(Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Sheath/Scabbard, Materials, Blade Sharpness
Cons: Finish
Ontario 498 marine combat knife
Served 16 yrs. Carried it nonstop in infantry. Now i carry it to hunt and fish.
Ontario 498 Marine Combat Knife 7" Sharpened Clip Point Blade with Blood Grooves, Black Leather Handle and Sheath - 8180
Part #: ON498 | Ontario Knives
Description
ON498: 498 Marine Combat Knife
Ontario Knife Company
The 498 Marine Combat Knife from Ontario Knife is issued and used exclusively by the United States Marine Corps. Situated in New York State's scenic Southern Tier, Ontario Knife Company produces one of the most comprehensive, wide-ranging product lines in the cutlery industry today. While being a worldwide supplier, the Ontario Knife Company is also a major supplier to the US Government and its military. Ontario has built its reputation on a heritage of uncompromising craftsmanship, quality materials and components, and a steadfast commitment to its workforce. The 498 Marine Combat Knife features sharpened clip point blade, swedge and blood grooves in a non-reflective black zinc phosphate finish. The blade is hardened to 55-58 HRC. The handle is made from weather-proofed black leather. Includes a steel butt cap and black leather sheath.
Specifications
- Blade Length: 6.875"
- Cutting Edge: 6.50"
- Handle Length: 4.91"
- Overall Length: 11.875"
- Blade Thickness: 55-57 HRC
- Blade Style: Sharpened Clip Point
- Blade Grind: Flat
- Blade Finish: Zinc Phosphate Black Coating
- Handle Thickness: 1.23"
- Handle Material: Black Leather
- Sheath: Black Leather
- Weight: 9.90 oz.
- Made in the USA
UPC Code: 071721081807
Related Categories
Ontario Knives, 1095 Blade Steel, Leather Handle Material, Fixed Blade Knives, Fixed Blade Knives Combat Knives, Made in USA
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Customer Reviews
Gunny
Hartford ctDec 18, 2020
Zeb
NW montanaJan 31, 2019
Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Sheath/Scabbard, Materials, Finish, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None
good combat knife/ hunter
I've always had a soft spot for this knife design. I have had several over the years I carried one in the army "it was a K-bar though", it never let me down and this one is just as good, I have several Ontario knives and they all are extremely tough and if you take care of them they will take care of you. I really dont understand people complaining about the factory edges, I've never had a new knife come with a sharp edge the only way you'll get that is if it is hand made, if you cant sharpen a blade then you shouldn't have one.
Mark
Pacific NorthwestOct 06, 2017
Pros: Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Sheath/Scabbard, Finish, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None
Great Knife good value
I received a USGI issue Marine Corps Combat Knife some 43 years ago when I was in the military. Since it was my only fixed blade knife for many years, I used it for deer hunting, camping, building shelters, working in my garage, and hiking. I used it also for a one week survival training course in the military. I once built a 3 person shelter in the Upper Penn of MI with that knife (with some evergreen branches, 550 cord and HD garbage bags) which I used for deer hunting in the winter. The blade is made of carbon steel (parkerized) and it will take a nice edge. The blade can also be used with a flint or fire-starter rod to make decent sparks to start a survival fire. The 7" blade is a little long for general utility purposes. In the USMC we used it as a survival and utility knife. We were also trained to use it for close combat but fortunately I never had to use it for that purpose. Today I keep it in my Survival Bag (Emergency Bag). For the money, its a decent knife if you are looking for a longer blade. I think its a great military-type knife. The sheath is leather, and is the classic old-school style. They also make a newer Kydex type sheath for it.
