Ontario XM-1

[JD Mandrell]

Anyone got any experience with one? I just can't seem to find a lot of talk online about them, even in dedicated Ontario forums???

 

[pageophile]

Hi Confed,

Played with one when they first came out. Didn't grab me at all. The liner lock seemed way too small for such a beefy knife and the thickness of the handle was off putting. The handle seemed too thick for the overall package and this coming from a guy that likes big slabbed side folders.

I'd get one into hands before buying it. Just my 0.02

 

[citizensoldierNY]

Held one a while back, felt ok, not great not bad, could be bigger. Wouldn't be my first choice for the money.

 

[JD Mandrell]

Thanks guys, it will be virtually impossible to get one in hand without ordering it, so I was curious. As long as these have been out, can't seem to find a lot of press on them.

 

[MikeX]

I've had one of those. I think it is a really good knife - beefy handle, very solid lockup, nice blade, made in Italy, not too heavy, titanium liners.

 

[Hammer27]

There was an article in Tactical Knives a while ago. I have it but I'm not sure how legal it'd be to reproduce the whole thing here. Essentially, it's a massive overbuilt folder for hard use....basically a ZT

 

[JD Mandrell]

Essentially, it's a massive overbuilt folder for hard use....basically a ZT

Aaahh, music to me ears! :thumbup:

 

[trentu]

Hope to get one myself. Had a post like yours not so long ago and could not find any users either. Plan on trading a few knives to get one. Wish someone had a pass around. I bet it is a good knife. I was told that they are made in the same plant the Rao is made in Italy. Don't know if it is true though.

 

[cutter17]

Hey TLC, looks like we both favor the same type of "music"!! I can't help on your question, but I have looked at that knife several times with the intention of pulling the trigger but never have. Be interested in hearing what you have to say if you get one. Btw, if you have not looked at a ZT0500 MUDD it is worth a look. When I first saw the pics and specs I imagined a smaller, lighter knife. What I got was a HOSS! Weight on these is listed at 4.9 oz's, but they actually weigh out at 6.5 oz's and are a hefty handfull. I've been carrying mine for close to a month now and love it! It definately gives that "big, beefy feel in your hand".......hell, even reminds me of when I go to take a leak!!!