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title: "Ontario Knife Company1-18 Military Machete"
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# 50-55 HRC blade hardness for lasting edge Ergonomic molded plastic handle with lanyard hole 18" hardened 1095 carbon steel blade Ontario Knife Company1-18 Military Machete

**Brand:** ontario knife company
**Price:** ₩178189
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🗡️ Own the legacy. Cut through the chaos with military precision.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Ontario Knife Company1-18 Military Machete by ontario knife company
- **How much does it cost?** ₩178189 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- ontario knife company enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted ontario knife company brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Ergonomic Control:** Molded plastic handle with lanyard hole ensures secure grip and safety during intense chopping.
- • **Optimized Chopping Power:** Tapered 1/8" thick blade design reduces shock and maximizes cutting efficiency.
- • **Precision Edge Retention:** Hardened 1095 carbon steel blade holds a razor-sharp edge through heavy use.
- • **Value-Driven Performance:** Premium quality at a price that outperforms competitors—no compromises.
- • **Military-Grade Durability:** Trusted by the US military since WWII for unmatched reliability.

## Overview

The Ontario Knife Company 1-18 Military Machete features an 18-inch 1095 carbon steel blade hardened to 50-55 HRC, delivering exceptional edge retention and durability. Its molded plastic handle with a lanyard hole offers ergonomic control and safety, while the tapered blade design optimizes chopping efficiency. Trusted by the US military since WWII, this machete combines rugged performance with unbeatable value for professionals and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

## Description

Ontario Knife Company has been making machetes for the United States military since WWII, and the same high quality is found in all of okc's machetes. Okc's machetes all feature rugged carbon steel and molded plastic handles.

Review: Great Machete at a fantastic price. - This is a great tool. I used to use a machete to cut sighting lines in my surveying days; wish we had these. I read many reviews and watched a lot of YouTube videos before buying this knife. I also researched the various machete types. Machetespcialists.com and Wikipedia.org provide a good overview and in depth write up on each blade. At any rate, I finally settled on this military issue machete sold by Ontario Knife Company. Each style of machete is going to have a particular task for which it will excel. For general brush and trail clearing the Ontario Military Jungle Machete is a great choice. Pros for this blade follow: 1) 1095 steel. Most machetes are going to be shipped with no edge. This steel will hold an edge very well. I used a belt sander to put an edge on mine and it's still razor sharp even after chopping through 1' thick logs and general brush clearing. 2) Full tang construction with lanyard hole. Very solid and the lanyard hole is a must for a machete. After a lot of work, your grip may relax a bit. The lip at the end of the handle and the lanyard help reduce the chance of the blade flying out of your hand. 3) Construction of the blade. With the taper of this blade and it's thickness (about 1/8"), it makes it ideal for chopping tasks. Some Golok Style Machetes such as the Condor Village Parang don't have any taper at all which causes an abrupt stop to your chop translating all the energy back to the hand. This translation of energy is much reduced in this blade and will give you many years of service. The overall length of the machete is 22-23" with the handle being about 4" with a true cutting edge (depending on how you grind it) to about 15". Weight is 1 lb 6 oz. 4) Zinc Phosphate coating. This isn't going to last very long but where ever it stays stuck to the blade, all the better. You will need to keep this blade oiled. Used this in the rain last weekend and it started to rust in a few hours. Cons: 1) No sheath. For $20 you're getting a great blade so I really can't complain. Retail price on the 6145 Machete is $35 so you're getting a good price off desertcart. I bought a plastic sheath for my machete (another review by me) separately. 2) This blade came shipped to me very carelessly. It's only protection within the shipping box was a thin cardboard wrap. In other words, there was no plastic packaging or anything really identifying this knife. desertcart probably purchases this blade in bulk and the blades come from Ontario Knife in a box of 20-30. Just guessing on this but there weren't any company markings on the cardboard wrap. The blade is marked 'Ontario Knife US'. Just the fact of how well this blade has held it's edge, I know I have the real deal.
Review: Best machete available for the money - I bought this after having a Gerber machete fail miserably after just a few minutes of use. I own several other American made Ontario products and should have gone with the Ontario machete from the start. The difference between the Ontario and the Gerber is night and day. The Ontario machete is considerably heavier and is much more robust. Don’t waste your money like I did on lesser quality products. This machete may cost a slight bit more but is worth every penny.

