35VN version now. Even better again.

"Dear Santa, I have been a very good knife knut this year, . . . "

I've always loved this knife. I'm definitely getting my hands on a few of these. The price is insane.

still carrying my old rat 1 after all these years, d2 sounds great

I love these knives...& the fact that they didn't jack the price up super high like others would have. D2 isn't enough to cause me to replace or augment my Aus8 version, but I'd find a nice stainless in the low $40s hard to resist. I'm envisioning a CPM154 or the like...I'd be all over it - thanks for a quick, but satisfying review!

Got mine engraved with my initials on it. Love it, worth every penny

I like the RAT models, and the D2 is a great one.

dang. I think this is officially the best budget edc knife imo.

With the 90-degree spine on this and better steel, would you say this is a better outdoor folder than the Finn Wolf?

Man you weren't kidding this thing is a friggin beast. Thanks for the heads up. I ordered 2 and will order more for each hunting pack, car, and as gifts. Amazing price point for such a Blade. Dave

I always love your enthusiasm. great things to say + you don't sound like Ben Stein = pleasant reviews

i broke my ss rat 1 pounding it through a chunk of oak. i dont want any-other EDCin my pocket. glad they came out with the d2. love this knife.

OMG. I recently got a standard RAT 1 made out of AUS-8 steel and I put all my other knives away. This is the best non fixed knife I ever had. Even better than some fixed blades. And now you tell me there is a D2 version out there...OMG...unfortunately it seems those can't be purchased from outside of US. I hope I'll be able to get it somehow. Anyway, nice and helpful video as always. :-)

Thanks for the update. My go to knife now is a Rat 1, AUS-8. Thank you.

update much appreciated, I hope they upgrade the model ll as well. great value knife!

Great knife cant go wrong with the D2! The price is awesome!

Say whaaaat? I've looked at the original because of the hype but wasn't convinced and now you've brought it back to my attention. Thanks a lot...now I have to figure out how to convince the wife. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Really liked this review. Usually, you can be bit long winded which is good sometimes, but I enjoyed the conciseness of this one. Thanks for the heads up too

You sold them out bro! LOL! I should've pulled the trigger 2 days ago. Standing by!

I’ve owned top line (200$+) folders for many years. Some I’ve lost, some I still have. But wow... this damn rat-1 has left my amazed. Sorry benchmade, spyderco, zt. My con: the thumb stud is wonky at first. After practice, I now pop it as fast as my manix xl.

Thanks for the heads up. I'll be waiting for Rat II in D2! AUS 8 is okay, but you like said the edge retention is pretty bad, relative of course. -Krik

Great upgrade. Thanks for keeping us informed 👍

Thanks, I have the old one, love it, just ordered this one.

It's nice to see some upgraded steel on the ol' Rat 1. My question is.....is it difficult to sharpen? I've heard that D2 can be a bit difficult to sharpen. I'm not a sharpening guru so I think I'd probably have some difficulty. Other than that, I'd like to have one. Thanks for the quick update. :)

Wow! Rat1 in D2!? Gotta have one! Thanks for sharing that info brother.

Hey Arron I would love to see ya do a review on the Realsteel Bushcrafter II & their new Bushcrafter folder. I know there's a lot of vids on the fixed version but NOBODY, and I do mean this, no one puts a knife through its paces like you do on camera. You have long videos and imho it's necessary so people who are truly looking at a purchase can really see what they will be getting. Anyways the Realsteel Bushcrafter II is impressive, the pricepoint for D2 and the quality of its construction would be atleast $50 or more from other companies.

Great channel, thank you for the knife reviews. I own several Rat 1 & Rat 2 knives, best knives in the price range by a mile.

Have you had any problems with Rust? Its the only thing preventing me from upgrading from the AUS 8.

Great Review! I’m buying two!

I grabbed one a couple months ago in the tan version-love it more then the aus one i have in black. now, make a rat 2 in d2!

Damn I wish I'd waited a week to order my Rat 1. I didn't realize that this was a thing. Thanks for showing me my next buy!

Aways appreciate your vids. I agree that the Rat 1 is a screaming deal. Got mine at Knifeworks as well. I see Knifeworks will have the Carbon fiber overlay on g10 next month for under 50 bucks. They had them in stock before but they blew out fast. 2 knife limit. I agree, they need to do the same to the Rat 2

I'll say I have the rat 1 and esee Izula both are great knives but like you've said before one handed deployment is harder on the esee, d2 will be on my must buy list as the rat 1 is my favourite folder by far

My one concern with D2 is the rush to prominence it had, which has led to some sloppy heat treats. Makers like Bob Dozier have great knives with superb blades, but the Benchmade D2 knives I've had have had such hard blades that chipping was a problem. A blade which holds its edge for two months worth of hard use is next to useless if the edge develops chips along its length. Looking at the missing parts of the blade edge under magnification, I saw very small but distinguishable crystalline fractures which worry me further. I think as long as D2 isn't hardened above about 58-59 it should be good, and I hope OKC does this with their blades.

Very nice when will it be available in the UK market

With Ganzo blowing em away ,..I guess they had to upgrade.

thanks for the info. I had to pull the trigger and just ordered one

Rat 1 in d2 steel vs ka bar dozier in d2?

I'm picking up one of these for my EDC but I don't see the huge deal about weight. I rotate between a Benchmade Adamas and Buck Bantam and rarely feel a big difference in my pocket.

