A question about the SP8

MattinLA · Oct 14, 2016

I looked at specs everywhere, but can't find the blade height. Any help would be great
Thanks

dingy · Oct 17, 2016

my 125 anniversary sp8 weights 464g and comes with a 208g K sheath.

MattinLA · Oct 17, 2016

Thanks dingy.

I was looking for the height though. I think it looks about two inches across, but just wanted to be sure

Toooj · Oct 17, 2016

MattinLA,

The SP-8 Blade Blank width starts at 1.90". After milling the spine, milling the saw teeth and sharpening the edge, the final width is approx. 1-7/8".
Hope this helps.

Best Regards,

Paul Tsujimoto
VP of Engineering
Ontario Knife Company

OntarioKnifeCompany · Oct 17, 2016

Toooj beat me to it. Of course, I had to check with QC.

MattinLA · Oct 17, 2016

Thanks!

TwinStick · Oct 28, 2016

The SP-8 is an AWESOME blade. I have beat the snot outta mine & it just laughs at me !

I used a dremel tool with a cut-off blade & sharpened the sawback teeth, then cut angled grooves across the teeth to clear the woodchips better. It works 100% better now. It makes me smile everytime i use it. Love that thing.

LG&M · Oct 28, 2016

Got a photo?
I would like to see the saw.

dingy · Oct 29, 2016

there are guys did this thing and turns out good result

jamaljahda · Jan 12, 2018

Mine is great also and I have an early version before they went to 5160. But it still holds strong and tough it is a part of my survival kit. Heavy yes but do I feel I can depend on it yes. That feeling of security priceless in a bad situation

Roguer · Jan 13, 2018

SP-8s are still 1095. I got one, gave it to sis and then got another to have. She likes her for in her car in the big city because it don't look so "Knifey".

jamaljahda · Jan 13, 2018

Thanks for the info I thought they went to 5160 with the rest of the line. I guess don't change what works. It's a good blade. I like it a lot.

Roguer · Apr 18, 2018

My guess newer ones are 1075 steel, as OKC said they swapped to the steel for their non governmental contract knives because they found its a better steel. Its better for impact tasks and chips less and other stuff making it a better all round steel for the knives they make. Now I can use my SP-8 with even more with out worry the way its going to get a work out this warmer weather!

But 5160 products stay 5160.