I Didn't See This Coming! Are Budget USA Made Blades Gone For Good?

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@knife_knut 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for remembering the American employees affected by this… 😎👍

@gideonstactical 11 ай бұрын

Ya I think of them most.

@molonlabe3083 11 ай бұрын

You have to remember it’s the same American employees that dished out horrible QC for so many years.

@DL-ij7tf 11 ай бұрын

Definitely a shame but Americans also work in the imports business (a small consolation). A shame how overpriced American manufacturing is now due our overbearing government. Also, Ontario's QC was very hit or miss. My SP5 was flawless but my SP53 and SP01 needed tons of work reprofiling the edge. They essentially came completely unsharpened. Probably a 75 degree edge angle.

@bluegrasssurvival9423 11 ай бұрын

@@molonlabe3083 I figured someone was gonna come on here and say something crappy, and oh and behold here you are..

@EvilTwinRC51 11 ай бұрын

@@DL-ij7tfcorporate tax rates are lower than they have been in almost 25 years nationally and in NY state. It’s horrific management that cost these people their jobs.

@juanjauregui1553 11 ай бұрын

I'm genuinely bummed by this. Didn't see it coming. I hope someone swoops in and saves the brand at least. Gonna cherish my Rat 3 even more now.

@latetodagame1892 11 ай бұрын

Shut up!

@terrencemccargish442 11 ай бұрын

Better buy another one soon,,,,just in case

@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors 11 ай бұрын

Bought by blue ridge knives

@navigator1372 11 ай бұрын

Got a rat7, rat3, rd6, sp5, and rtak 2. Not selling any of them

@navigator1372 11 ай бұрын

Been looking for the rd7 bush. Rd6 is the coolest looking. Just have the black one and wanted the tan one

@crubie74 11 ай бұрын

They had a tiger by the tail with the Rat 1 and Rat 2 folders. They were (are) so popular - I felt they had a huge missed opportunity with that knife. With the explosion of the EDC folding knife world, they could've done so much with it - different steels, premium versions, etc. People would've bought them up.

@josephlilley9249 11 ай бұрын

I agree 100% man. Kind of like how Spyderco does with some of their models. But u like Ontario Spyderco was able to recognize how popular certain knives are and use it to their advantage and started making sprint runs and limited editions and even innovating on the same design as well. It's unfortunate but it happens with a lot of knife companies. It's a hard business these days especially for cheaper knives bc the market is just so saturated with thousands of different great budget knives now a days with companies like civivi and others.

@Mugwumps107 11 ай бұрын

Agreed, lovely knives.

@davidyoung745 11 ай бұрын

That’s such a shame. I remember when I worked for Busse Combat Knife Co. in Ohio, I felt so lucky because I was working with good,honest guys. The knife industry was full of fly-by-night guys who would go to companies like Ontario and subcontract them to make knives for them, and then never pay. So Ontario would get stuck for the cost of labor, heat treating, and abrasives, etc. Luckily they’d have the tooling and lots of steel so they could make up some of the set up costs by pounding out some of their own versions of the knives they made for other companies. But Ontario was a good company with good designs of their own too. Like you said, they were a good introductory level American-made knife supplier.

@razgrizbird4562 11 ай бұрын

Definitely going to be picking up doubles of my RAT1 and RAT2, plus maybe an SP8.

@samlee458 11 ай бұрын

always sad to see companies close their doors after so many years 😢

@BladesRKing 11 ай бұрын

Oh, my favorite was the Ontario RAT 3. I carried it 12 years of my 30 years in the USCG. Best all around knife I had, great EDC and I actually do everyday carry. I haven’t bought one of those Chinese knives yet because no matter how nice the look I always end up getting another Buck…have over 60 different Buck knives now among many other knives of course 😊

@erfanahmadzade2283 11 ай бұрын

The only Ontario knife I have is the m9 bayonet and I love it. My knife addition and getting into good quality knife started with that bad boy and it was with me in a ton of adventures. For that I am forever grateful of OKC

@savageater57 11 ай бұрын

In case someone forgot Ontario also makes/ made us army machetes and Old Hickory kitchen knives.

