Ontario RTAK II knife: "Woods Warrior" by Nutnfancy

Big, bad, and heavy. But it sure works good. That's the excellent Ontario RTAK II knife. It has an easily classifiabable POU as a larger survival blade with of course secondard uses as an emergency defensive tool as well. At this point in TNP, the RTAK II has already proven itself as a capable warrior, even in frigid snowy conditions (video). For an amazingly low price (subject to change!), the Ontario RTAK II supplies its user with a long, full-tang 3/16" thick 1095 blade, a well-shaped olive colored Micarta handle, excellent gray crinkle blade finish, and an almost satisfactory nylon sheath with a plastic insert. The blade so far has shown incredible resilence in heavy duty woods tasks and would be an excellent heavier-blade choice for serious wilderness craft. It holds an edge well and demonstrated flex capabilities in tough wood splitting. Downsides of the RTAK II are scarce but might include a hefty 29.5 ounce weight, an overly loose sheath insert from the factory, and the handle could be more radiused. Ontario definitely should fit a tighter fitting plastic insert. However, as shown, it is an easy task to rectify the this loose fit by extracting, heating, compressing, and then re-gluing the sheath insert (shown). And the weight in it's POU is actually an advantage as it gives the RTAK substantial hacking, splitting, and reach capabilities which help minimize calorie burn and wilderness work load. For a factory blade, the RTAK II is an impressive and high value option whose performance and durability can stack up well against more expensive blades.////////////////////////Nutnfancy Likability Scale: 9 out of 10

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[zarnitintunzanyzack]

What do you think of the best steel for all around survival/tactical use knives ? Thanks nutnfancy .. ! and of course Veri :) 

[nutnfancy]

@zarnitintunzanyzack Ok. I asked Nutn and he said that a good carbon steel is best if you can take care of it. 1095 or 5160 work well. If its for a wet environment, a laminated stainless steel is best like Cold Steel San Mai 3 or Falkniven.

[pist0lpete02]

last message got flagged as spam. Not sure why, maybe my accidental double post. At least that is all I can think of, I've seen comments asking for choices over which knife to buy, a this versus that type thing. just wanted input on whether this knife or the Laredo Bowie would be a better buy. Thanks

[nutnfancy]

@pist0lpete02 I don't know why some messages get marked as spam, it has baffled me for quite a while. Nutn says that the RTAKll is better for survival uses...its coated, and the Laredo Bowie is raw steel. Hope that helps. -- Veri

[jackrock1313]

How good will that plastic insert in the sleeve hold up against the knife comming in and out of it? can the knife cut threw it eventually? thank you

[nutnfancy]

@jackrock1313 Plastic insert will hold up well. However it has to be heat formed for better retention.

[Iryman]

Hey nutn, what have got written on your hand?

[jonkari33]

hey nutn, going with the Esse junlas instead.... it costs a bit more but i am hoping it wont have the breakae issues of the RTAK II

[erererer5]

i have that knife but how do I take care of it , do i need to do what HE SAYS, like spraying the blade with WD40, washing it underwater, using a degreaser, and oiling up the blade?

[jgbelmont]

There are at least 4 videos on here of these breaking. I am getting me an ESSAY HOONGLASS!

[dexyland]

Nutn/veri love all the reviews do u or can u make a review for top high value fixed blade knifes?

[fenotipobombay]

hello, thank you for the review. it is best this or cold steel kukri in wood cutting?

[paintball626]

1:04 i lol'ed...

[ghostie234]

@nutnfancy The new models are 5160 steel

[rightouslightning]

hey nutn and veri could you get the esee junglas review out before christmas thanks for all the hard work and time. :)