First Look: Ontario Knife Company Red RAT 1 and Bushcraft Seax

OKC’s Matthew Catanese shows John Taranto from Game & Fish two new offerings coming soon from Ontario Knife Company: the Red RAT 1 and Bushcraft Seax. OKC plans to release both knives by late March 2023.

Red RAT 1

Made from durable S35VN steel and featuring G10 handle scales, the new Red RAT 1 is everything you love about OKC’s top-selling RAT folder series with a brand-new handle color.

RED RAT 1 SPECS

• Blade Color: Silver
• Blade Finish: Satin
• Blade Grind: Full Flat Taper
• Blade Length: 3.5 inches
• Blade Material: S35VN
• Blade Thickness: 0.115 inch
• Closed Length: 5.0 inches
• Deployment Mechanism: Thumbstud
• Edge Type: Plain
• Handle Color: Red
• Handle Material: G10
• Hardness: 58-60HRC
• Lock Type: Liner Lock
• Overall Length: 8.5 inches
• Weight: 0.3 pounds

Bushcraft Seax

Also new for 2023 is the highly-anticipated Bushcraft Seax. Designed by Dan Maragni, pioneer of OKC’s original Bushcraft Series and much of its Generation 2 Spec Plus Series, the Bushcraft Seax features a 420 stainless-steel blade and hardwood handle. It's the perfect knife for fine woodcutting work and field processing game.

BUSHCRAFT SEAX SPECS

• Blade Color: Satin
• Blade Length: 4.43 inches
• Blade Material: 420 Stainless Steel
• Handle Color: Brown
• Handle Material: Hardwood
• Lock Type: Fixed
• Overall Length: 9.63 inches
• Sheath Color: Black
• Sheath Material: Nylon
• Sheath Type: Retention Strap / MOLLE Compatible

For more info on the new Red RAT 1 or Bushcraft Seax, visit: ontarioknife.com