I guess I bought a used K-BAR

[johnnyyukon]

80 bucks, and yes, I know you can get them brand new for that but I didn't want to wait and the knife Gods commanded it so it's not like I had a choice.

But curious, looks like good condition yeah? Cuz there ain't no returns.....

 

[Squidman24]

As long as you're happy with it - it shouldnt matter what we think. Cool example of a classic!

 

[McFeeli]

Hell, I think I like that one more than most of their modern ones anyway! Good buy!

 

[panoz77]

Actually, they are about $60 brand new, but hey, it's just money.

 

[johnnyyukon]

As long as you're happy with it - it shouldnt matter what we think. Cool example of a classic!

ha, oh yeah I love it, but I'm kind of a noob so was just posting to see if others with more trained eyes saw something I can't.

But prolly overthinking as there seems to be virtually no flaws/dings/etc.

but yessir, legendary, and so much history. love those knives. up there with the Buck 110 folding/locking knife.

 

[Jack_Burton]

IMO, considering the future forecast of the value of the dollar? I think you got a bargain. Even a used KA-BAR will eventually increase in value...worthless fiat paper will not.

 

[Hickory n steel]

I'd say you bought the best one, not that they're rare but they definitely don't make as many of the ARMY models.

Not to offend any marines, but they make and sell way to much USMC merchandise.
Sure my dad has about 30 ARMY ball caps, but he gets tired of having to wade through USMC merchandise to find them when he buys a new one

 

[Hickory n steel]

ha, oh yeah I love it, but I'm kind of a noob so was just posting to see if others with more trained eyes saw something I can't.

But prolly overthinking as there seems to be virtually no flaws/dings/etc.

but yessir, legendary, and so much history. love those knives. up there with the Buck 110 folding/locking knife.

The 110 folding hunter also has a rich military service , by all accounts the most common knife found on the hips of soldiers in Vietnam was the Buck 110 which was sold at every px / bx.

If always wanted a classic KA-BAR, but kinda wish they parkerized the blades as I just like the look.

 

[johnnyyukon]

The 110 folding hunter also has a rich military service , by all accounts the most common knife found on the hips of soldiers in Vietnam was the Buck 110 which was sold at every px / bx.

If always wanted a classic KA-BAR, but kinda wish they parkerized the blades as I just like the look.

Today I learned what "parkerized" means.

Didn't know that bout vietnam. Knew it was a revolutionary hunter's knife. I think the 119, the classic buck bowie style, would have been the military's K-BAR contender, but I'm not sure it was refined back then.

Either way, Buck rocks. My dad gave me his very old 105 and 110 and after a touch up, straight razor sharp.

 

[Lapedog]

The knife looks to be in good condition to me. Especially if you intend to use it.

 

[Hickory n steel]

Today I learned what "parkerized" means.

Didn't know that bout vietnam. Knew it was a revolutionary hunter's knife. I think the 119, the classic buck bowie style, would have been the military's K-BAR contender, but I'm not sure it was refined back then.

Either way, Buck rocks. My dad gave me his very old 105 and 110 and after a touch up, straight razor sharp.

The 119 special and it's big brother the 120 general were also popular private purchase knives for soldiers, but I've heard multiple times that the 110 was the most common private purchase knife there was, and that's probably because " they were the shit back in the day ( this is what my grandmother said when she saw mine and reminisced about her long lost buck 110 )

To tell you the truth, I'm not exactly sure who in the military got or currently gets issued any kind of knife besides a bayonet. I know that engineers were issued the demo knife ( all metal US stamped pocket knife ) , eod Tech's are currently issued a Gerber multitool by the USMC and a leatherman by the army, pilot's get a survival knife, and there were other knives issued for specific things.
Now the KA-BAR is a general use field / combat knife , but I just don't know who it was issued to though I believe everyone got a knife during ww2.

If you ever do decide you really like this type of knife and want another from other manufacturer, you can get an Ontario version ( not sure if they supplied them during ww2 ) and a W.R. Case & son's version which does have a parkerized blade. This doesn't look identical to the KA-BAR made example as it is the design they submitted to the ordinance department during the war but never received a contract to produce. It's not a bad looking knife and costs similar to the KA-BAR

 

[GIRLYmann]

It's a decent knife.
Great that it's parkerised.
Even looking cosmetically better than
The mil.spec zinc phosphate finishing.
Just be aware that it's not without flaws.
Don't over stress the juncture
Between the tang and cross guard.
Wonderful design all the same.

 

[Sergeua]

Heres a new generation one my friend got me for bday. I bent the top guard down. It's nice to be able to put your thumb on the spine of the blade.

Love how this sheath smells

 

[johnnyyukon]

The knife looks to be in good condition to me. Especially if you intend to use it.

