NOTE: Blade coating is not DLC - confirmed to simply be paint. expect increased wear on coating.
In this video, I have something to say about having not much to say. The RAT knives (1 & 2) are no-frills, no-BS knives that get the job done at a good price point. Gosh darn it, that's it.
If you've been in need of a knife and have been looking at the RAT knives, just go get it. Chances are it will last you your lifetime and if you're just looking for a knife you can rely on and aren't in the mood to do a ton of research, these will get the job done for you.
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Cleaning / Lubrication:
Knife Pivot Lube (Apply to bearings, washers, detent tracks, etc... to protect parts and create a smoother action): [ Ссылка ]
Frog Lube Cleaner, Lubricant, Protectant (Primarily applied to blades / steel liners to prevent rust): [ Ссылка ]
Disposable Cotton Cleaning Patches (A small and disposable medium to apply cleaning products to): [ Ссылка ]
70% Rubbing Alcohol (for getting rid of gunk): [ Ссылка ]
Cotton Swabs / Q-tips (For getting rid of gunk in tight spaces): [ Ссылка ]
Assembly / Disassembly (Drivers / Bits):
I STAND BY WIHA! WIHA provides hardened steel bits - and for those of you who are new to this - hardened steel bits are critical to ensure you don't strip bits and get in a nasty situation where your knife is half-disassembled and your bit no longer works! Do NOT buy those cheap 50-piece kits that come with "everything" for like $10. They will not last you, you will regret it.
Wiha 75981 | 7 Piece Pocket Clip MicroBit Set (Small set with bits and driver - arguably all you need): [ Ссылка ]
Wiha 75988 | 10 Piece Torx MicroBits Set (Bit set, in case you need more bits): [ Ссылка ]
Wiha 75992 System 4 Precision Interchangeable Bit Set, Torx, Slotted, Phillips, Hex Inch, ESD Safe Precision Handle, 27 Piece In Compact Box (Bigger set for... MORE stuff): [ Ссылка ]
Wiha 75965 Precision Micro Bit Ratchet Steel Storage Box, 65-Piece (Biggest set for... MOST stuff): [ Ссылка ]
Blade Sharpening / Polishing:
The KME sharpening kit might seem a bit pricey at first, but in my opinion it is 1) Much more affordable that its competitors, 2) Insanely simple to use, and 3) A small price to pay for nearly-indefinite self-sharpening for all of your knives. You can also create your own "stones" using balsa wood and diamond compound to give yourself a mirror edge at a fraction of the KME polishing accessories prices.
KME Precision Sharpening Kit (Basic kit, can reprofile edges as well as get them razor sharp, no expertise needed): [ Ссылка ]
5k grit to 100k grit Diamond Polishing Compound (for mirror edges): [ Ссылка ]
Balsa Wood (To apply diamond compound to and use with KME system): [ Ссылка ]
