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stonproject

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Ive been wanting to pickup a new fixed blade lately. OKC seems to have a lot of products with my specs in mind, and at fantastic prices. 1095 steel, micarta scales, american made? Almost seems too goo to be true! anyone have experience with thios brand? if so, should I go for it? the models im wanting to get are

Ranger Shiv
RAK
Afghan
RBS6
 
I love my RD4! I would definately get another Ontario knife. Their micarta grips are not fully finished, they are more blocky, but that's my only criticism.

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I'd look at that Afghan. Simular to the RD series.
 
What a timely post! I have owned the afghan for a few years but just got around to using it to baton wood two days ago. It is very durable but the Ergos are a little off. They could have rounded the handle a bit for a better fit.

I have stayed put with the Kabar Beckers due to the ergos. If you have not, I encourage a quick look as they have tramendous value, awesome steel, American made, great prices and the warranty is great.
 
stonproject said:
Ive been wanting to pickup a new fixed blade lately. OKC seems to have a lot of products with my specs in mind, and at fantastic prices. 1095 steel, micarta scales, american made? Almost seems too goo to be true! anyone have experience with thios brand? if so, should I go for it? the models im wanting to get are

Ranger Shiv
RAK
Afghan
RBS6
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Any of those Ontario Rangers is an excellent choice. Simple, reasonably-priced bomb-proof knives designed by all around nice guy and real deal Ranger, Justin Gingrich. I own a couple of his pre-Ontario Rangers and they are amazing, and Justin insisted that the Ontario ones had the same standard of quality.
 
Great knives. Quality o par with Becker and Esee, IMO. A little chunkier handles on the Mircata handled versions, but you can sand them to fit if you're not happy with the feel. The Spec handles are great feeling and grippy.

Huge fan of Esee, Ontario, and Becker BTW. None are less than excellent.
 
I dunno about their Ranger brand, but I know their SP lineup has some great knives. The SP10 Marine Raider Bowie is a killer blade, and I've yet to find anyone who says otherwise.
 
Ontario makes a great product for a good price. The SP line is no exception. Some of SP knives may have an issue with some users as when chopping the grip can be very uncomfortable on your little finger. Easy solution is to wear gloves or remove the portion at the end of the grip that causes chafing. I did this on two of mine and it eliminated the the problem with no lose of grip. Their line of machetes are extremely durable and well made. They can be a little heavy at first but it takes no time to get used to it.
 
stonproject said:
but which one?!
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Depends. The rangers in your list are wildly different knives built to do different things. If you expect to do anything with your knife, you should let us know what. If not, buy the one you think is coolest looking.
 
I've got the Night Stalker 7 and an Afghan. Both have the same size handle but the NS7 feels a lot better in my hand than the Afghan. It's probably the difference in size and balance, the Afghan feels really blocky. But like a few others have said, some sandpaper will probably solve that issue. Great blade though, built like a tank.
 
The RD6 is a great all-rounder. Ontario makes a great product. I own many. I have batoned with all of them except 1. Zero issues. Handles are still tight (Spec-Plus series). I would trust my life to any one of them that i have.

SP series- 2, 8, 10, 17, 47, 51, 53, Kukri.
RD6 Signature Series (3/8" thick S7 tool steel)---still unused, sigh !
 
Sand paper will indeed get you grip on the knife where you want it. I have the Ontario RAT 5 and RAT 7, and they are both top flight knives for hard use. I don't need the 1/4" thick blades and thick edge angles that a lot of guys like. My primary use for my knives are for cutters with a bit of light chopping.

That being said, I took the RAT 7 and chopped through a kiln dried white oak 2X4 to test its toughness. Worked like a champ, back to super sharp with a couple of swipes on the rod after finishing.

A bit of a tune up with a wood rasp and some sandpaper and the scales and the handle fit my hand very well.

Robert
 
TwinStick said:
The RD6 is a great all-rounder. Ontario makes a great product. I own many. I have batoned with all of them except 1. Zero issues. Handles are still tight (Spec-Plus series). I would trust my life to any one of them that i have.
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Thanks for the info. :thumbup:
 
I like the thinner RD Bush series at 3/16th thick
Here is a RD 7 Bush with a little work on the handle next to an ESEE 6
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RD 9 Bush with handle work and Mora Force is a great budget combo under a hundred bucks.
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Don't forget the SP series. The SP53 is a comfortable heavy hitter along with a Mora Force both under a hundred bucks.
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