I plan on getting a RAT folder, too. I like the design a lot. But whether or not it will replace my Swamp Rat for EDC is questionable. For years I carried the Cold Steel Voyager. I have Spydercos and Benchmades and Blade-Techs, but those light Voyagers are hard to beat. My Rat Trap is slim and has a nice flat ground blade of S30V. It suits my needs perfectly and has replaced my beloved Voyagers. I like to support US manufacturers as much as possible, but I must admit there are some fine folders coming out of China, Japan, and Taiwan lately.