## Features

- Overall length is 24"
- Made of 1095 Carbon Steel
- Blade is hardened to 50-55 HRC
- Molded plastic and riveted handle
- 18" blade
- Overall length 24-Inch
- Blade hardened to 50-55 HRC
- Sheath sold separately

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0001WBIEY |
| Best Sellers Rank | #249,435 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #154 in Gardening Machetes |
| Blade Length | 18 Inches |
| Blade Material | Carbon Steel |
| Brand | Ontario Knife Company |
| Brand Name | Ontario Knife Company |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (1,398) |
| Date First Available | May 8, 2006 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00071721061458 |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Handle Material | Plastic |
| Included Components | 1061458 |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 23 x 2 x 2 inches |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 24 x 2.75 x 1 inches |
| Item Weight | 0.45 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | Ontario Knife Company |
| Material | STEEL |
| Model Name | 1061458 |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Package Weight | 0.7 Kilograms |
| Part Number | 1061458 |
| Product Dimensions | 23"L x 2"W |
| Size | 1 Pack |
| Sport Type | Hunting |
| Style | No sheath |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| UPC | 071721061458 710551733370 |
| Warranty Description | SEE MANUFACTURER |

## Product Details

- **Blade Length:** 18 Inches
- **Blade Material:** Carbon Steel
- **Brand:** Ontario Knife Company
- **Handle Material:** Plastic
- **Style:** No sheath

## Images

![Ontario Knife Company1-18 Military Machete - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51yXniuMaCL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: how long is the blade?**
A: The blade is 18 inches, however, 15 and 3/8 inches is the sharpened length.

**Q: Is this machete full tang?**
A: Yes. Full Tang. 1095 Carbon Steel. Made In USA.

Sincerely, 
Jacob
SurvivalGeek (YouTube)
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfRsUPToBXp4ZIre__dJg4A

**Q: We live on a lake and cut the cattails down each spring.   Will this do the job.?**
A: I can't see why not. I've cut through some pretty thick stuff with it.

**Q: Can this actually chip through heavy brush? for as thats what i will use it for.**
A: Not likely.

The OKC Kukri is shorter than a standard kukri on purpose to increase ranhe of motion when swing thecblade in areas where heavy brush is present. Itvis an awesome tool and a great tool for clearing brush, vines, bamboo, saplings and for processing wood for campfires. Also, made of 1095 Carbon Steel. 

The US Military has had a contract with OKC (Ontario Knife Company) for over 20 years for the OKC Machete and OKC Kukri. 
  Remember, 1095 carbon steel is important to use (as the weakest option to consider) to resist against chipping. Full tang blades made from D2 tooling steel is far superior to carbon steel (as well as a little more expensive). 
  Carbon steel is hard and prone to rust. Keep it oiled when not in use with a silicone multipurpose oil like 3-in-1 silicone oil (silicone repels moisture/water) or use a one-step cleaning/oiling solution with CLP by SafariLand (found on Amazon; commonly used by US military to clean and lubricate their firearms; CLP stands for Clean, Lube and Protect) directly after sharpening and before storing your blade for long term storage in a humidity free environment (preferably indoors). 
  Adding a patina with Birchwood Casey: Super Blue directly to the uncoated carbon steel will add a great defense against (clean the metal with 91% isopropyl alcohol and allow blade to dry; heating the steel in your kitchen oven for under 10 minutes at 150-degrees will help the Super Blue create a better patina by penetrating the surface of the steel better/faster). Blend in any uneven areas of patina with light, circular scrubbing with a green, heavy-duty Scotch Bright pad and hot tap water. 2 or 3 applications may be needed to create a great patina. Each application only takes 60-seconds before you rinse of the metal with water to neutralize the super blue chemical agent. Wear nitrile gloves and at least a P95 disposable respirator when working with Birchwood Casey Super Blue (magnum blue isn't necessary; Super Blue is the strongest).
  Chipping over time, depending on what your cutting is inevitable. 
  Keep a sharp edge on your blade. A dull edge causes more wear on the blade and causes you to perform more work in the field. 
  If you're unfamiliar with field sharpening a machette with a bastard mill file, consider a Smith's Axe and Machete Sharpener. It has carbide sharpening tips that reshape damaged blades while making the blade extremely sharp in under 5 to 10 one-direction passes.

  Always swing the blade of your machete in a downwards, diagonal direction that's swinging away from your body for most efficient use of energy and for safety purposes to prevent the blade from becoming embedded in your body. 

