Ontario RAT 5 Knife Review: Best of Both Worlds

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Ontario RAT 5 Knife Review: Best of Both Worlds

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@MrPhuctard 5 жыл бұрын

Ive been buying and using Knives for the last 45 years. The qualities of this kind of blade design are very forgiving. The sharpening properties are so important in a knife. This blade design is VERY easy to keep sharp. This steel will "hold" and edge well enough but isn't hard to "touch up" with a good stone. As he stated the blade design is capable of doing a lot of different tasks. Much like a Firearm , No single Knife will do EVERYTHING perfectly. This design is Good with small tasks as well as a lot of larger ones. In other words, If ALL you had was this blade and a good stone, you could do a Hell of a lot worse for sure. Good review, Given Information was good and It appears as you are qualified to give opinions. THANKS !!

@desertsurvival8235 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video Gideon I have huge problems with knives due to missing fingers on both hands, after losing my knife out in the desert, I am looking for the same handle as my knife I lost, and the Rat 5 and 7 meets my needs, so I want to say a huge thank you to you, for this video, you have saved me a week of searching on the internet, calling knife companies, endless Emails back and forth. and saved me lots of tedium and time. If you ever find your self in AZ and want to go for a hike I would be more than happy to come with you and act as your guide. Once again thanks for this video, it really helped.

@1971Lakeboy 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review. I use an ESEE 5 but it is a bit heavy for my GF, thanks to your review, she now has a RAT 5 on the way! Keep up the great work!!!

@gideonstactical 9 жыл бұрын

1971Lakeboy Awesome!

@Theallmighty1001 4 жыл бұрын

I have had a rat 5 for 6 years and it is an absolute Beast. From cutting my Apple to chopping firewood it doesn't all at the sacrifice of being a little heavy. People hate on the sheath all day long, it has lasted six years no issues and if I could post a picture to this to show you how much I beat the crap out of that knife you would all be impressed

@gideonstactical 11 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help, the new quality in the rat 5 and rat 7 is awesome. Both great survival knives.

@wild7985 7 жыл бұрын

I honestly think people are forgetting the purpose of a knife. All these tasks shown can be done more easily with a sharp axe like a Small Forest Axe. A knife should be used for finer tasks like skinning and feather sticks. Right? I know the axe is heavier, but it's better than spending all day chopping with a heavy bladed knife IMO. Great for a survival kit. Bad for a planned outdoor trip where you need to process wood.

@xeroofnine6234 6 жыл бұрын

true but who wants to carry an axe when you can carry a knife that can preform the same tasks..

@AnotherRandomPoser 6 жыл бұрын

I dunno, I don't camp much but every time I start a fire in the backyard the Rat 5 is what I use to spit wood

@robinpohl2702 5 жыл бұрын

Dan Wild agreed, just bought a rather delicate knife as I was sick of sacrificing fitting performance to stability. I do consider an axe unessecary as well tho unless it's for a large amount of time or you're with a big group and you can distribute tasks and gear so everyone can perform his task most effective to for example provide an entire basecamp with firewood. Otherwise I would even hesitate to even take a hatchet unless there is going to be rain because otherwise there wouldn't be a lot of wood splitting as I could just use twigs. Otherwise I can understand the demand for a jack of all trades, some people and even me depending of what I'm doing right now have different priorities than bushcraft and don't want to carry too much

@ericbissett3468 5 жыл бұрын

It's not about what the knife is designed to do and not to do, its about survival, if you are stuck in the middle of nowhere with nothing but a Rat 5 or other similar knives, you need to know it "can" do what you need it too, not specifically "designed to do" but "can", so you're in a survival situation and you dont have an axe or hatchet, but you do have a rat 5 and you need to build a fire and shelter, you can do it

@csh6220 8 жыл бұрын

QC has improved. I had to return a pilot survival knife because the grind would not allow sharpening of the tip. It was made in 2011. The replacement, made in 2013, was fine. A note with the new knife said they were vamping up QC, and I believe it. Other newer Ontario knives had good fit and finish, and prices are better for comparable knives/brands.

@gideonstactical 11 жыл бұрын

Yes, the RAT 5 is more tactical, and the Blackbird is more wilderness. Thank for the comments and support! FYI, love the Dirty Dozen Profile pic!

