--- product_id: 1943734 title: "8848 Rat I Folding Knife - EDC Knife (Black)" brand: "ontario knife company" price: "AED 231" currency: AED in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Ontario Knife Company" url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/1943734-8848-rat-i-folding-knife-edc-knife-black store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # 3.5-inch AUS-8 steel blade Open post construction for easy cleaning 4-way reversible pocket clip 8848 Rat I Folding Knife - EDC Knife (Black) **Brand:** ontario knife company **Price:** AED 231 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ”ͺ Slice Smart, Carry Confident β€” The RAT-1 Means Business ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 8848 Rat I Folding Knife - EDC Knife (Black) by ontario knife company - **How much does it cost?** AED 231 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/1943734-8848-rat-i-folding-knife-edc-knife-black) ## Best For - ontario knife company enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted ontario knife company brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Effortless Maintenance:** Open post construction and all-screwed design enable quick disassembly and cleaningβ€”keep your knife performing like new. - β€’ **Customizable Carry Comfort:** 4-way reversible pocket clip and lanyard hole offer versatile, ergonomic carry options for every lifestyle and hand orientation. - β€’ **Ergonomic Control & Safety:** Nylon 6 handles with spine jimping provide a secure grip and liner lock ensures reliable blade safety during use. - β€’ **Precision AUS-8 Steel Blade:** Durable 3.5-inch satin-finished blade with 55-56 HRC hardness for superior edge retention and slicing power. - β€’ **Unbeatable Value & Proven Quality:** Trusted by professionals and military alike, this folding knife delivers premium craftsmanship at a fraction of the cost. ## Overview The Ontario RAT-1 is a high-performance folding knife featuring a 3.5-inch AUS-8 stainless steel blade with a satin finish and 55-56 HRC hardness. Designed for hunting and everyday carry, it offers an ergonomic nylon handle, a versatile 4-way reversible pocket clip, and an open post construction for easy cleaning. Weighing just 5 ounces and measuring 8.5 inches open, it combines military-grade craftsmanship with exceptional value, making it a top choice for professionals and outdoor enthusiasts seeking reliability and style. ## Description The Ontario RAT Model 1 folding knives feature an open post construction for easy cleaning. The ergonomic nylon handles and spine jimping create a great design with great control. This knife is complete with a 4-way position pocket clip and lanyard hole for a choice of carry options. Situated in New York State's scenic Southern Tier, Ontario Knife Company produces one of the most comprehensive, wide-ranging product lines in the cutlery industry today. While being a worldwide supplier, the Ontario Knife Company is also a major supplier to the U.S. Government and its military. Ontario has built its reputation on a heritage of uncompromising craftsmanship, quality materials and components, and a steadfast commitment to its workforce. Liner Lock locking mechanism. Thumbstud for easy one-handed opening. Satin finished, flat ground blade. Blade has a hardness of 55-56 HCR. Includes four-position pocket clip. Features: - 4-way clip position for - Open post construction for easy cleaning - AUS-8 blade steel - Full flat grind - Lanyard hole - Ergonomic nylon 6 handles. Specifications: - Edge Type: Plain - Lock Type: Liner Lock - Deployment Mechanism: Thumbstud - Pocket Clip Configurations: Tip Down and Up, Left and Right Handed - Hardness: 55-56 HRC - Overall Length: 8.5" - Closed Length: 5" - Weight: 5 oz - Blade Length: 3.5" - Blade Material: AUS-8 - Blade Grind: Flat - Blade Angle: 35 Degrees - Blade Thickness: 0.12" - Blade Color: Satin - Blade Finish: Satin - Handle Color: Black - Handle Material: Nylon 6 - Handle Thickness: 0.52" Review: Buck 110 folder, redux - This is a modern variation on the "Buck knife" aka 110 folder or "folding hunter". In other words this is a WORKING knife, a UTILITY knife which doesn't sacrifice practicality for "tactical looks" or "assisted opening thrills", while including much-needed finger-sliding protection in the form of the finger guard towards the front. Now a little history to put things in perspective for this amazing sub-$40 folder. Once upon a time, pocket knives were "disfavored" by a hodge-podge of local laws and descriptions. It was tough to get much more than a slip-joint (non-locking) short-bladed folder that you could legally carry where it belongs, in your pocket. In 1963, though, Buck began internal development which revolutionized what we expected from, what we accepted, in folding knives despite anti-knife laws. Buck's internal mandate was to build a "folding hunter" that would be functionally as good for hunters and farm workers as as their fixed-blade approximately 4" waist sheath hunter. They did it, laws be darned, in 1964 with the 3.75" 110 Folding Hunter. In order to carry legally, they included a waist sheath. Eventually, municipalities and states came to their senses (not New York, of course), and allowed pocket carry of most