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Ontario Knife Company Rat I Folding Pocket Knife, Black Coated AUS-8 Stainless Steel Drop Point Blade, Black Nylon Handle Knife, Everyday Carry Knife – ON8846

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1,239 ratings

Recommended Uses For Product	Hunting
Brand	Ontario Knife Company
Model Name	ON8846
Special Feature	Foldable
Age Range (Description)	Adult
Included Components	RAT-1
Handle Material	Nylon
Color	Black
Blade Material	Stainless Steel
Style	Folding Knife

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DEPENDABLY DURABLE: The OKC Rat 1 is engineered for durability, featuring a 3.5-inch AUS-8 stainless steel blade and a textured nylon handle. The Ontario Rat 1 ensures longevity and resilience for any adventure.
ERGONOMIC: This Ontario Rat knife features a comfortable, ergonomic handle for a tight grip and a removable pocket clip, for quick, easy access, enhancing your everyday tools utility and providing effortless handling in any situation.
PRECISE: Crafted with a full flat taper grind and a razor-sharp edge, this Ontario Rat 1 pocket knife guarantees smooth slicing and excels at whittling, general EDC, and outdoor tasks. Perfectly suited for your everyday carry needs.
PRACTICAL SIZE & STYLE: 8.5 inches overall with a 3.5 inch blade, the Ontario Rat I balances a sleek silhouette with practicality & style. It easily fits in your pocket and daily life to ensure you can depend on your EDC folding knife.
ADAPTABLE: Compact & capable, Ontario knives combine tactical prowess with everyday functionality, making it invaluable. The OKC Rat 1 knife is adaptable, elevating your EDC knives with reliable performance. Make the Rat 1 Ontario knife a staple.

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RAT SERIES

In 2002, the Ontario Knife Company entered into an exclusive collaboration with Randall's Adventure and Training Team (RAT). Randall's Adventure and Training (RAT) is a professional survival training, expedition guiding, and outdoor gear research team based in Alabama, with operations in Latin America. RAT is a legal U.S. representative of the Peruvian Air Force school of jungle survival.

The RAT team, formed by Jeff Randall and Mike Perrin, is considered a leading authority in the research, testing, and design of remote adventure and survival gear. RAT and the Ontario Knife Company have partnered up to produce a series of knives for hard-core adventurers, civilians, and professional soldiers around the world. RAT knives have served in Afghanistan, Iraq, and many non-publicized conflicts around the globe.

Built to be versatile and durable, the RAT series features either high carbon or alloy carbon steel, tough micarta handles, and MOLLE compatible sheathes. The RATs make ideal fixed blade "every day carry (EDC)" or for use on the worksite, campground, or downrange.

	RAT-1	RAT-2	RAT-3	RAT-5	RAT-7
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Customer Reviews	3,341	2,840	707	452	642
Blade Steel	AUS 8	AUS 8	1095 Carbon Steel	1095 Carbon Steel	1095 Carbon Steel
Handle Material	Nylon 6	Nylon 6	Micarta	Micarta	Micarta
Series	RAT Series	RAT Series	RAT Series	RAT Series	RAT Series
Blade Length	3.5"	3"	3.90"	5"	7"
Overall Length	8.5"	7"	7.90"	10.5"	12"

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DURABLE

The RAT folders come equipped with a blade made of reliable AUS-8 Stainless Steel as well as a textured Nylon-6 handle for a firm, secure grip.

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DEPENDABLE

RAT folders are known for quick and easy access with the convenient and removable pocket clip along with a thumb stud flipper, making it ideal for everyday carry

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SECURE

The RAT folders liner lock offers a secure open position on the RAT folder along with a textured nylon handle for a tight grip

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ORIGIN

The RAT Folder knife was originally a collaboration folding knife (Jeff Randall - Randall's Adventure Training)

