@badapplez1 The Tops Armageddon is same size but almost twice as expensive. Not heard of any failures. For the money the RTAK II shouldn't be snapping nowhere near as often as is reported. Rubbish
I hope Ontario back up their products- just broke my blade on a 55 degree day on a small piece of oak batoning. Many more failures posted on you tube. Do your research.
I own an Ontario SP-8 machete (perfect baton tool) BUT it is not legal for EDC, in Texas (5.5 inch Max) ...
... I just purchd a Becker BK-9 and will have it cut-down, by a machine-shop, to 5.48 inches @ 90 degrees to the spine (no point ... squared off) ... I am doing this because, in Texas, the blade length is measured from the handle and my current SP-8 has a churl that takes up 1/2 inch of precious length ... The BK-9 is a ~.25" blade that runs all the way to the handle ... for a 5.48" wedge
@phrankus2009 its legal to carry an oversize knife while camping or hunting or other outdoor activities, just not on your person while not doing somthing like that.
@Kylef7735 Yes ... and, thanks. Problem is that SOME LEOs are over-zealous and I often hike in municipal and county green-belts, where over-night camping is not allowed.
... Also, I use public mass transport or walk or ride my bike and that complicates "intent" even further. I am intending to have a Jumbo Waist-Pack or a Camelbak Motherlode with an "all season" EDC contingency loadout, combining an urban EDC with BoB, GMH, etc.
I can get stuck, on foot, far from home, overnight - no bus.
@Kylef7735 The short answer is that I can easily get stranded, many miles from home, overnight, and no longer drive a car ... Of course, atm, there is a State-Wide burn ban, so this is all moot, until we get some serious rain. The longer answer is that I want to be able to "go mobile" and be "self-contained" at any time, wherever I may be. You cannot use a tool if you do not have it with you. A larger blade is so fundamental and essential that I really should not need to explain my reasoning
@Kylef7735 Also, Bowies ans swords and tomahawks are expressly forbidden weapons ... The law does not even define them clearly, leaving interpretation up to LEOs and the courts. Strictly up to the officer and the D.A. ... I just bought a Micarta BK-2 and a Cold-Steel Voyager XL ... The BK2 is 5.25" and the Voyager (plain-clip) is 5.5" so both are legal EDC 24/7 (except no lockers in San Antonio ! ). My 18 yo daughter is going to Oregon, for college, they have no length limit ... she gets BK9
hi i am a knife fanboy and im thinking of buying a knife and im thinking of buying an rtak2 or an kabar so wich would you reccommend cus obviously you know alot more of knives than me.
I'd love to be able to pack more, but that means having to leave the car somewhere. Where I live, there are a lot of "diverse" "youths" who would vandalize and steal everything in it, and set the car on fire.
hey nutn or veri... shoot me straight... considering all pro's and con's of both knives.. cost included... would you go with a esee junglas or an rtak 2 ? I know there are alot of factors and my needs may be different.. but your opinion.. I value it..
@85wifebeater Though I really wouldn't consider either a defensive tool, the Trail Master is lighter and the grip allows for various holds. So, if defense was a criteria...trail master. In truth though, the Recon Scout [I have this as well] is better than both for defense. Just feels like a great tool in hand.
@85wifebeater Still following this post...I've used both. Both are great survival tools. To me, the RTAKII feels more like a parang or golok [small heavy machete] than a knife. I refer to the RTAK as a survival tool rather than survival knife. The TM, though large, retains the feel of a knife. It is lighter. It is all in the handle. The handle of the RTAK is large and very hard...like that of a heavy chisel. In use, the RTAK takes more strikes to baton--because it is thinner. Both great
He Nutn, you have to do a TTR on the ESEE Junglas. It's more or less the same knife as the RTAK-2 but there are minor differences and improvements. The sheath is absolutely "THE BENCHMARK" for fixed-blade tactical sheaths. I think you'll agree that it couldn't have been done better. It's literally perfect, IMO. Check it out.
in radio comms, you dont say over and out. over is im done talking now you talk. out means conversation is done. (person who starts comms can only say out). fyi.
I just started splitting with a large knife, but have split a lot with an ax & maul. Is there a reason the wood to be split is directly on the ground and not on a base log? Too much stress on the knife? Thanks for the help Nutn or anyone else seeing this.
This guy did a field and destruction test on the RTAC and only gave it 3 stars. He IS veru brutal and they are UGLY tests to failure, if possible knifetests(dot)com The test that blew my mind was the Cold steel Kukri machete, it survived incredible abuse before final failure and got 6 stars. They are less than $20 ! One additional feature of machetes like these is they make pretty good emergency weapons in the right hands ( I teach Kali)
The Ontario 12 and 18 inch machetes with the D guard handles are WAY cheaper and can do anything the RTAC can do, and more, for 15% the price. I have one 18 inch that has survived a decade of hard field use, and was even run over by an 18 wheeler at freeway speed. Reminds me to always check kit when the day is done (forgot it on my fender)
I just picked one of these off amazon for 30.90 + 9 bux shipping! I got the last one from the vender so yeah.. They are around you just have to keep checking.
tbh, id never use one of these types of blades. A 4 inch bushcraft knife and a good hatchet performs better than one big blade, and its about the same weight, its ridiculous to carry one of these in my oponion
If you are going to pack such a heavy blade into the woods to be used basically as a hatchet, why not buy a lighter cheaper blade like the Cold steel Kukri machete for $15?? It is pretty, but why is this better?