@akeeperofoddknowledge4956 9 жыл бұрын

Hey Aaron! Excellent review as always. Reguarding the loose fitting nylon sheaths that come with many good knives, I have found that by passing the lanyard under the accessory pouch flap and then snapping the nylon retainers over the lanyard, you get a nice secure retention. Just fyi.

@wanshahiran1025 3 жыл бұрын

Because of your review & field test,now im ordering rat 5 rather than esee..Thxs to you sir.. Love from MALAYSIA 🇲🇾

@tomparker8932 4 жыл бұрын

Just used mine in the woods today....chops, cuts, didn't really baton but dug a little in the ground. why do we choose to abuse our knives?..Good in the kitchen works well on apples, meat, you name it! in other words a fantastic camp tasker. Wove a 5/16 in paracord handle. Stripped blade.

@JohnDoe-wy1zt 2 жыл бұрын

I just got this thing almost 50% off, like $67. Can't wait to use it this spring and summer on my fishing and hunting trips.

@thunderdome8523 11 жыл бұрын

Dude I'm so glad I found your channel. You're doing a great job love all the blades!

@clippertalk 11 жыл бұрын

I'd love to see a ESEE vs RAT comparison vid. I like how there's a few differences in the models giving us more choices. If you want a 5" knife and you want a quarter inch thick blade- you go with ESEE, but if you want 3/16th and a chiol then go RAT. If you want precise finish, go with ESEE and if you want to save a couple bucks then go with RAT. How would you compare this with the BK10?

@WillieMakeit 2 жыл бұрын

I have the ant. The pocket knife in 1 and 2, the rat 3 the 5 is now on its way and the rat 7(hate the sheath) can't wait to put the five on my battle belt.

@BlazinBlades 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome deal at $53 on Amazon nowadays! Happy Holidays 🍻🍻 BB

@paulie4x1 7 жыл бұрын

Say Heah Aaron, O. K. C. defenetly make good knives, But years ago I got the Ranger RD-9 and the Ranger Afghan, both in the 5160, Both are bomb proof, Infact I had a great experience with that steel, I really thought because the blade Curved alot it was ruined, I'm happy to say, I still use that combo and tgeir still serving me well. Job well done, Thanx.

@mikestanley4457 7 жыл бұрын

This, a cold steel srk, Ontario rd6, or another knife under $80. This will be my only fixed blade I buy and it's for shtf and light camping trips so all rounder for survival, bushcraft, and fighting.

@nonjaninja4904 5 жыл бұрын

For shtf you need a minimum of two blades. Two is one, one is none.

@pubplays368 4 жыл бұрын

@@nonjaninja4904 One is better than none.

@michaelsantoro170 6 ай бұрын

Such a shame that Ontario was sold. All ontario knives, including the RAT 5 are now subjected to a massive price increase as they are currently on a production hiatus. I contacted both Ontario (which I have many knives from) and BRK, which is the distributor that bought the company, and haven't gotten a response back in regards to them ever resuming production of the Rat-5. They're going for around 120-140$ now, which is a shame because at 70-80$ there was nothing like these.

@tymccutchen 2 ай бұрын

Seen them as high as $200 in new condition.

@michaelsantoro170 2 ай бұрын

@@tymccutchen yeah, it's absurd for what the knife is. You could very easily make your own for that price point. The new owners of OKC had responded a few months ago saying production should resume by April for their old hickory knives, but even those aren't back in production yet. My concern is that they're going to discontinue a lot of the products that made the brand worthwhile, or completely increase the price of knives across the board. You can already see that the old 7" butchers knife, which was one my favorites from them, has been replaced with a cheaper steel, with obviously quality defects, at twice the cost. It's really a shame.

@gideonstactical 11 жыл бұрын

Just google search (knife grinds) and you will find sites that have good descriptions with pictures to help you out, my favorites are Saber Grind also known as (Flat Grind) and Full Flat Grind also know as (FFG). Pros and Cons to every type of grind out there. I have never owned a convex grind but hope to get a Fallkniven soon and try that out as well.

@nate_6163 9 жыл бұрын

This looks an sounds like a really good soldier blade.

@tskwared667 9 жыл бұрын

+Nathan Hunter Ontario originally designed it to be a helicopter pilot's survival knife in case of a crash. Ontario also supplied the military with the survival knives given to air force pilots in the past

@futianyi1020 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this review!

@gideonstactical 9 жыл бұрын

+Fu Tianyi Thanks for watching!

