Hi I'm a mil vet, USAF and USA. I got a Ontario RD7, had for years, still have it and will til I leave earth, my care helper will have it. The best knife I have so far, and I have put it thru my hell, I have kept it razor sharp. Thank you, for sharing your video.
I scored this blade last year and it must have been one of their last because it was out of stock when I checked again. It was either from BladeHQ or Knife Center. I like the RD line. I have all four now, the RD6, RD7, RD9 DG and RD Tanto. I also have the BK9 and it's a great blade, but my biggest gripe is the skeletonized handles. I have seen the BK9 break at the stress point under the scales where the material is cut out! I don't know why Becker does this. It's not saving that much weight and I would think they would save money but not going through the extra step of cutting out handle material and therefore making the BK9 stronger. So the RD line does not have a skeletonized handle tang and that 1/4" 5160 is awesome. The RD7 I have does have the serrations but I am going to modify since I don't like finger choils. So I will grind out the serrations by hand up to the halfway point on the finger choil. This would do two things, give the blade a belly and add more edge to the blade (the sharpened part of the blade would start at the halfway point of the finger choil). Another thing, get some RD rounded, better contoured G10 scales from The Knife Connection as they have a ton of color options and I got the blaze orange on all of mine.
Great looking blade and did well just not a fan of blocky short handle. Do like Ontario knifes because like the Sp10 bowie very much . Definitely like to see you slicing through some brush with machetes.
I've beaten the snot out of that thing and it's taken it and asked for more 😆I'm going to buy some handles from TKC for it though. Scabs right about the handles. They're kind of blocky.
Just found possibly one of the last stock of RD9’s on the ‘Bay for $78 shipped after taxes. Incredible performance to price ratio on this knife, possible one of the best in that regard. Well worth the money, pretty sure these were disco’d years ago. I got big ass hands, so the handle ain’t too much of an issue for my hands. I’m going to pick a set of TKC scales for my new rig. I feel that G-10 is a proper and strong scale material for a blade this serious. The factory scales aren’t durable enough for hard use in my opinion. They do this beast of a knife a disservice. Subscribed.
@@choirboyzcutleryoutdoors UPDATE! Got the TKC scales, black G-10 with orange liners. Scab, if you still got this knife, get a set of these TKC scales. Completely changes the dynamics of the knife. This knife actually replaced my beloved Becker BK9 as my designated camp knife.
I have 2 of them. You can order new scales from Knife connection they have many choices. I bought the scales from them for my Ontario Rtak2. Scales are smooth and rounded nicely!
I wish they re think their sheath, they are definitely overdone, too much going on, but I guess that's how they keep their prices lower, Ontario blades are top notch, handles are alot to be desired for me anyway, but great overall knife. and great job on the review buddy.
Mr.Timbo is such a good dude for letting you do the review on a ton of his blades! And seriously I know why cuz you don't B.S. on anything! Always always killing Mr.Scab 100%! Mr.Timbo seriously is top shelf people's as well you and Miss Megatron! Thanks for the info and review...anps far as letting you know what I'd like to see...id love to see more of that Emerson tech and learning bumpy seeing is best for this guy! Anywho one love bruv hope you and yours have an amazing evening and weekend full of blessings Mr.Scab! Cheers, you brother from another mother Jerbs! #22ADAYNOMORE 👍🏼🇺🇸🔥🔪🔥🇨🇦👍🏼
The reason I replaced my BK9 with this RD9 is because of the handle tang. Take the scales off the BK9 and you'll be disappointed. The handle tang is skeletonized! Why Becker would do that is beyond me because I've seen them break at that weak point. Is the BK9 a good blade? Hell yes. But I don't want hard use blades to have skeletonized handles. So, the RD9 doesn't have skeletonized tang and is also thicker at 1/4" vs. the BK9 at 3/16". Also, The Knife Connection makes some badass G10 replacement grips for the RD line. I got the orange for the RD6, RD7, RD9 and RD Tanto.
@@choirboyzcutleryoutdoors handle on bk9 is better but tip is a little thin on bk like the tip better on rd. I stripped my bk and it was stonewashed instead of the phosphate texture on most painted knives like esee and ontario almost like they are coated with phosphate before they are painted. I wet sand those but the bk was gorgeous just from removing paint. Mine is an older one that had the slicker paint finish as opposed to the more recent textured paint so don't know if they all are that way
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I'm a mil vet, USAF and USA. I got a Ontario RD7, had for years, still have it and will til I leave earth, my care helper will have it.
The best knife I have so far, and I have put it thru my hell, I have kept it razor sharp.
Thank you, for sharing your video.
