Videos tagged with Ontario RAT 7

This video tests the durability of various knives by striking their spines against shale rocks. The Buck Nighthawk (420 stainless) and the Ka-Bar/Ontario Rat 7 (1095 carbon steel) proved surprisingly tough. In contrast, a Bulgarian AK47 bayonet failed catastrophically, and a Cold Steel Chaos experienced handle failure, highlighting design weaknesses despite blade integrity. The test emphasizes the importance of steel type and heat treatment for durability.

This video review by Nutnfancy focuses on Kydex sheaths from Chestnut Ridge Knife Shop, highlighting their superior quality compared to the often mediocre sheaths accompanying fixed-blade knives like Ontario models. The sheaths are praised for perfect retention, precise contours, military colors, and various belt attachment options. The reviewer specifically examines the sheaths for the Ontario RAT-7 and RTAK II knives, noting the RTAK II version's optional firesteel attachment. While acknowledging other sheath options exist, Chestnut Ridge's are presented as a high-quality, ready-made, lightweight, and waterproof solution. The reviewer rates the sheaths an 8.5 out of 10, primarily docking points for price.

This video documents an outdoor adventure in a snowy Rocky Mountain environment. The content focuses on survival skills, including setting up a shelter, making fire in harsh conditions, and processing firewood. It features testing of various bladed tools such as the Cold Steel Trail Boss axe, Norse Tomahawk, and Ontario RAT-7 knife, as well as the Sawvivor backpack saw. The video also mentions the use of a Coghlans® brand portable tube tent for shelter. While not a firearms-focused video, it details the use of manual tools for survival in a remote, snowy setting.

This video documents an adventurous winter camping trip in the Rocky Mountains, featuring a "snow cruise" with a black lab named Allie and the host, Nutnfancy. The focus is on survival skills, including setting up a shelter with a Coghlan's tube tent, making fire in snowy conditions, and processing firewood. The video heavily features the testing and review of various bladed tools, specifically mentioning the Cold Steel Trail Boss axe, Norse Tomahawk, and Ontario RAT-7 knife. The challenges of working in deep snow and the efficiency of different tools for tasks like crosscutting and limb stripping are discussed. The description also notes the need for waterproof camera equipment due to heavy snowfall and apologizes for potential audio degradation.

This video details a high-altitude winter camping trip in the Rocky Mountains, focusing on testing essential survival gear. Key takeaways include the critical importance of proper snowshoe performance to prevent exhaustion, effective cold-weather layering for moisture management, and the practical application of tools like the Cold Steel Trail Boss axe for processing deadwood. The setup of a Coghlan's Tube Tent highlights the necessity of creating dead air space for insulation in extreme cold.

This video details advanced firemaking techniques in snowy, cold conditions, emphasizing constant maintenance and overcoming wood moisture with chemical starters like Trioxane. It showcases the durability of large fixed-blade knives, specifically the Ontario RTAK II and Ka-Bar Heavy Bowie, during heavy wood processing via batoning. The content also covers shelter warmth strategies and a summary of essential survival gear for extreme environments.

This video demonstrates essential firemaking techniques in snowy, cold conditions, focusing on efficient wood processing. It highlights the importance of proper clothing, using tools like the Sawvivor saw with WD-40 for lubrication, and the necessity of splitting wood for easier ignition. The durability of knives like the Ontario RAT-7 and RTAK is tested through heavy batoning, proving their capability as true survival tools.

This video details essential winter survival firemaking techniques in 15-degree weather. It highlights the physical demands of felling trees with a bow saw and compares the Ontario RAT 7 and RTAC II knives for de-limbing, favoring the RTAC II for its chopping momentum. The discussion prioritizes fire over shelter in extreme cold to maintain hand dexterity for critical tasks.

This video is Part 1 of a 5-part series focused on firemaking in snowy, cold conditions using only backpacking equipment. Hosted by Nutnfancy and a friend, the content showcases the scenery, adventure, survival philosophy, and gear observations. Specific knives like the Ontario RTAK II, Ontario RAT-7, and KaBar Heavy Bowie are used for wood preparation, alongside the Sawvivor backpack saw. Fire tenders include Trioxane solid fuel cake and REI Stormproof matches. The video emphasizes the effort involved in sustainable fire creation in winter and briefly discusses shelter modifications. It highlights the positive experience with fellow YouTuber BuggetNuster and Allie the Mountain Dog.

This review details the USAF Pilot Survival Vest, manufactured by Ultimate Survival Technologies. It highlights the vest's modular design with a slide-lock system for pocket attachment and emphasizes the 'dummy cord' philosophy for securing critical gear. The review also compares the included Pelican MityLite 2AA flashlight with a superior Streamlight TL-2 LED, noting material and performance differences.

This video provides a detailed tour of a current USAF Pilot Survival Vest, focusing on its non-classified contents and design by Ultimate Survival Technologies. The host, Nutnfancy, highlights the vest's modularity, moisture resistance, and security features, emphasizing its signaling and communication capabilities. He discusses potential upgrades, such as a fixed-blade knife, improved flashlight, better multi-tool, and enhanced water storage, while acknowledging limitations imposed by military supply systems and funding. The video aims to offer insights into military survival gear and associated considerations.

This video, the fourth in a series by Nutnfancy, provides a tour of an actual and current USAF Pilot Survival vest made by Ultimate Survival Technologies (Air Ace™). The presenter details the non-classified items within the vest, highlighting its functional design with configurable pouches. Key strengths discussed are the vest's signaling and communication capabilities. The description also mentions potential upgrades like specific survival knives, flashlights, multi-tools, water storage, fire starters, and ammunition pouches, while acknowledging limitations imposed by military funding and the supply system. The presenter apologizes for the video's low quality due to new camera settings.