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- Nov 29, 2014
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I have high respect for KA-BAR and its knives. I've been a proud owner of a Bull Dozier for years, and just ordered my first Becker (uh oh, there goes my wallet).
I recently came across some "KA-BAR" labeled folders at our local Big 5 Sporting Goods (a US West Coast chain, for those not familiar). Big 5 is notorious for selling low-quality knives, such as Mtech and other Mastur Cutlery offerings. However, they have a few respectable Kershaws and CRKTs. Sadly, the "KA-BAR" folders looked an awful lot like the Mtechs.
I wrote KA-BAR customer service about Models 2824 & 2825 (there are also 2826-2827). I inquired as to whether these things are actually "KA-BAR" commissioned products.
I received a polite, prompt response. They are Big 5 exclusives, and, most notably, their "warranty" is offered through Big 5, not KA-BAR. I pity the gullible having to get "warranty coverage" on them.
It is disappointing that KA-BAR allows Big 5 to damage their good name (brand) by using "KA-BAR" on such low-quality junk.
I hope KA-BAR reconsiders such agreements in the future.
I recently came across some "KA-BAR" labeled folders at our local Big 5 Sporting Goods (a US West Coast chain, for those not familiar). Big 5 is notorious for selling low-quality knives, such as Mtech and other Mastur Cutlery offerings. However, they have a few respectable Kershaws and CRKTs. Sadly, the "KA-BAR" folders looked an awful lot like the Mtechs.
I wrote KA-BAR customer service about Models 2824 & 2825 (there are also 2826-2827). I inquired as to whether these things are actually "KA-BAR" commissioned products.
I received a polite, prompt response. They are Big 5 exclusives, and, most notably, their "warranty" is offered through Big 5, not KA-BAR. I pity the gullible having to get "warranty coverage" on them.
It is disappointing that KA-BAR allows Big 5 to damage their good name (brand) by using "KA-BAR" on such low-quality junk.
I hope KA-BAR reconsiders such agreements in the future.