Product Description

Introducing the Ontario Knife Company RAT 1—a quintessential tool designed for those who demand reliability, functionality, and style in their everyday carry knives collection. Crafted with precision from AUS-8 stainless steel, renowned for its durability and corrosion resistance, this Ontario Rat knife stands as a testament to quality craftsmanship. The full flat taper grind ensures optimal slicing performance, while the liner lock mechanism provides a secure blade and effortless one-handed closing. The OKC Rat Knife strikes the perfect balance between compactness and usability. Its ergonomic nylon handle offers a comfortable grip for extended use, making it an ideal companion for various tasks, whether it's cutting, slicing, or even light-duty outdoor activities. The inclusion of a thumb stud deployment mechanism ensures quick and easy access to the razor-sharp blade whenever needed. This versatile tool isn't just about utility, it's also about style. Our OKC knives allow you to express your outdoorsman personality while staying prepared for whatever the day throws your way. From camping trips to everyday urban adventures, this knife is ready to tackle any challenge with finesse. Maintaining your Rat 1 EDC knife is a breeze. Regularly oiling the pivot and keeping the blade clean ensures smooth operation and longevity. Whether you're a seasoned outdoor enthusiast, a dedicated DIYer, or simply someone who appreciates quality craftsmanship, these Ontario Knife Co. small pocket knife for men and women are a must-have addition to your best folding knife and EDC gadgets stockpile. Elevate your EDC kit game with the reliability, functionality, and style of the Ontario Knife Company RAT 1 pocket knives.

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Recommended Uses For Product	‎Hunting
Brand	‎Ontario Knife Company
Model Name	‎ON8846
Special Feature	‎Foldable
Age Range (Description)	‎Adult
Included Components	‎RAT-1
Handle Material	‎Nylon
Color	‎Black
Blade Material	‎Stainless Steel
Style	‎Folding Knife
Blade Length	‎3.6 Inches
Theme	‎Sport
Power Source	‎AC/DC
Product Care Instructions	‎Hand Wash Only
Hand Orientation	‎Ambidextrous
Item Weight	‎4.9 Ounces
Blade Shape	‎Drop Point
Blade Edge	‎Plain
Reusability	‎Reusable
Customer Package Type	‎Tamper-evident and cushioned packaging (predicted, not explicitly mentioned)
Item Length	‎8.62 Inches
Global Trade Identification Number	‎00071721088462
Orientation	‎Multi-directional
Size	‎3.6"
Manufacturer	‎Ontario Knife Company
UPC	‎730707255341 701280085472 071721088462
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H	‎5.59 x 1.89 x 0.87 inches
Package Weight	‎0.15 Kilograms
Item Dimensions LxWxH	‎5.6 x 1.9 x 1 inches
Brand Name	‎Ontario Knife Company
Warranty Description	‎Manufacturer Warranty
Material	‎Synthetic
Suggested Users	‎unisex-adult
Number of Items	‎1
Part Number	‎8846
Model Year	‎2012
Sport Type	‎Hunting

Additional Information

ASIN	B001E8EM2E
Customer Reviews	1,239 ratings 4.7 out of 5 stars
Best Sellers Rank	#217,526 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #445 in Folding Hunting Knives
Date First Available	September 14, 2004

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Customers find this folding knife to be an excellent EDC tool that comes razor-sharp right out of the box and retains its edge well. They appreciate its solid build quality, with one customer noting its pillared liner construction, and its frame lock mechanism that's 100% engaged. The knife opens smoothly, flipping like butter, and customers consider it good value for money. Regarding durability, while some say it holds up well, others report issues with the black paint chipping off. Customers disagree on the knife's size, with some finding it appropriately sized for pocket carry while others consider it too large.

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293 customers mention "Quality"283 positive10 negative

Customers praise the knife's quality, describing it as a perfect EDC tool.

"Great knife. Came pretty sharp. Weathering nicely, looks like a knife I'll have for tears and years. When I lose it I'll buy another." Read more

"This is a great knife! Manual opening, solid construction, razor sharp out of the box, very tight lock-up (no blade play left, right, up, or down!),..." Read more

"Awesome knife, I carry it everyday on duty and off. For the amount you can't go wrong thinking of getting another just to have around." Read more

"Good knife. Bought for son for Boy Scouts. He's very happy with it and says it does exactly what he needs it to do" Read more

218 customers mention "Sharpness"202 positive16 negative

Customers praise the knife's sharpness, noting it comes razor-sharp right out of the box and retains its edge well.

"...Only down side is the knife isn't razor sharp out of box. It's sharp, but not razor sharp. Overall still the best knife for $25 I've ever gotten." Read more

"...-comes sharp, very sharp -price, at 28 bucks it seems to defy it's cost CONS ( pretty minor but thought I'd mention them)..." Read more

"This knife is razor sharp, fairly light-weight and for the price,unbeatable. This is now my go to pocket knife replacing my kershaw ken onion knife...." Read more

"...Definitely not a toy. SHARP right out of the box. Very sharp. I like the washers instead of bearings. better in dirty conditions...." Read more

187 customers mention "Value for money"185 positive2 negative

Customers find the knife offers excellent value for money, describing it as a budget knife with good quality relative to its price.

