The Ontario knives RD-9 DG use and review

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[@jeremybryant5778]

Picked one of these up on eBay recently. I know you spoke of modifying the handle yourself but the knife connection handles really make this knife great. They add material near the top and bottom where it's desperately needed

[@Walterliquori]

People have offered me good amounts of money for the Ontario sp51 I have in 5160 it’s really used also. Folks are after them because they are discontinued

[@Ruger44Redhawk]

I have the the SP51, SP49, SP46, SP43, SP17, SP6, RD6, RD7, RD9, RD Tanto and Tak1. Love 5160.

[@Walterliquori]

@@Ruger44Redhawk me too I have used that knife a lot put it’s through its paces it’s super tough

[@singingtoad]

"It's like smacking something with a lego, but a little more uncomfortable"...LMAO!!! 😆I love your commentary man, never change brother! 👍Excellent review, thanks for sharing. Take care and Cheers!

[@peterbiltknifeguy]

😂 thank you

[@SubUrbanOutdoors-no2kp]

Greetings came from their Ranger Series! Love my Ranger knives

[@Ruger44Redhawk]

I got the orange G10 TKC scales for my RD6, RD7, RD9 and RD Tanto. Love 5160 mid-carbon steel.

[@jimbusmaximus4624]

I've had my Nightstalker in some seriously questionable logs that would have cracked 1095. The rangers weren't built for comfort, that's for sure, but they're the toughest knives I've ever used.

[@Ruger44Redhawk]

@jimbusmaximus4624 And the best part, in my opinion, is they are affordable. I don't have the money to drop on customs. Trust me, I'd love a Chris Reeve Green Beret or Pacific and the like. So, I was able to get the RD6, RD7 and RD9 for the price of a custom. These are tools for work, not art for collection.

[@SubUrbanOutdoors-no2kp]

Check Chicago knife works they have some RD4’s @@Ruger44Redhawk

[@jimbusmaximus4624]

@@Ruger44Redhawk yeah it's a shame they're no longer available tho. The options today are very slim. I love the Chris Reeve Green Beret but on my salary it's just not a realistic option. And honestly I'd probably trust my RD6 in a life or death scenario over ANY other blade. Except maybe Justin Gingrich's signature series line lol

[@LoreTunderin]

The grain in that almond wood is gorgeous, would make a nice handle on something like a puukko. Oh, for large knives with exposed tags I find it easier to feather stick by hammering the point into a stump and pulling the wood back along the edge, might be worth trying out next time. Thanks for the video.

[@peterbiltknifeguy]

That’s a good idea

[@abramsblade1257]

I used to have one. Had an rd 7 also. Sold them years ago. If I’d known they would’ve discontinued………oh well. You should try out the silky nata hatchet. They used to be like 70 bucks or less. Cost about a bill now. They come in chisel and v grind. I recommend v grind. Great handle that is removable. Not premium steel but used to be great budget chopper/batoner.I made simple kydex sleeve for mine. Great video. Keep up the good work sir.

[@joshdoddadbod]

Cool! I hope ontario brings back the whole ranger series when they get up and running again.

[@peterbiltknifeguy]

I hope so too!

[@jimbusmaximus4624]

The DG stands for dark gray. The DG coating was more durable than the black. They also used the best US manufactured 5160 available on these. Unless you bought the Bush model, those were 1095 but were thinner stock. Awesome blade, you'll seriously be amazed once you grind them scales down! Changes the entire knife.

[@6firefightin]

If you buy custom handles from the knife connection. Makes for a way better feel in hand. I absolutely love mine. I have two of them. I’m not a mass production guy. But this one is my go to.

[@jeremybryant5778]

Those handles really change the game for this knife. It's a much needed upgrade. I love mine

[@timbo4374]

I have one these as well as the RD6. Cool knives, but yeah, needs handle work.

[@WhatsthePOINT_EDC]

Cool knife. I would Sand down the scales a little. It might be more comfortable. Good stuff brother!👊🤘

[@peterbiltknifeguy]

I already did. Messed them up 😂👍

[@osbaldohernandez9174]

I remember my dads coworker had a sp10 and the sheath was really good it fit the knife and had the dangler on it but this was back in like 2011

[@peterbiltknifeguy]

Yeah. The old ones were way better

[@dlrmon1]

I had the old Ontario RD6 and thought the handle was to small. I believe the scales were the same as the RD9 (not sure). Most of the big knives back then were blocky, what I was expecting you to say something about the room available for your finger’s...Most of my Ontario’s are 8-10 years old, I’ve never experienced any problems with exception my lasted purchase of the Rat 6 in S35vn. Seems heat treated well for a bigger blade but the fit and finish sucked...

[@peterbiltknifeguy]

I did forget to mention that. It’s a little tight length wise for me. Maybe that’s why it hurts chopping

[@scottf.3808]

That is probably the worst blocky handle for me that I have ever used....With some modification of the handle it can at least be made to be useable...I thought it would chop a bit better too but sometimes it just don't work out that way....They really should bring back that blade into their line up but I am sure they just want to make money at this point.....Nice vid....Good stuff....

[@peterbiltknifeguy]

Thanks Scott. I was a little shocked about the chopping myself.

