Videos tagged with Ontario Knife

The Ontario SP50 is a robust survival knife featuring durable 5160 carbon steel and a full flat grind, designed for heavy-duty wilderness tasks like batoning and shelter building. While its Kraton handle offers good shock absorption, the included MOLLE sheath's liner can be loose, requiring a potential DIY fix. It offers excellent value compared to competitors like the Ka-Bar Heavy Bowie and Ontario's RTAK-II.

This video review focuses on the Ontario Gen II SP46, a compact and lightweight survival knife praised for its capabilities in chopping, skinning, and wood splitting, despite its sub-15 oz weight and under $75 price point. The reviewer highlights the knife's full flat grind, 5.6-inch leaf-shaped Dirk blade made from WCI-brand US-made 5160 steel, and durable Kraton handle. While not a tactical fixed blade in the reviewer's opinion, it excels as a compact wilderness tool. The improved MOLLE sheath is noted, though its length is deemed too long for the SP46. The knife is recommended for those seeking a tough, affordable compact survival blade.

The Ontario SP10 Marine Raider offers exceptional value at around $50, rivaling custom knives for performance. Its robust 10-inch, 1/4-inch thick 1095 carbon steel blade is ideal for heavy-duty tasks like chopping and splitting wood, though its 27 oz weight makes it less suitable for light backpacking. The ergonomic Kraton-like handle and substantial guard enhance safety and comfort, while the hybrid Cordura/leather sheath provides decent protection for the price.