That is a great knife thank you so much! Thank you so much for checking this out
@@choirboyzcutleryoutdoors I did put the pistol grip tape on mine, and it feels way better in the hand now.
@@choirboyzcutleryoutdoors I don't have a BK9 yet.What is the difference in performance between those two?
Love me so Ontario, awesome fixed blade, #22aday 🇺🇸
They make some awesome Blades!
Oh yes, that's a thing of beauty.
I'm a fan
In my most humble opinion with a few tweaks Ontario could have some just crazy good knives
I'm looking forward to the weekend of videos ahead!!
I'm looking forward to our Saturday hanging out time ahead!!!
I scored this blade last year and it must have been one of their last because it was out of stock when I checked again. It was either from BladeHQ or Knife Center. I like the RD line. I have all four now, the RD6, RD7, RD9 DG and RD Tanto. I also have the BK9 and it's a great blade, but my biggest gripe is the skeletonized handles. I have seen the BK9 break at the stress point under the scales where the material is cut out! I don't know why Becker does this. It's not saving that much weight and I would think they would save money but not going through the extra step of cutting out handle material and therefore making the BK9 stronger. So the RD line does not have a skeletonized handle tang and that 1/4" 5160 is awesome. The RD7 I have does have the serrations but I am going to modify since I don't like finger choils. So I will grind out the serrations by hand up to the halfway point on the finger choil. This would do two things, give the blade a belly and add more edge to the blade (the sharpened part of the blade would start at the halfway point of the finger choil). Another thing, get some RD rounded, better contoured G10 scales from The Knife Connection as they have a ton of color options and I got the blaze orange on all of mine.
Great looking blade and did well just not a fan of blocky short handle. Do like Ontario knifes because like the Sp10 bowie very much . Definitely like to see you slicing through some brush with machetes.
Agreed brother 💯 percent!
Great video Scabo. Nice blade Timbo👍
#22aday🇺🇸
I've beaten the snot out of that thing and it's taken it and asked for more 😆I'm going to buy some handles from TKC for it though. Scabs right about the handles. They're kind of blocky.
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Me either brother!
Great review man! Shout out for Monday!
Gonna push hard tomorrow on Mon
Just found possibly one of the last stock of RD9’s on the ‘Bay for $78 shipped after taxes. Incredible performance to price ratio on this knife, possible one of the best in that regard. Well worth the money, pretty sure these were disco’d years ago. I got big ass hands, so the handle ain’t too much of an issue for my hands. I’m going to pick a set of TKC scales for my new rig. I feel that G-10 is a proper and strong scale material for a blade this serious. The factory scales aren’t durable enough for hard use in my opinion. They do this beast of a knife a disservice. Subscribed.
Great pick up! 💯 Percent agree! Much appreciated my brother!
@@choirboyzcutleryoutdoors UPDATE! Got the TKC scales, black G-10 with orange liners. Scab, if you still got this knife, get a set of these TKC scales. Completely changes the dynamics of the knife. This knife actually replaced my beloved Becker BK9 as my designated camp knife.
@@coolbreezy37 damnit man I'll have to look into it!
Most of Ontario's big knives seem to have blocky handles so you nailed it....Nice vid....Good stuff....
That’s a heavy used knife brother scab, I love the length, the shape , have a great day brother love ya
Much Love my brother!
Awesome video
Thank you very much!
Now that's a slab of steel just don't care for the handle. Thanks for the demo! 🇺🇸💪🗡 #22aday #22adaynomore 🗡💪🇺🇸
Me either!!
It's a beast!!! Thanks for sharing have a great weekend stay safe and healthy
Appreciate you!
Awesome loaner from timbo!! Definitely a bruiser from Ontario!! Always a great demo brother!
Thank you my brother!
awesome knife
they discontinued this a while back. Hope they bring it back and make the updates you mention to the handle, its a beast for sure
I'm hoping they bring several back man
Loving this one. The choil is what is selling me on it. Definitely needed on a big knife
Agreed 💯 percent! I love a good choil!
Stout, sturdy and hefty looking blade there Scab!
Kinda like myself!!! Appreciate all your support my brother!
Great video!
Thank you BABES!!!!
That is a thick knife , good demonstration , thanks for sharing , God bless ! #22aday #22adaynomore
I have 2 of them. You can order new scales from Knife connection they have many choices. I bought the scales from them for my Ontario Rtak2. Scales are smooth and rounded nicely!