@austinfailner6345 10 жыл бұрын

I love your videos man! They are my go to! Thanks for the hard work! If you had your choice between the Rat-3,5,and 7, but could only choose two, which would they be?

@gideonstactical 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, I would have to say the RAT7 and RAT3 but to be honest with you if you can afford a little more I would suggest going to knifeworks.com and looking at the ESEE6 and an Izula or Izula II. I think you will be happier in the long run.

@GAscout62 9 жыл бұрын

I love the Rat 5 look and specs. I also like the look of the RAK. Which one should I get ?

@gideonstactical 9 жыл бұрын

USArmyRangers18 The RAT5 will be more versatile.

@GAscout62 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks gideonstactical

@rafaelvalentin6753 9 жыл бұрын

really great reviews, love how you just talk about the facts keep up the good work!!!

@gideonstactical 9 жыл бұрын

Rafael Valentin Thanks so much!

@rodneyambrose140 6 жыл бұрын

To the point, A good size for hunters small enough to process deer, and small game. I myself like Nylon Sheaths I Don't Look At them As cheep. I like the extra pocket for a fire stater or what ever.

@Gazeroni 7 жыл бұрын

my ontario rat 3 is my fave but took 4 years of use and resharpening to fix the criminal grind they originally put on it - - looked like this: \|

@TheJKDGuy Жыл бұрын

Always Educational 💪🔪❤️

@gideonstactical 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks Thunder Dome.

@TravelingDan20 11 жыл бұрын

Man awesome review wow i was looking for a great survival knife for a while but couldnt dicide but i think you sold me thanks greatly man much appreciated review!!

@outdoorusa9 11 жыл бұрын

I highly recommend this blade

@pastramichop 9 жыл бұрын

jeez aggressive batoning lol

@ethanblea8269 5 жыл бұрын

Thinking about picking one up on Cabela's it comes with a leather sheath

@gagehilb6796 8 жыл бұрын

Does the nylon sheath come with the knife?

@josephvela7999 8 жыл бұрын

could this be use as a edc

@gideonstactical 11 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@TJ-hw9jr 9 жыл бұрын

I'm debating these three knives. Which would you take 1st, 2nd and 3rd from your experience? Kabar BK2 Blackbird SK5 Ontario Rat 5 Thanks

@gideonstactical 9 жыл бұрын

Alby 1 Blackbird SK5, BK2, Rat5 Hope that helps.

@TJ-hw9jr 9 жыл бұрын

That does, thank you

@verdantforce88 8 жыл бұрын

great knife i just got one a week ago

@cvmaroster5627 7 жыл бұрын

would this knife be good for cleaning fish. and skinning a deer. I see all these videos batoning and sharpening sticks but never processing game.

@cvmaroster5627 7 жыл бұрын

Tribune of The Plebs well ill just have to find out. just got it in the mail yesterday. lol. I like it so far. but time will tell thanks.

@cvmaroster5627 7 жыл бұрын

Tribune of The Plebs I just see too many reviews of people batoning and stuff that a knife is not made to do.

@Wildwestwrangler 6 жыл бұрын

Carthago Delenda Est that's why most guys have a 2 knife system minimum.

@convex7456 5 жыл бұрын

Its got all that belly. Did it work on deer well?

@SeahawkCustomsPc-qk2zn 8 жыл бұрын

I just got Rtak -2 knife how does Rat -5 hold up my friend. great video...

@sergeantcrow3070 8 жыл бұрын

+Seahawk.Customs.Pc I use my RAT-5 all the time. My only complaint is that the black coating chips off. Other than that, it is a awesome knife for the price and does everything I want it to. I have big gorilla hands and I still can do detail work. I am military, so I can say it is very versatile.

@Thefellowmanable 9 жыл бұрын

Great review!

@gideonstactical 9 жыл бұрын

+Stefan Campbell Thank you!

@RH-5482 9 жыл бұрын

For general woodsman, camping, etc., would you recommend the RAT5 or RD6?

@gideonstactical 9 жыл бұрын

Jason Argonaut RaT5 or look at the OKC bushcrafter.

@Wildwestwrangler 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Aaron, how does it hold an edge.

@knuckleheadlush 2 жыл бұрын

What gloves are you wearing?

@marklake7749 3 жыл бұрын

Could u do a review on the buck pursuit fixed blade knife?

@justintraupel9468 5 жыл бұрын

How would you compare the schf42D to a Rat 5?