@buyer520 OOPS! smkw Smokey mountain knife works. In TN. USA. Good folks, good prices, no hassle returns! I also love Your Corner store! Where I got my Condor golok w/ sheath deliverd for $45! Had my Rtak for a while now. I have really beat the crap out of the thing and love it! I was concerned about the thin tip but It bores into hard wood so good enough for me! Plastic ensert does need to be delt with ( knife rattles in sheath,eech! ) Other wise good to go!Jon.
most people dont know that WD-40 acts as a solvent and can make ur knife rust faster , i suggest Windlass Rust blocker , which is a (VpCI) vapor phase corrosion inhibiter developed 4 the military and NATO, the metal seeking vapors form an invisable layer of electrochemical inhibiters that seal metal against air and moisture, its only 10 bucks from Atlanta Cutlery Corp.
@davinicus1727 are you sure? if i search the web i have over 10,000 people telling me it's not bad for the blade and its acuallly good. so 10000 to one who should i trust?
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the best part hands down is when he is like 'you have to present your wood'. honestly he needs to talk less and do more realistic reviews. or learn how to use his tools.
i love this knife - BUT - all a huge blade like this one is good for, is felling trees for either shelter or wood, or maybe defensive purposes when there's no bear spray around. in that regard, i'd think something like the cs bowie machete would serve much better, since it's like HALF the weight, 1/5 THE PRICE, and even has a bigger/longer blade. plus, we're not all KNIGS OF CUTLERY like YOU, NUT"N, with knife collections that rival current small home values . . .
@TheAgentOfTruth With my Rtak I can chop, carve, bore a hole in a fire board for bow drill, bore hole for bambo friction fire starter, baton knotches for lashing, baton the wet wood off a pice for fire, cut all manner of things. scrap up tinder with the back of blade, spark my ferro rod,pound stakes into thre ground, AND make a thug along the trail in the jungle put his machete away and get off MY trail! Jon
rtak 2 ....i was choping it threw a log against the grain to see how long it would take...after do soo my hand muscles were hurting and tightening up ...full tang really takes its toll on your hand... LOL
Just got mine in the mail. Awesome. The video only kinda conveys the scale of this thing... I was surprised with the size of it. Can't wait to try it out.
I've watched your vid about the RAT 7, seen your comments and found them interesting. I'm planning to get the RAT 7 ( not serrated at all) 1095 steel version. Is it a good choice? And also.. can you recommend to me a knife sharpener for the survival knife i'm getting? Thanks
1095 is a high carbon steel, so go for it. Also, try to see if you could send your knife to John Ftizen at Razor's Edge in Salt Lake City, Utah, he's by far one of the best knife sharpeners, and knife makers i've ever seen.
nixthematrix i understand that u were simply trying to give some safety advice however i wouldnt say he was preparing to chop he was simply demonstrating the weight of the blade
At 1:38, he's holding the log with his left hand, while preparing to chop with his right. His left thumb is positioned over the top of the log. If he slipped, the top of the log would act as a chopping block, and he could lose his thumb or part of his hand. I'd recommend never holding a piece of wood with one hand, while chopping with the other. You could set the wood up against something instead, like another piece of wood, but I'd keep all body parts away from the chopping area. Nice vid tho
i would keep my eyes open for a used one if 80.00 is to much.(that is what i payed for my RTAK2) my wife likes her bk9 alot and they are a little cheaper.:)
Ka bar heavy bowie all the way! They are basically the same length but the Ka Bar is thicker and better for batoning. So definitely the Ka bar heavy Bowie
@JTadventures I agree the Ka-bar is a little better at batoning but the clip on the back of the Ka-ber really chews up your batton. The Rtak batons jusy finr. I wouldn`t make my choice on that alone! Jon.
nutnfancy, I guess all blades have their limits but this week end in 70 degree weather I was batoning threw a 7 inch log n was stuck. I usually don't split suck big logs but felt confident it could do it. Like on one of ur vids I got someone to baton while I held the knife. On the second strike it "snapped in two." I could not believe it! My virtually indestructable rtak II lay in 2 usless pieces. I doubt the waranty covers this and I only had it 3 months. I feel this is worth mentioning.
each and every tool can be broken. Just take care of you blade and don't push it unless you have to and it'll treat you well :P deepwood made a bad call, lessons learned I guess
nope.. IMPO.. you'd be better off getting the Fallkniven A2.... its very expensive.. but it laminated steel... and ultra high performance ... in freezing cold or scorching heat.... that sucker never fails... with hard but right use that is...
thank you for the info.. i was wondering if it was worth spending the extra money on the ultra expensive but ultra high performance Fallkniven survival knife... now i know i'd better do that... thanx..
@deepwoodssurvival I have to say send it back! I have beat my without mercy to the point of stuck and back out with no problem. I`m suprised that it broke. Jon
@deepwoodssurvival Don't feel bad, these blades are not as indestructable as one would like to believe. Batoning is a dangerous game to play with such knives. The steel is thick, hard, and once you start hitting twisting grains and knots in the wood, it becomes only a matter of time before any knife fails. I suggest an Old Hickory or Green River knife for such abuse; they are no choppers, but will handle much more than an Ontario or Becker any day.
