Jan 17, 2025 · Looks like KA-BAR has a few more models to add. The Dust-2 design is interesting to me. With a rubberized handle and D2 steel, it has a chance to be a good one. No new knives for me in 2025 though, so some of you are going to have to try them out and see if …

Jun 6, 2012 · You have 2 Moras. You do not need a Ka-Bar. If you want to baton a knife, baton the Moras. They will stand up to it and come back looking for more. The edge and blade geometry on a Mora mean they will cut well even when dull. Now, I love Ka-Bar and their brand. I would not put a scandi grind on a Ka-Bar. Sure, a steeper bevel, but not a full ...

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Feb 1, 2012 · The Ka-Bar Mk I is a good design, by a well known manufacturer, and is an excellent choice for a tactical knife. I just think the BK-2 is a better big knife, and neither of them can claim to be a small knife for bushcraft use. All depends on the way you envision using the blade, in the long run. If it works for you, all is golden.

Feb 27, 2022 · Using the big KA-BAR in the kitchen is a surprisingly pleasant experience. I chopped up some veggies, Added the last remnants of some leftover ham, Heated the pan, and tossed in the veggies. I like to sauté the veggies a bit before I toss the ham in. This might be a good time to mention. This is a Lodge Carbon Steel Pan.

Aug 13, 2011 · KA-BAR Knives, Inc., a subsidiary of Cutco Corporation, manufactures high quality military, hunting, sporting, and all-purpose utility knives.

Apr 12, 2018 · I have a Ka-Bar 1221. I bought this knife from a guy who thought it was a Special USMC. I learned that it was discontinued. That is literally all i know. when i look up anything on this knife all i find is old Pages advertising them. and i get 50 different answers about what blade steel. If anyone knows anything about it like Blade steel

Feb 16, 2018 · I modified my KA-BAR USMC shorty by cutting off the top part of the guard for the exact reason @Elgatodeacero mentioned. Stripped the blade of the paint job and then put a patina on it by using ketchup and a vinegar soak. Added rubber O-rings sizes #12-13-13-12-10 to the grooves in the handle for a better grip.

Apr 8, 2022 · They contacted Ka-Bar Customer Service, explained what they'd done, and were told it was considered abuse and the damage was not covered under the warranty. As I said, I'm not a knife thrower, but a knife should be able to withstand some punishment.

Mar 27, 2011 · The start of the Ka-bar Collector's Club was formed in 1976 with the release of the 200th Anniversary USMC Knife, Some say it all started with the release of the 1973 Vietnam memorial USMC knife or at the very least that is the knife that sparked the new found interest of Ka-Bar and the company getting new people started with collecting of ...