Aaron, my biggest hangup with not just this knife but most folding knife designs these days is the very slim, blocky, 2-d handle designs. What I mean is that all these knife companies seem to make all their folders with extremely thin, flat, blocky handles, then slap some flat-ground handle scales on the knife and call it a day... This knife is just a prime example of 99% of everything else that's out there today. And while these super thin, blocky handle designs may be exactly what these knife companies are going for because of ease-of-carry, it actually makes these knives an absolute horrible experience to use. For example, I noticed you spliced in a clip of you carving a feather stick with this knife, and I have to imagine that this knife really started digging into your hand to the point that you would not be happy if you needed to do any serious amount of cutting. I know I did! After a good day's use, knives like these actually cause bruising to the palm near the webbing of my thumb and index finger. I've come to find these knives to be so intolerable that I've all but given up on carrying folding knives and have been full-timing a Mora Companion just because the handle is truly that...a "handle". These modern 2-d styled folding knives have horrible ergonomics IMO, and I can't seem to get past it. Interestingly enough, I seem to NEVER hear reviewers even give a second's thought to the knife's handle ergos when people do reviews; it blows my mind! Someone should really do a top ten list of most comfortable folders for prolonged use... I've already checked KZfaq, and nothing... I'm beginning to wonder if most people even actually ever "use" their knife... That, or maybe people just have a really broad definition of the word "USE"! Lol. What are your thoughts Aaron?

Would be nice if they made a lockback version with the new upgraded blade steel as well.

Yes D2 big upgrade in my opinion.Nothing wrong with a big folder .

did they ever drop a D2 version of the Rat 2? This video is 10 months old now. what are they waiting for

I seen one reviewer that cut more cardboard with the aus8 version edge than the d2? Could you do a comparison of this as well to see if there's something about cardboard that the d2 don't like as much or what's the deal? Maybe he got a bad one? Another reviewer to do a project on this would be great! Thanks

love my Rat knives I own Rat 3 Rat 5 Rat 7 RATK ll knife and few more just amazing knives. And now Rat 1 in D-2 steel can't wait to buy one.great video my friend...

Where does the Byrd Raven 2 sit on your list now? I think I still would purchase the Byrd over the Rat.

What are the pivots running on? Sorry late to the party trying to collect classic designs 😊

Wish they would do it on the rat 2 would be so insane.

Bang for your buck Rat 1 & II are very hard to beat.

I've put my eyes in this blade for very long, since your Instagram... Boom! Got one!

Thanks for the heads up! I'm in!

I will wait for the s30v version

Okay I guess I'll say it. Even though I'm not a star wars fan too easy to pass up. Can't wait for the R2D2 version (See what I did there?!) to hopefully come out. Then take MY money.

Do Knifeworks/any retailer ship to taiwan? Because anything branded (ontario.esee etc) made in taiwan is selling for like 2-3X the price in the US which is BS... Looking forward to the RAT2 in D2 too!!

How is the d2 with rust it concerns me being a pocket knife as it will be in my pocket in the summer... swett and all

This knife or the HOB exclusive Kershaw Link, which would be a better value?

When are you going to review CS AK-47 field knife? I'm watching for it.

Ontario is great knife company..ill be snagging one

Great knife. Thanks for sharing

Hey i ordered the esee 6 is it good at bushcraft also? and whats the best folding survival knife in ur mind?

Just purchased the D2 Carbon Fiber model. Psyched.

nice have to get one now

Gideon - im kinda a noobie on the knife scene, do you think you will make a video on knife 101 - like why i would want a clip point, or tanto, or serrated edge ect....... or just some basics of collecting Fixed and folding.....or could you point me to a video if you have one already. thanks enjoy the channel. also thanks for the two websites you mentioned. keep up the good work

Ontario, please for the love of God make the RAT 2 in D2.

Would you put this in your list of top sub-$50 EDC knives, or is the weight enough to keep it off the list?

Love God Love your channel Thank you brother that's amazing

I like your title, they can take my money too!

I am getting mine right away!!!

cant find it on amazon do you have a place to get that bad boy and maybe I price sorry bro thanks man

What's the price difference between the AUS8 and D2?

love the rat 1

just got mine a week ago

Do the weight difference from the aus 8?

Sweet Jeebus. 😎

Just got mine delivered but it doesn't have a number on it, just says Limited Edition. Do you know if that's legit?

Added to my wishlist.

Mine is a gift,and the fake or copy,it is a very decent design and practicle carry blade for me,,..Damn orange grip handle though is sucky...

thanks bro im looking for it now cheers

It's a good news...but i have heard that the D2 steel is not rust resistant....then for an edc outdoor...what do you think about ?

Getting mine today!

What do you recommend the Rat 1 D2 or the Cryo ii?

Love that knife.

Awesome! Now Ontario, try the D2 steel AND the G10 in the same knife! If they did that.....perfect. Dont really care about the AO.

This or the Dozier for budget EDC? Need a new inexpensive folder...

Hands down best folder for the $

i have to stop looking at this channel i keep seeing great knives for a low price. first i wanted the bryrd raven 2 now this one looks really good to. don't know which one to buy now. which one do you prefere? or do you maby know any other really nice pocket kives for around the 50 dollar merk?

Hey man I'm a new sub is a KA-bar USMC combat with leather handle a good option for EDC? And is it worth £100

might have to buy two!!!

great video sir

love the knife and 30 bucks wow im going to order this puppy thanks bro may I ask what compass you have on your watch or can you help with a good one thanks cheers

what angle did you sharpen yours at?

Love my RAT 1...............