@droptodead95 I'd have to agree with you, because I have had this knife for over a year and I use it for everything. Solid knife. "deepwoods" may have had an anomaly happen. It could happen to any of us.
i love all of ur vids im just getting into camping n stuff and these vids are very helpful it wood be be cool if you made a video on the kershaw outcast
I wonder how John Fitzen Warthog compares to the RTAK II performance wise. It appeared to be a slightly shorter thicker blade but without a sidebyside its hard to tell. But both are made in the USA which means I would buy them over an overseas product any day.
well my rat 5 is the best bit of kit ive ever owned bought or borrowed so the rtak2 at nearly twice its size is gona be a tree muncher, i love all rat knives but the black powder coat can make it a wee bit harder to get the blade thru larger logs,, but i always fully recommend RAT knives
Im 15, this a good blade for me, I hike with a group of people my age. but we meet adults at check points, should I get one of there, or just live with tearing trousers because i couldnt cut "that" damned bush down? Anyone who knows answer.
I know nothing about nothing but I'd say go with what's safe for you. If you can honestly handle a big blade with responsibility more power to you. But if you hike with a bunch of goof offs I'd say get something smaller, and perhaps less dangerous. Not because you'll mess up, but because they might. Anyhow, my 2cents.
what would a "cheap" (10-50$) knife be, I am considered too young for long blades like the RTAK II or the recon scout, I had the "buck alpha crosslock" which failed on me.
it has everything to do with what kind of fire power youthink it has before you pack it.i think a hatchet has great fire power or a kukri. some don't use what works for you and be comfortable! great job nutnfancy
I've watched many of his videos, and he sure likes big knives, especially for their chopping/splitting capabilities. What's wrong with an axe/hatchet and a smaller knife for fine carving, etc.?
"Some guys like an axe over a big blade and the sawvivor, and if you like it, then I got nothing but respect. But for me, in the great out of doors, its just bad weight." or something similiar.
It seems to me that he is just more comfortable with a knife. Its a personal choice in a lot of ways.
agreed, it is a personal choice as well a a capability thing that weight of an ax or hatchet can really wear u down. But for maybe a car camper the weight is all right but again if your ruffing it to the site weight is crucial.
Looking at NutnFancy and other reviews i def. am looking into purchasing one of these deadly RTAK 2's for myself. It seems like a great blade thx for the great vid Nutn keep postin your good shit!
the only i don't like about these knifes is than you state they have to be ground sharp to cut wood, you said you dont use oil stone to sharpen them? how you going to sharpen it in the wild?
you might wanna mention at some point that this knife gets brittle in the cold,, i just chipped the edge of mine about a week ago on a 35 degree day. other than that i recommend it all day. and the sheath can be tweaked a little; just shim that factoryinsert out with a smaller knife --a couple drops of glue is all that holds it in--, and heat it a little and press in on the areas you want to hold the blade. it gets plyable with heat like kydex. but unless you do that that sheath kinda sucks.
expect the nutnfancy took this knife out in 18 degrees weather and hammer the crap out it. And he said there was no chip or anything!!! check his about making a fire in the winter!!!
I just ordered one of these. I like the built-like-a-tank design. I also like the fact that it can operate like a machete for clearing brush around the campsite.
good vid, I own this knife. the only cons is the crappy sheath, bad balance. all the weight is in the handle. to me its just an oversized knife that is no good for chopping. I reccomend a ka-bar kukri or cutlass
Nah, man. The sheath isn't REALLY nice but it's usable and you can buy kydex and make your own. As for the balance, thats just not true. Unless it had solid metal handle scales the balance COULDN'T be towards the handle, the blade is just too massive (even with the dense micarta handle slabs). I haven't gotten mine yet but it looks like it would balance about an inch ahead of the hilt (right where it should be for chopping and slashing).
when chopping bigger pieces of wood, it may be useful to place the stem on another (huge) piece of wood instead of placing it on the rather softly forest soil, but anyway I agree the knife has a good chopping performance
Dont forget he might have gotten this knife for free,find a none commercial person for true reviews.your life could depend on it
badapplez1 1 month ago in playlist BEST Large Survival Knives by Nutnfancy
Bad ass blade! Like to get one! Using WD40 to help the blade slide through the wood?
iluvmym4 1 month ago
the knife rocks till it fails and breaks on you while batoning...
FAIL get something else if you life depends on it
vjanda1 1 month ago in playlist BEST Large Survival Knives by Nutnfancy
@vjanda1 agree trash knife,How you like Top knives? Heard some have 1/4 thick blades. Esse knives suck big time
badapplez1 1 month ago in playlist BEST Large Survival Knives by Nutnfancy
@badapplez1 The Tops Armageddon is same size but almost twice as expensive. Not heard of any failures. For the money the RTAK II shouldn't be snapping nowhere near as often as is reported. Rubbish
vjanda1 1 month ago
LOL you have funny mu stash
ikzuipwceend 2 months ago in playlist BEST Large Survival Knives by Nutnfancy
Try a Fallkniven A2.
greenbeetlegear 3 months ago in playlist BEST Large Survival Knives by Nutnfancy
Hey Nutn! Would you consider the Ontario RD 9 on par with the Ontario RTAK II in terms of wood processing and survival duties.
THX, Scott
sciem911 3 months ago
I hope Ontario back up their products- just broke my blade on a 55 degree day on a small piece of oak batoning. Many more failures posted on you tube. Do your research.
tmundt51 4 months ago in playlist BEST Large Survival Knives by Nutnfancy 2
@nutnfancy Which would you recomend more; the RAT-7 or the RTAK II?
TheSonofgun666 4 months ago
He chops wood better than Abraham Lincoln.
