Cookware runs the gamut — from stainless steel to cast iron to anodized aluminum, copper and coated cast iron — and many more. Rita’s got some favorite cookware that she recommends. Her enamel coated cookware, the 100 year old cast iron skillet handed down from her mother and the new anodized aluminum pans. Cookware sets will be big gifts this Christmas and all year long for birthdays and other occasions. What’s the difference between professional sets and affordable discount sets? In this video Rita tells you what to look for when shopping for pots and pans.
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For a compact choice in survival or tactical knives, the little RC-4 by Rat Cutlery is a good play. Upsides include: superb tan epoxy finish, grippy and well-formed micarta handles, great blade shape, excellent Kydex sheath with MOLLE attachments, and good jimping on spine. Given its length limitations, the RC-4 could still do a commendable job in wilderness tasks. Downsides would include: higher prices than some other similar, in-category knives (BM CSK II, Cold Steel SRK, Spyderco Fred Perrin, SOG Government Agent [discontinued sadly]) and thicker blade gives it more weight than might be necessary for the POU. And RC does indeed market this as a tactical blade for soldiers judging from its MOLLE-capable sheath and the included instructions. The blade shape would be equally at home here as well as EDC and overall utility use. Overall it is a good albeit over-priced option for these roles. 
Cookware runs the gamut — from stainless steel to cast iron to anodized aluminum, copper and coated cast iron — and many more.
Once past that pleasant distraction of RC’s model, Nutnfancy reviews the good Rat Cutlery RC-3 knife in this video. This little RC-3 would function nicely as a fixed blade EDC option or small tactical role. Produced for five years under license with the Ontario Knife Company, the RC-3 is indeed a measurable improvement over the Ontario RAT-3. The RC-3 sports a more comfortable and better textured micarta handle. This handle also is thankfully longer for better gripping options and has an exposed tang that terminates in a useful triangular pommel a useful feature for impacts. Its 3.4 inch 1095 blade does not break new ground vs the RAT-3 version but it remains an ideally shaped and versatile blade shape. The RC-3 does have a slightly thinner blade (thickness) which is advantageous for utility and tactical roles. Fit and finish is excellent and just a bit better than the RAT-3, which still remains an excellent choice for the same POU. The RC MOLLE sheath is versatile and includes many more secure mounting options than more simple but still serviceable RAT 3 sheath (reference the RC website for great pictures on this). The price on the RC-3 might be bit higher than the previous version however you will get more for your money and it remains reasonable. A couple of downsides: the edge comes to you dull and the relief grind will need backing off to realize razor sharpness. (just like the re-profiled RAT-3 shown) and the Velcro retention strap on the MOLLE sheath would be more durable with a snap. But other than that, the RC-3 is mostly thumbs up: a full flat ground blade, blackened handle screws which allow handle maintenance, excellent epoxy finish on the 1095 steel blade, good jimping and choil, upside down and airborne-capable sheath, a good selection of colors and blade options, and a reasonable carry weight for the strength provided.