folders. Today, we even get "assisted openers." Of course if you have a 110 in your collection - and as one of the last of the quality, budget, American made folders, you should - you recognize that the 110 is too darn heavy. (With the possible exception of the PaperStone edition.) Now let's take another detour through history. The next two huge technological changes in folders were the invention of opening holes (give credit to Saul Glesser at Spyderco) and the huge rush to "tactical" or at least "tactical looking" folders. Since the big, round Spydie hole was patented, other makers moved to thumb studs and disks and later smaller, oval holes. In terms of tactical folders, the blade designs became less useful for everyday chores like kitchen paring (and hunting) and more dramatically (theatrically?) aimed at last ditch fighting - despite the fact that modern armies prefer assault rifles over swords, and side arms over bayonets. Now we've come full cycle. The utility folder, again. AND THE RAT IS ONE OF THE BEST. Fat handle for easy grip. Thumb studs on both sides for ambidextrous opening. FFG (full flat grind) for cutting efficiency, with drop point for blade strength (ever seen Buck 110's with that pointy clip point broken off?). Edge lock for simplicity (I prefer lock-backs, but they are somewhat prone to dirt getting in the lock-joint, and theoretically subject to accidental release from pressure along the spine of the handle). Here are some pros and cons of this particular model: + Satin finish (not stonewash) blade in classic drop blade says "working knife," not "tactical." + On mine, a solid detent to keep it closed in pocket, but allow relatively easy opening. Very easy once you come off the ball-bearing. + Comfortable handles. + Easy to close. + Incredibly sharp from the factory. + Well-proven steel that holds its edge well enough, and is easier to sharpen than some harder steels. Well-proven toughness, not brittle. + Cut-out at front handle is protective. + Nice thumb-ramp for locating ("indexing") your thumb. + Removable fasteners in case you every need to tighten them. + Bronze, not Teflon plastic, washers are smooth for opening and more durable. + Blade is centered and doesn't wobble. - Handle isn't very grippy at all. I recommend Gun Tape. But the smoothness helps pulling it off your pants seam if you use the pocket clip. - As with every folder I have except Spydies, if you are in panic mode the thumb studs are not reliable. The Spydie big hole is hard to miss with your thumb, and allows a more secure grip on the handle. You can test this yourself by taping up your favorite folder's blade with electrical tape (for safety) and having your spouse or roommate set a timer - when the timer goes off, your job is to get the knife out and open as quickly as humanly possible, without dropping it or flinging it around. As one reviewer noted, by reversing the pocket clip location you can improve your grip on the handle while opening. - Weighs a lot less than a Buck 110, but almost as thick. AND THE FINAL, HUGE, PLUS: This is a cheap (to buy) folder built like a $70 knife. The quality far exceeds the price. Also, as of the date of this review, it is made in Taiwan, currently a slight step up from the best Chinese folders (like Kershaws) albeit a slight step down from Seki City Japan. Review: This is probably the best value knife that you can buy anywhere for the ... - This is probably the best value knife that you can buy anywhere for the amount of knife and the quality you get. The knife is really worth more that the current price desertcart is selling it at. Yes it is made in Taiwan but the quality control is excellent. I am not saying this is a perfect knife but it has stood the test of time and many including me think this is one of the top 5 EDC knives under $50.00 bucks. This is a Big Knife and it has a little weight to it, that is not a big deal but for some I can understand. I love the feel of the knife in my hands, the nylon 6 handles are okay, they do offer a bit of a grip but not like G10. The satin blade finish is really nice and I think AUS 8 is a decent steel for what you pay for the knife. I do treat all my knifes that might rust with FrogLube and keep them clean. That's just good maintenance. The clip is good, just enough bite to keep it from slipping out of the pocket but not enough that you have to pry it out. There are two issues though and really only one that I think is significant. First, I think I may have gotten one that has a stiff detent, mine was hard to open when I got it, but once you broke the detent it flew open. I gave a slight turn of the pivot screw and now it works well and the detent is manageable. It did move the perfect centering of the blade a little off but that is okay with me as it was only a little. Now the more serious one, I knew about this problem before I purchased the knife so I am not going to take any stars away from it because of this. The Blade in the closed position takes up almost the entire handle of the knife. If you rub lightly over the end of the handle curve you will not feel the blade at all, but if you apply pressure to where the fatty part of your finger starts to go into the handle you will feel the point of the blade on your finger. It could be a safety issue for a very small cut, it's possible. I carry this blade tip down so I don't think it will be a problem. That being said, I do really like this knife, I do think it's the best blade for the price, you get more than your moneys worth. ## Features - Sport type: Hunting - Open post construction for easy cleaning - AUS-8 blade steel - 3. 