SuperRip7 4 months ago
I own an Ontario SP-8 machete (perfect baton tool) BUT it is not legal for EDC, in Texas (5.5 inch Max) ...
... I just purchd a Becker BK-9 and will have it cut-down, by a machine-shop, to 5.48 inches @ 90 degrees to the spine (no point ... squared off) ... I am doing this because, in Texas, the blade length is measured from the handle and my current SP-8 has a churl that takes up 1/2 inch of precious length ... The BK-9 is a ~.25" blade that runs all the way to the handle ... for a 5.48" wedge
phrankus2009 4 months ago in playlist BEST Large Survival Knives by Nutnfancy
@phrankus2009 its legal to carry an oversize knife while camping or hunting or other outdoor activities, just not on your person while not doing somthing like that.
Kylef7735 1 month ago
@Kylef7735 Yes ... and, thanks. Problem is that SOME LEOs are over-zealous and I often hike in municipal and county green-belts, where over-night camping is not allowed.
... Also, I use public mass transport or walk or ride my bike and that complicates "intent" even further. I am intending to have a Jumbo Waist-Pack or a Camelbak Motherlode with an "all season" EDC contingency loadout, combining an urban EDC with BoB, GMH, etc.
I can get stuck, on foot, far from home, overnight - no bus.
phrankus2009 1 month ago
@phrankus2009 Why would you be carrying a knife like this when not overnight camping?
And yes i know the laws, im from the lone star state as well.
Kylef7735 1 month ago
@Kylef7735 The short answer is that I can easily get stranded, many miles from home, overnight, and no longer drive a car ... Of course, atm, there is a State-Wide burn ban, so this is all moot, until we get some serious rain. The longer answer is that I want to be able to "go mobile" and be "self-contained" at any time, wherever I may be. You cannot use a tool if you do not have it with you. A larger blade is so fundamental and essential that I really should not need to explain my reasoning
phrankus2009 1 month ago
@phrankus2009 Hmm.... whatever you say.
Kylef7735 1 month ago
@Kylef7735
Indeed !
phrankus2009 1 month ago
@Kylef7735 Also, Bowies ans swords and tomahawks are expressly forbidden weapons ... The law does not even define them clearly, leaving interpretation up to LEOs and the courts. Strictly up to the officer and the D.A. ... I just bought a Micarta BK-2 and a Cold-Steel Voyager XL ... The BK2 is 5.25" and the Voyager (plain-clip) is 5.5" so both are legal EDC 24/7 (except no lockers in San Antonio ! ). My 18 yo daughter is going to Oregon, for college, they have no length limit ... she gets BK9
phrankus2009 1 month ago
hi i am a knife fanboy and im thinking of buying a knife and im thinking of buying an rtak2 or an kabar so wich would you reccommend cus obviously you know alot more of knives than me.
D4rkKiller8 4 months ago
RTAK II could be a beast defensive blade against 4 legged beasts!
Mirrabam 5 months ago
I'd love to be able to pack more, but that means having to leave the car somewhere. Where I live, there are a lot of "diverse" "youths" who would vandalize and steal everything in it, and set the car on fire.
aTellerOfTruths 5 months ago in playlist BEST Large Survival Knives by Nutnfancy
hey nutn or veri... shoot me straight... considering all pro's and con's of both knives.. cost included... would you go with a esee junglas or an rtak 2 ? I know there are alot of factors and my needs may be different.. but your opinion.. I value it..
grapplingtech777 6 months ago
@grapplingtech777 Nutn says he recommends the RTAK2. -- Veri
nutnfancy 6 months ago
@nutnfancy can you ask nutn whats his favorite small , med, and large survival knives
campinggear1 4 months ago
Hey fancy when will you cover any survival axe in your films eh?
Piotrek1985 6 months ago in playlist BEST Large Survival Knives by Nutnfancy
Hey Nut, what did you re-profile it with?
Jkoenig08 7 months ago
@85wifebeater defensive tool? What, are you hiking through Mordor??
gaozhi2007 7 months ago
should i get this or the SP-50?
1911gavin 8 months ago
@1911gavin Id go with RTAK II
Mirrabam 5 months ago
chek out the busse knifes that is serious things
jesusegr23 9 months ago
@85wifebeater Though I really wouldn't consider either a defensive tool, the Trail Master is lighter and the grip allows for various holds. So, if defense was a criteria...trail master. In truth though, the Recon Scout [I have this as well] is better than both for defense. Just feels like a great tool in hand.
LVPG2010 9 months ago
@85wifebeater Still following this post...I've used both. Both are great survival tools. To me, the RTAKII feels more like a parang or golok [small heavy machete] than a knife. I refer to the RTAK as a survival tool rather than survival knife. The TM, though large, retains the feel of a knife. It is lighter. It is all in the handle. The handle of the RTAK is large and very hard...like that of a heavy chisel. In use, the RTAK takes more strikes to baton--because it is thinner. Both great
LVPG2010 9 months ago
What a knife, it's great!
I would like to get it with serrations!
darknuke96 1 year ago
Do you have any neck knife ? Can you do a review on ESSE IZULA ?
urkingod 1 year ago
I am planning on getting one in the next few months.. I don't really NEED it... I just want it... damnit! =D
Great review.. thanks for all your hard work.
markshmily 1 year ago
He Nutn, you have to do a TTR on the ESEE Junglas. It's more or less the same knife as the RTAK-2 but there are minor differences and improvements. The sheath is absolutely "THE BENCHMARK" for fixed-blade tactical sheaths. I think you'll agree that it couldn't have been done better. It's literally perfect, IMO. Check it out.
jeffersontool 1 year ago
in radio comms, you dont say over and out. over is im done talking now you talk. out means conversation is done. (person who starts comms can only say out). fyi.