@rickyspanish5316 11 жыл бұрын

You should review the buck hoodlum

@CrimsonSurvival 3 жыл бұрын

Does it pass a basic point test?

@7319dexter 8 жыл бұрын

wanting to get a smaller bushcraft knife. Trying to decide between Ontario rat3, bk16, or Esee 4. Not sure I want to spend extra on esee though. Which do you recommend?

@gideonstactical 8 жыл бұрын

+7319dexter BK16 all day long.

@7319dexter 8 жыл бұрын

Thanx! Was thinking the same. Going to Amazon now

@gideonstactical 8 жыл бұрын

+7319dexter you will love it.

@7319dexter 8 жыл бұрын

My BK2 has been my favorite knife for quite some time. Just ordered the bk16, Becker really knows his stuff when it comes to knives, I'm sure I have made a wise purchase.

@Wildwestwrangler 6 жыл бұрын

gideonstactical +1 on that

@evanjack1466 2 жыл бұрын

I have to take a second to talk about this knife. II would not suggest buying this knife not at this price point. Don’t get me wrong it’s a nice knife but there are too many flaws for this price point. It’s a glorified camp knife with a fat kitchen knife handle. I have extra large to double extra large hands. It’s a little too chunky for me. I don’t understand the whole concept of a pointed pommel? especially when anybody can pick up a rock to smash something, why would you hold a knife in your hand when you can use a rock? The rhino liner coating on this blade will not allow you to do any kind of food prep you can forget slicing a tomato and it hinders your ability to Baton firewood. Slowing a blade down when you’re trying to cut through something has the opposite effect of what you want. I believe they use this coding just for color to attract your eye. I would not recommend this knife. I wish I had a refund.

@kdssi648 4 жыл бұрын

that strap on your wrist, what is it for?

@Bstoy21 10 жыл бұрын

Lol you almost cut yourself catching the knife when it started to fall off the log!.....be more careful

@FortesFortunaJuvat1 11 жыл бұрын

Check out Bates Knives on facebook former Marine and Contractor Bryan Bates does some really cool stuff with Damascus steal and even made a knife out of a railroad spike for the heck of it. He also makes Kydex sheaths for all of his knives.

@MarkRuslinzski 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Aron Mark here, that l[ls like a good knife any chance of you doing a swap ?

@dome.4488 7 жыл бұрын

How does it hold an edge?

@Wildwestwrangler 6 жыл бұрын

Dom E. That's my question too.

@invertedreality1633 7 жыл бұрын

I have the RD4 and AFGHAN.. Oh and the OKC stainless steal 60th anniversary u.s. ranger.

@mittyvidz8259 5 жыл бұрын

This vs a Gerber Strongarm?

@PerceptionVsReality333 5 жыл бұрын

This

@new2survival 7 ай бұрын

Rat 7 is junk. 55 HRC and dull after test cutting paper. Does nothing but roll it's edge

@nate_6163 10 жыл бұрын

Falcon vs bk2 please

@gideonstactical 10 жыл бұрын

Sorry, I no longer have the Falcon, I would say go with the BK2 for sure. It is no contest.

@zachhawkins1238 10 жыл бұрын

Does anyone else feel like he should be doing infomercials because of his tone of voice?

@LandonWills 6 жыл бұрын

what does R.A.T stand for? anyone know?

@gideonstactical 6 жыл бұрын

Landon Wills Randall’s adventure Training

@LandonWills 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Answering questions for his subscribers...Like a boss

@waynethebarber1095 5 жыл бұрын

Much to do over nothing.... its just a nice knife....

@mileslee4266 8 жыл бұрын

Should i get this or the blackbird sk-5?

@gideonstactical 8 жыл бұрын

+Miles Lee Blackbird

@mileslee4266 8 жыл бұрын

+gideonstactical ok, thanks for replying so soon

@bakdraft6578 9 жыл бұрын

most knives will go thru DRY wood

@TheExpendables4 4 жыл бұрын

Well...RAT 7,even shorter...🤷‍♂️

@giodariali6114 9 жыл бұрын

is that real? oh how could it be

@yuisapr6273 7 жыл бұрын

Too expensive for buscraft and too big.These are combat knives.

@Wildwestwrangler 6 жыл бұрын

Yuisa PR what is too expensive for bushcraft? I didn't know there was a limit on money spent on a bushcraft knife. This knife is fairly inexpensive for what you get. Some people pay a lot more.