Rat 2 D2 for a newb

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Psy223

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I am new to the knife scene and as I have looked around for “the” knife the Rat is frequently recommended as a great value. And a great knife. I put it on the list of knives to try one day. When a rat 2 in d2 popped up on the for sale forum I hesitated, but pulled the trigger on it.
Wow do I like this knife! It’s going to be in my pocket today, and probably many days in the future.
 
You done good. That model is probably the best knife buy I have made in a few years. The quality is amazing -- exceeds many knives costing 2-3x as much.
 
I love the rat1 in d2, haven’t found the need to go smaller but if I do, going to the rat2 in d2 is a no brainer really.
 
I had been planning to get the Rat 1,(and still may one day),but the 2 showed up and so far I have no regrets. I have smallish hands and it fits me well.
When I first looked at them I was a little put off by the way the spine doesn’t line up with the handle. Again I’m new to this stuff so if my terminology is suspect I apologize. Having used it a few days now I can say that I’ve found it to be a very ergonomic, safe, and effective set up.
I’m still squarely in the honeymoon period, but really pleased with it.
 
iaguilera14 said:
Anyone know what happened to these? They are all out of stock from what I can tell.
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Blade hq has them, I think. This my most carried knife right now and
I am wearing the black off my clip and might look into a replacement clip. I like subtlety and wear black pants for work. Having the black clip is a big draw for me. By no means a deal breaker but in the interest of full disclosure it’s the only complaint I have.
 
I just picked this up the Rat 2 in D2 from BladeHQ and it should arrive in a day or two. It has been a while since I purchased a new knife. Looking forward to the R2D2. My current EDC knife is an Kershaw/Emerson CQC-6K. Love that knife, especially the wave, but felt it was time for a change. Something with a higher grade steel.

I honestly don’t feel it is in my best interest to purchase a higher end knife with all the beating my current knife has received. I see them as tools that when they have served their purpose and need to be retired why spend a small fortune for a knife you will be afraid to use or even lend to a friend you are working with for a quick task. Change my mind... ;). With that said I do have my eye on a Benchmade Mini Griptilian. It I ever see one for a steal of a price I will pick it up. But haven’t seen any I would spend the money on yet.
 
I really like my Rat 2 in D2. Currently it's my work knife, but seems to find its way into my home edc sometimes. Very good knife.
 
I stopped carrying this for a few weeks because my thumbnail was wearing away. It pops open so nicely with a thumb flick that I fiddle with it more than I should.
I showed it to a sales guy while handling an atmos and he thought it was assisted.
 
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