Ontario Model 2 Strap Cutter
Ontario Model 2 Strap Cutter
Ontario Model 2 Strap Cutter

Vendor:OKC Knives

Ontario Model 2 Strap Cutter

Sale price$49.99Regular price $64.99
Description

The Ontario Model 2 Strap Cutter is a made-in-USA rescue tool built to slice through seatbelts, nylon webbing, and clothing in a single pull. Its short stainless blade sits inside a hooked throat, so the edge meets the strap without being exposed to the person you are cutting free. These are contemporary issue to the US military. 

Short & Sweet

  • Ontario Knife Company Model 2, SKU 1414
  • NSN 4240-01-547-5935
  • 6.63" (16.84 cm) overall; 0.5" (1.27 cm) stainless blade
  • Black finger-grooved 6061-T6 anodized aluminum handle
  • Ceramic sharpening rod on top of the handle; lanyard hole
  • OD green nylon MOLLE-compatible belt sheath
  • Made in USA; new 

Ontario Knife Company & the Military Strap Cutter

Ontario Knife Company has made blades in Franklinville, New York, since 1889, and its strap cutters are some of the most widely issued rescue tools in the US military. Ontario has supplied more than 350,000 of them to US forces, and the Marine Corps made one of its models standard issue. The Model 2 has its own National Stock Number, 4240-01-547-5935, which places it in the government’s Safety and Rescue Equipment class.

Aluminum Body, Stainless Blade, Ceramic Rod

The body is 6061-T6 anodized aluminum with deep finger grooves for a firm grip with gloves or wet hands. A ceramic rod on top of the handle lets you touch up the cutter’s edge, or any pocket knife you carry, without a separate sharpener. There is a lanyard hole at the base, and the whole tool weighs about 2.4 ounces. It rides in an OD green nylon sheath that mounts to MOLLE webbing on a plate carrier, pack strap, or belt.

Beyond the Surplus Store

Hunters carry strap cutters for treestand harness emergencies, and some use them for opening the hide when field dressing a deer. Drivers keep one in the center console or door pocket in case a jammed seatbelt needs to come off fast. It also earns its keep in warehouses and shipping rooms, where it opens banding and shrink wrap without the risk of a box knife slicing what is inside.

 

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Curious About Sizing?

Given the massive variety of clothing we carry, a standard sizing guide is incredibly helpful for customers seeking the best fit.

Please understand that surplus varies widely in fit and cut and this sizing chart is general advice rather than tailor-level fitting.

Nearly every military has different sizing charts and schemes, which is why we've taken the time to put together this brief tutorial.

 

Jacket & Shirt Sizing

In absence of an established military size chart, we measure each jacket or shirt from armpit to armpit to get a rough idea of how it fits. If a garment is between sizes, we mark it one size down. For example, if a shirt measures 19.75" from pit to pit, it is marked as a small rather than medium.

To measure pit to pit, close up your shirt or jacket and measure from armpit to armpit. 

This is our measurement guide that we use to measure garments without an existing military size chart:

14"-15" PtP = XXS

16-17" PtP = Extra Small

18"-19" PtP = Small

20-21" PtP = Medium

22-23" PtP = Large

24-25" PtP = Extra Large

26-27" PtP = XXL

28-29" PtP = 3XL

Pant Sizing

We typically convert pants to US waist and inseam sizes. If a pair of pants is between sizes, we mark it one size down. For example, if a pair of pants measures as a 33 waist, it is marked as a 32 waist.

To take these measurements we lay a pair of pants flat on the ground. We then measure across the waist and double the measurement. For example, if a pair of pants measures 16" across the waist it will fit a US 32 waist.

To determine inseam we measure from the crotch seam to the bottom of the cuff. For example, it a pair of pants measures 30" from the crotch seam to the bottom of the cuff we will list it as a 30 inseam or 30L.

Surplus Condition Guide

  1. Unissued
  2. These items are brand new. They may sometimes exhibit signs of storage. They may be new in their original factory packaging, but most times will not be. 
  3. Issued; Good / Issued
  4. These items are in issued/used condition but are fully functional. This grade of surplus item may also exhibit signs of use such as stampings, small stains or general dirtiness.
  5. Issued items will not have missing or broken buttons, zippers or be missing any functional components unless noted as such in the product description. Any items you purchase that are marked as "Issued; Good" but exhibit these defects will be replaced free of charge by Americana Pipedream.
  6. Grade 2
  7. These items are in issued/used condition but have defects that impede function. This may include missing buttons, broken zippers, holes and tears. They may also be missing components.
  8. This is the lowest grade of surplus item that we carry and they are not eligible for returns or exchanges due to condition.
Prop 65 Warning

All products that are NOT INTENDED FOR CONSUMPTION OR NOT FOOD PRODUCTS fall under this warning:

“WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.” WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including arsenic, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.”

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