Ontario Knife Company at CritPro

Ontario Knife Company has been manufacturing knives and cutting tools in Franklinville, New York since 1889, making it one of the oldest continuously operating knife manufacturers in the United States. Ontario built its reputation on military contracts, producing knives and machetes for the United States Armed Forces through World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and beyond. The Ontario SP-1 and SP-2 fighting knives, the USMC OKC-3S bayonet, and a range of military machetes have all been produced by Ontario under government contract, giving the brand a legitimate military heritage that translates directly into the construction standards applied across their civilian lineup.

Ontario fixed blade knives are built around the same priorities that military procurement demands: full tang construction, proven steel, practical blade geometry, and handle designs that work under adverse conditions without failing. High carbon 1075 steel appears across much of the Ontario fixed blade line, offering the edge retention, toughness, and field sharpenability that serious outdoor and military use requires. Tactical fixed blades from Ontario cover fighting, utility, and survival applications with designs proven through military use. Machetes from Ontario are among the most capable and durable in the production market, built to the same standards as their military contract tools. Survival and bushcraft knives apply Ontario's construction standards to outdoor and backcountry use for users who need a blade that will not fail when conditions get serious.

If you want a fixed blade knife or machete from an American manufacturer with genuine military heritage and over 130 years of production experience behind it, Ontario Knife Company belongs on your short list. Ships fast from our veteran owned warehouse in Jesup, Georgia.

Shop related categories: fixed blade knives, tactical fixed blades, machetes, and survival and bushcraft knives.