How to convince my parents to let me get a KA-BAR!

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hi there i really want the standard KA BAR USMC knife which is a 7 in fixed blade knife. my parents have allowed me to get folders up to 3.5 inches. can anyone help me with my argument why i should be able to get it. my reasons so far
- Camping and hiking fixed blades are more durable
- I have never pulled my knife out on someone before
- my grandpa got won in world war II why cant i get one (this one was a joke)
 
I would say the answer to your question depends on why your parents don't want you to have a Kabar.
 
Their house,their rules.


Ka-Bar won't be going out of buisness any time soon. And if they did there are many knives on the secondary market.

Why not just wait?

Ohh.And a 3.5" folder can easily handle camping/hiking chores.
 
Wow. Surprisingly, I remember those days.

Dunno what to tell ya; I had shit confiscated constantly until I left home. Then again, I had a Kabar when I was 14 and in the Boy Scouts. Also used to tote my dad's WWII MI machette.
 
Todd A said:
Their house,their rules.


Ka-Bar won't be going out of buisness any time soon. And if they did there are many knives on the secondary market.

Why not just wait?

Ohh.And a 3.5" folder can easily handle camping/hiking chores.
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im getting a D'allara for christmas and not having it for two weeks is hard. the time i need to wait for a Ka bar will be forever. i could very easily sneak one and keep it hidden but i dont want to be dishonest.
 
johnnycakes8787 said:
because its a combat knife made to be lethal. and as responsible as i am its hard to convince them.
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there's your answer, why do you need a lethal combat knife for outdoor chores?

I remember when I really wanted an m9 bayonet. Came up with a bunch of reasons for why it'd be a good buy, but I think i just wanted it cause it was cool (damn, i'd look so manly with that). Wanted it for a good 2-3 years, but then I realized the value of money. If I had a lot of money, I'd still buy it, but because it looks like a really cool knife.

A good sturdy folder will take you a long way, and if you don't abuse it, it'll perform all your hiking/camping chores very well.
 
Ya, but you see I am a Dad.;) And I would never advise someone to go against the wishes of their parents.


My son (he is nine) was allowed to own slipjoints first. Then after showing perfect knife handling he was allowed to own lockbacks. After still showing perfect knife handling (ie.. never fully trust a lock) he recently was allowed to carry and use a 3" fixed blade. Only with me and only while on our woods jaunts.

Now his knife collection is larger than most adults on this forum.:thumbup:
 
Todd A said:
Ya, but you see I am a Dad.;) And I would never advise someone to go against the wishes of their parents.


My son (he is nine) was allowed to own slipjoints first. Then after showing perfect knife handling he was allowed to own lockbacks. After still showing perfect knife handling (ie.. never fully trust a lock) he recently was allowed to carry and use a 3" fixed blade. Only with me and only while on our woods jaunts.

Now his knife collection is larger than most adults on this forum.:thumbup:
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yah i dont plan to go against his wishes. he is alright with it its really my mom thats not
 
Why don't you suggest a really good less threatening looking fixed knife for those hiking chores.
And one of the very best ones is the Fallkniven F1. It has a 3.5" blade which is the folder size you're allowed to carry. It looks more neutral than the Ka Bar (even so it's the survival knife of the Swedish air force).
 
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Dagon said:
Why don't you suggest a really good less military looking fixed knife for those hiking chores.
And one of the very best ones is the Fallkniven F1. It has a 3.5" blade which is the folder size you're allowed to carry. It looks more neutral than the Ka Bar (even so it's the survival knife of the Swedish air force).
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thanks for the link
 
Get your grandpa to help you. My uncle helps me all the time, since im 14 now it really doesn't matter, as long I have the money and the grades, I can get a knife.
 
thanks for the link
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The F1 being a survival knife (with a stellar reputation) it is ideal for hiking. Depending on your age, that could be an acceptable reason for having one.
 
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