@zman8340 11 ай бұрын

Ordered a marine raider Bowie last night in honor of okc. Sure makes me sad. Long tradition of affordable capable USA blades . Damn shame .

@gideonstactical 11 ай бұрын

I love that blade.

@davidmace3310 11 ай бұрын

RIP OKC. We’ll miss you. Still got my RAT 7 to remember you by.😔

@chrislaws8245 11 ай бұрын

Modified the handle on my RAT 7 with a rotary tool. LOVE IT!!!

@postpetrol43 11 ай бұрын

I think the switch from 1095 to 1075 on the larger choppers was a good change. I miss the 5160 SP models. Toughness seemed to matter at OKC. Rat folders are so good that I didn't think this could happen to OKC

@KawikaLee408 11 ай бұрын

Wow. That sucks. I don't own any modern ontario knives but I really hope they continue the old hickory line which I have 3 of. It's a major part of our American history and would be a real tragedy if they stopped being produced

@williammcguire1823 11 ай бұрын

I own several of the Old Hickory butcher knives. Some are from the 1930’s. I love the nostalgia of them. I’ll definitely buy a set of new ones before they are gone

@MrRufusjax 11 ай бұрын

I have two Old Hickory Butcher knives. They have been amazing. My local hardware store sells them for about $11 or $12 bucks. I'm going to buy 3 or 4 more for my kids to have one and for me to have a spare. Amazing tool for the price. I always put a little olive oil on it after use to prevent rust but they get a nice patina.

@KawikaLee408 11 ай бұрын

@@MrRufusjax I have a 7'' butcher knife, hunting and kephart myself. I'll probably pick up a full kitchen set since I've been thinking about it for a while now

@MrRufusjax 11 ай бұрын

@@KawikaLee408 that's a good idea. Who knows if they'll be made again.

@effeojnedib7208 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the heads up and well wishes to the employees. I have a RAT folder, SP1 and SP2. I can't justify purchasing another knife for now. I have over 100, maybe close to 150, mostly Cold Steel, Spyderco, a few Gerbers, and others. The Ontarios are some of my favorites.

@Joe1twloha 11 ай бұрын

The RAT-7 after customization and touching up fit and finish to fit my hand + fixing the edge ( a nice lil fun project) are by far my favorite knife ever. I really hope that a new company picks em up and makes em in USA😊

@PatriotPaulUSA 11 ай бұрын

They sure don't sound like they have any intention of restarting the Ontario Knife factory as he said in the video. The new owner is a knife wholesaler of many brands. Meaning they don't sell to the public. Probably bought them as much for the Ontario Knife name, as anything. They could then go put that name on anything they want, as has been done to so many fine old USA companies, Sadly. As he said in the video, they may use the old factory for local, small, budding knife makers, etc, who knows.

@rnkmode1876 11 ай бұрын

I heard about this a few days ago, sucks. I only have 3 Ontario knives. The SP1, SP6, and SP10 Marine Raider Bowie. Love all of them.

@chriscon8463 11 ай бұрын

I love my Ontario USAF Survival Knife! I keep it in my truck. I’ll have to pick up a RAT 2.

@KKJae187 11 ай бұрын

My very first fixed blade was Ontario sp 15. It holds dear to my heart cause it was a birthday gift from my brother before he passed away. I rarely ever carry it cause it sits on my wall as my most precious piece.

@brianf9619 11 ай бұрын

I Love my SP-5 , it was one of my first big choppas , I also love my R-TAK2 , my Rat 7 and my SP-53 Bruiser ....👍🖖 I wish All the Workers and their Families the Best of Luck .....

@user-pk2lv7ev5z 11 ай бұрын

Aww man. That is sad to hear. I just visited Case and Kabar over the weekend too. Thought of Ontario but didn't have time. Had no idea they closed. That Rat model 1 though... I loved design. A classic for sure.

