ONTARIO KNIFE CO NEWS

FRANKLINVILLE, N.Y., Dec. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Field & Stream Magazine's "Best of the Best" award is one of the most prestigious accolades in the outdoor gear industry.  Each year, expert field testers at Field & Stream evaluate hundreds of the best new outdoor products, narrowing them down to the most outstanding equipment across several categories. With the conclusion of this exhaustive testing, the Ontario Knife Company's Blackbird SK-5, designed by survivalist Paul Scheiter, was awarded "Best of the Best" in the knife category for 2011.  Find the full article at www.BestKnifeOfTheYear.com

"We are very proud to have received the recognition from Field & Stream as the best knife product introduced in 2011," said Ken Trbovich. "Ontario Knife Company has always focused on knives that incorporate function, rugged materials and stylish design.  The Blackbird SK-5 epitomizes this philosophy.  To have it recognized as the ultimate outdoorsmen knife is a thrilling and humbling accomplishment."

Paul Scheiter, the designer of the Blackbird SK-5, developed the knife with the goal of achieving maximum function, delivered through pure simplicity. "I believe that the less complicated a product is, the better it will perform when your life depends on it. The Blackbird SK-5 is comfortable to use, has ideal cutting geometry, and is extremely durable... all of the things necessary for the most demanding wilderness survival tasks. The Blackbird is a timeless classic, and I am proud to have partnered with The Ontario Knife Company in bringing this product to life. Their deep roots in American manufacturing and their commitment to delivering products that save lives are things that I deeply admire," said Scheiter.

Paul Scheiter is also the owner of the world renowned sheath company, Hedgehog Leatherworks, which produces a high performance aftermarket leather sheath for the Blackbird SK-5 Knife that is available directly through www.HedgehogLeatherworks.com

Because of its emphasis on pure function with no frills, the Blackbird has proven itself to be an invaluable tool for survivalists, soldiers, hunters, and outdoorsmen of all walks. The knife itself is comprised of a full tang 154CM high grade stainless steel blade that is fitted with black micarta handles. It is 10 inches overall, with 5 inches of sharpened blade and 5 inches of handle. At just under 3/16" thick, the knife is ideally suited to detailed carving, but also excels at tasks that involve splitting through wood. The steel is heat treated to Rockwell Hardness 58-60, and comes with a hand sharpened edge that will easily skin small and big game alike. Perhaps most importantly, ergonomics are at the forefront of this design, so the knife is comfortable to hold for prolonged periods of intense work. The package is topped off with an American made MOLLE compatible nylon sheath.  All of these elements add up to deliver a "must have" survival system.

Like other Ontario Knife products, the Blackbird SK-5 complies with the Berry Amendment, as it is proudly 100 percent made in the U.S.A.

For more information about The Ontario Knife Company and its industry-leading line of advanced knives, machetes, edged products and specialty tools, contact The Ontario Knife Company at P.O. Box 145-26 Empire Street · Franklinville, NY 14737 · Telephone (716) 676-5527 · Or visit http://www.ontarioknife.com. The Ontario Knife Company is a subsidiary of publicly traded Servotronics Inc. (listed as SVT on NYSE-Amex exchange).

ONTARIO KNIFE COMPANY RELEASES THE ULTIMATE CONCEALED COMBAT KNIFE FOR U.S. MILITARY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT - Ontario Knife Company XM Strike Fighter

An easy-to-access concealed knife can be an officerʼs or operatorʼs saving grace when faced with a life and death encounter in the field - which is why Ontario Knife Company has introduced the ultimate automatic opening combat knife - the Ontario Knife Company XM Strike Fighter. Constructed with 154 CM stainless steel with a Tribocote R40 black powder coated finish - creating incredible toughness - the Ontario Knife Company XM Strike Fighter provides U.S. Military and law enforcement personnel with a sleek, compact and extremely effective blade thatʼs accessible in a momentʼs notice.
 
Available with either a plain or partially serrated blade edge, and yielding an overall length of 8.5”, the Ontario Knife Company XM Strike Fighter features an outside quick release button and secondary safety lock - to ensure this rugged folding combat knife is ready when you need it and stays concealed when you donʼt.

The .55” thick 6061-T6 aluminum handle is extremely low profile, housing a 3.75” long / .125” thick blade, and comes equipped with a convenient pocket clip so it is conveniently concealed in a pocket, boot or belt. The black anodized aluminum handle features milled grooves to improve grip and the bladeʼs fuller keeps the knifeʼs overall weight at a mere 4.5 ounces - resulting in an extremely lightweight, low profile and useful knife.

Since 1942, the Ontario Knife Company of Franklinville, NY has been a major knife supplier to the U.S. Armed Forces. Its military supply roots go deep into its history, as Ontario began supplying the U.S. Military with its famous 18-inch Machetes during World War II. Since then, Ontario Knife Company has consistently developed new designs utilizing  cutting-edge technology, mterials and manufacturing techniques that remain at the forefront of the hunting, outdoor, police, tactical and military industries worldwide.

ONTARIO KNIFE COMPANY - LEADING THE INDUSTRY IN INNOVATION AND CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY FOR MORE THAN 120 YEARS

In 1889, Ontario Knife Company of Franklinville, NY began handcrafting quality cutlery that would eventually build a reputation and legacy of uncompromised workmanship for decades to come. And now, more than 120 years later, the well-known company continues to make its mark as a world leader in the development of high-quality, American-made knife designs that have become standard issue with the U.S. Armed Forces, as well as become immensely popular with the outdoor, agriculture and culinary markets.

Ontarioʼs military supply roots go deep into its history, as the company has been supplying quality cutlery to the U.S. Military since WWII, beginning with its famous 18 inch Machete. Today, the company consistently develops new knife designs that allow military personnel to have the products they need in order to get their jobs done both in and out of the battlefield. Ontarioʼs well-recognized military products include the M9 Bayonet, the M7 Bayonet, the Marine Corps OKC 3S Bayonet, the Pilots Survival Knife, the ASEK Survival Knife System used in the Air Warrior Equipment System, the Marine Corps Combat Knife, the Mark III Model O Navy Knife, the 18” Military Machete, the SP16 Spax, and the OKC Rescue Tool.

Over the years, Ontario has received numerous awards and recognitions for their superb performance and commitment to the U.S. Military including: the 2007 Recognition for Excellence Award - Gold Level, presented by the Defense Supply Center Columbus (4 years in a row); the 2006 Materiel Readiness Award presented by the Army Aviation Association of America (AAAA); and the 2006 Innovative Business Performer of the Year, presented by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA).

This same remarkable quality and functionality used for our soldiers abroad is also offered to civilian enthusiasts from outdoor adventurers to culinary experts through the companyʼs wide range of product lines such as its legendary Old Hickory Kitchen Cutlery, its Industrial and Agricultural Products, and its Sci-Med Scientific Tools and Instruments.

Ontario Knife Company is a U.S. owned and operated organization that continually stays on the forefront of knife designs and cutting-edge technology. In addition to being a major supplier to the U.S. Government, Ontario Knife teams with a nationwide network of distributors/dealers to market its products to many diverse consumer and niche markets. Worldwide sales activity encompasses more than 28 countries, and continues to grow.