They need to better their sheaths for sure. I agree on the handles too. I get a lot of chipping in my stock Ontario edges but they never snap
I'm really thinking timbo touch this one up brother because you can watch it it's pretty damn incredible
@@choirboyzcutleryoutdoors I would guess he did
The other side is Florida doesn't have near the amount of Hard Woods yall deal with and we hardly if ever hit freezing temperatures
@@choirboyzcutleryoutdoors The same trees dont chip most of my other blades. I think they just make make really thin edges in the name of sharp
@@DonnieBAllDay very well could
I wish they re think their sheath, they are definitely overdone, too much going on, but I guess that's how they keep their prices lower, Ontario blades are top notch, handles are alot to be desired for me anyway, but great overall knife. and great job on the review buddy.
Agreed 💯 percent brother! Much appreciated
Nice big knife. I do like collecting large knives but don’t end up carrying them because they’re heavy. But they’re cool 😎
Mr.Timbo is such a good dude for letting you do the review on a ton of his blades! And seriously I know why cuz you don't B.S. on anything! Always always killing Mr.Scab 100%! Mr.Timbo seriously is top shelf people's as well you and Miss Megatron! Thanks for the info and review...anps far as letting you know what I'd like to see...id love to see more of that Emerson tech and learning bumpy seeing is best for this guy! Anywho one love bruv hope you and yours have an amazing evening and weekend full of blessings Mr.Scab! Cheers, you brother from another mother Jerbs! #22ADAYNOMORE 👍🏼🇺🇸🔥🔪🔥🇨🇦👍🏼
I here a lot of good things on them knifes . I hope you are doing good and I might add you are looking good
Much appreciated my brother!
Absolutely want to see a clearing video
Now we TALKING!!
Nice this is one my favs but the handle is kinda short and blocky but I put new scales on and it's perfect! Florida 👍
#22aday That's a big hog of a blade there. You do get a lot of knife for the money that's for sure. Great Review/Demo
Think they use 1095 steel. Good stuff. I have their military survival knife. Think it’s called the pilot model. Works good on deer and wild pigs.
#22aday great vid as usual.
Brother I appreciate you always commenting and supporting the channel. Thank you very much!
It is a good knife , I think a great way to describe it is a general perpose work/camp/survival knife . What do you think about that ?
I would 💯 percent agree brother!
That’s a monster! Looks like a beefier make on the BK7!
Very well put. I'm doing the BK9 today but the BK 7 may be in the near future
The reason I replaced my BK9 with this RD9 is because of the handle tang. Take the scales off the BK9 and you'll be disappointed. The handle tang is skeletonized! Why Becker would do that is beyond me because I've seen them break at that weak point. Is the BK9 a good blade? Hell yes. But I don't want hard use blades to have skeletonized handles. So, the RD9 doesn't have skeletonized tang and is also thicker at 1/4" vs. the BK9 at 3/16". Also, The Knife Connection makes some badass G10 replacement grips for the RD line. I got the orange for the RD6, RD7, RD9 and RD Tanto.
I have an rd7 really like it. Stripped it and rounded the handle. Made a sheath for it out of kydex. The handle is short
Very cool
@@choirboyzcutleryoutdoors handle on bk9 is better but tip is a little thin on bk like the tip better on rd. I stripped my bk and it was stonewashed instead of the phosphate texture on most painted knives like esee and ontario almost like they are coated with phosphate before they are painted. I wet sand those but the bk was gorgeous just from removing paint. Mine is an older one that had the slicker paint finish as opposed to the more recent textured paint so don't know if they all are that way
The backwards hat just means you are ready to armwrestle, my favorite sport.
@@queefersutherland8495 I stripped my bk 2 because I hate Kabars coating. My background is paint and powder coating
@@queefersutherland8495 I was surprised that the BK 9 was a little thinner. Interested to check it out for sure
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From what I have seen, this blade was discontinued. Can't find anyone who has it in stock. Would definitely love to have one for my collection.
That sounds about right... That's the way it always happens for me anyway
@@choirboyzcutleryoutdoors Definitely gonna keep poking around to see if I can grab one though. Thanks man
@@hillbillyfromtheswamp6223 eBay has one available now.
way too big for me but looks very good
All of the Ontario’s with Micarta scales are blocky . I round em off with a Dremel tool and then they’re good to go .
Makes sense man
That's an awesome knife bro! Have you seen my new knife? 🤠🤠👍👍⚔⚔🗡🗡
I'll have to check it out!
@@choirboyzcutleryoutdoors thanks bro
half knife half machete.
Absolutely!
Scab! Your so skinny I can hardly recognize you!
Got a 6 and 9 love them ,tkc handles on 9 what a difference,i sanded and reprofiled the six, basically to small just like you said
Yeah I still like him though brother because they're easily customizable and they come at a good price or they did