@hunterglaspell 11 ай бұрын

Did case and kabar seem in decent shape at least?

@user-pk2lv7ev5z 11 ай бұрын

@hunterglaspell What I could see... I would say so. Both visitor centers seemed well kept and staffed. Although, I have no idea beyond that as far as the health of the business.

@Flash445 11 ай бұрын

Been on the fence on whether or not to buy an SP8.... just ordered one after learning about this!

@wamps3370 11 ай бұрын

I just received my 2nd US military machete from Ontario. Great blade for the money. Get them while you can!

@holdernewtshesrearin5471 11 ай бұрын

I wish there was something we could do. I LOVE my Ontarios. I have owned dozens of RAT-1s and 2s and utilitac-2s. Excellent EXCELLENT budget level knives! Im gonna miss them!

@starlingblack814 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Aaron for this update. I was unaware that they were shutting down.

@gosensgo13 11 ай бұрын

The Ontario sp46 and sp8 are my favorite. I hope that nothing changes or anything bad happens to their style and name!

@darkwater1967 11 ай бұрын

Because of the BBQ Pit Boys, I picked up an Old Hickory for around the kitchen, etc. and I love it...might have to get another to tide me over!

@drewwoods2242 11 ай бұрын

Just got my first Ontario today, Rat 1. Def going to get another asap.

@robertezell1916 11 ай бұрын

I’m glad a bought a Raider Bowie I think over 20 years ago now. Well I bought 3, one for me and then later one for each son. All 3 have been well used and are still fantastic knives.

@CadillacDriver 11 ай бұрын

Heard a couple of days ago. I'm a Kiwi and I'll be buying as many RAT 1's as I can, until they are no longer available here.

@MrRufusjax 11 ай бұрын

I absolutely love their Old Hickory Butcher Knife. I have 2 that have served me well. Carbon steel needs some care but they are great. My local family hardware store sells them for around $12. I'm going to buy a few more and keep them for my kids or if my other ones eventually break or wear out.

@edge29chaos 11 ай бұрын

I’ve owned a tak1, RAT5, RTAK 2, 2 Rat 1s and a RAT2 folder, I love everyone of them

@traviscoombes3578 11 ай бұрын

I'm surprised we don't hear stuff like this more often, considering how many knife companies are out there.

@knifelyfe6565 11 ай бұрын

The Old Hickory 1095 Carbon Steel Butcher Knives are unmatched.My Grandmother had them in her kitchen when I was a kid.My Dad used them at the deer lease.

@PerceptionVsReality333 11 ай бұрын

Sad news, I heard about this yesterday. My all time favorite OKC knives are the RAT-1/RAT-2 RD6 bushcraft woodsman.

@jeffreyfinney6930 11 ай бұрын

I've carried my rat one in gray scales in aus 8 for six years now. I have other knives in rotation but this one is used most it's been my companion a loyal friend ready to go when ever you are. I'm sentimental about it because it was the first knife my wife put a lanyard on when covid broke out I had to continue to go to work things were very scary no one knew what was going to happen. I'd leave home though knowing I had my rat 1 called gray and the laynard my wife put on it for me that is still on it sappy maybe but it got me through the day and home from work.

@flapxjackson 11 ай бұрын

I can see Blue Ridge continuing to offer the RAT folders since they were made overseas. Just continue buying them from that manufacturer and keep them in your catalogue. The rest of the line is probably going the way of Schrade. The name and designs will be licensed and the product made overseas. Recently I was in a local store and I saw an offering in Ontario’s ADK line. I looked it up online and found the blade was 420HC with an HRC of 48 to 52. WUT? I think I have butter knives harder than that. I passed.

@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors 11 ай бұрын

I'm in contact with okc employees and brk- brk will continue American manufacture of some okc designs, I just don't know yet which.

@johnmorgan4405 11 ай бұрын

Glad I got my red scale S35VN Rat 1 when I did. Really sad to see this company get shuttered.

@liveround45 11 ай бұрын

My original RAT 3 from Ontario I've had for over 15 years and its been all over the Arizona landscape. Great knife, I should probably pick up another one.

