Rat Cutlery RC-3 knife: Small Tactical

Once past that pleasant distraction of RC's model, Nutnfancy reviews the good Rat Cutlery RC-3 knife in this video. This little RC-3 would function nicely as a fixed blade EDC option or small tactical role. Produced for five years under license with the Ontario Knife Company, the RC-3 is indeed a measurable improvement over the Ontario RAT-3. The RC-3 sports a more comfortable and better textured micarta handle. This handle also is thankfully longer for better gripping options and has an exposed tang that terminates in a useful triangular pommel a useful feature for impacts. Its 3.4 inch 1095 blade does not break new ground vs the RAT-3 version but it remains an ideally shaped and versatile blade shape. The RC-3 does have a slightly thinner blade (thickness) which is advantageous for utility and tactical roles. Fit and finish is excellent and just a bit better than the RAT-3, which still remains an excellent choice for the same POU. The RC MOLLE sheath is versatile and includes many more secure mounting options than more simple but still serviceable RAT 3 sheath (reference the RC website for great pictures on this). The price on the RC-3 might be bit higher than the previous version however you will get more for your money and it remains reasonable. A couple of downsides: the edge comes to you dull and the relief grind will need backing off to realize razor sharpness. (just like the re-profiled RAT-3 shown) and the Velcro retention strap on the MOLLE sheath would be more durable with a snap. But other than that, the RC-3 is mostly thumbs up: a full flat ground blade, blackened handle screws which allow handle maintenance, excellent epoxy finish on the 1095 steel blade, good jimping and choil, upside down and airborne-capable sheath, a good selection of colors and blade options, and a reasonable carry weight for the strength provided.
Nutnfancy Likeability Scale: 7 out of 10 NOTE: Normally, with this much material to cover including the Ontarion/Randall knife relationship and RAT3 comparisons (and the hot babe), I would do two videos. But for convenience I just fused them together this time, well see how that plays.

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[ericsyutubeaccount]

haha has mrs. nutn seen this?

[TDONLEY91]

yah i think now it is called the eese-3

[flashcraft]

ESEE Knives dropped the girl in favor of a man walking through a MaryJuWanna patch carrying (and I'm not kidding here) an "anti-narcotic" knife. Yep, an anti-narcotic knife. LOL. Who are they marketing to? If I were fortunate enough to come upon a pot field I'd be wanting a scythe and a large, sturdy bag.

[myway43]

Great review! I agree... keep the model

[19Kettle93]

@campinggear1 The Esee 3 is the same as the RC-3 basically. From what I understand RAT just changed there name to ESEE shortly after the contract ended with Ontario knives. The Esee 4 is AWESOME btw, got my cousin one for his job (he cuts ground tile and is using the knife all day every day in a semi-abusive manor and doesn't ever stop praising it) and the 3 is just a touch shorter with the glass braking pommel. I plan on getting the 3, looks awesome!

[campinggear1]

het nutn would you get the esee 3 mil or esee 3

[SuperRip7]

Yeah ... okay.

[iStrangleCats]

i wish they'd make a stainless version of this knife. keeping it oiled and rust free is too much work

[themegajosh09]

i think i will pick my eskabar with some scales over the rc3 it weighs less and has the same cutting edge distance, or really close. and not only that its cheaper. however you can only get it in black): if becker and esee would make a eskabar with tan or od i would by a couple of each!

[Petegrin1]

in sweden that blond girl is avrage ;)

[Lorbera]

@TheTobyKing

rat IS esee. they just changed their name.

[ToddIngram1000]

Should I get a Rat 3, or another Kabar heavy bowie? The Bowie is cheaper yet I can break the Rat 3 and get it replaced, even if I smashed it with a cinder block .