Epiphany204 1 year ago
Hey nutn are cabins in the rockies expensive or are there any available for purchase.
I would like to have a getaway cabin.
Master8laster 1 year ago
I just started splitting with a large knife, but have split a lot with an ax & maul. Is there a reason the wood to be split is directly on the ground and not on a base log? Too much stress on the knife? Thanks for the help Nutn or anyone else seeing this.
LVPG2010 1 year ago
This guy did a field and destruction test on the RTAC and only gave it 3 stars. He IS veru brutal and they are UGLY tests to failure, if possible knifetests(dot)com The test that blew my mind was the Cold steel Kukri machete, it survived incredible abuse before final failure and got 6 stars. They are less than $20 ! One additional feature of machetes like these is they make pretty good emergency weapons in the right hands ( I teach Kali)
FFlint07 1 year ago
The Ontario 12 and 18 inch machetes with the D guard handles are WAY cheaper and can do anything the RTAC can do, and more, for 15% the price. I have one 18 inch that has survived a decade of hard field use, and was even run over by an 18 wheeler at freeway speed. Reminds me to always check kit when the day is done (forgot it on my fender)
FFlint07 1 year ago
its a bit too big, id rather carry a machete and a good pocket knife or my esee 5
wereyuan 1 year ago
@wereyuan You cant baton with those.....
Kylef7735 1 year ago
When chopping wood, one should never put one's fingers on top of the log.
nixthematrix 1 year ago
I just picked one of these off amazon for 30.90 + 9 bux shipping! I got the last one from the vender so yeah.. They are around you just have to keep checking.
onza04 1 year ago
There is a knife retailer using this video as a sales aid. Check it out.
Fern knifes
meshugene 1 year ago
Wot kinda gloves are those? They look like they allow for a lot of dexterity like mech's gloves, not too thick.
onetaothree 1 year ago
@onetaothree those are mechanics brand gloves
loku1125 1 year ago
4:46 sound effects
llammapalluzza 1 year ago
I wouldn't mind seeing you do a a review of a kukri in action. Have you had an opportunity to try one out?
netninja999 1 year ago
Hey Nutnfancy,
PLEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAASE tell me where to buy an RTAK2. I cant even find it in the ontario website. I'd really appreciate it.
big fan by the way thanks for the vids
pesarirooni62 1 year ago
@pesarirooni62 look on yourcornerstore(dot)com they have it for the cheapest i have been able to find it.
bubbawilcox 1 year ago
@pesarirooni62
Google it.
offgridmontana 1 year ago
@pesarirooni62
Ebay, i just ordered one from there thanks to NUTNFANCY and his reviews!
savage69000 1 year ago
tbh, id never use one of these types of blades. A 4 inch bushcraft knife and a good hatchet performs better than one big blade, and its about the same weight, its ridiculous to carry one of these in my oponion
assassin616 1 year ago
AHAHAHAAHHA "its a mofo to carry in"
305Wasabi 1 year ago
nutn or ver. What is the best way to care for the knife. Meaning what should I use to sharpen and stuff.
smrobot1 1 year ago
Great knife, and a good way to demo it! thanks for your review.
toshsmokedout 1 year ago
If you are going to pack such a heavy blade into the woods to be used basically as a hatchet, why not buy a lighter cheaper blade like the Cold steel Kukri machete for $15?? It is pretty, but why is this better?
madogblue 1 year ago
that is a beautiful knife. dose it cost a mint?
LunasCraincloud 1 year ago
As of 3/9/10 SMNW has the Rtak-II for $70 deliverd! I got mine!!!!!!!!!!!
jon56shane 1 year ago
@jon56shane who's smnw I'm not familiar with them
buyer5207 1 year ago
@buyer520 OOPS! smkw Smokey mountain knife works. In TN. USA. Good folks, good prices, no hassle returns! I also love Your Corner store! Where I got my Condor golok w/ sheath deliverd for $45! Had my Rtak for a while now. I have really beat the crap out of the thing and love it! I was concerned about the thin tip but It bores into hard wood so good enough for me! Plastic ensert does need to be delt with ( knife rattles in sheath,eech! ) Other wise good to go!Jon.
jon56shane 1 year ago
So much easier than an axe.
NewDaysofNoah 1 year ago
most people dont know that WD-40 acts as a solvent and can make ur knife rust faster , i suggest Windlass Rust blocker , which is a (VpCI) vapor phase corrosion inhibiter developed 4 the military and NATO, the metal seeking vapors form an invisable layer of electrochemical inhibiters that seal metal against air and moisture, its only 10 bucks from Atlanta Cutlery Corp.
davinicus1727 2 years ago
@davinicus1727 are you sure? if i search the web i have over 10,000 people telling me it's not bad for the blade and its acuallly good. so 10000 to one who should i trust?
buyer5207 1 year ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
the best part hands down is when he is like 'you have to present your wood'. honestly he needs to talk less and do more realistic reviews. or learn how to use his tools.
capnnewb 2 years ago
and you take every time you into the forest go along, this wd 40?
maulex18 2 years ago
yes, he says he does
koky5150 2 years ago
i love this knife - BUT - all a huge blade like this one is good for, is felling trees for either shelter or wood, or maybe defensive purposes when there's no bear spray around. in that regard, i'd think something like the cs bowie machete would serve much better, since it's like HALF the weight, 1/5 THE PRICE, and even has a bigger/longer blade. plus, we're not all KNIGS OF CUTLERY like YOU, NUT"N, with knife collections that rival current small home values . . .
