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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.

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Comment by Jan Carter on January 4, 2013 at 17:43: Patrick,

Thanks for sharing the ZK. Looks like one fine knife

Featured Comment by Craig Henry on December 30, 2012 at 23:52: It's not much Ivars, but it's something...........

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Featured Comment by Craig Henry on December 30, 2012 at 16:26: Nice Ka-Bars Ivars!!

Comment by Patrik Ilijev on December 30, 2012 at 16:16: My Ka-Bar ZK Kharon Zombie Killing Tanto.

Got it last year as a present from my friend.

Comment by Jan Carter on December 30, 2012 at 14:53: This is a fair and honest review. Watch from his first impression to his how his opinion is formed within a three week period

Comment by Terry Pitts on October 29, 2012 at 19:33: Thank you Hog,Ive been collecting Ka-Bars for a while and this is only the second one Ive seen.