@ASDOutdoors 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for the heads up. Nabbed a SPL Magnacut before they're gone.

@josh4154 11 ай бұрын

I just bought another rat 1 d2. It's definitely my favorite work knife. Thanks for the heads up!

@expat_2.094 11 ай бұрын

Always wanted a rat one my PL had one and used it a few times and love the feel in my hand.

@fonztheiv 7 ай бұрын

I havent bought knives in a few years but I'm truly bummed. I bought the Ontario SP-1 and i absolutely LOVE this knife, i use it whenever i deploy (and I'm deployed a lot, even now) and its always on my thigh. Its my favorite tactical knife and I'm so sad to see them close.

@gideonstactical 7 ай бұрын

Ya it is really sad. 😞

@gunner4373 11 ай бұрын

When I started watching your videos at the beginning of the channel you introduced me to soooo many Ontario knives and I became a huge fan. Sad to see them go, they had so many upgrade designs this last year I thought they were coming up in the industry

@Cope1024 11 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear this. I have a RAT-3 and a USMC bayonet.

@fatmangaming2720 11 ай бұрын

Glad you put this video out.

@papimaximus95 11 ай бұрын

Tragic news. My very first knife (nearly 30 years ago) was the Ontario SP1 Spec Plus Combat Knife. I still have it to this day.

@andrewgee241 11 ай бұрын

The quality of their fixed blades has really declined in recent years. They switched many models from 1095 to 1075 steel. I recently purchased a SP1 and the blade was as dull as a butter knife and uneven on both sides.

@matthewshannon6946 11 ай бұрын

SP8

@melvinhowell5469 11 ай бұрын

Spec Plus Fighter SP-6 baby!!! Bought two in the early '90's I think...gave one to my brother, who's no longer with us. Mine is still in great shape, razor sharp...I will miss them...

@Scarywoody 11 ай бұрын

New York does not want Knife and 2A companies. They make it very difficult to do business. Hopefully, Blue Ridge takes up on the good craftsmanship of these knives.

@leonardszubinski4709 11 ай бұрын

Don't confuse Buffalo with New York City! Buffalo isn't as insane as NYC is!

@ExtremeSquared 11 ай бұрын

@@leonardszubinski4709 NYC has almost unstoppable influence over the state government. Name the last non-corrupt NY governor.

@filster1934 11 ай бұрын

Yeah, I don't know how or why Kimber continues to stay in NY. OOPS!!! I just discovered they're now in Alabammy.

@Scarywoody 11 ай бұрын

@@leonardszubinski4709 I lived in Albany for 40 years. The business climate is terrible in Upstate NY.

@leonardszubinski4709 11 ай бұрын

@@Scarywoody I have been living in Buffalo for all of my 66 years on this planet, Maybe back in the 60s and 70s things weren't too great business wise, but Buffalo has come a long way since then! We are no longer the little mud town of yesteryear! Buffalo is a great city and it keeps getting better!

@kevinschmith9379 11 ай бұрын

I like my rat 3 I’ve beaten that thing, and it is beautiful. Still, I mean it’s all scarred up, but it’s still beautiful.

@mistersmith3986 11 ай бұрын

Somebody needs to develop a Commemorative Rat1 Titanium Framelock version with an M390 Blade!

@Salamando3D 11 ай бұрын

Definitely a bummer. I'm not a fixie kinda guy, but the folders they made that I was interested in were made in Taiwan so 🤷‍♂ Still, the loss of jobs and legacy is a tough pill to swallow. I hope the brand is revived under the umbrella of Blue Ridge 🤞Don't let the Rat 1 & 2 disappear!

@PatriotPaulUSA 11 ай бұрын

yes, but the Taiwan knives were the next best thing to USA made. Much, better than mainland Chinese products. Its always been that way, that I can remember since the 80s at least. I sold tools and equipment my whole life and when the big switch to China happened in the 80s it was all junk, I couldn't even compare the 2 countries quality. Except for night and day maybe. Their 40.00 knives would be way, way, more costly made anywhere else, sadly. I just picked up a couple RATII and a bunch of their USA 1095 Old Hickory Kitchen knives. Bass pro and others have them while they last. A great old knife company from the 1800s, its so sad to see them go.