"...Build quality and features are very good at a great price. Smooth non-assisted opening. Reasons it might not be for you:..." Read more

"Great knife for the price, tight blade easy open, and feels good in my hand...." Read more

"This is a really great knife at this price point. It is hefty so I wouldn't recommend it as an edc. I use mine when camping for larger tasks...." Read more

"Great knife for the money. Solid built. Bought mine after looking for a more robust knife for my son in the Scouts...." Read more

102 customers mention "Build quality"99 positive3 negative

Customers praise the knife's build quality, noting its solid construction and good blade retention, with one customer highlighting its pillared liner design and another mentioning its durability under hard use.

"...knife... i carried it for 2 weeks while on vacation in the PNW.. so sturdy and so sharp.. Left it with my buddy as a thank you for letting us crash..." Read more

"...Well made and as solid as the day I received it. My only gripe is the G10 scales are not grippy at all. Hefty in your pocket. Confidence in your hand." Read more

"Good for everyday using knife. Solid and bold. Feels tightly locked with right amount of weight...." Read more

"...Clip seems well placed, well built and is 4 position adjustable. Only gripe (and it's minor) is that the nylon handle is a little slick...." Read more

81 customers mention "Lock strength"69 positive12 negative

Customers praise the knife's lock strength, noting that it locks tight and is fully engaged, with one customer specifically mentioning that the liner lock is 100% engaged.

"I like the inner liner lock. The blade arrives super sharp. the paint will come off the blade, but I was expecting that...." Read more

"...The g10 is smooth and durable, the lock is strong, the grind is smooth without any grind marks to take away from the edge, and the feel of it is..." Read more

"...is actually *Gasp* big enough to get the lanyard through and the lock up is tight, it was actually a bit too tight when i first got it, a quarter..." Read more

"...Sharp edge from the factory, good blade centering and lockup, smooth action, comfortable and generously sized grip with adequate traction...." Read more

63 customers mention "Ease of opening"54 positive9 negative

Customers praise the knife's smooth operation, noting that it flies open with the speed of an assisted opening knife and can be opened with one hand.

"What a fantastic knife. Smooth and fast opening, great blade. I carry it everyday on construction sites, and beat on it...." Read more

"one of the best folders under 35 bucks in my opinion very smooth opening and blade steel is amazing very good edc knife" Read more

"...Comes relatively sharp and is nice and smooth opening with well finished G10 scales...." Read more

"This is a great knife! Manual opening, solid construction, razor sharp out of the box, very tight lock-up (no blade play left, right, up, or down!),..." Read more

71 customers mention "Durability"41 positive30 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the knife's durability, with some praising its excellent construction while others report issues with the black paint chipping off and the blade coating wearing quickly.

"...The g10 is smooth and durable, the lock is strong, the grind is smooth without any grind marks to take away from the edge, and the feel of it is..." Read more

"Finish does wear pretty quickly but knife and blade have held up to daily carry, it is about as large as I would go for a daily carry blade though." Read more

"Very rugged and durable knife. Used for a year at work under very strenuous conditions. Ordered a replacement simply because I lost the first one." Read more

"...is that some of the black coating on the back edge of the blade is chipping. I haven't used it enough in my opinion for that to happen already...." Read more

60 customers mention "Size"35 positive25 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the knife's size, with some appreciating its nice dimensions and large blade, while others find it a little big.

"...Egonomics and feel in hand is top notch. Blade is sharps and its a perfect size, weight for edc" Read more

"Great knife for the money but it is a little big for edc...." Read more

"Nice knife. Good size and heft. The handle feels good and seems to be made of quality materials...." Read more

"bigger than I expected but I've gotten used to it being my EDC...." Read more

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valuablespookylake16
5 year Review
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2025
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5 year review. This knife is a beast. Aus8 steel for ease of sharpening. No need to make a rookie mistake and get any tougher steel like D2 if you need to send it in to be sharpened. This knife has served me well for 5 years. Holds an edge pretty well, pocket clip has seen high mileage but screws never loosened. This is your knife, right here.

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5 year Review

Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2025
5 year review. This knife is a beast. Aus8 steel for ease of sharpening. No need to make a rookie mistake and get any tougher steel like D2 if you need to send it in to be sharpened. This knife has served me well for 5 years. Holds an edge pretty well, pocket clip has seen high mileage but screws never loosened. This is your knife, right here.