  If you consider modifying the cutting edge of your machete, consider the following:


*Scandi Edge for Planing and Shaving Bark 
(Lower part of machete blade near handle) 


*Convex Edge for Chopping wood, limbs, saplings, vines, brush, bamboo, etc... 
(Upper part of machete blade away from handle)



Sincerely, 
Jacob
SurvivalGeek (YouTube)
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfRsUPToBXp4ZIre__dJg4A

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Machete at a fantastic price.
*by J***K on April 12, 2015*

This is a great tool. I used to use a machete to cut sighting lines in my surveying days; wish we had these. I read many reviews and watched a lot of YouTube videos before buying this knife. I also researched the various machete types. Machetespcialists.com and Wikipedia.org provide a good overview and in depth write up on each blade. At any rate, I finally settled on this military issue machete sold by Ontario Knife Company. Each style of machete is going to have a particular task for which it will excel. For general brush and trail clearing the Ontario Military Jungle Machete is a great choice. Pros for this blade follow: 1) 1095 steel. Most machetes are going to be shipped with no edge. This steel will hold an edge very well. I used a belt sander to put an edge on mine and it's still razor sharp even after chopping through 1' thick logs and general brush clearing. 2) Full tang construction with lanyard hole. Very solid and the lanyard hole is a must for a machete. After a lot of work, your grip may relax a bit. The lip at the end of the handle and the lanyard help reduce the chance of the blade flying out of your hand. 3) Construction of the blade. With the taper of this blade and it's thickness (about 1/8"), it makes it ideal for chopping tasks. Some Golok Style Machetes such as the Condor Village Parang don't have any taper at all which causes an abrupt stop to your chop translating all the energy back to the hand. This translation of energy is much reduced in this blade and will give you many years of service. The overall length of the machete is 22-23" with the handle being about 4" with a true cutting edge (depending on how you grind it) to about 15". Weight is 1 lb 6 oz. 4) Zinc Phosphate coating. This isn't going to last very long but where ever it stays stuck to the blade, all the better. You will need to keep this blade oiled. Used this in the rain last weekend and it started to rust in a few hours. Cons: 1) No sheath. For $20 you're getting a great blade so I really can't complain. Retail price on the 6145 Machete is $35 so you're getting a good price off Amazon. I bought a plastic sheath for my machete (another review by me) separately. 2) This blade came shipped to me very carelessly. It's only protection within the shipping box was a thin cardboard wrap. In other words, there was no plastic packaging or anything really identifying this knife. Amazon probably purchases this blade in bulk and the blades come from Ontario Knife in a box of 20-30. Just guessing on this but there weren't any company markings on the cardboard wrap. The blade is marked 'Ontario Knife US'. Just the fact of how well this blade has held it's edge, I know I have the real deal.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best machete available for the money
*by B***O on January 25, 2026*

I bought this after having a Gerber machete fail miserably after just a few minutes of use. I own several other American made Ontario products and should have gone with the Ontario machete from the start. The difference between the Ontario and the Gerber is night and day. The Ontario machete is considerably heavier and is much more robust. Don’t waste your money like I did on lesser quality products. This machete may cost a slight bit more but is worth every penny.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good enough for the US armed forces, and that's good enough for me.
*by K***E on August 23, 2014*

I had a 4" thick tree sprout out of nowhere along my fence line. I had tried to kill it when it was just a little bush and thought I had done the job with a shovel but it turned into a 20 foot tall tree in the space of several months. I thought about saws, limb cutters, etc but then remembered the good old machete, if it can clear a path through a jungle, it should make short work of a sapling. I wasn't wrong. This thing is thick, hardened steel and over engineered for it's purpose. If you are reading this, chances are you didn't stumble blindly to this product, but instead came knowing it is the same machete the armed forces use and it was chosen for a reason. It arrived completely dull. You WILL have to put an edge on it. I purchased an inexpensive sharpener with it and about 5 minutes of stroking the blade with it and I had a reasonable edge. Not sharp enough to cut paper, but sharp enough to make short work of my tree problem. The weight definitely helped in severing 1" and smaller branches in a single stroke. I cut off the branches overhanging carefully in case it was an urushiol plant and when I had cleared my way to the trunk I started cutting a wedge into it, and the rest of the sapling fell within minutes. It actually took me longer to clean up the mess of branches than to cut it down and chop it into pieces. I've never used a machete before but I feel like it was the right tool for the job. The handle didn't want to slide out of my grip and it didn't twist much upon impact and I was thankful for that as I could imagine a cheaper blade glancing off and hitting you in the leg or foot if you weren't careful. It was more than I wanted to pay for a machete I will be barely using but on the bright side I will never have to buy another one because this one is going to last a very long time.

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