Ontario M11 EOD
Ontario M11 EOD

Vendor:Ontario

Ontario M11 EOD

Sale price$339.99Regular price $419.99
Description

The Ontario M11 EOD is the US military's explosive ordnance disposal knife, a 12.5" fixed blade with a 7.13" black powder coated 420 modified stainless steel sawback blade, a tan Kraton handle, and a steel guard and pommel. This is new production from the Ontario Knife Company, the same American maker that has supplied the M11 under its National Stock Number, and it ships boxed with a tan glass-reinforced nylon belt sheath.

Short & Sweet

  • Manufacturer: Ontario Knife Company, Franklinville, New York (Model 1982)
  • Designation: M11 EOD, NSN 1095-01-577-6043
  • Overall length: 12.5"
  • Blade: 7.13" black powder coated 420 modified stainless, sawback spine, approx. 0.28" thick, 53 to 57 HRC
  • Handle: Tan Kraton with steel guard and hammer pommel
  • Sheath: Tan glass-reinforced nylon (GRN) belt sheath
  • Country of origin: USA
  • Condition: New production, boxed

A Bomb Tech's Knife, Born From the M9 Bayonet

The M11 was developed for the US Army's explosive ordnance disposal teams, the soldiers who render safe roadside bombs, mines, and unexploded munitions. It shares its blade with the M9 bayonet but is not a bayonet itself, since it has no rifle mounting catch or muzzle ring. In place of those, it adds a hammer pommel and is built as a working tool for EOD techs, and it is catalogued as part of the military's explosive ordnance disposal tool kit under NSN 1095-01-577-6043. Ontario, founded in 1889 in Franklinville, New York, has been one of the main contractors producing both the M9 and the M11 for the US military.

Blade, Handle & Construction

The blade is roughly 0.28" thick, far heavier than a typical field knife, giving it the strength to pry, scrape, and dig without snapping. It is 420 modified stainless hardened to 53 to 57 HRC, a softer steel than premium knife alloys, chosen because it resists rust and corrosion, flexes rather than chips under abuse, and is quick to resharpen in the field. The black powder coat cuts glare, and the milled sawteeth along the spine handle notching wood, scoring material, and cutting through rope or cordage the edge struggles with. The tan Kraton handle is grooved and textured for a secure grip with wet or gloved hands, the steel guard protects the hand, and the steel pommel works as a hammer.

Beyond the EOD Kit

Off the base, the M11 makes sense for anyone who wants a heavy, nearly indestructible utility knife that can also pound and saw. Overlanders and off-roaders keep knives like this in the vehicle for cutting straps, clearing brush, and breaking through materials in a pinch. Its thick spine and hammer pommel suit campsite jobs like driving tent stakes, splitting kindling, and notching poles. For collectors of modern US military gear, it rounds out an M9 collection with its more specialized EOD sibling.

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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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