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title: "Ontario Knife Company 8180 498 Marine Combat Knife (Black), Steel"
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# Lightweight 9.9 oz for agile handling 7-inch high-carbon steel blade Made in USA, military spec quality Ontario Knife Company 8180 498 Marine Combat Knife (Black), Steel

**Brand:** ontario knife company
**Price:** 951 Lei
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🗡️ Own the legacy. Cut through the noise with military-grade precision.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Ontario Knife Company 8180 498 Marine Combat Knife (Black), Steel by ontario knife company
- **How much does it cost?** 951 Lei with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Why This Product

- Trusted ontario knife company brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Battle-Tested Blade:** 7-inch plain edge with HRC 55-58 for razor-sharp durability
- • **Ergonomic Leather Grip:** Stacked leather handle ensures secure, comfortable hold in any condition
- • **No-Nonsense Reliability:** Designed strictly for combat use—form follows function, no gimmicks
- • **Precision Craftsmanship:** Full tang steel construction for unmatched strength and balance
- • **Authentic Military Heritage:** Reproduction of the legendary Marine Corps combat knife, built to spec

## Overview

The Ontario Knife Company 8180 498 Marine Combat Knife is a faithful military-spec reproduction of the iconic Marine Corps fighting knife. Featuring a 7-inch high-carbon steel blade with a hardness rating of 55-58 HRC, a durable stacked leather handle, and a lightweight 9.9-ounce full tang design, this knife delivers uncompromising combat-ready performance. Made in the USA and built for serious use, it’s a no-frills tool engineered for professionals who demand reliability and heritage in every cut.

## Description

This classic military combat knife has been accompanying members of the US Armed Forces and helping them get home safely for generations. The 7 inch blade and leather handle will handle any task.

Review: Outstanding knife. Worth twice as much. - The OKC 498 is basically a terrific reproduction of the first generation of the Marine Corps "1219C; knife, fighting, utility." Using the same materials as those WW2 knives, and the same specs, Ontario has recreated that knife at a price that's honestly a steal. For those "Ka-Bar" myth followers, Ka-Bar did not make the first ones... of course, neither did Ontario - the first fighting knives were simply hunting knives; Western's L77, specifically. The War Dept. basically copied Western's design (with some changes) to create the knife before us. The most prominent contractor for these knives in WW2 was actually Camillus. But, back to this knife. The model 498 is reminiscent of some of the 1219s going into the Pacific: painted, stacked leather handle, black sheath, sharpened swedge. It is definitely modeled after the earlier Camillus versions with the straight cross-guard - which I prefer -(verses the reverse-curve ones of Ka-Bar.) Case also makes a first gen Marine knife, but has "USMC" emblazoned on the natural color sheath... the originals did not. The 1219 knives were produced for the Marines, Navy, AND Army - it's just that the Marines continued to use them (even when I served.) The fit and finish of this knife is superb; the shoulder squares up perfectly to the cross-guard (unlike most Ka-Bars I've owned). But, as is expected for a military knife, the 498 is not pretty, but very functional. The edge of this knife could use some dressing, but 1095 steel is easy to sharpen, and holds an edge well. The price was so good, that I purchased two - one for me, one as a gift. Couple the price with OKC's lifetime warranty, and you can't lose.
Review: I would recommend a Kydex sheath for Molle gear - Exact same knife I was issued in the Marine Corps. If you want a knife that will last through anything, this is it. However, these knifes are NOT designed for prying, they are brittle by MIL-SPEC DESIGN. They are a true combat knife and as such, you WILL break the tip or edge if you use them inappropriately such as trying to use it as a wood chisel with a hammer. I would recommend a Kydex sheath for Molle gear, but you can get by with the one provided. This is a no frills, ugly duck; so ugly she's beautiful. That said, if you are into bling such as gold chains around your neck, 24" gold plated rims on your Monte Carlo, pass it up. If you want form to fit function, this is it. This knife can and should be sharpened if you want to 'slice cut' with it. I would caution you on trying to put too much of an edge on it because it is made of Parkerized (brittle) high carbon steel, FOR COMBAT REASONS. A thin edge can easily chip the edge if you get too energetic while chopping something or using it to pry something open, and you WILL EVENTUALLY BREAK IT. IT IS A COMBAT KNIFE. PERIOD. It is designed to do that exact thing! If you want to chop wood, use an axe. If you want to pry nails or car doors, use a nail puller. Use it for those other things and that's outside the scope of what it was designed for. Those of us trained in combat knife tactics and use- know the phrase "thrust, twist, break it off." That not only applies here- but also to rifle bayonet training. Skippy, you simply can't 'break it off' when the knife gets stuck in your enemy combatant's rig cage if the steel isn't brittle enough to break from a nice upward or downward prying action. THAT is part of the Mil-Spec of this knife- and all bayonets after WW2. Want proof? Look at the steel on a WW1 bayonet and one from Vietnam. Very different. What this knife is: IT IS SIMPLE, COST EFFECTIVE, NO CHROME, NO GADGETS, NO FRILLS, durable, hard as nails, can be sharpened (if you are smart enough to know how), serious military combat knife. What it is NOT: a Deer Skinner, a fishing fillet knife, a paper cutter (still scratching my head on that one), a car window smashing tool, a hammer, a screwdriver, it's not tacti-cool (Oh gosh, what what will we do?), doesn't come with a Kydex doo-dad sheath, a compass, gps, a saw back, knitting needles, doesn't take batteries, you can't plug it in, you can't text from it, and it won't make you cool, good looking or attract women, men, animals or robots. It is not ready to cut paper right out of the box, pluck gnats off your dog's hairy globes, shave your girlfriends back, or provide the secret squirrel password to your video games. There. That pretty much covers it. Buy one, if you don't like it, sell it on EBay, desertcart, Craigslist, whatever. It won't be the first time your threw away money at something you didn't like. Won't be the last either.