@Salamando3D 11 ай бұрын

@@PatriotPaulUSA true, I wasn't pointing out that made in Taiwan was a negative, just that their most popular knives weren't made here. In fact I'm happy to buy knives made pretty anywhere but China, Taiwan especially! I just hope the brand is revived, and even improved, with Blue Ridge...but time will tell. Cheers!

@Robert_Thomas832 11 ай бұрын

Splitting with the machete, iconic. Sales will jump hopefully with the publicity. Going forward 😄

@michaelpatriots5702 11 ай бұрын

Has to be the black bird in s35VN. Was so excited to see this blade in a great steel

@chadslagle1662 11 ай бұрын

I feel like we'll be able to keep getting those models that we like. It's important to note the folks at Esee are the ones who designed the RAT Models. Blue Ridge Knives are the one who distribute Esee designed pocket knives now. I think we may still see some of our favorite blades on the shelf.

@lostcat9lives322 11 ай бұрын

Indeed. And you will. They'll just be labeled "Made in China".

@jimbusmaximus4624 9 ай бұрын

I just bought a new RAT5 to retire my old one. NOTHING was the same as the old ones: the steel, the handle, the sheath are all junk. I'd love to give Esee a try but I can't find them ANYWHERE. Are they only sold on line?

@guycalgary7800 11 ай бұрын

Did a count and i was shocked to realize i have five ontario knives , army machete , SP-8 , fighter , pilot survival knife , british special forces dagger . I guess +40 years of buying random blades builds small collections. The SP-8 machete is an amazing firewood splitter and camp knife.

@77jaycube69 11 ай бұрын

My favorites are the SP43 Gen 2, the Falcon Ranger and the Old Hickories. The Blackbird SK5 is also an awesome knife.

@latetodagame1892 11 ай бұрын

The old hickory suck!

@77jaycube69 11 ай бұрын

@@latetodagame1892 They did/do out of the box. They are great knives after a little bit of work. I paid about 10 bucks for the ones I have. So I didn't mind putting in a little work to make them great.

@gusthomas 11 ай бұрын

Bought an Ontario SpecPlus fixed fighter a few years ago and just got the SP8 a few months ago. Love them both. Sucks they are done.

@mtnmnkymilitia 11 ай бұрын

Thanks. Just grabbed a back up sp5

@stevesweeney7892 11 ай бұрын

RAT 1 my first "researched" knife bought through Internet. You recommended it!

@gideonstactical 11 ай бұрын

Very cool!

@tolerhousecookies69 11 ай бұрын

Man I am going to miss Ontario knife company like I just fell in love with the Old hickory machete that was a part of the Old hickory line of knives that they were making and actually fell in love with Old hickory machete it's a good-sized for camping and Bushcraft it became my all-around hard use outdoors machete

@solomonkane408 11 ай бұрын

Rat 7 is in my go bag and is a beast i pit the scales on it with the bow drill divot . Man gotta get my hands on a rat 1 s35vn now .

@MyKnifeJourney 11 ай бұрын

Such a fan of Ontario, will be sad to no longer exist. Still love my Rats

@roamready9732 11 ай бұрын

The Ontario SPX16 Spax has been an unsung multi-use hatchet/prybar/chopper-hero in my truck for years. It's a shame with all the cool blades they have made for the troops over the years that they are going away.

@johnwood1010 11 ай бұрын

This Breaks my heart ! I met many of the employees years ago at a SHOT show. GREAT People and a BIG fan of the brand and have purchased many of their knives. 😢

@axesofoz717 11 ай бұрын

I am shocked. Got to get a backup for my Rat 1 in D2, one of the best folders ever for hard work.

@Tusk2001 11 ай бұрын

I just got my SP-10 and love it.