TheAgentOfTruth 2 years ago
@TheAgentOfTruth With my Rtak I can chop, carve, bore a hole in a fire board for bow drill, bore hole for bambo friction fire starter, baton knotches for lashing, baton the wet wood off a pice for fire, cut all manner of things. scrap up tinder with the back of blade, spark my ferro rod,pound stakes into thre ground, AND make a thug along the trail in the jungle put his machete away and get off MY trail! Jon
jon56shane 1 year ago
got mine in the other day and make me wanna chop up everything in my house...thanks for the info
Ninja650rjosh 2 years ago 20
@Ninja650rjosh hahaha I feel like that sometimes
GMAN2187 7 months ago
rtak 2 ....i was choping it threw a log against the grain to see how long it would take...after do soo my hand muscles were hurting and tightening up ...full tang really takes its toll on your hand... LOL
gasdorf 2 years ago
I got mine last July, I carry it for "Battoning " thugs, works well.
vallonia2000 2 years ago
Just got mine in the mail. Awesome. The video only kinda conveys the scale of this thing... I was surprised with the size of it. Can't wait to try it out.
zonky85 2 years ago
I felrt the same as you. I was very surprised by the size of it when mine came in the mail.
I brings to mind a small Roman Gladius! LOL. Not that I have ever held one of those.
viewer1a 2 years ago
That's fucken beautiful, hope they sell them in australia.
toocaran 2 years ago
I've watched your vid about the RAT 7, seen your comments and found them interesting. I'm planning to get the RAT 7 ( not serrated at all) 1095 steel version. Is it a good choice? And also.. can you recommend to me a knife sharpener for the survival knife i'm getting? Thanks
JoGenJG 2 years ago
1095 is a high carbon steel, so go for it. Also, try to see if you could send your knife to John Ftizen at Razor's Edge in Salt Lake City, Utah, he's by far one of the best knife sharpeners, and knife makers i've ever seen.
7Ronin49 2 years ago
Check out the Lansky Sharpening System here on youtube.
viewer1a 2 years ago
Thanx for the video, bro...
gorencl 2 years ago 6
nixthematrix i understand that u were simply trying to give some safety advice however i wouldnt say he was preparing to chop he was simply demonstrating the weight of the blade
cryptikill 2 years ago
SWEEEEEET !!
6x5magnum 2 years ago
At 1:38, he's holding the log with his left hand, while preparing to chop with his right. His left thumb is positioned over the top of the log. If he slipped, the top of the log would act as a chopping block, and he could lose his thumb or part of his hand. I'd recommend never holding a piece of wood with one hand, while chopping with the other. You could set the wood up against something instead, like another piece of wood, but I'd keep all body parts away from the chopping area. Nice vid tho
nixthematrix 2 years ago
Why wouldn't you use an axe?
Spamoram 2 years ago
might not have an axe (i.e. plane crash, getting lost on a hike, etc..)
D0ublezer0x 2 years ago
and an axe is heavier than a good knife too
gsm1091 2 years ago
you can have more applications of use if you have a knife.
skittlekiller 2 years ago
its heavier
coldsteelman777 2 years ago
exactly
MrConner227 2 years ago
"WOAH! WOAH!!"
your such a badass nutnfancy.
Selax 2 years ago
i have 4 knives but all together that is bigger than all of them put together
brickface9999999 2 years ago
Cold Steel sells many good knives at good prices- otherwise, the BEST bet for the money is ANY k-bar, BECKER by Ka-Bar is TOP OF THE LINE>
jbr1074 2 years ago
Are you joking? Cold Steel's knives are so overpriced if you buy it from them.
Sporkman165 2 years ago
Sporkman165 thats why you dont buy retail.
Yourcornerstore is a good choice, sometimes the best, and nutnfancy likes them, A LOT
Selax 2 years ago
hey I like my knives big but cheap do you know where i could get a cheap knife
ENoland8 2 years ago
i would keep my eyes open for a used one if 80.00 is to much.(that is what i payed for my RTAK2) my wife likes her bk9 alot and they are a little cheaper.:)
basszack 2 years ago
what would you recomend the ontario rtak2 or the ka-bar heavy bowie, for batoning?
ltzp2 2 years ago
Ka bar heavy bowie all the way! They are basically the same length but the Ka Bar is thicker and better for batoning. So definitely the Ka bar heavy Bowie
JTadventures 2 years ago
@JTadventures I agree the Ka-bar is a little better at batoning but the clip on the back of the Ka-ber really chews up your batton. The Rtak batons jusy finr. I wouldn`t make my choice on that alone! Jon.
jon56shane 1 year ago
that stinks, I have had blades break before like that. I would send it back if you havent already. They should cover that.
sevenedges 2 years ago
nutnfancy, I guess all blades have their limits but this week end in 70 degree weather I was batoning threw a 7 inch log n was stuck. I usually don't split suck big logs but felt confident it could do it. Like on one of ur vids I got someone to baton while I held the knife. On the second strike it "snapped in two." I could not believe it! My virtually indestructable rtak II lay in 2 usless pieces. I doubt the waranty covers this and I only had it 3 months. I feel this is worth mentioning.
deepwoodssurvival 2 years ago 26
Yeah, sorry about the grammer. This was my third attempt to post this comment and I didn't expect it to post.
deepwoodssurvival 2 years ago
send it back and tell them what happened. they'll probably replace it. that's not really too much abuse and the knife should be able to handle that.
pocketbanana 2 years ago 2
maybe you just got a lemon.