5 inch plain edge blade - 3.5 inch plain edge blade - Knife Closed Length: 4.5-Inch - Knife Open Length: 8.5-Inch - Weighs 5 ounces ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0013ASG3E | | Age Range (Description) | Adult | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Best Sellers Rank | #179,428 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #802 in Pocket Knives & Folding Knives | | Blade Edge | Straight | | Blade Length | 3.63 Inches | | Blade Material | Stainless Steel | | Blade Shape | Drop Point | | Blade Type | Drop Point | | Brand | Ontario Knife Company | | Brand Name | Ontario Knife Company | | Color | Black | | Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 3,347 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00071721088486 | | Hand Orientation | both | | Handle Material | Nylon | | Included Components | RAT-1 | | Is Product Cordless | Yes | | Item Length | 8 Inches | | Item Shape | folding | | Item Type Name | fixed blade,hunting knife,outdoor,camping | | Item Weight | 4.9 Ounces | | Manufacturer | Ontario Knife Company | | Model Name | ON8848 | | Model Number | 8848 | | Part Number | ON8848-BRK | | Power Source | Manual | | Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only, Avoid Dishwasher, Wipe Clean After Use, Store in Dry Place | | Recommended Uses For Product | Camping, Hunting | | Reusability | Reusable | | Size | 3.6" | | Special Feature | Liner Lock | | Special Features | Liner Lock | | Style | Folding Knives | | Theme | Outdoor | | UPC | 730707264701 015568805844 071721088486 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Ounce | | Warranty Description | Manufacturer Warranty | ## Product Details - **Age Range (Description):** Adult - **Blade Material:** Stainless Steel - **Brand:** Ontario Knife Company - **Color:** Black - **Handle Material:** Nylon - **Included Components:** RAT-1 - **Model Name:** ON8848 - **Recommended Uses For Product:** Camping, Hunting - **Special Feature:** Liner Lock - **Style:** Folding Knives ## Images ![8848 Rat I Folding Knife - EDC Knife (Black) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51mXLxKiSvL.jpg) ![8848 Rat I Folding Knife - EDC Knife (Black) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71+H-s6QiTL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Is this knife assisted opening at all?I'm torn between this and the Kershaw Cryo 2.** A: I own both the Rat 1 and the Cryo 2 in plain and blackwash finish, and I can tell you that while the Rat 1 is not assisted open, I would ask you to consider that it opens lightning fast, just as fast as an assisted open, using only the thumb stud.I own many many knives, and I kind of got spoiled on the assisted open, but let me tell you, this thing opens mind blowingly fast, with just a flick of the thumb, so don't get to hung up on the assisted open feature.One other aside, I have had a spring break on my Cryo 2, and it was worthless to open with only the flipper and no spring. Also, the Cryo 2 will squeak and rattle around if the grease ever washes out. The spring is loose, especially closed, so you can actually rattle it around if there is no grease in there. I actually had to order white grease after I made the mistake of "cleaning" the knife, and inadvertently washed out all the grease. So keep that in mind also, there is no spring on the Rat 1, also no grease and no chance of any "mechanism" breaking. **Q: dose the knife have a pocket clip** A: Yes, the knife does have a pocket clip; a good sturdy one in my opinion. **Q: Is this made of stainless steel? can it be used as legal pocket carry and as self defense knife?** A: The blade steel is AUS-8, Japanese stainless steel. Whether or not it's legal to carry depends on your locality. This knife would not be the best for self defense, but it would also not be the worst. **Q: does this model have satin, not black plain blade?** A: Simon - The blade is lightly brushed AUS 8 steel. The Rat I purchased is the Model 1. If you go to YouTube, click on Prepared Mind 101's link. He gives a very good review of this particular knife. I think that it is a great value for the price. It is well constructed, has an adjustable spring clip and comes out of the box razor sharp. For the price, I bought 3. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Buck 110 folder, redux *by M***K on February 18, 2015* This is a modern variation on the "Buck knife" aka 110 folder or "folding hunter". In other words this is a WORKING knife, a UTILITY knife which doesn't sacrifice practicality for "tactical looks" or "assisted opening thrills", while including much-needed finger-sliding protection in the form of the finger guard towards the front. Now a little history to put things in perspective for this amazing sub-$40 folder. Once upon a time, pocket knives were "disfavored" by a hodge-podge of local laws and descriptions. It was tough to get much more than a slip-joint (non-locking) short-bladed folder that you could legally carry where it belongs, in your pocket. In 1963, though, Buck began internal development which revolutionized what we expected from, what we accepted, in folding knives despite anti-knife laws. Buck's internal mandate was to build a "folding hunter" that would be functionally as good for hunters and farm workers as as their fixed-blade approximately 4" waist sheath hunter. They did it, laws be darned, in 1964 with the 3.75" 110 Folding Hunter. In order to carry legally, they included a waist sheath. Eventually, municipalities and states came to their senses (not New York, of course), and allowed pocket carry of most folders. Today, we even get "assisted openers." Of course if you have a 110 in your collection - and as one of the last of the quality, budget, American made folders, you should - you recognize that the 110 is too darn heavy. (With the possible exception of the PaperStone edition.) Now let's take another detour through history. The next two huge technological changes in folders were the invention of opening holes (give credit to Saul Glesser at Spyderco) and the huge rush to "tactical" or at least "tactical looking" folders. Since the big, round Spydie hole was patented, other makers moved to thumb studs and disks and later smaller, oval holes. In terms of tactical folders, the blade designs became less useful for everyday chores like kitchen paring (and hunting) and more dramatically (theatrically?) aimed at last ditch fighting - despite the fact that modern armies prefer assault rifles over swords, and side arms over bayonets. Now we've come full cycle. The utility folder, again. AND THE RAT IS ONE OF THE BEST. Fat handle for easy grip. Thumb studs on both sides for ambidextrous opening. FFG (full flat grind) for cutting efficiency, with drop point for blade strength (ever seen Buck 110's with that pointy clip point broken off?). Edge lock for simplicity (I prefer lock-backs, but they are somewhat prone to dirt getting in the lock-joint, and theoretically subject to accidental release from pressure along the spine of the handle). Here are some pros and cons of this particular model: + Satin finish (not stonewash) blade in classic drop blade says "working knife," not "tactical." + On mine, a solid detent to keep it closed in pocket, but allow relatively easy opening. Very easy once you come off the ball-bearing. + Comfortable handles. + Easy to close. + Incredibly sharp from the factory. + Well-proven steel that holds its edge well enough, and is easier to sharpen than some harder steels. Well-proven toughness, not brittle. + Cut-out at front handle is protective. + Nice thumb-ramp for locating ("indexing") your thumb. + Removable fasteners in case you every need to tighten them. + Bronze, not Teflon plastic, washers are smooth for opening and more durable. + Blade is centered and doesn't wobble. - Handle isn't very grippy at all. I recommend Gun Tape. But the smoothness helps pulling it off your pants seam if you use the pocket clip. - As with every folder I have except Spydies, if you are in panic mode the thumb studs are not reliable. The Spydie big hole is hard to miss with your thumb, and allows a more secure grip on the handle. You can test this yourself by taping up your favorite folder's blade with electrical tape (for safety) and having your spouse or roommate set a timer - when the timer goes off, your job is to get the knife out and open as quickly as humanly possible, without dropping it or flinging it around. As one reviewer noted, by reversing the pocket clip location you can improve your grip on the handle while opening. - Weighs a lot less than a Buck 110, but almost as thick. AND THE FINAL, HUGE, PLUS: This is a cheap (to buy) folder built like a $70 knife. The quality far exceeds the price. Also, as of the date of this review, it is made in Taiwan, currently a slight step up from the best Chinese folders (like Kershaws) albeit a slight step down from Seki City Japan. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is probably the best value knife that you can buy anywhere for the ... *by M***N on February 8, 2016* This is probably the best value knife that you can buy anywhere for the amount of knife and the quality you get. The knife is really worth more that the current price Amazon is selling it at. Yes it is made in Taiwan but the quality control is excellent. I am not saying this is a perfect knife but it has stood the test of time and many including me think this is one of the top 5 EDC knives under $50.00 bucks. This is a Big Knife and it has a little weight to it, that is not a big deal but for some I can understand. I love the feel of the knife in my hands, the nylon 6 handles are okay, they do offer a bit of a grip but not like G10. The satin blade finish is really nice and I think AUS 8 is a decent steel for what you pay for the knife. I do treat all my knifes that might rust with FrogLube and keep them clean. That's just good maintenance. The clip is good, just enough bite to keep it from slipping out of the pocket but not enough that you have to pry it out. There are two issues though and really only one that I think is significant. First, I think I may have gotten one that has a stiff detent, mine