KaBar / Becker

[Itsricmo]

Re: The Mossberg 500 of the knife world.

I would have to say something like a Leathermen MUT-EOD or similar model. I had one stolen from my bag at work a few months back... I LOVED that freaking thing... But if it has to be a knife, Fixed or Folding Blade...


The Becker Tac-Tool (Pry Tool/Diver Tool) wins my vote all day long!
http://www.knifecenter.com/item/KABK3/K ... ical-Knife

 

[Jonny1280]

BK-5

 

[aksavanaman]

Jonny, are you making the scales yourself or buying? Great looking collection of BK's... that BK16 is beautiful... I think I would even like that bettern than a KaBar!

 

[Jonny1280]

The scales on the bk5 are micarta. Ka-bar factory micarta. I preffer it over the stock grivory scales. They just feel warmer. There are some who make their own micarta, but I just bought these.



Here's my new BK10 that has recently been re-released:

BK17 clip point tweener:

BK7 with Azwelke kydex sheath:

And my BK24. This is the model 14, but made with D2 instead of 1095 crovan.

 

[LAZY EYED SNIPER]

Great lookin blades!

 

[SHOOTER13]

Just ordered this KA-BAR serrated Foliage Green Fighting/Utility Knife...




SPECS:

Material: Steel 1095 Cro-Van
Blade Type: Fixed
Blade Point: Clip
Blade Length: 7 inches
Overall Length: 11-3/4 inches
Weight: 0.70 lb
Blade Thickness: 0.165
Edge Angle: 20 Degrees
Handle Material: Kraton G®
Grind: Flat
HRC: 56-58
Butt Cap/Guard: Powdered Metal
Sheath: Glass Filled Nylon
Made in USA

http://www.kabar.com/knives/detail/23

 

[aksavanaman]

I've still been lusting over a leather handled USMC version (although I'd love it to be parked rather than the current coating they use). Call me traditional, but I like it!

 

[nitesite]

Now there's a knife that can save your ass.

Congrats.

 

[3skulls]

Very nice!

 

[SHOOTER13]

Thanks gentlemen !!

Buddy of mine showed me this knife the other day...had to get one for myself !!

 

[LAZY EYED SNIPER]

Just ordered this KA-BAR serrated Foliage Green Fighting/Utility Knife...




SPECS:

Material: Steel 1095 Cro-Van
Blade Type: Fixed
Blade Point: Clip
Blade Length: 7 inches
Overall Length: 11-3/4 inches
Weight: 0.70 lb
Blade Thickness: 0.165
Edge Angle: 20 Degrees
Handle Material: Kraton G®
Grind: Flat
HRC: 56-58
Butt Cap/Guard: Powdered Metal
Sheath: Glass Filled Nylon
Made in USA

http://www.kabar.com/knives/detail/23

 

[OhioArcher]

Thanks. Reminded me to put mine in my carry bag.

 

[SHOOTER13]

Yea it is...!!

Gonna be my new "Jeep" knife...

 

[MIKE U.S.N.]

That knife is Sweet

 

[GunnyGene]

You should start a collection of the KaBar predecessors that were used by the USMC prior to and early part of WWII. Both are available for not a whole lot of money.

The Marine Raider Stilleto ( A little history of it here: https://www.mca-marines.org/mcaf-blog/2011/10/17/raider-stiletto)

And the #18 Collins Legitimus Machete (8" blade) Issued to Carlson's Raiders and other units.

 

[SHOOTER13]

Already have another KA-BAR in mind Gunny....



The combat knife first adopted by the United States Marine Corps in November 23rd, 1942 as the 1219C2 combat knife (later designated the USMC Mark 2 combat knife or Knife, Fighting Utility).

 

[GunnyGene]

Already have another KA-BAR in mind Gunny....



The combat knife first adopted by the United states Marine Corps in November 23rd, 1942 as the 1219C2 combat knife (later designated the USMC Mark 2 combat knife or Knife, Fighting Utility).

This guy has several for sale: http://www.baystatemilitaria.com/WWII/WWIIEquipment.htm

Ya' know if you look around you can find the originals for not much more than the new reproductions. $120 or so, including sheath sometimes. I have one of the 1996 knives made by Case that I bought at a gun show a few months ago for $60.

 

[SHOOTER13]

Thanks Gunny...I'll look into it.

 

[SHOOTER13]

Ordered Wednesday 5/7...came in Saturday 5/10 !!

 

[3skulls]

I like it!