Ontario SP50: "Hall of Fame Survivor" by Nutnfancy
This video is a detailed review of the Ontario SP50 knife, presented by Nutnfancy. The reviewer highlights its strengths as a large woods blade, emphasizing its balanced weight, robust 5160 steel blade with a full flat grind, distal taper, and sharp spine suitable for fire steel and hammering. The SP50 is praised for its performance in both temperate and arctic conditions, its competency in various tasks like splitting logs, de-limbing, hacking, and digging. The review also touches on the Kraton handle's properties and mentions minor design oversights like the lack of jimping and a thumb ramp, which are deemed forgivable. The improved MOLLE sheath is noted, though a Kydex or thermoplastic alternative is suggested for further enhancement. The reviewer positions the SP50 as a versatile tool with potential applications in combat scenarios reminiscent of bowie knives, but ultimately best suited for wilderness survival tasks such as fire starting and shelter construction. Its outstanding value at approximately $75 (as of 2011) is a key selling point, leading to a "Hall of Fame Survivor" designation and a 5 out of 5 Likability Scale rating.