was hard to open when I got it, but once you broke the detent it flew open. I gave a slight turn of the pivot screw and now it works well and the detent is manageable. It did move the perfect centering of the blade a little off but that is okay with me as it was only a little. Now the more serious one, I knew about this problem before I purchased the knife so I am not going to take any stars away from it because of this. The Blade in the closed position takes up almost the entire handle of the knife. If you rub lightly over the end of the handle curve you will not feel the blade at all, but if you apply pressure to where the fatty part of your finger starts to go into the handle you will feel the point of the blade on your finger. It could be a safety issue for a very small cut, it's possible. I carry this blade tip down so I don't think it will be a problem. That being said, I do really like this knife, I do think it's the best blade for the price, you get more than your moneys worth. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Knife Even Ladies Can Appreciate *by A***E on June 1, 2017* I ordered two of these knives based on reviews and research that I had conducted prior to placing the order. I gifted one and kept one for myself and I have this to say about it: Pros: - Razor Sharp - Tight lockup with no play. - Large size but slim profile. - Lightweight but strong. - Good price. Cons: - Liner lock is tab is small and recessed into the frame. This makes it hard and potentially dangerous to close with a single hand. (Might be personal preference issue) In short: This knife is extremely sharp, seems to be very well made and has a lot of quality for the price. Details: Both knives that I received were razor sharp out of the box and bubble wrap! I tested it by shaving hair off my left hand and it's still growing back. So it goes without saying that I absolutely love the sharpness. I gave it to my friend as her birthday/graduation gift and she absolutely loved it so that makes me feel even better. I can't speak for its ability when it comes to rust and corrosion resistance, durability and edge retention at this time. But based on what I can tell, it should be excellent and won't wear out anytime soon. The grip of this knife is fantastic and feels great in the hand. The knife is large but slim and ergonomic, the pictures don't do it justice. I thought it would be a bit smaller in overall dimensions but was surprised at how wrong I was. My previous EDC knife, a mirror polished SOG Fielder, felt just right but now...this is what feels "just right". xD There are holes on both sides of the grip for moving the clip for tip up or tip down carry for those who want to mess with it. I plan to leave it in its default position. I do have one major critique about this knife, but that might just be based on my own preference and opinion: The liner lock tab is WAY TOO recessed and small for a knife of this size and sharpness. I feel uncomfortable when I try to close the knife singlehandedly. The tab is also stiff and feels like I could easily cut myself if I pushed too hard on the spine of the blade and it swings down onto my finger or thumb. The blade glides open and shut very quickly and smoothly. I hope that the tab will soften up with use and as I handle it, I'll master the technique that will make it safe and comfortable for me. But the positioning and size of the tab are still of concern to me. Unless you have giant hands with long fingers, you might find issue with it as well. But if you close the knife with two hands, it's not an issue at all and it's very safe! I opened the knife and pushed down on the blade to see if there was any play in the liner lock. I'm happy to say that neither of my two knives showed any sort of movement when they were locked open. So this tells me it's pretty secure and wouldn't snap shut on me. So aside from this, all I can say is if you're considering getting this knife, go for it! The quality is there and it's very simple but functional design. It is money very well spent. I'm very hard to impress and generally don't write reviews for minor things. But I felt it was worth posting my experience if it helps someone. I hope Ontario Knife Company keeps making more QUALITY products like this. I don't want them to get complacent and make crappy stuff and rely just on name and branding to sell. I want to keep seeing good output from this company and after this, I'll definitely considering trying out their other products. ## Frequently Bought Together - Ontario Knife Company 8848 Rat I Folding Knife - EDC Knife (Black) - Ontario Knife Company Rat II, Satin AUS-8 Stainless Steel Drop-Point Blade Folding Pocket Knife, Black Nylon Handle Liner Lock Knife, Everyday Carry Knife – ON8860 - Ontario Knife Company Rat I Folding Pocket Knife, Satin AUS-8 Stainless Steel Drop Point Blade, Foliage Green Nylon Handle Liner Lock Knife, Everyday Carry Knife – ON8848FG --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ae/products/1943734-8848-rat-i-folding-knife-edc-knife-black](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/1943734-8848-rat-i-folding-knife-edc-knife-black) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Arab Emirates* *Store origin: AE* *Last updated: 2026-05-11*