## Features

- Military spec version of the legendary Marine Combat Knife
- 12 inch overall length with 7 inch blade. 0.17 inch thickness and a saber grind has an HRC of 55-58
- Made in the USA
- 7 inch plain edge blade
- Knife Closed Length: 4.06-Inch
- Knife Open Length: 12-Inch
- Weighs 9.9 ounces

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0001WBIGM |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Best Sellers Rank | #303,174 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #573 in Camping Fixed-Blade Knives |
| Blade Edge | Plain |
| Blade Length | 7 Inches |
| Blade Material | Carbon Steel |
| Brand | Ontario Knife Company |
| Brand Name | Ontario Knife Company |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Package Type | Tamper-evident and cushioned packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (330) |
| Date First Available | May 2, 2004 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00071721081807 |
| Handle Material | Leather |
| Included Components | Ontario Knife 8180 498 Marine Combat Knife (Black) |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 13 x 2 x 2.5 inches |
| Item Length | 12 Inches |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 14.33 x 3.31 x 2.13 inches |
| Item Weight | 9.9 Ounces |
| Manufacturer | Sportsman Supply Inc. |
| Material | STEEL |
| Model Name | Ontario Knife Company - 498 Marine Combat |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Package Weight | 0.43 Kilograms |
| Part Number | 8180 |
| Power Source | AC/DC |
| Product Care Instructions | Clean with a soft, dry cloth; store in a dry place; oil blade periodically |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Military |
| Reusability | Reusable |
| Shape | Elongated with wider base |
| Size | 7" |
| Special Feature | Full Tang |
| Sport Type | Hunting |
| Style | Classic |
| Suggested Users | mens |
| Theme | Military |
| UPC | 745369207522 033333491269 071721081807 710551729731 |
| Warranty Description | SEE MANUFACTURER |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Adult
- **Blade Material:** Carbon Steel
- **Brand:** Ontario Knife Company
- **Color:** Black
- **Handle Material:** Leather
- **Included Components:** Ontario Knife 8180 498 Marine Combat Knife (Black)
- **Model Name:** Ontario Knife Company - 498 Marine Combat
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Military
- **Special Feature:** Full Tang
- **Style:** Classic

## Images

![Ontario Knife Company 8180 498 Marine Combat Knife (Black), Steel - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51x2eZ8BVHL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding knife. Worth twice as much.
*by T***N on August 21, 2018*