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dave brown
Ontario RAT-Great Value
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2015
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Nice knife,so far so good.This was my second knife from Taiwan in less than a week.I'm impressed with both of them but the Ontario was a nice surprise.When I opened it I was surprised that the blade was so shiny and lo and behold there was a thin coating of oil on the Aus8 blade.Impressive.Very sharp out of the box and I guess I didn't read up on it too much because it was more of an impulsive buy so I was surprised at the size of the blade which is very good sized,I was expecting something smaller,considering they very low price.I've always read great things about Ontario Knives,but have never purchased one.The RAT line is well priced,even more so on Amazon and I've found knives from Taiwan to be good bargains and well made to boot.
The carry on the knife is fairly low in my pocket,with the knife having the tip down.You can change the pocket clip fairly easily with a small torx wrench.The edge is hair shaving sharp.with a nicely shaped drop point edge that offers a fairly large cutting surface.The scales are zytel and not the grippiest surface.It would be nice to have G-10 on it but for the price the zytel works o.k.The opening studs are on both sides of the blade and with a little oil and a few minutes of opening and closing,the knife opens like a charm.If you have delicate hands,the liner lock might do you some damage but I don't think this series of knives are made for the delicate hands crowd.Besides,breaking in a knife is half the fun of buying a new blade,so don't let that keep you away from buying this knife.It's well made and the AUS8 steel is not too common to find on a sub 25.00 dollar knife.

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Tuco T
Possibly the best EDC blade at any price
Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2014
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I have purchased two of these knives, that's how impressed I am with them. One is my primary EDC knife, the other I purchased for my thirteen year old son to use in Scouting. Both are black handled but mine has the black coated blade so we can tell them apart. About the coating, yes, it is flaking off, though not as bad as some other reviewers seem to be doing.

About the knife itself let me say that this is simply the best designed folding knife I have ever owned. I have knives from Spyderco, Buck, KaBar, Schrade and Gerber and this knife is my favorite (though the KaBar Dozier is a very close second). The handle is unrivaled comfort-wise amongst my folders and even bests many of my fixed blade knives. The full flat grind AUS8 blade takes a wicked sharp edge easily and holds it very well. My blade is perfectly centered when closed and has zero play in it when open. Opening this blade with one hand is easy and as quick as any assisted opening blade I have used.

If I were to pick nits (and I will) the only issues I have with the knife are: 1, it could be just a touch less heavy. At five ounces it is certainly noticeable in the pocket. 2, the liner lock on my example is at about 75% when the blade is open. This is not a 'problem' per se, but a concern. Hopefully as the knife ages the lock bar doesn't continue to move further out towards the far side of the blade, as this could potentially decrease it's ability to effectively lock open the blade. However, this is an issue I have only with the black coated blade, the un-coated bladed knife I gave to my son doesn't do this, and the lock bar is set at just under 50% of the blade.

All in all whenever anybody asks me to recommend a quality and affordable folding knife (I have a bit of a reputation as a "knife geek" among my friends), this is the knife I recommend. Certainly one can spend more money on a good folder, but the return on your dollars is a diminishing one. The materials, design and fit and finish on this knife are excellent. My own experience is that properly treated AUS8 steel performs very comparably to the far more expensive VG10 used in much more expensive knives like Spydercos.

Really, for under thirty bucks you get a knife that can go head-to-head with pretty much any 100$ folder. Why not get one?

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Thought I'd try it...wasn't disappointed
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2025
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I was told that this is a relatively unknown knife that deserves more attention. It is relatively comparable to others in size, weight, design, and sharpness. Thought I'd give it a try and put it through its paces. First impression? It held its own and did surprisingly well. The edge dulled somewhat but with a field sharpening stone, the edge bounced back. With more dedicated stones, the edge came back to razor sharp. Solid built although I'm not impressed by the overall length. But line? It's a keeper and a fantastic knife to have in your car's toolbox or, in my case my go-to bag for outdoor use. Easily adaptable to most applications and strong enough to complete desired tasks with little or no worries. Minus one star? Has some issues that definitely can be improved upon but that can be more personal choices and is most certainly not a deal breaker. Need to find out other Ontario knives I've been avoiding for all this time, if this knife is a representative of the quality of this knife.