@lonewolf597 11 ай бұрын

Sad to hear about OKC. I finally just bought a pilot survival knife. I will miss their affordable knives!

@phantomfang1927 11 ай бұрын

Dang, just when they finally got their hands on some premium steels.

@ninkendo7714 11 ай бұрын

I’m right with you, the rat 1 was my first upgraded edc knife, and also own a rat 5. I love them too, Sorry to see them go:(

@FriedPi-mc5yt 11 ай бұрын

Damn, Ontario made some really sweet budget blades. I better grab that SP6 I’ve been looking at.

@sleigh4019 11 ай бұрын

I love the Ontario shikra its what $30 titanium frame lock ..it rocks as a cheap carry I own benchmades spyderco lots others but I carry that a ton

@Bethany415 11 ай бұрын

I have the Ti-22 Ultrablue, and I really like it. $50 for a titanium flipper with Aus 8. Not a fancy steel, but it's been a really good daily driver for me.

@prodigydrummer 8 ай бұрын

Wow that sucks. Love my OKC knives, I had ordered 4 in 2020- 2 SP1s and 2 SP10s, the price at the time was too good to pass up - $27 for each of the SP1s and $45 for the SP10s. Guess I'm keeping these for life now.

@demo2952 11 ай бұрын

I have a feeling that Buck knives is headed in the same direction

@gideonstactical 11 ай бұрын

I hope not, but I I could see that.

@rnkmode1876 11 ай бұрын

I guess that's a possibility huh, I'm fortunate to have purchased the Buck Ground Combat knife. They stopped making that blade, why I have no clue because it's awesome. I'm still not sure.

@demo2952 11 ай бұрын

@@rnkmode1876 I have both the tanto and spear point and the talon 😃

@rnkmode1876 11 ай бұрын

@demo2952 nice, I have the spear point.

@grepora 11 ай бұрын

The RAT Model 1 and 2 are made in Taiwan. So they may likely remain in production by Blue Ridge Knives. Maybe ESEE or Ka-Bar or Gerber or Cold Steel will buy Ontario's knife patterns at the asset liquidation auction. Several years ago, I emailed Ontario customer support twice asking about where to get replacement nylon washers. I never received a reply. What a complete contrast to Kershaw and Ka-Bar. Both Kershaw and Ka-Bar sent me replacement parts (washers, springs, pivots, and pocket clips) at no charge to me. My sense is that the Randall group was not satisfied with the quality of the RAT knives from Ontario. That's why they stopped working with Ontario and created ESEE, new (but similar) knife patterns, and switched to Rowen for manufacturing.

@rockinginafreeworld3256 11 ай бұрын

Wow. I just got my rat 2 out of the safe today. Never used it since I purchased it. It’s a wonderful knife for the money. I’m shocked at the news.

@Honk21 11 ай бұрын

That sucks for the folks who work there. The folks at Blue ridge knives are good people too. They are local to me. They do a lot for the community.

@gideonstactical 11 ай бұрын

Glad to hear that about Blue Ridge Knives

@colemannee9898 11 ай бұрын

Sorry to see Ontario go. I will forever cherish my RAT models 1 and 2. Unfortunately I lost my favorite Ontario fixed blade, the SP46, and can't replace it now. Which brings me to a problem that I see in many companies, not just knife makers: not listening to customers. When a company sees users regularly modifying or upgrading their products, it means there's a problem that needs to be fixed. Lots of KZfaq videos were made on how to modify Ontario sheaths that didn't even fit the blades they came with. How hard would it have been to produce a shorter sheath for the SP46? Same with the blocky handles of the RAT fixed blades. How hard would it have been make them a bit rounder? Some would say just buy a custom sheath/scales, but nobody wants to do that with a relatively inexpensive knife. Fixing these design flaws might have raised the price a tiny bit but would have made the products much more appealing.

