It doesn't get more classic than this! For the most part, this is the knife by which all other tactical and military knives were derived from, and the design is still strong. The construction on this knife is as solid as it gets. The leather is well sealed and holds up very well to use. The 1095 blade is thick and very agile in the hand. I have both the plastic and leather sheath, and both are great. If you had to grab one knife and go, you can do a lot worse than the classic, full-size USMC KA-BAR. No collection should be without one.
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this knife is my go to knife for pretty much anything, i've beaten on it with my hammer, yes that is right, a hammer, never has it broken, it does dull though yet its a very nice knife for widdling i recommend everyone buys one
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First of all... I have been called a knife expert. I know what steel makes a good blade, I know good durability and I have friends that recommend good knives to me. This one in particular was recommended by many of my friends, so I bought it. And I must say this is a very good quality knife. This knife is not excellent at one particular thing. It is good at everything it is designed to be and even beyond those specs. My opinion to everyone that thinks about getting one of these knives... YES, You would be a "fool" not to own this Knife!!! The only downside to this knife is that the powder coating comes off relatively easy...
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I bought this knife a year ago, and I have brought it through hell and back,and it is stillin perfect condition and held the razor edge. All that is left to say is that this is the AK-47 bof knives because it is versitile and tough as nails. I highly recomend this knife
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Well I'm 25 now, I got this knife when I was 16 years old before I joined the USMC. Besides boot camp and School of Infantry I took this with me most of the time in the USMC, two Iraq deployments and now I'm in the Army National Guard and I still use it. It can cut through a 1 to 2 inch tree in one chop. It's very durable. I also would say from all the knives I've paid a couple hundred dollars or more for, the USMC KA-BAR is definitely one of the best bangs for your buck!!!!
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I just received my first KA-BAR as a present from my wife and I must say that I am excited just to own something so well crafted and stout I can hardly contain myself. I live high in the Sierra Nevada mountains and am an avid Outdoorsman. Believe me this knife will be put through the ringer. Being as I am around mountain lions and bears all the time I feel totally comfortable with this knife at my side.Perfect weight ,nice feel in the hand ,so when I am 30 miles into the back country and this knife is at my side I will hike with complete confidence. Yea Buddy!!!!!!
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Ive had the same Ka-Bar that my grandfather used in WW2, passed to my dad when he went to Vietnam and then on to me. It is unreal how long this knife has been in use and its just as strong and dependable today as it was then. When I'm done with it it will go to my son, but he wont be getting it anytime soon. Ive still got plenty of camping to do :)
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I HAVE JUST PURCHASED THIS KNIFE, AND I AM EXTREAMLY SATISFIED. IT IS RAZOR SHARP, AND FEELS GOOD IN MY HAND. I INTEND TO USE THIS KNIFE FOR HUNTING, CAMPING, WHEN I JOIN THE MILITARY, AND WHEN THE TIME COMES, SURVIVAL. THIS IS MY FIRST KABAR, AND IT WILL NOT BE MY LAST. WONDERFUL PEICE OF AMERICAN MADE HARDWARE. HOORAH MARINES!!
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i wanted to torture test my ka bar so i ran it over with my dads truck and it was fine, truly quality made
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pecfect! I just like it!
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i just bought this knife and its the best knife i have ever owned leatherman was my favorite knife but ka-bar will be in mt life for a long time
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Still have my grandfather's, still sharp, deadly, and while retired, I know I could still count on it. I carry the tanto made by your company, and while I do not like the added safety straps, with the sheath one quick motion brings it out. I wish it was as simple as the sheath for my grandfather's, but worthy of the legacy it carries. The original, well, it is simply beautiful functionallity at its finest. Saved my life, and will do so again. Rarely if ever carried, but worthy of the respect it is given. Thank you.
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Best all around fixed blade knife i have ever owned. I've had mine for over 3 years, and used it for every heavy tasked camp chore. Every time i go in the woods, this wonderful blade goes with me.