The OKC 498 is basically a terrific reproduction of the first generation of the Marine Corps "1219C; knife, fighting, utility." Using the same materials as those WW2 knives, and the same specs, Ontario has recreated that knife at a price that's honestly a steal. For those "Ka-Bar" myth followers, Ka-Bar did not make the first ones... of course, neither did Ontario - the first fighting knives were simply hunting knives; Western's L77, specifically. The War Dept. basically copied Western's design (with some changes) to create the knife before us. The most prominent contractor for these knives in WW2 was actually Camillus. But, back to this knife. The model 498 is reminiscent of some of the 1219s going into the Pacific: painted, stacked leather handle, black sheath, sharpened swedge. It is definitely modeled after the earlier Camillus versions with the straight cross-guard - which I prefer -(verses the reverse-curve ones of Ka-Bar.) Case also makes a first gen Marine knife, but has "USMC" emblazoned on the natural color sheath... the originals did not. The 1219 knives were produced for the Marines, Navy, AND Army - it's just that the Marines continued to use them (even when I served.) The fit and finish of this knife is superb; the shoulder squares up perfectly to the cross-guard (unlike most Ka-Bars I've owned). But, as is expected for a military knife, the 498 is not pretty, but very functional. The edge of this knife could use some dressing, but 1095 steel is easy to sharpen, and holds an edge well. The price was so good, that I purchased two - one for me, one as a gift. Couple the price with OKC's lifetime warranty, and you can't lose.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I would recommend a Kydex sheath for Molle gear
*by D***S on October 5, 2016*

Exact same knife I was issued in the Marine Corps. If you want a knife that will last through anything, this is it. However, these knifes are NOT designed for prying, they are brittle by MIL-SPEC DESIGN. They are a true combat knife and as such, you WILL break the tip or edge if you use them inappropriately such as trying to use it as a wood chisel with a hammer. I would recommend a Kydex sheath for Molle gear, but you can get by with the one provided. This is a no frills, ugly duck; so ugly she's beautiful. That said, if you are into bling such as gold chains around your neck, 24" gold plated rims on your Monte Carlo, pass it up. If you want form to fit function, this is it. This knife can and should be sharpened if you want to 'slice cut' with it. I would caution you on trying to put too much of an edge on it because it is made of Parkerized (brittle) high carbon steel, FOR COMBAT REASONS. A thin edge can easily chip the edge if you get too energetic while chopping something or using it to pry something open, and you WILL EVENTUALLY BREAK IT. IT IS A COMBAT KNIFE. PERIOD. It is designed to do that exact thing! If you want to chop wood, use an axe. If you want to pry nails or car doors, use a nail puller. Use it for those other things and that's outside the scope of what it was designed for. Those of us trained in combat knife tactics and use- know the phrase "thrust, twist, break it off." That not only applies here- but also to rifle bayonet training. Skippy, you simply can't 'break it off' when the knife gets stuck in your enemy combatant's rig cage if the steel isn't brittle enough to break from a nice upward or downward prying action. THAT is part of the Mil-Spec of this knife- and all bayonets after WW2. Want proof? Look at the steel on a WW1 bayonet and one from Vietnam. Very different. What this knife is: IT IS SIMPLE, COST EFFECTIVE, NO CHROME, NO GADGETS, NO FRILLS, durable, hard as nails, can be sharpened (if you are smart enough to know how), serious military combat knife. What it is NOT: a Deer Skinner, a fishing fillet knife, a paper cutter (still scratching my head on that one), a car window smashing tool, a hammer, a screwdriver, it's not tacti-cool (Oh gosh, what what will we do?), doesn't come with a Kydex doo-dad sheath, a compass, gps, a saw back, knitting needles, doesn't take batteries, you can't plug it in, you can't text from it, and it won't make you cool, good looking or attract women, men, animals or robots. It is not ready to cut paper right out of the box, pluck gnats off your dog's hairy globes, shave your girlfriends back, or provide the secret squirrel password to your video games. There. That pretty much covers it. Buy one, if you don't like it, sell it on EBay, Amazon, Craigslist, whatever. It won't be the first time your threw away money at something you didn't like. Won't be the last either.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sturdy Knife
*by M***L on May 7, 2011*

The knife has a 7" blade with a 5" handle. The handle is a painted stacked leather handle with a pinned pommel while the blade is .165" thick and is made out of 1095 carbon steel with a zinc phosphate finish. The 498 has a rat-tail tang and comes with a black leather sheath. It is an ugly knife but because it is ugly, you won't be afraid to use it. that's the reason I got it. I have used the knife as a pry-bar, can opener, and as a hammer. After a couple of months, the knife has held up well. The 498 is easy to sharpen and has a decent edge retention. The only problem I had with the knife is when I bent the guard while using it but I was able to bend it back with pliers. the guard is a bit easy to bend so be careful not to hit it. The finish is starting to wear off but it held up surprisingly well. Overall, it is a VERY good high quality knife. Oh and it's made by the Ontario Knife Company right here in the USA.

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