Ontario Knife Company USA
Ontario Knife Company USA
Since Ontario has closed their doors after many years of being an American standard in the cutlery industry I thought I'd start a thread to display their offerings. I'd be interested in seeing what other collectors have accumulated over the years. I have been making an effort to pick up OKC USA products before they become hens teeth. Here are a few I have acquired recently. Show 'em if ya got 'em.
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A GOOD KNIFE IS LIKE A GOOD FRIEND, IT'LL NEVER LET YOU DOWN.
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Charlie (Squach)
“Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway.”
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Charlie (Squach)
Re: Ontario Knife Company USA
Good idea, Sir Charles !!
Chris
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i woke last night to the sound of thunder
how far off i sat and wondered
started humming a song from nineteen sixty two
aint it funny how the night moves
Re: Ontario Knife Company USA
Thanks Chris. I just hate to see another American knife company go under. The idea of making knives in the USA at a price the average blue collar guy can afford is rapidly fading. There are some newer American companies out there but look at their prices. Medford has a semi-scout pattern with yellow synthetic Delrin like handles and three blades listed at $240.00! Ontario was always a go to for good quality at an affordable price.
A GOOD KNIFE IS LIKE A GOOD FRIEND, IT'LL NEVER LET YOU DOWN.
“Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway.”
~ John Wayne ~
Charlie (Squach)
“Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway.”
~ John Wayne ~
Charlie (Squach)
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Re: Ontario Knife Company USA
Wasn't Ontario Knife and Queen tied together some years ago?
Treefarmer
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Re: Ontario Knife Company USA
Servtronics (sp?) owned both Ontario and Queen, so they were sister companies.treefarmer wrote: ↑Fri Sep 06, 2024 9:25 pm Wasn't Ontario Knife and Queen tied together some years ago?
Treefarmer
Ontario owned "Robeson". Queen made the later Robesons folders.
I think I got this all correct. I didn't check my notes, going by memory
Anyone feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.
David
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"Glowing like the metal on the edge of a knife" Meat Loaf
Re: Ontario Knife Company USA
I'm glad you answered that David. I didn't know they were connected but it doesn't surprise me.
This one arrived today.
This one arrived today.
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A GOOD KNIFE IS LIKE A GOOD FRIEND, IT'LL NEVER LET YOU DOWN.
“Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway.”
~ John Wayne ~
Charlie (Squach)
“Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway.”
~ John Wayne ~
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Re: Ontario Knife Company USA
WOW, news to me.....so sad.
SCOTT
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HOME OF THE BRAVE! (not the scarety cats)
https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/catalog/triplef
Colonial Knife Company History ebook:
https://gumroad.com/l/ZLDb
Re: Ontario Knife Company USA
It happened pretty quietly last year.
"Ontario Knife Company was an American manufacturer of knives and military tools. On August 1, 2023, OKC was acquired by Blue Ridge Knives and subsequently closed."
We can only hope that Blue Ridge will keep the Ontario legacy alive and in the USA but I haven't heard anything yet.
A GOOD KNIFE IS LIKE A GOOD FRIEND, IT'LL NEVER LET YOU DOWN.
“Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway.”
~ John Wayne ~
Charlie (Squach)
“Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway.”
~ John Wayne ~
Charlie (Squach)
Re: Ontario Knife Company USA
Old Hickory Bird & Trout knife.
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“Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway.”
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Charlie (Squach)
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Re: Ontario Knife Company USA
Cool USA made knives. 
Pocket, fixed, machete, axe, it's all good!
You're going to look awfully silly with that knife sticking out of your @#$. -Clint Eastwood, High Plains Drifter
You're going to look awfully silly with that knife sticking out of your @#$. -Clint Eastwood, High Plains Drifter