Need me a good knife around the farm, how about this Ka-Bar?

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RealReglarGuy

Discussion Starter · Nov 20, 2021 (Edited)

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Are these legit Ka-Bars on Amazon?

www.amazon.com

Amazon.com : KA-BAR Full Size US Marine Corps Fighting Knife, Straight, 100-percent-cotton-jersey : Tactical Fixed Blade Knives : Sports & Outdoors

Amazon.com : KA-BAR Full Size US Marine Corps Fighting Knife, Straight, 100-percent-cotton-jersey : Tactical Fixed Blade Knives : Sports & Outdoors

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I don't need a Rambo knife, just something heavy duty and durable.
But this price worries me????
Seems pretty cheap to me to be a decent HD knife in my thinking.
Anyone ever bought one of these?
Can you recommend something similar and better?
Even an old used classic similar knife will do me fine.
I just don't want a piece of junk.
Thanks!

ETA: I mentioned Ka-Bar because it was the only name I knew.
I had an excellent general use knife for years, was issued to my dad in the navy, it was a small fixed blade, leather handle, with a Camillus blade with blood grove. I always thought it was a small Ka-Bar but it looked different than the big knife carried by Marines. I think it was issued for general duties on board or something. A real shame I lost it. Maybe I can find one on eBay and get a picture to help me hunt one down?
I'll be back!
ETA AGAIN: I did not see any knives the same, some similar, but not same. Mine did not have any military markings, only "Camillus" on the blade.
It looked similar to this knife on eBay but where you see the markings below mine only had "Camillus."
My knife had a heavy blade with blood groove also. I'm sure it came from the navy, dad was not the type to spend money on a knife.

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Thomas_Ruider

· #2 · Nov 20, 2021

Hello Realreglarguy,

my personal recommendation:

If in the U.S. available: Glock Messer: Feldmesser günstig bestellen Tools Shop| Kotte & Zeller

The Glock Knive. It ist almost undestroyable and very easy to re - sharp, some say, you need only a Railway track.

I use it since years in house and garden.

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DLupini

· #3 · Nov 20, 2021

. Cold Steel SRK Fixed Blade Knife w/Sheath Amazon.com : . Cold Steel SRK Fixed Blade Knife w/Sheath : Sports & Outdoors

The Cold Steel SRK is what I was given to use during Arctic Survival training. The instructors swore by them. The same knives were given to students all winter long and beaten on. They stood up well to the abuse. I got one after that and it’s been my go to backpacking/outdoor knife since.

For those interested, they stopped using the standard AF bolt knife at Arctic Survival because they become brittle in the extreme cold.

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fkienast

· #4 · Nov 20, 2021

That's a good price for a KABAR. Last one I bought was 65$ at the Marine Corps PX.

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Bama TEP

· #5 · Nov 20, 2021

look up " MOD survival knife "
ive carried one when outdoors for years has never failed me at any task ive thrown at it.
nowadays i only take it out when hiking or camping.

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RealReglarGuy

Discussion Starter · #6 · Nov 20, 2021

fkienast said:
That's a good price for a KABAR. Last one I bought was 65$ at the Marine Corps PX.

you think it's the real deal? Not a cheap you know what copy?

RealReglarGuy

Discussion Starter · #7 · Nov 20, 2021

Bama TEP said:
look up " MOD survival knife "
ive carried one when outdoors for years has never failed me at any task ive thrown at it.
nowadays i only take it out when hiking or camping.

Thanks! I'm always needing a knife, nothing big, for when I've got only one hand free and can't get to my pocket knife.

m1sniper

· #8 · Nov 20, 2021

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WWII U.S. Navy, MARK 1 Fighting Knife, PAL RH-35, & Matching WWII Sheath, A++ | eBay

WWII / WW2 U.S. Navy, MARK 1 Fighting Knife, PAL RH-35, with Matching WWII Gray Fiber Sheath, Excellent, Un-Used Condition. Original WWII U.S. Navy MARK 1 Fighting Knife made by PAL with Original WWII U.S.N. Gray Fiber Knife Sheath.

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U.S. NAVY MK 2 FIGHTING KNIFE W/SHEATH-KA -BAR | eBay

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Snake45

· #9 · Nov 20, 2021

The Ontario 498 is made to the same specs as the KBar. I just checked and if you shop around, you can get it for $50 or less. I've had one for years and am very happy with it. You might also want to check out Ontario's Spec Plus series, too. There might be something there you like even better.

I just got a Cold Steel SRK that DLupini mentioned. Did some net shopping and got a great price on that, too. "Only a fool pays full retail."