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Danilo
Großartiges EDC Messer zum fairen Preis, ca 60,-€
Reviewed in Germany on March 9, 2025
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Ich hab das RAT 1 mittlerweile seit knapp 6 Jahren und liebe es immernoch! Lässt sich gut nachschärfen auf einem Lederriemen und ist sehr gut zu pflegen da schnell auseinander- und wieder zusammengebaut. Der AUS8 Stahl ist etwas weicher, was der Instandhaltung zugute kommt da keine teuren Schleifwerkzeuge benötigt werden. Zur Schmierung nutze ich das Blue Lube von Benchmade, klappt super und hält lange an. Der Klingenstand ist nicht perfekt mittig, dafür ist der Klingengang umso smoother- es signalisiert regelrecht dass es Bock hat was zu machen wenn man es auf flippt😃! Ohne jetzt viele Worte zu verlieren. Das RAT 1 ist ein sehr zuverlässiges Arbeitstier welches mit guter Verarbeitung und Materialien daher kommt. Habe noch sehr viele andere Messer hauptsächlich Cold Steel aber das Ontario RAT 1 ist mein Go to EDC💪💯

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Danilo

Großartiges EDC Messer zum fairen Preis, ca 60,-€

Reviewed in Germany on March 9, 2025
Ich hab das RAT 1 mittlerweile seit knapp 6 Jahren und liebe es immernoch! Lässt sich gut nachschärfen auf einem Lederriemen und ist sehr gut zu pflegen da schnell auseinander- und wieder zusammengebaut. Der AUS8 Stahl ist etwas weicher, was der Instandhaltung zugute kommt da keine teuren Schleifwerkzeuge benötigt werden. Zur Schmierung nutze ich das Blue Lube von Benchmade, klappt super und hält lange an. Der Klingenstand ist nicht perfekt mittig, dafür ist der Klingengang umso smoother- es signalisiert regelrecht dass es Bock hat was zu machen wenn man es auf flippt😃! Ohne jetzt viele Worte zu verlieren. Das RAT 1 ist ein sehr zuverlässiges Arbeitstier welches mit guter Verarbeitung und Materialien daher kommt. Habe noch sehr viele andere Messer hauptsächlich Cold Steel aber das Ontario RAT 1 ist mein Go to EDC💪💯

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Ronaldo de Camargo
Excelente!
Reviewed in Brazil on November 5, 2023
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Dispensa comentários, excelente, super afiado, com sertesa comprarei mais um!

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マックス
かっこいい
Reviewed in Japan on May 11, 2022
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RAT2は２本目だけど、カラーを見て即注文しました。
すごく綺麗なので、ガシガシ使うのは気が引けて、まだコピー用紙しか切ってませんが。笑
かっこいいです。

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Sergio N.
Buen cuchillo plegable
Reviewed in Mexico on December 21, 2019
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El acabado es muy bueno, la calidad del material es de primera, el tamaño de la hoja, dimensiones, el filo es muy bueno de fabrica pues lo probé con los vellos de mi brazo y rasuró sin problemas, no se de aceros pero el material de la hoja luce de buena calidad y retiene el filo, la ergonomía en general es muy buena, se sostiene con comodidad, no se resbala, en un principio tuve que practicar para abrirla rápido usado una mano, pero ya lo logré. Llego en tiempo, bien empacada, la atención del vendedor y seguimiento de envío es muy buena, la relación de calidad -precio es excelente, es mi EDC para trabajos rudos.

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Sergio N.

Buen cuchillo plegable

Reviewed in Mexico on December 21, 2019
El acabado es muy bueno, la calidad del material es de primera, el tamaño de la hoja, dimensiones, el filo es muy bueno de fabrica pues lo probé con los vellos de mi brazo y rasuró sin problemas, no se de aceros pero el material de la hoja luce de buena calidad y retiene el filo, la ergonomía en general es muy buena, se sostiene con comodidad, no se resbala, en un principio tuve que practicar para abrirla rápido usado una mano, pero ya lo logré. Llego en tiempo, bien empacada, la atención del vendedor y seguimiento de envío es muy buena, la relación de calidad -precio es excelente, es mi EDC para trabajos rudos.

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Michael
Super Messer
Reviewed in Germany on December 24, 2023
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Es ist echt gut verarbeitet und liegt im Gegensatz zu seinem kleinen Bruder, den RAT II, auch sehr angenehm in großen Händen. Handschuhgröße 10.
Ein zuverlässiges Werkzeug.

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