Considering a Ka-Bar

BRD@66 · May 12, 2018

Never had one. Still don't need one but... Always wanted one.

https://www.amazon.com/Ka-Bar-Strai..._UL160_SR160,160_&refRID=19CQDC7630XNQCZEVNV7
I'm thinking a shorty w a 5.25" blade because a 7" blade just seems too big. The extra $16 is ok. Am I thinkin' wrong? Is this Amazon link a real deal Ka-Bar? Nylon handle?School me.

Ole Cowboy · May 12, 2018

It says "imported", that said a lot of knife makers hare importing them from China or other countries. Reviews are favorable with 131 and 4 ½ stars. The seller says its the real deal Ka Bar.

The design is a tried and proven, are their better designs out there, sure, but you cannot go wrong with this knife for all around use. If you have a specific requirement you might want to look at others, but day in day out, it old school but that ain't bad!

toddnjoyce · May 12, 2018

Here’s wha Ka-bar has to say about the shorty. Might be a different model than the OP linked on Amazon.

https://www.kabar.com/knives/detail/68

jrbfishn · May 12, 2018

From what I have seen, the imported ones are not too bad. If you want one you can hand down, get a USA made Kbar. They last. Either shorty or full size.

My Pop had one He carried in Nam. Got it from a Korea vet. He got it from a WWII vet. My son , who is named after Pop and his best friend, now has it. Properly sharpend, it will take a hand off.

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Moonpie · May 12, 2018

Gobs of originals on Flea-bay.

vmax · May 12, 2018

They offer a kydex sheath
Well worth it
You can strap it to your vest or just about anywhere
I've got 2 of those knives
Darn good for the money

craigntx · May 12, 2018

I have an ontario same grip. Kydex digicam sheath.
I think i paid $50
Good knife

Big Green · May 14, 2018

I have two full size, one is a Jeep knife the other is from my last active duty squadron, it stays on my desk. Both are leather handles.

Been eyeing then shorter one with kydex sheath and black handle, just haven't bought one.

I highly recommend the U.S. made ones.

rman · May 14, 2018

coming from CA, I'm a huge SOA fan, which makes me want to carry a ka bar. I just don't think I have the balls to do it...

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TheDan · May 14, 2018

The nylon handles are more practical, but the leather ones are too good looking to pass up...

grasshopperglock · May 14, 2018

Hell No if it's made in China. Disgusting they farmed an classic American knife off to communist slave labor. I'm out on their junk.

rman said:
coming from CA, I'm a huge SOA fan, which makes me want to carry a ka bar. I just don't think I have the balls to do it...

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You're limiting yourself. Buy an automatic dagger. The ka-bar on a belt will tear your car seat up. Wait and see. There's lots of neat stuff here.

BRD@66 · May 14, 2018

TheDan said:
The nylon handles are more practical, but the leather ones are too good looking to pass up...
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Yes! Exactly! But the leather adds $20 just for looks. Some ads (not just Amazon) purport made in US and imported in the same ad. I'm thinking that means a US knife & a Mexico leather sheath.

deemus · May 15, 2018

My brother gave me what I think is a KBar. It's a Navy pilot survival knife. But looks like a KBar.

He got it for me when he was on the Enterprise.

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