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sfc higgins

· #10 · Nov 20, 2021

Look at one of these...quality military issue general purpose knife that's USGI original.

Civilian Marksmanship Program eStore

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chief on one

· #11 · Nov 20, 2021

RealReglarGuy said:
Are these legit Ka-Bars on Amazon?

Amazon.com : KA-BAR Full Size US Marine Corps Fighting Knife, Straight, 100-percent-cotton-jersey : Tactical Fixed Blade Knives : Sports & Outdoors

Amazon.com : KA-BAR Full Size US Marine Corps Fighting Knife, Straight, 100-percent-cotton-jersey : Tactical Fixed Blade Knives : Sports & Outdoors

www.amazon.com

I don't need a Rambo knife, just something heavy duty and durable.
But this price worries me????
Seems pretty cheap to me to be a decent HD knife in my thinking.
Anyone ever bought one of these?
Can you recommend something similar and better?
Even an old used classic similar knife will do me fine.
I just don't want a piece of junk.
Thanks!

ETA: I mentioned Ka-Bar because it was the only name I knew.
I had an excellent general use knife for years, was issued to my dad in the navy, it was a small fixed blade, leather handle, with a Camillus blade with blood grove. I always thought it was a small Ka-Bar but it looked different than the big knife carried by Marines. I think it was issued for general duties on board or something. A real shame I lost it. Maybe I can find one on eBay and get a picture to help me hunt one down?
I'll be back!
ETA AGAIN: I did not see any knives the same, some similar, but not same. Mine did not have any military markings, only "Camillus" on the blade.
It looked similar to this knife on eBay but where you see the markings below mine only had "Camillus."
My knife had a heavy blade with blood groove also. I'm sure it came from the navy, dad was not the type to spend money on a knife.
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Even in the description; it says it is IMPORTED !!!!!

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pendennis

· #12 · Nov 20, 2021

chief on one said:
Even in the description; it says it is IMPORTED !!!!!

According to the specs, the knife is made in U.S.A., and the sheath is made in Mexico.

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RealReglarGuy

Discussion Starter · #13 · Nov 20, 2021

chief on one said:
Even in the description; it says it is IMPORTED !!!!!

I saw that!
I'd get a real one off eBay if I could be sure it was authentic genuine USGI.

KurtC

· #14 · Nov 20, 2021

I don't think much of Glock pistols, but I picked up this Glock knife 35 years ago while serving in Rangers (we could only parachute with plastic sheaths).

It's been sharpened several times and is no stranger to bluing paste, but I still swear by it on hiking and camping trips. Best $20 I ever spent that wasn't on women or liquor.

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E pluribus unum

· #15 · Nov 20, 2021

Cold Steel makes good practical and functional knives at reasonable prices.

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15636215

· #16 · Nov 20, 2021 (Edited)

That K-Bar is chinese [imported] Get the Glock from amazon. 36.00 Deal!

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chief on one

· #17 · Nov 20, 2021

delete.

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chief on one

· #18 · Nov 20, 2021

I would go right to the source "::::::
KABAR.com

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garandguy10

· #19 · Nov 20, 2021

An Air Force survival knife with sheath and sharpening stone are USA made and used to be available as new surplus cheap.
I bet you can still find a USA made surplus one somewhere. I have several. I like them for their shorter blade.

This is a link to a china made copy, it may be a good knife even though it comes from china.

www.basspro.com/shop/en/ontario-knife-company-499-air-force-fixed-blade-knife?ds_e=MICROSOFT&ds_c=Shop%7CGeneric%7CAllProducts%7CHigh%7CSSCCatchAll&gclsrc=ds

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1100 tac

· #20 · Nov 20, 2021 (Edited)

ontario-knife-store.com

Ontario Spec Plus SP-6 Fighting Knife, 8682

The Spec Plus knives were once discontinued by Ontario Knife Company, but in recent years was brought back by popular demand. The SP-6 Fighting Knife features a 7.9" black powder coated, 1075 Carbon Steel Blade. The Ontario SP-6 Fighting Knife has a black kraton handle with grooves. The SP-6...

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I find this one to be well balanced for me and comfortable in my hand. Says USA right on it.
Sharpens well and holds an edge as good as anything in this price range.

If i didn't already have what I like, I would be seriously considering this one.

www.knivesplus.com

Ontario SP1 Combat Knife 8679 - Spec Plus - Black Carbon Steel Clip Point Fixed Blade - Kraton Handle - USA Made

Check this out: Ontario SP1 Combat Knife 8679 - Spec Plus - Black Carbon Steel Clip Point Fixed Blade - Kraton Handle - USA Made

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