[@morganacanon]

There are some factory second ones available on ebay. I picked up mine for $46. Once I fit the handle to my hand, sanded off that horrible coating, put a good edge on it, and picked up a kydex sheath, it was a great knife lol

[@peterbiltknifeguy]

Typical Ontario lol. Awesome

[@patricegarnierlobo25111967]

yep i recently buy one because i searchone of this lil bastard since 10 years !it s an good knife yep the handle need some love for an good use ! i have an rd7 its an effective chopper

[@4673962]

Seems like a cool knife. The handle is probably why it was discontinued. 🤷

[@paulstoyek381]

El Chete remains undefeated..☠️

[@JJ-qi9zn]

The RD-9 has too small of a grip for my 2Xl hands so after making a new Kydex sheath I have decided to sell it.

[@peterbiltknifeguy]

It’s a little tight for me length wise. I have just xl hands. But girth wise it’s good. Just needs some shaping

[@JJ-qi9zn]

It's the length of the grip that is too short for my hands. It's like the Tops Elchette that compresses my fingers and causes hot spots.@@peterbiltknifeguy

[@RandoCalrisiann]

I'll stick with trailmasters I've got

[@Walterliquori]

Dg is dark gray .

[@peterbiltknifeguy]

That makes sense 😂👍

[@thelasthuntsmanoutdoors]

Ontario went down hill since they got rid of the RD series. I had a RD6 I really liked and wished I didn’t part with it

[@peterbiltknifeguy]

Yeah. It’s so sad

[@gladeshunter8796]

Ontario’s best series in my opinion . Shame they dropped em and kept the RAT lineup . If I want a RAT design I’ll buy an Esee .

[@iacopo_1981]

El chete is top ❤

[@nothim7321]

Should have picked one up😢

[@JohnDoe-ud2cc]

I’d rather have a bk9

[@Ruger44Redhawk]

You were saying you don't like 5160. Just curious why. According to Larrin's chart it is one of the toughest steels.

[@peterbiltknifeguy]

It all depends on how it is heat treated. Ontario had issues

[@Ruger44Redhawk]

Do you know what years? I wonder if the older SP line was affected. I know Dan Maragni was part of the SP line.

[@ChrisvilleUSA]

I have an RD6, yes blocky handle and crappy sheath. It is a beast but mine chipped out with medium use.

[@peterbiltknifeguy]

That’s weird. I wonder why

[@ChrisvilleUSA]

@peterbiltknifeguy it seems over hardened in my opinion. It's still a nice blade. Very small edge chips right in the middle. Never batoned it. Did some stabbing on an interior door to see breach capabilities. Maybe I hit a staple. Wouldn't expect chips from a staple but you never know

[@airiksknifereviews9548]

The only Nylon sheath I have ever liked is the Ontario sk5 Blackbirds ,and it's USA MADE 🇺🇸 . All the others are garbage .

[@dlrmon1]

I like the tan colored DeSantis sheath on my Ontario Bushcraft Woodsman...

[@airiksknifereviews9548]

@dlrmon1 OH yeah those did look nice too, were they also USA made? My SK5 has the American 🇺🇸 but I can't read the tag anymore its worn out. . I never bought that series of blades , they looked cool esp the big one . I also didn't mind that they started using 420hc, it can be really good steel. My Gerber Prodigy is 420hc USA steel and I honestly beat the tar out of it over the years. It's the knife I always use when I don't want to damage a nice one and the edge has been great. Of course it has my own profile though 😉

[@dlrmon1]

@airiksknifereviews9548.. Yes, my Ontario Woodsman was the original release in 5160 steel with the DeSantis sheath. DeSantis is a US Holster manufacturer.

[@andrewfournier8817]

Ontario as whole is discontinued, isn't it?

[@peterbiltknifeguy]

Not exactly bought out by blue ridge knives I believe.

[@andrewfournier8817]

@@peterbiltknifeguy Yeah. But I don't think any production has resumed. TBH a reduced catalog with more careful heat treatment and assembly might be a good thing, though maybe they'll restart more than I expect

[@iscariotproject]

the handle has larger problems then being blocky its made in mind of the maker who is a giant mountain of a man,you will find sanding does very little to fix it unless you got xxxl hands,also the 5160 will rust from just being exposed by the air so dont remove the coatign im not kidding its prone to pitting rust its like having invisible worms eating the steel.i dont know where Ontario sourced this steel because i got other 5160 that doesnt rust that bad.

[@craigrj232323]

What material is the the handle?

[@peterbiltknifeguy]

5160

[@craigrj232323]

@@peterbiltknifeguy I meant the scales. G10, micarta, something else?

[@peterbiltknifeguy]

@@craigrj232323 😂🤦🏻‍♂️ sorry. It’s a micarta of some sort

[@craigrj232323]

@@peterbiltknifeguy no worries. I asked because I thought it might be micarta. Hope you have the right tools for micarta. It's dust is toxic from what I've heard. Seen that mentioned several times on other channels I follow. I really like the mods you've shared so far. They look professionally done.

[@peterbiltknifeguy]

@@craigrj232323 ok. So I’m a moron. They are actually wooden. But layered lol. Like that ironwood

[@JohnDoe-ud2cc]

I love Ontario knives but all their sheaths are junk. To me the sheath is just as important as the blade. They are discontinued because Ontario went out of business

[@peterbiltknifeguy]

They were sold to blue ridge knives. They are still selling certain things

[@longrider42]

Not throwing a lot of chunks during your chop test.

[@peterbiltknifeguy]

Not at all

[@Ruger44Redhawk]

Maybe because of the flat grind. The SP51 saber grind is a helluva chopper.

[@1qas23]

The edges suck, the handle ergonomics suck... fit and finish issues, and quality control issues, that's Ontario.