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Ka-Bar Fan Club

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The Big Boss of the large fixed blades with the bullet proof reputation to prove it

Location: Right here on iKC!
Members: 90
Latest Activity: Feb 25, 2023

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Some KA-BAR history...

The Ka-Bar fighting knife was originally designed as a hunting knife in 1898, and would have been considered unremarkable at that time. In 1942, soon after the United States' entry into World War II, American troops experienced the problematic nature of the M1917/1918 and Mark I trench knives that they were issued initially and, realizing the need for knives suited to trench warfare, Ka-Bar's design was chosen from a catalog of hunting gear. The Marines bought many different knives and designs from a large number of suppliers during World War II, but it was the Ka-Bar fighting knife that was most common and popular. It was chosen for continued purchase and issue after the war was over. The final shape was decided upon by the Marine Corps. The changes included a slightly longer blade for combat use, introduction of a small fuller to make the blade lighter, and the pinned pommel and stacked leather handle as standard. In addition, the blade, guard, and pommel were all finished in a non-reflective matte black or gray phosphate finish instead of the brightly polished steel of the original.

Millions were made during World War II by Ka-Bar, Ontario Knife Company, Camillus Cutlery, Case Knives, and several other knife companies. The knife is inexpensive, easy to replace, and adequate for most tasks. It was also used as a diving knife in World War II, though the model in use at the time disintegrated rapidly in saltwater. The various forms of this knife are still very popular with hunters, fishermen, hikers, outdoors-men, and the U.S. military.

(sourse: wikipedia.com)

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KnifeMaker Comment by Nick Arsenault on August 7, 2009 at 22:52: um... what?

Comment by Jim Johnson on August 7, 2009 at 22:28: THE BIG BOSS WITH THE HOT SAUCE

KnifeMaker Comment by Nick Arsenault on August 7, 2009 at 20:44: welcome to the club Jim and Zack... besure you add your thoughts to the posts or start some new ones...

KnifeMaker Comment by Nick Arsenault on June 7, 2009 at 19:55: tec lock and how to mount it coming soon...

KnifeMaker Comment by Nick Arsenault on May 25, 2009 at 8:13: Happy Memorial Day

KnifeMaker Comment by Nick Arsenault on May 21, 2009 at 19:33: I R KA-BAR!!!lol

KnifeMaker Comment by Nick Arsenault on May 14, 2009 at 19:21: heres some math

Ka-Bar=coolbeanz+usefulness

Comment by Anthony G. on May 11, 2009 at 20:45: Hey guys. I don't have a KaBar yet but I am looking into picking one up. Is there any new model you would recommend?

KnifeMaker Comment by Nick Arsenault on May 11, 2009 at 19:54: i think 9 members in 24 hours aint bad...lol

be sure to tell your friends...

thanks

Comment by J.J. Smith III on May 11, 2009 at 15:24: Not a big fixed blade fan, but I'm right partial to my Ka-Bar's. I've got 2, that were gifts from my Uncle, (USMC, Korea Vet.)