Originally Posted by tjm10025
Originally Posted by Mannlicher
Eric, RAT knives, a licensed offshoot made by Ontario, are different than knives from ESEE. Same basic design, same 1095 steel, different manufacturer. ESEE knives are all made by Rowan Mfg, in Idaho.

Great steel, the best heat treat in the industry, life time warranty, perfect size, and just great knives.


Sam, I've got a RAT knife I got from my nephew a while back. What do you about the heat treatment on those relative to ESEE?
Ontario does not make junk at all, but I believe Rowan has the edge. I have an older Rat3, and it has given excellent service for years. I have an older Rat7 in D2, that I feel is a better knife than the ESEE 6.

Sam......