@escapetherace1943 11 ай бұрын

at least you mentioned their best products. Definitely the sp-8 and the bowie for sure. sp-8 is really reminiscent of a Japanese hatchet (I own the silky one so no need for the sp8) and it is a fantastic shape for de-limbing trees. Also a tad safer than a hatchet because with a wider cutting surface there's more forgiveness instead of swinging into your own leg. A hatchet still splits a bit better though with all the focus on a smaller point. The bowie is probably the most useful of the 2, bowies are great all rounders

@Jonesy87371 11 ай бұрын

I live 25 mins from Ontario knives. It sucks that they are closed.

@fathersonsurvival 11 ай бұрын

This video is gonna blow up

@eriktaylor5704 11 ай бұрын

The RAT Model 1 was the first knife I purchased when reengaging with knives. Sad to see Ontario leave us.

@bRad-ns6iy 11 ай бұрын

I love my SP-8 I had a Kydex sheath made for mine!

@dontravisberry9021 11 ай бұрын

The SP-8 and SP-53 are both beasts that are exceedingly tough. The SP-6 is (was) a good way to get a good blade similar to a Randall Model 1. The SP-5 is maybe not a great knife to beat on, but is a surprisingly quick handling 10" blade that is much lighter than the SP-10. The RAT folders in both sizes are a lot of knife for the money, and they have all four pocket clip positions available. The machetes need a bit of work, as is true of most machetes, but they are solid tools. I speak from experience on all but the SP-10. I will really miss OKC if things don't go well, and I wish the best for and honor those employees who built damn good knives!

@gregporter4766 11 ай бұрын

Love the Rat 2 in D2.

@growleym504 11 ай бұрын

Ontario was known for their straight razors, back in the day. I have several nice vintage razors from them, as well as other makers in the region that are now gone or no longer make razors. Geneva/Genco, Little Valley, Cattaraugus, Union, and other classic American brands.

@johnniewalker3134 11 ай бұрын

Just bought a blacked out Rat -1 in G10. I'm glad I did they are selling out of all the D2 variety because people are catching on that okc is capoot.

@tophonor2528 11 ай бұрын

Just ordered a 5 set old hickory, 12 inch camp, and a ps8, the news sucks. Ontario was always a it'll be there when I need it company.had to order my wish list now

@KnivesFAST 11 ай бұрын

Excellent look at some of their knives for sure. We won't miss them greatly. Very sad indeed. Love my rap one and red too. Thanks

@Logan2070 11 ай бұрын

Blue Ridge bought the name/IP, we'll see what the do with it. I assume the Rat 1&2 will stay in production as it's made in Tiawan. Most of the rest of the models are scrap metal. 2:04

@BradGale 11 ай бұрын

They were heavily involved in the evolution of the USMC Fighting Knife !!!!!!

@natehufnagel1431 11 ай бұрын

Glad I recieved my Ontario SP53.

@Bigdaddyslasher 11 ай бұрын

Hurts man! Spec Plus is what got me into big blades because I could only afford them at that time in my life. I still carry and use them to this day.

@kennethkrieb3018 11 ай бұрын

Noooooooooo. I love my Ontario knives. I’m gonna have to buy replacements of all my favorites, such as the new RAT6. Sad day in the knife community. Thanks to the update Aaron.

@InWithBothFeet 9 ай бұрын

Just ordered a Rat-5 not realizing that the company was shutting down... 😲

@andythebreadbaker9925 11 ай бұрын

The thing I'm really going to miss is the old hickory knives. They were tough little camping knives that were affordable way for common people to get their hands on 1095 and 1070 steel for$20 or less.

@MrRufusjax 11 ай бұрын

Go to the local hardware store and get them while you can. I love my Old Hickory and my local family hardware store has them cheap. I'm going to purchase a good portion of their inventory so I have extras and I can give as a nice gift to family and friends for Christmas.

@njcranes 11 ай бұрын

I have the rat2 in my pocket and rat in my edc. That's a damn shame. Props to all the employees and good luck to them

@asmith7876 11 ай бұрын

Best of luck to the employees. I used to work for the oldest American-owned company, a paint company, bought out, shut down, all of us unemployed. Sucks!