Ontario Knives

[vwb563]

i have several spec plus knives. all have been excellent values and very tough knives for the money. one thing i dont like is most come with thick edges and dont chop / cut very well straight from the box. but this is nothing a little time spent on a diamond hone cant cure.,,,VWB.

 

[Angus McGunnigl]

I have the Ontario version of the USAF pilot survival knife. (SP2)

I can't really find fault with it. It souldn't break unless I try some thing awfully abusive with it.
I did have to use a really coarse stone to thin the edge a bit. I'd like to say say I "reprofiled it", but I don't think my skill levels allow me to use that term, ethically speaking.

It certainly was worth the 20 bucks I paid for it at a flea market NIB.

 

[Natural-Outlaw]

I said I would not bet my life on them(thats my opinion).
I have heard about problems with the heat treat from massive edge faluires and chipping, I didnt say all of them have this problem

If by this statement you mean in a self-defense situation, let's take a look at this. As a person who has used knives in street self-defense, believe me when I say the person on the other end of the knife isn't going to give a rat's arse what the hardness or steel tempering process is. In this type of street situation the quality of the steel is irrelevant. The best self-defense knife is always the one you have with you. No exceptions.

If you are reffering to a survival situation in the wilderness, then your statement may have merit. If this is what is meant, then a reliable knife over a period of time, put to many uses such as cutting and chopping etc., is mandatory.

 

[superc]

If you are referring to a survival situation in the wilderness, then your statement may have merit. If this is what is meant, then a reliable knife over a period of time, put to many uses such as cutting and chopping etc., is mandatory.

This is why many times when I buy a 'new' knife it is a 30 - 70 year old model with lots of scratches and worn grips. The scratches sandpaper out and grips can be replaced. The result usually lasts a very, very, long time. Not true for many of the newer knives.

 

[paua]

The coating of my SP19 wore off quite easily, but the edge seems to be OK.

 

[pimpnugget]

here is my rtak 2 it has been used quite a bit

 

[csabacanada]

I think that Ontario's Spec Plus line is the best production knives out there FOR THE PRICE. I have a Ontario OK8325 SP6 Spec Plus Fighting Knife that I have abused beyond belief.I have use it to pry,dig,chop, cut and it held it up like a champ.The factory edge is usually a bit thick but I convexed mine buy hand and it only took maybe 30 minutes. It is very easy to sharpen and holds a very good edge.I liked it so much that I decide to remove the handle just to see how the tang looked like .The kraton handle was very difficult to cut it off.Unlike cold steel kraton .is very strong and does not wear off as quickly.It gives a very good grip even when is wet .It has a full tang ,and the tang thicker and wider than the cold steel's.It has 2 pin holes on it so it is easy to install a new scales. NOT BAD FOR A KNIFE THAT I PAID 55 DOLLARS ,SHIPPED ON EBAY. The sheath is not great but it's usable.I like it so much that now I am thinking about purchasing all the Spec Plus line .
Here are some pictures of the knife.[sorry for the crappy pictures].ALL THE BEST

 

[Anaxes]

Have owned an SP10 for chopping for quite a few years now. The steel used in them is rather soft, and the edge dints easily.
I did own a Ontario kukri which actually had a whole chunk of steel tear out the edge due to it being overly soft.

The SP10 is pretty good, even has a tough blade coating and is quite corrosion/rust resistant as it goes.

 

[James Green Dragon]

The SP6 is an awesome knife IMO - I have thrown mine many, many times and chopped, dug etc... Thanks to csabacanada for the pics so I can finally see what the tang really looks like :thumbup::thumbup: - Seems like it would make a great rehandle / customization project now for you LOL.

Regarding Ontario's QC; the grinds weren't perfect and the edge was very thick. Nothing that isn't easily fixed though. The SP6 is hard to beat for ~$45.

 

[csabacanada]

On my SP6 the grinds were perfect but the edge was really thick.I convexed it with 120,400 and 800 grit sandpaper.It was a good camp knife and an excellent fighting knife.I really liked the handle ,even after extended use and abuse did not show any signs of wear.The tang where joins the blade is not square ,it is more rounded than cold steel .By the way it is a good throwing knife .Don't forget to check the new Spec Plus Gen 2 line made with 5160 steel.I already have one that I had it modified.I will post some pictures as soon as I received it.ALL THE BEST

 

[CHAINS]

I love my Ontario/Bagwell Gambler Bowie.Very sweet knife.