Ka-Bar, Share your opinion

[joppaj]

i had a kabar marlin spike knife. very sharp and held its edge. very smooth open and close. unfortunately lost it years later while camping.

Never seen a Kabar marlin spike. Mine is a Camulus. Fantastic little knife.

 

[AlBeight]

I used mine to take out Charlie when I was in ‘Nam

Quang Tri 1967?

Back when the name on your uniform said “Teratos”, but everyone knew you as “Dr. FURY” !

 

[River02]

Quang Tri 1967?

Back when the name on your uniform said “Teratos”, but everyone knew you as “Dr. FURY” !

Sang Bang--- Special Units Battalion...hush hush

 

[River02]

Well, based on my experience with my Ka-Bar in the military I purchased one for my Go Bag. Wouldn't want to be without it--

 

[TheBert]

Bought mine at the Lejeune Exchange in '82. I don't know where it is at the moment. It doesn't hold an edge during use as well as it is expected or should.

 

[TI-tick]

Well, based on my experience with my Ka-Bar in the military I purchased one for my Go Bag. Wouldn't want to be without it--

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I have the exact same. Prefer a plastic sheath and no leather.

IIRC they make a Jr. Version that may be more handy.

 

[Doctor_M]

I'll add mine... respectable piece of steel. Does what it should. Never had to slit a throat, but if I did (God forbid) this would do the job nicely.

 

[JollyPedro]

I have my grandfathers Navy MK2. Absolutely love it and still use it!

 

[teratos]

Quang Tri 1967?

Back when the name on your uniform said “Teratos”, but everyone knew you as “Dr. FURY” !

I remember it like it was yesterday. I can still smell the blood and napalm.

 

[AlBeight]

Bought mine at the Lejeune Exchange in '82. I don't know where it is at the moment. It doesn't hold an edge during use as well as it is expected or should.

Maybe it was something in the water?

Too soon?

 

[ezracer]

OOPS!! Pic didn't post.

 

[ezracer]

You gotta have one, you just gotta !! Actually I carry it when I ride my bike. I have a sheath that I strap to my shin. Great for keeping dogs away. I'd never cut a dog but all it takes is a jab from that point.....OUCH!!

 

[outrider58]

You gotta have one, you just gotta !! Actually I carry it when I ride my bike. I have a sheath that I strap to my shin. Great for keeping dogs away. I'd never cut a dog but all it takes is a jab from that point.....OUCH!!

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My EDC

 

[teratos]

My EDC

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That is an enormous cock ring. Much respect.

 

[4g64loser]

My EDC

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You really should switch out the baling wire garrotte for thin braided cable.

 

[outrider58]

That is an enormous cock ring. Much respect.

I use the Felcos for the occasional impromptu Briss...

 

[outrider58]

You really should switch out the baling wire garrotte for thin braided cable.

It was a field expedient job...

It is actually easier to deploy(no sag) and cuts like a mofo...

 

[4g64loser]

It was a field expedient job...

It is actually easier to deploy(no sag) and cuts like a mofo...

I find the braided cable is easier to store, deploy, and it has no sag.

I like that when I utilize the hand to elbow prep, followed by a pullstart motion, the loop holds shape even with stored coiled into the smallest space. Solid wire doesn't work for that, at least not the types I've tried. If you find yourself still performing work as a professional cheese slicer, you have my number. I'll make you one to try.

 

[outrider58]

I find the braided cable is easier to store, deploy, and it has no sag.

I like that when I utilize the hand to elbow prep, followed by a pullstart motion, the loop holds shape even with stored coiled into the smallest space. Solid wire doesn't work for that, at least not the types I've tried. If you find yourself still performing work as a professional cheese slicer, you have my number. I'll make you one to try.

Piano wire is superior to both. Everyone has their favorite key though.

 

[4g64loser]

Piano wire is superior to both. Everyone has their favorite key though.

Tried a thinner piano wire but it still took kink and set. I can coil the cable around very small mandrel for concealment and it has almost no memory for it. I can also use a slimjim to insert the cable, handles off, inside a belt (two layers of leather, made for this purpose). Have to take.the belt off at the metal detector anyway and they hand it right back to you after you walk through. Cable also goes inside zipper shields on your pack or laptop case. They expect those areas to have metal.