Ontario sp53?

[Jonathan]

Was wondering if anyone has any experience with these It supposed to be a new take on the bolo knife and mostly designed to be a chopper but I was wondering how it would do with the cut and stabe as a fighter I have a friend that got to in a trade and offered to save me one

 

[Roninsensei]

The only problem I've had with the knife is with heavy use I get bad hotspots on my hands. I gave it to a friend later because of that. Outside of that it's a fine knife and heavy chopper for sure.

 

[Jonathan]

Ok do you think that if the handle was wrapped with something it could help did you ever try to see how it did as a staber or would you say it just made as a chopper

 

[Roninsensei]

It'll stab, just not well. The blade is soooo thick you'll get some fair resistance. No I didn't change the handle. The way it's made wrapping the handle is difficult because of the rubber gummy texture of the handle.. I heard they changed it to a krayton handle but i just wasn't a fan of the handle design. It' worked in my buddies hand better so I let him keep it..

 

[Jonathan]

Ok thanks

 

[C Taylor]

Was wondering if anyone has any experience with these It supposed to be a new take on the bolo knife and mostly designed to be a chopper but I was wondering how it would do with the cut and stabe as a fighter I have a friend that got to in a trade and offered to save me one

My opinion is it has a weird feel and although would be good for all cutting motions its best for chopping. I have cut some blanks out for some guys on my cnc plasma machine they are easy to maintain and rugged.

 

[Haliboy]

"The blade is for your enemy, the handle is for you"

I've had knives that many people loved but I myself could not get past the handle. I don't own the SP53 but I do own the Marine Bolo with the same handle; have not used it in the field but I do not like the flat area on top of the handle, and I could certainly see where the grooves could cause hot spots. For me, a knife must be usable with bare hands, if I have to wear gloves (which means keeping gloves around) then it is a deal breaker.