September 11, 2010
DuraCoat Project: Ontario RAT 1 folding knife
Refinishing the Ontario RAT 1 folding tactical knife in “Coyote Brown” color of DuraCoat. DuraCoat is an epoxy based, hard finish from Lauer Weaponry in Wisconsin (shown in other TNP vids as well). Featured in the TNP video “Stabbing Protocol” earlier, this particular RAT 1 folder (partially serrated version) has seen some rough use. But with the proper preparation (discussed, shown) and after the DuraCoat application (details shown), this little knife cleaned up nicely and looks factory new, except better. An improvement to the jimping on the knife was also made. DuraCoat would be a great way to give old knives or guns a new lease on life! Now that’s a tactical folder.
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Comments on DuraCoat Project: Ontario RAT 1 folding knife
lego is epic. your son knows where its at. i used to be a lego wiz in my day.
Did the G10 keep it’s grip after the duracoat?
I’m not a super duracoat fan but this looks wicked!
you kan also use nail remover polish to help thin the paint
where can i get duracoat paint
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is the rat 1 illegal to carry?
What duracoat color is most like teflon? I’m thinking tactical black, not matte black? Thanks.
@nutnfancy ive been looking to buy a spyderco chinook 3 folding knife and i just want to know if you recommend it?
it wouldve been cool to leave the blade black and the handles coyote brown.
how hard is this knife to assemble/disassemble?
@edgesuxass Lol, don’t we all?
i like legos too
@nos0323 hey you have the choice not to watch his videos.. thats just Nutn.. thats how he rolls!
where can i find duracoat
I BET YOUR SON WANTS YOU TO DURACOAT HES LEGOS NEXT
@edgesuxass don’t all kids at a certain age?
Thats it time to duracoat my underwear !!
Any recommendations on duracoating a nightforce scope?????????????????
omg the original black was sooo much better…
and you sure say “man”, “dude”, “wicked”, and “baby” alot…gets irritating…
@urkingod loosing the value of a $30 blade isn’t somethin I think he cares to much about. Now he made a common $30 knife his own and if you don’t like the color, then don’t paint yours haha.. just my two sense.
legos?
@thejustinl1 He probably used a regular drill to get the holes started, and then used torx to screw it the rest of the way.
@PatrioticSlaughter Nutn says that it is holding up well! He considers all the stuff he’s duracoated “still in testing” but its working out well and he’ll probably need to do an update on it. — Veri
Any news on how the duracoat is wearing?
wow … .professional knife shop .. how do you know what to get, how to set it up, and how to work with these tools ? just for fun ? like a hobby? its not a hobby but its a job to me~! You can be full time doing this having fun, etc. what a smart guy ~!