MI6CORPORAL 2 years ago
what is a lemon?
NeoQuello 2 years ago
a dud
ENoland8 2 years ago
what?
NeoQuello 2 years ago
wow! that suck bro! I was thinking about buy one but don't know anymore!...
mrfrogg91 2 years ago
each and every tool can be broken. Just take care of you blade and don't push it unless you have to and it'll treat you well :P deepwood made a bad call, lessons learned I guess
BitFox 2 years ago
nope.. IMPO.. you'd be better off getting the Fallkniven A2.... its very expensive.. but it laminated steel... and ultra high performance ... in freezing cold or scorching heat.... that sucker never fails... with hard but right use that is...
NeoQuello 2 years ago
lmao!
damn that blows, I guess you get what you pay for. I can't watch this whole video, what kind of steal is it made from?
lexmark136 2 years ago
1095 Plain High Carbon,
Aqualiteking 2 years ago
thank you for the info.. i was wondering if it was worth spending the extra money on the ultra expensive but ultra high performance Fallkniven survival knife... now i know i'd better do that... thanx..
NeoQuello 2 years ago
@deepwoodssurvival I have to say send it back! I have beat my without mercy to the point of stuck and back out with no problem. I`m suprised that it broke. Jon
jon56shane 1 year ago
@deepwoodssurvival ...i cant believe yours broke ive put mine through hell and it still goes strong
TheMechAlchemist 1 year ago
@deepwoodssurvival Don't feel bad, these blades are not as indestructable as one would like to believe. Batoning is a dangerous game to play with such knives. The steel is thick, hard, and once you start hitting twisting grains and knots in the wood, it becomes only a matter of time before any knife fails. I suggest an Old Hickory or Green River knife for such abuse; they are no choppers, but will handle much more than an Ontario or Becker any day.
Solphilos 1 year ago
@deepwoodssurvival probably it's your batoning technic that sucks not the knife -.-
droptodead95 1 year ago
@droptodead95 I'd have to agree with you, because I have had this knife for over a year and I use it for everything. Solid knife. "deepwoods" may have had an anomaly happen. It could happen to any of us.
ForcedAgenda 1 year ago
@deepwoodssurvival where did it break?
magnetmixer 1 year ago
@deepwoodssurvival What was your back up blade? I ask because I'm looking for a good back-up to the rtak 2
RightWingCon81 1 year ago
@deepwoodssurvival You can use the point side as a throwing weapon =/
XDJOHNNYFORTXD 1 year ago
i love all of ur vids im just getting into camping n stuff and these vids are very helpful it wood be be cool if you made a video on the kershaw outcast
mrdiamond18jr1 2 years ago
Awesome blade,,kick ass video !!
6x5magnum 2 years ago
present your wood lol beautiful blade though
Nosferatu1717 2 years ago
I wonder how John Fitzen Warthog compares to the RTAK II performance wise. It appeared to be a slightly shorter thicker blade but without a sidebyside its hard to tell. But both are made in the USA which means I would buy them over an overseas product any day.
ArmoredSheepdog 2 years ago
UAH UAH!
Looks badass man. Loving that blade.
Futil3 2 years ago
lol
delboy8494 2 years ago
Dude you're a beast with that blade. Roar.
NoobieDoobieDo 2 years ago
well my rat 5 is the best bit of kit ive ever owned bought or borrowed so the rtak2 at nearly twice its size is gona be a tree muncher, i love all rat knives but the black powder coat can make it a wee bit harder to get the blade thru larger logs,, but i always fully recommend RAT knives
skbsick 2 years ago
Im 15, this a good blade for me, I hike with a group of people my age. but we meet adults at check points, should I get one of there, or just live with tearing trousers because i couldnt cut "that" damned bush down? Anyone who knows answer.
Guyisaritelegend 2 years ago
I know nothing about nothing but I'd say go with what's safe for you. If you can honestly handle a big blade with responsibility more power to you. But if you hike with a bunch of goof offs I'd say get something smaller, and perhaps less dangerous. Not because you'll mess up, but because they might. Anyhow, my 2cents.
NoobieDoobieDo 2 years ago
what would a "cheap" (10-50$) knife be, I am considered too young for long blades like the RTAK II or the recon scout, I had the "buck alpha crosslock" which failed on me.
HMEISTERCINNAMON 2 years ago
any Frost Mora knife will do (Frost Mora Clipper) very cheap very good though.
and a small axe and learn to use it and you will have no need for a big knife
cretinkiller9000 2 years ago 2
frosts mora laminated or high carbon, the are about 20 bucks.
try them. you cant chop or baton with them but the ar excellent and promoted by the famous survival expert Ray Mears.
1013637 2 years ago
(4:29) Lol yes I do. ( ;
QUESTED 2 years ago 4
plz make more videos showing the cutting power of knives, also could you talk about the price
duff835 2 years ago
wat wuld u say about the cold steel srk
quearbitch 2 years ago
it has everything to do with what kind of fire power youthink it has before you pack it.i think a hatchet has great fire power or a kukri. some don't use what works for you and be comfortable! great job nutnfancy
moodybobby 2 years ago
I was going to get at Rat-7 but I think I am going to buy an RTAK II as soon as yourcornerstore gets some in. Great video as always brother.
baddestalmond 2 years ago 2
Good stuff as always and yes it feels good to get primal!
