{"product_id":"ontario-rat-model-1a-okc-8871-aus-8-g10-folding-pocket-knife-black-taiwan-212","title":"Ontario RAT Model 1A OKC 8871 AUS-8 G10 Folding Pocket Knife Black Taiwan (212)","description":"\u003cblockquote data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1671\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA discontinued variation of Ontario Knife Company's popular RAT folding knife, this\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRAT Model 1A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecombines a black-finished AUS-8 stainless-steel blade with textured black G10 handle scales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the more common RAT Model 1 versions equipped with molded nylon handles, the Model 1A was factory-equipped with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eG10 scales\u003c\/strong\u003e. Ontario's period catalogs identify the black-blade configuration as model\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8871\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe knife features manual dual-thumb-stud opening, liner-lock construction and a multi-position pocket clip. The blade is factory marked\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOntario Knife Co. \/ Model 1A \/ AUS-8\u003c\/strong\u003e, with Taiwan marked on the opposite side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a pre-owned example showing evidence of previous carry and use. The photographs show the actual knife being offered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOntario Knife Company\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRAT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel 1A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCatalog No.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8871\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAUS-8 Stainless Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEdge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpening\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual Thumb Studs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiner Lock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack G10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePocket Clip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMulti-position\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Manufacture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTaiwan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-Owned – Good\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI would grade this one\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood Pre-Owned Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, rather than Very Good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black-finished blade looks quite good overall but shows evidence of previous use and sharpening along the exposed cutting edge. There are some light cosmetic marks in the blade finish, while the point and overall blade profile appear intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black G10 scales show normal handling and carry wear but appear structurally sound in the supplied photographs. Hardware is present and shows normal cosmetic wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most obvious wear is on the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epocket clip\u003c\/strong\u003e, where there is substantial finish loss along the edges and across portions of the clip. There's also visible finish wear on the back\/spacer area near the pivot in your spine photograph.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade appears reasonably centered when closed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully for exact cosmetic condition. The knife pictured is the actual knife you will receive.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Ontario","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44954642317363,"sku":"EON0212","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/8092\/1395\/files\/OntarioRATModel1AFront.jpg?v=1790954595","url":"https:\/\/shandonsteel.com\/products\/ontario-rat-model-1a-okc-8871-aus-8-g10-folding-pocket-knife-black-taiwan-212","provider":"Shandon Steel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}