Need A Review: Ka-Bar USMC
Basically, I'm sick of buying shit knives. Looking to spend a bit more on something decent.
The Ka-Bar USMC obviously has decades of use behind it (for those that don't know, it was issued during WWII to US troops, and apparently is still the same design.)
Anyone own/used one of these?
The Ka-Bar USMC obviously has decades of use behind it (for those that don't know, it was issued during WWII to US troops, and apparently is still the same design.)
Anyone own/used one of these?
Comments
He ran himself off and if he acted like half the ass there that he did here you would have ran him off in a New York minute. So take your e-drama back to your house.
That is what I just said when I told him to take his e-drama home. Of course you kind of started it when you look at this bud.
I personally don't like hard plastics sheaths, and will probably get one with a leather one. I just need something decent and I'm sick of buying shit quality knives.
Amazon has em for ~$50/free shipping..That really isn't that expensive for a kickass knife.
http://www.amazon.com/Ka-Bar-2-1245-1-Black-Tanto-Knife/dp/B000BT1G6W
http://www.amazon.com/KA-BAR-Marine-Fighting-Knife-Straight/dp/B001H53Q6M/ref=pd_sim_sg_3
So that said, if I HAD to employ the USMC knife I'd say the original long blade with smooth edge and drop point is the way to go. Synthetic sheaths are all the rage but I like the smoothness and quietness of leather. The shorter blade could be good too, it just really depends on what you plan to do with it. For me, more edge means easier work in what I do.
You get a lot of guys that say huge blades are for Rambo wannabes and then you get people who insist that large blades are the only real way to go because of their strength and blah blah, well that's all a bunch of shit. In the end it's a matter of preference so nobody can really give you advice on what STYLE of knife you should get, that's all up to you and what you're going to do with it. However, as far as material goes, Ka-Bar makes a good knife you won't be afraid to beat the shit out of. I personally don't like the edge on them but some people swear by them. The strong pommel is a nice touch though and makes a good mashing tool in survival situations plus gives you room to hit with a mallet to carve grooves or whatever.
For what it's worth, my personal favorite is my Schrade SCHF1 based on Chris Reeve's single piece hollow handle design. Some people shit on the hollow handle design but the knife design is at least as strong as a conventional full tang if not stronger, so the only real gripe anyone can have is balance but I like it.
Haven't bought a new knife yet, but found a local camping store with the USMC at a better price than I've found on eBay. Might keep looking around for now though...
I used to own one, stabbed it through car doors, pounded tent stakes, dug holes. Only thing I ever had a problem with was the leather grip. The little wafers of leather would get loose sometimes, they also don't like being left wet for long periods of time.
I have a Cold Steel Bush Ranger now that I traded for. Not a bad knife. I want a rc5 http://www.eseeknives.com/rc-5.htm
I never found a lot of use for having a huge ass blade. Not to mention the added weight.