Just got mine and hats off to the engineers. It's exactly how I would have updated the iconic KaBar.
-Centered up the handle with the blade.
-Just a little bit thicker and a little bit wider.
-Moved the fuller around to move the blade grind up higher so the edge bevel can be thin enough to actually cut stuff.
- The edge bevel sticks out past the ricasso. That's always been my preference.
-Much stronger tang, of course.
-Straightened out the front clip.
-Appears to be PVD coated instead of epoxy paint. I'll tolerate paint but I don't like it.
-I like 1095. It's never let me down.
- handle keeps that fighting knife feel; it's not a machete. Don't expect a machete handle.The plastic is basic but good enough. In fact, that type of plastic would have been exotic stuff back in the day and is probably indestructible. But... I'll likely add some micarta, just for esthetics.
-USA made sheath, that's cool. Definitely holds the knife secure and I have no problem drawing it as others have reported. I don't miss the belt loop as it's going in a bag, not on a belt. I might build a leather belt loop for the heck of it, though.
Well done, guys! I like it.
ETA: The balance is perfect.
-Centered up the handle with the blade.
-Just a little bit thicker and a little bit wider.
-Moved the fuller around to move the blade grind up higher so the edge bevel can be thin enough to actually cut stuff.
- The edge bevel sticks out past the ricasso. That's always been my preference.
-Much stronger tang, of course.
-Straightened out the front clip.
-Appears to be PVD coated instead of epoxy paint. I'll tolerate paint but I don't like it.
-I like 1095. It's never let me down.
- handle keeps that fighting knife feel; it's not a machete. Don't expect a machete handle.The plastic is basic but good enough. In fact, that type of plastic would have been exotic stuff back in the day and is probably indestructible. But... I'll likely add some micarta, just for esthetics.
-USA made sheath, that's cool. Definitely holds the knife secure and I have no problem drawing it as others have reported. I don't miss the belt loop as it's going in a bag, not on a belt. I might build a leather belt loop for the heck of it, though.
Well done, guys! I like it.
ETA: The balance is perfect.
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