NewDaysofNoah 2 years ago
O wow I learned something new!
FierceIndian07 2 years ago
I love at 4:45 he's like, "Oooohwah, ooohwah" You rock nutnfancy!
gochip79 2 years ago
thats NUTS!
Kingmaconha 2 years ago
5:18 that's some nice accuracy
relicen1 2 years ago 2
so i hafto present my wood.....hmmm i mean my blade to the wood. got it
fjkhoury01 3 years ago 2
heheh
nephildevil 2 years ago
I've watched many of his videos, and he sure likes big knives, especially for their chopping/splitting capabilities. What's wrong with an axe/hatchet and a smaller knife for fine carving, etc.?
envirosponsible 3 years ago
If I had to channel nutnfancy real fast...
"Some guys like an axe over a big blade and the sawvivor, and if you like it, then I got nothing but respect. But for me, in the great out of doors, its just bad weight." or something similiar.
It seems to me that he is just more comfortable with a knife. Its a personal choice in a lot of ways.
valkabo 2 years ago
agreed, it is a personal choice as well a a capability thing that weight of an ax or hatchet can really wear u down. But for maybe a car camper the weight is all right but again if your ruffing it to the site weight is crucial.
1100602 2 years ago
was looking for a good blade and that is it. thank you!!
boonedogger 3 years ago 2
Looking at NutnFancy and other reviews i def. am looking into purchasing one of these deadly RTAK 2's for myself. It seems like a great blade thx for the great vid Nutn keep postin your good shit!
weitcj2 3 years ago
nice vid. i was wondering is the only difference between the RTAK 2 and 1 the extra inch on the rtak 1? or is there more?
Paprocki777 3 years ago
AWESOME!!! Thanks Nutn!!
jeepnicc 3 years ago
the only i don't like about these knifes is than you state they have to be ground sharp to cut wood, you said you dont use oil stone to sharpen them? how you going to sharpen it in the wild?
gasdorf 3 years ago
Nutnfancy says the knife ways 30 oz. I looked the knife up and the knife was only 20 oz. Which is correct?
mackwolf 3 years ago
look at'David Bolstad world champions'(for example)on youtube.now that's an effective tool for in the woods.
renato555 3 years ago
you might wanna mention at some point that this knife gets brittle in the cold,, i just chipped the edge of mine about a week ago on a 35 degree day. other than that i recommend it all day. and the sheath can be tweaked a little; just shim that factoryinsert out with a smaller knife --a couple drops of glue is all that holds it in--, and heat it a little and press in on the areas you want to hold the blade. it gets plyable with heat like kydex. but unless you do that that sheath kinda sucks.
daddad77 3 years ago
Is yours a D2 or 1095 steel?
dsheckx 3 years ago
the one he used? it was a 1095 steel
stan1234655 3 years ago
expect the nutnfancy took this knife out in 18 degrees weather and hammer the crap out it. And he said there was no chip or anything!!! check his about making a fire in the winter!!!
EMANx32x 3 years ago
what is the difference betweem RTAK and RAT?
bigguns1998 3 years ago
GOD DAM!! That is one huge knife.
ExOpsMercenary 3 years ago
well, you cant judge a knife you dont own, If i could do it over i would never have bought mine, I would have bought a kershaw outkast instead.
danondrick 3 years ago
I just ordered one of these. I like the built-like-a-tank design. I also like the fact that it can operate like a machete for clearing brush around the campsite.
spsmith1965 3 years ago
I also like the fact that it can be used to defend your self against lions, tigers, bears, saltwater crocodiles, hippopotamuses, and elephants. ;-)
spsmith1965 3 years ago
just curl your four fingers under,,,
to the first knuckle
mysciencenow 3 years ago
I wrote to santa for an RTAK II.
X) I'm so excited!
When is the review going up?
guiltybystander77 3 years ago
perfect demo, i wish every product demo is as clear as yours. you present well and teach along the way.
mo28mabini 3 years ago 2
see my way is to reduce your heavyness in diffrent things other that tools
heavy tools are good tools
light food
light tent
take as little as possible
chrissept21 3 years ago
good vid, I own this knife. the only cons is the crappy sheath, bad balance. all the weight is in the handle. to me its just an oversized knife that is no good for chopping. I reccomend a ka-bar kukri or cutlass
danondrick 3 years ago
Nah, man. The sheath isn't REALLY nice but it's usable and you can buy kydex and make your own. As for the balance, thats just not true. Unless it had solid metal handle scales the balance COULDN'T be towards the handle, the blade is just too massive (even with the dense micarta handle slabs). I haven't gotten mine yet but it looks like it would balance about an inch ahead of the hilt (right where it should be for chopping and slashing).
guiltybystander77 3 years ago
when chopping bigger pieces of wood, it may be useful to place the stem on another (huge) piece of wood instead of placing it on the rather softly forest soil, but anyway I agree the knife has a good chopping performance
truthspeaker2000 3 years ago 2
it looks litle like RAT 7
Bgvolley 3 years ago 4
Yeah, same basic design.
guiltybystander77 3 years ago
very cool i will have to look into one of those thanks for the awesome review im now a subscriber.
chrisw40 3 years ago
But, how do you make firewood out of the piece you use to baton?
masteroffajitas 3 years ago