Gen ii SP-53 BOLO | Review and Easy Mod

The Gen ii SP-53 Bolo by Ontario knife company is one of my favorite large knives. This 10" bladed chopper is a tank when it comes to processing firewood and falling small trees. Use the affiliate link below to get yours today! ⬇️
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[@ccccha]

I've only ever seen the SP 53 listed as a saber grind. The SP 52 is the exact same pattern with a flat grind.

[@torsten4757]

In fact, the bottom tab rotates for attachment. Then allows right and left side use. This is the case with all of my Ontario knife sheaths. Thanks for showing and sharing, I particularly like the idea of slightly thinning the blade at the cutting edge. Cheers Torsten

[@fletcher0601]

Thanks for the video I'm liking the look of the way you've ground away the coating it looks a lot better, I'm sure the sp-53 gen 2 is made from 5160 steel though

[@jeremybryant5778]

it was originally. the whole gen 2 series was. the 53 is the only one sadly that wasn't discontinued years back. on top of that, ontario knife company has been bought out (happened around the time this video was released) so now they're all kind of discontinued currently. thankfully i was able to snatch one the old 5160 versions of this last year on ebay

[@rudyo8409]

I must have a older 1, sheath is totally different. right side of blade 5160 OKC-USA. ( no Bolo ) on it. I still Love mine though. I gave up carrying a hatchet , to have this. My companion knife is a Garburg SS, : )

[@gregknight293]

Thanks for a good review . I have the SP-10 and it is a massive and impressive Bowie . Lots of steel and fun to own . Some day I may try the bolo . Best respects to you and yours .

[@phutthipongsatolong5881]

It's a beautifully designed knife, suitable for hiking and camping. How many inches wide is the blade?

[@spectermad9180]

Good Video....I got mine two weeks Ago...you said yours is a Gen 2 and its Printed on the Knife....but mine don't say Gen 2 on the Knife...so I think my is the Gen 1....I picked this up at a Army surpluse Store....I think I lucked out getting the Gen 1 with 1095 steel...

[@hillbillydude]

Man that's awesome! The 1095 is good stuff

[@AirstripBum]

It is a chopping beast! Do you find it difficult to sharpen? It's a large heavy knife and I'd love to get some hints and methods. I want the belly to stay a chopper and a few inches near the handle for carving (feather sticks, etc). I took all of the powder coating off of mine.

[@brnobre4301]

👍

[@JuaneDoses-zk9dm]

What ya burning in that fire box!!

[@Hepta.Asteras]

dude, for ambidext, just rotate the tab with the snap to the other side.

[@missourisurvivalandoutdoor9547]

That blade is a freaking Hoss

[@hillbillydude]

Yes sir I love it!

[@missourisurvivalandoutdoor9547]

@@hillbillydude been wanting one I just keep asking myself if there is something else in my kit I’m deficient in and I always pass it up when I’ve got the money

[@hillbillydude]

@@missourisurvivalandoutdoor9547 I hear ya man. Money is tight, but sooner or later you'll end up with one I have no doubt. It's worth it!

[@ccccha]

@@hillbillydude Ontario knife is closing. Sooner is the time to purchase it!