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Posted: 6/7/2007 3:36:47 AM EDT
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I'm looking at getting a new fixed blade EDC knife for some general purpose use like cutting rope or cutting 100 mph tape. I'm deployed in Iraq right now , so I don't need a huge Rambo knife. Just something small to put on my IBA or belt. I'm looking at a Ontario Knife RAT 5. ( I was looking at a Becker Crewman, but can't find them anymore) Does anyone have the RAT 5? Any reviews on them? Thanks. |
banana-clip, I'm currently here in Iraq, and I've been toying around with few knives. I like the ~5" bladed knives, mostly for ease of carry...not really needing a big chopper for most utility chores. Here's what I've been T&E'ing: Mad Dog PATAK (expensive, but I've been using it in uniform since 1999) Mission MPK-10A2 (great knife for the money, but you need a better sheath) Fehrman Last Chance (love it, but expensive) TOPS Pasayten (more of an outdoors camping knife) Strider Mod 10 Mk 1 (nice by way to expensive for what you get) Becker BK 10 (good, just hard to find) Randall #15 (good standard to go by, part of my collection since early '90's) and my Randal TAK...after using it I think I would have prefered the RAT 5 as the TAK's handle is pretty big. Overall, excellent knife for the money, good preformance. However, I would make sure you get the combo sheath package from Normark...on-scene tactical sheaths. ROCK6 |
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