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Question of the Day: Have you ever modified an Old Hickory?

If you’re ever looking for a cheap way to have some DIY knife fun, Ontario Knife Company’s line of Old Hickory kitchen knives are a great place to start.  At $8-$18 a pop, less if you can pick them up...

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First Impression Review: Ontario Knife TAK

I like tools with a rich history, be it my grandfather’s old LC Smith side-by-side 20GA, or a knife from a company that has been making them for 125 years. The Ontario Knife company was founded in 1889...

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Reader Contest Submission – Knife Review: OTC Blackbird SK-5

For thousands of years all decent outdoorsmen have had all shared something in common, the knife. A good knife is a simple, practical, irreplaceable tool that is neither a pure weapon nor an ornamental...

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BLADE Show 2015: Ontario Knife Company Robeson Heirloom Series Prototypes

At BLADE Show 2015, Ontario Knife Company had a few new prototypes on hand, dubbed the Robeson Heirloom Series. As some of our readers have noted on our Instagram page, these models have branched out...

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Ontario Knife Company Expanding U.S. Manufacturing, Hiring New Workers

As we saw at BLADE Show 2015, some of the new Ontario Knife Company products coming down the pipeline are very interesting. It is good to see their lineup expanding and I’m glad to see the company is...

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Testing update: Ontario TAK-1

I spent some time testing my Ontario Knife Company TAK this evening, so this is going to be a fairly brief post. I figure I will let the pictures speak for themselves. Earlier this week I cut down some...

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Question of the Day: Knife Stocking Stuffers for 2015?

Still looking for ideas on the perfect stocking stuffers for your knife loving friends and family? I’ve got a few suggestions and I’m sure some of our readers have some great ones as well. I’ll let you...

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Review: Ontario RAT-1 Folding Knife

The Ontario RAT-1 may not look like much, but is mentioned frequently as a solid, budget working knife. The price of admission is low, but is this a case of “you get what you pay for,” or is it better...

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Old Hickory Cleaver: Inexpensive Camp Knife?

For me, the primary purpose of a “camp knife” is to handle some of the heavier tasks in an outdoors situation. Today we have all manner of specialized blades, but...

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How To: Re-handle an Old Hickory Cleaver (or any other Old Hickory)

After the handle scales on my Old Hickory Cleaver came loose in a previous test, I decided it was time to put my training to work and fashion a set...

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Ontario Knife Company continues partnership with Bob Dozier with new EDC folder

I like it when larger production companies partner with established custom makers. It allows the public the opportunity to purchase a knife with the makers’ pedigree, but at a price...

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TTAK’s Knife Madness Tournament tips-off: Ontario vs. Case

VS. Good morning and welcome to our tip-off “game” of the first TTAK Knife Madness tournament. The voting is now open for our first matchup, Ontario Knife Company vs. W.R....

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Old Hickory 14″ Butcher Knife: Who Needs a Machete?

Praise the knife gods for Old Hickory! These USA-made blades are not only a good, affordable product as-is, but they also are a perfect platform for modification and DIY projects. The knife world would...

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