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I bought mine 27 years ago. I have taken it all over the world during my military career and now every time I go into the woods. Best knife I have ever owned.
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I grew up in Alaska and heard stories from my father of the best knife he had in the jungles of Vietnam with the USMC. In my early 20's I saw one for the first time and bought it on the spot for my father. To his surprise and bug-eyes he was grateful for the gift. I couldn't take it anymore and bought myself one that same day. It's traveled across the U.S. and back again fishing and big game hunting. It is MY ONLY survival knife I will ever carry! Thank you for your attention to detail!
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I got my first KaBar when I was 18. It was given to me by my recruiter when I joined the Marines. Ever since then, that knife had been with me almost everywhere, including my deployment to Iraq. The knife is durable and really stands up for its reputation. When I left the Marine Corps, i passed it on to one of my guys. Since then, I've owned many different knives that are popular in the market, but i feel like nothing can compare to this classic. After much consideration, I've decided purchase another one.
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I am a knifemaker for a living. I love metallurgy, and as such my FAVORITE steel is anything high carbon with a touch of chromium for wear resistance. Aside from the vanadium, this steel is very close to the 5160 spring steel i use for my knives. It cost me $130 to make a blade that equaled this blades performance with a hardwood handle. This Ka-Bar dug a hole like a champ, chopped through kindling like nothing, and built a shelter. All i need to survive the harsh wilderness now is this knife, and a flintstrike. This knife will go from building my shelter, to splitting my wood, to digging a hole, then on to gutting, skinning and prepping game, this knife is all i need to sustain a good healthy knife. Tanto's, zombie choppers, and the fancy blades are nice, but you'll never beat the tried and true shape of a ka-bar or bowie in this call back to a more powerful age. This is american engineering-industry at its finest, and i even turn clients to ka-bar if my $150-175 aren't in their range, because honestly, they perform just as well as this kabar that is offered for under $100. Thank you for bringing me an amazing blade that far outperforms its price. And out of ALL their blades, this one is my absolute favorite! God bless ka-bar, god bless America!
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My original issue WWII Kabar was stolen from me in the mid-seventies. A number of years later, my brother gifted me at Christmas with a new one. Thank-you Brother! This is my "if I could have one tool/weapon for survivlal" knife. It is always with me. Best damn knife ever made, bar none! Nice work, Kabar. Don't change a thing with it!
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I just joined the Marine Corps and i'm shipping off to basic in a few weeks. The day I signed, my dad surprised me with this bad boy. Needless to say, i'm in love. Comes out of the box crazy sharp, and I love the stacked leather washer handle. I have nothing bad to say about the knife itself, but the leather sheath gets scraped when you insert the knife in it. Isn't that bad if you don't care about keeping everything pristine, but thats how I am. When I deploy I will be carrying this KA-BAR with me with pride. Thanks for such a solid knife with a lot of history!
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My first Ka Bar came to me in Viet Nam as a FNG grunt Marine. It served me well and I never forgot it. Years later, I was a Private Contractor, training Iraqi Police....OJT style with Army MPs on the streets and in the villages of Iraq. Again I chose what proved itself to me so well decades before. I carried this one for 24 months in Iraq.
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I carried, and extensively used, my KABAR in Iraq and then used it to cut my wedding cake. Thank you for the great product and legacy of the knife!!!
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This is the best knife ever, this a epic knife!!!!
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I've had my KA-BAR for 21 years now and it has never let me down.....
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This knife is OUTSTANDING! It's great, sharp, and strong. Great build and the leather sheath is much better than expected. It comes razor sharp and it's also much bigger than I thought. Over all I highly recommend this wonderful knife.
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This is the best knife I have ever owned. I got it for my birthday, and the moment I took it out of the box, I fell in love with it. I have found it to be very useful and durable throughout the years. I now take it hunting, fishing, or any other outdoor adventure I go on.
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