Ontario Knife Company

Rather than looking at Manufacturers alone... if you are looking for a good "military-type" knife that you plan on putting through it's paces and/or will be entrusting your life to... I'd suggest more in-depth research before making a purchase.

Look into the different types of steel, and what might make one type more appealing than another. Try glancing through some knife forums. I know nothing and haven't had enough interest in edged tools to gain any knowledge myself.

I myself, bought a bunch of Ontario ("Spec Plus") knives back in '94-'95. Seem like decent construction, and the all-black has a nice "cool factor" to it... but whether or not these are knives worthy of actual military-use... cannot say. I'm sure they're equal to any "issue" blade out there. Which doesn't say much. Remember that "lowest bidder" aspect.

Blackwater knives I think are made by Benchmark. Benchmark is a good name. Again... research the steel types. And if a comparable Benchmark knife is less expensive, don't pay extra just for the Blackwater name.
Don't know anything about Blackhawk knives.

Edited by ShortyBP - 20 January 2008 at 7:06pm

Google is your friend.

http://knifeforums.com/forums/fusionbb.php?

best knife ever handed to a US Marine.

forged in the fires of Mordor. Cooled on the Blood of endagered species.


Edited by Evil Elvis - 20 January 2008 at 8:03pm

And there is this one.

Those are some very nice looking knives, Picasso. 

ah thank you. something that cuts. good observation. i know nothing about knives as you can see haha.

do you know if the spec plus ontario knives are any good?

anything under $200 really. i want it to be really good and therefore willing to spend good money on it.

ive already decided i am gona purchase this for when i go to iraq... weaponology sold me on it when i watched the army ranger episode.

LaGana VTAC


but i'd also like a bad ass knife...

i am a huge gear **edited** by the way.


EDIT: I dont know why my word was blocked from the language filter. but whatever. weird.

Edited by Kristofer - 20 January 2008 at 8:40pm

Kristofer,

I have this knife,  and I like it quite a bit.

http://www.knivesplus.com/ontario-rat7-knife-qn-rat7s.html

You can then have money enough to put it in a high quality sheath, like this one:  http://tadgear.com/x-treme%20gear/gear%20organizers%20main/s pec-ops_brand_survival_sheath.htm

You need the large size which will take up to a 7.5" knife.

The sheath has an outboard compartment for a Multi-tool (leatherman or gerber).  I keep a Gerber multi-tool in mine and a sharpener. 

Serrations on the knife are your choice. They come with and without serrations.   Some people don't like them, but they have their place.  Great for cutting stuff like rope, bone, etc.

This would be a good set-up. You might have almost enough money left for the multi-tool. 

 

 

Picasso, could you make me a knife?

D2 is harder steel, it is like a tool steel, kind of.  Which can be good,  but can be harder to sharpen when dull.   It has less flex than something like a 1095 Carbon Steel which is also used to make springs.

I like 1095 due to it's sharpenability.

For a really kick butt knife,  try this one:  http://bussecombat.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&am p;Return_Screen=LIST&Store_Code=BCKC&Product_Code=AS H1

This is what I would stake my life on.   Also, 100% Lifetime warranty.  Edge holding ability A++++ 

And they are patriotic and support the troops.   If you place an order and tell them you are bound for Iraq,  they may be able to help you a bit,  no promises.   You have to order these in advance, and once they receive their quota of orders, thats it,  gone.  Thye don't charge your card until the run is ready to ship to you.   They only make but so many per batch.    This one just happens to be a good all round useful size, without being super huge,  or a pen knife.  

I highly recommend this one.  You will always be able to sell it for what you paid for it,  and sometimes even a bit more.

I have several Busse knives.  They are one heck of a knife.