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article by adding citations to reliable sources . unsourced material may be challenged and removed . october 2013 learn how and when to remove this template message learn how and when to remove this template message the okc 3s bayonet ontario knife company also known as okc is an american manufacturer of knives and other edged tools . contents 1 history 2 military production 3 references 4 external links history edit ontario knife company was founded in 1889 in naples new york . the company takes its name from ontario county new york not as a common misconception holds the province of ontario canada . citation needed they are currently located in franklinville new york in cattaraugus county where most of their products are manufactured . ontario knife company is most well known as a supplier of military knives . throughout the years they have supplied the u.s. military with products such as the m7 bayonet the usaf survival knife the m1942 machete the navy mk3 mod 0 diving survival knife the m9 bayonet and most recently the usmc okc 3s bayonet . they have also obtained a contract to build the aircrew survival egress knife asek survival knife system chosen by the united states army to be included in its air warrior equipment system . the knife was tested and approved by pm soldier and the united states army soldier systems center to meet the criteria defined by the us army and functions include a plexiglas breaker hammer saw teeth serrations spear holes lanyard hole and insulated guard . the system includes an anodized aluminum strap cutter with replaceable blades a screwdriver and a honing rod . the sheath also has webbing for attachment to a molle vest . military production edit complementing their lineup of military issue knives ontario knife company produces several commercial lines including the spec plus series which features many popular military survival blade designs with updated handle and sheath designs and the freedom fighter series which features metal hilts and pommels with military survival blades . their randall s adventure & training survival knives were designed in conjunction with randall s adventure & training a popular outdoor survival training and expedition company . the lineup includes the original rtak formerly produced by newt livesay blades and the tak 1 and rat 7 both of which have been adopted by the u.s. military . citation needed ontario knife company has also formed collaborations with other designers such as bram frank and renowned bowie knife expert and knifemaker bill bagwell introducing lower cost renditions of several of bagwell s famous designs . in addition to their sporting outdoor knives ontario knife company produces a large range of other cutlery and tools including old hickory kitchen cutlery industrial and agricultural products and sci med scientific tools and instruments . ontario knife is also major supplier of private label blades and knives . references edit external links edit official 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