LC18 US Military Machete made by Ontario Knife Company
LC18 US Military Machete
The LC-18 Machete by Ontario Knife Company has been used by the US Military since 1943. Proven in the battle field, jungle, swamp, forest, and the backyard the LC-18 is the very best machete at this price level.
In stock
SKU
N6144
$25.95
Description / LC18 US Military Machete
No other military machete has been in service for as long as the LC-18 from OKC. This machete is the 1911 of machetes, designed to function and function well.
Features:
- NSN#: 5110-00-813-1286
- High Impact Shatter Proof Handle
- Zinc Phosphate Coated Blade
- Lanyard Hole in Grip
Specifications:
- Lock Type: Fixed
- Edge Type: Plain
- Hardness: 50-55 HRC
- Handle Color: Black
- Blade Grind: Flat
- Blade Finish: Zinc Phosphate
- Blade Color: Black
- Blade Thickness: 0.12 Inch
- Blade Material: 1095 Carbon Steel
- Blade Length: 18 Inch
- Overall Length: 24 Inch
- Country of Origin: USA
More Information
| Manufacturer | Ontario Knife Company |
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Customer Reviews
Overall Rating
Nicely balanced machete.
Review by
Nick
Nicely balanced machete. Well constructed. Dependable and handy for bush work. It comes sharp enough to do work. If you want it sharper, check how to sharpen a machete on YouTube.Typical Ontario Knife excellent value. I recommend
Overall Rating
The best machete I have used.
Review by
Cyrus
I bought this machete to replace a SOG 12" machete that I had damaged with only two days of abuse. The Ontario is much heavier, but built like a tank. The only problem I have had with it is that the pins in the handle became loose, but I was able to easily pound them back in, and I covered the handle with paracord. I still give five stars for quality because it is the most durable blade I have ever used. Highly recommended product.
Overall Rating
looks great
Review by
chris
I own a Chinese cheap one I got at flea market, they said it was original but i did some homework and its not, no wonder it was only $10. I would definitely recommend the real thing.
Overall Rating
Made “Like they use to.”
Review by
Jason
I have an older one of these Ontario machetes around which is WWII vintage built in 1945. I did not want to damage the older one by hacking things around the backyard. So, I purchased a new Ontario machete. The only real differences between the two is that the old one has some sort of what appears to be an early plastic handle the newer one has a more modern thicker plastic handle. The blades are identical except for the stamps and the newer one has some sort of phosphate finish. Honestly the new one is not made, “like they use to”; the new one is slightly better made. If you are looking for a machete I do not think you could beat this one, even if you spent a whole lot more.
Overall Rating
LC18 US Machete
Review by
Jill
Proven in the field for over a half a century. I have two and the rivets will eventually work loose on the handle. Lots of fixes for that. Much better than the Chinese knock-offs,
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