Don't think I own a knife I don't beat up (but not to the point of "Will it Blend??" haha). Almost all have scuffs/cosmetic scratches, and I like that

Actually, before I even walked in the door from buying it, I threw it into my endgrain throwing target, haha, which will not be a regular thing, but I read a knife throwing book about an army guy that started, out of boredom, throwing his ka-bar and never bent the tip (not that that isn't a possibility).

 

[johnnyyukon]

The 119 special and it's big brother the 120 general were also popular private purchase knives for soldiers, but I've heard multiple times that the 110 was the most common private purchase knife there was, and that's probably because " they were the shit back in the day ( this is what my grandmother said when she saw mine and reminisced about her long lost buck 110 )

To tell you the truth, I'm not exactly sure who in the military got or currently gets issued any kind of knife besides a bayonet. I know that engineers were issued the demo knife ( all metal US stamped pocket knife ) , eod Tech's are currently issued a Gerber multitool by the USMC and a leatherman by the army, pilot's get a survival knife, and there were other knives issued for specific things.
Now the KA-BAR is a general use field / combat knife , but I just don't know who it was issued to though I believe everyone got a knife during ww2.

If you ever do decide you really like this type of knife and want another from other manufacturer, you can get an Ontario version ( not sure if they supplied them during ww2 ) and a W.R. Case & son's version which does have a parkerized blade. This doesn't look identical to the KA-BAR made example as it is the design they submitted to the ordinance department during the war but never received a contract to produce. It's not a bad looking knife and costs similar to the KA-BAR

Funny, this link lists a lot of "military issued" knives that contain all the ones you mentioned, I think: http://www.themodernsurvivalist.com/archives/1633

But talking to a few soldier pals and some research, most soldiers just get their own. But there were a few knives that certain divisions prefer, for example, SEALs apparently really like the SEAL pup elite.

But a marine told me whenever, well at least spec ops, go out on missions they basically make a list and get whatever they want (but again, probably only applies to those elite soldiers).

LOL, you're grandmother was like, "Grandson, let me tell you, that knife you got is freaking badass!" That's excellent. And yeah, makes sense, was probably like smart phones, everyone and their fish had a 110, but for good reason.

I think with the k-bar and my big 119, I'm set for any situations requiring me to say "You call that a knife???.....THIS is a knife!!"

So I saw a glock and the slide was parkerized and my limited understanding is it prevents that "blueing" like on my own glock. Pretty neat.

 

[McFeeli]

Heres a new generation one my friend got me for bday. I bent the top guard down. It's nice to be able to put your thumb on the spine of the blade.

Love how this sheath smells

That is an awesome idea! I'd have never thought to do such a thing, but I'm betting it really makes a difference in controlled cuts.

 

[johnnyyukon]

I'd say you bought the best one, not that they're rare but they definitely don't make as many of the ARMY models.

Not to offend any marines, but they make and sell way to much USMC merchandise.
Sure my dad has about 30 ARMY ball caps, but he gets tired of having to wade through USMC merchandise to find them when he buys a new one

so you're thinking forget gold or silver investment, and just stockpile KA-BAR currency?

hmmmm…



PS I'm a little sad that no one commented on my manly photographic props : ( @Melvin-Purvis

 

[johnnyyukon]

That is an awesome idea! I'd have never thought to do such a thing, but I'm betting it really makes a difference in controlled cuts.

nice!

ahhh That new leather smell, I could probably huff that and get high.

I have to admit though I already ordered the hard plastic sheath (don't think it's kydex) just because I like my sheaths modular, oh, plus that locking sound when the knife snaps in is music to my ears.

And even though I generally hate having to thread a belt loop through a sheath, the leather one is one-of-a-kind

 

[Charlie_K]

That's a used KA-BAR? You're kidding, right?

What exactly was it used for, a paperweight?

 

[MountainManAdventure]

Funny, this link lists a lot of "military issued" knives that contain all the ones you mentioned, I think: http://www.themodernsurvivalist.com/archives/1633

But talking to a few soldier pals and some research, most soldiers just get their own. But there were a few knives that certain divisions prefer, for example, SEALs apparently really like the SEAL pup elite.

But a marine told me whenever, well at least spec ops, go out on missions they basically make a list and get whatever they want (but again, probably only applies to those elite soldiers).

LOL, you're grandmother was like, "Grandson, let me tell you, that knife you got is freaking badass!" That's excellent. And yeah, makes sense, was probably like smart phones, everyone and their fish had a 110, but for good reason.

I think with the k-bar and my big 119, I'm set for any situations requiring me to say "You call that a knife???.....THIS is a knife!!"

So I saw a glock and the slide was parkerized and my limited understanding is it prevents that "blueing" like on my own glock. Pretty neat.

Basically anything you can find with an NSN on it is/was at some point issued. Why pawn shops around base were always fun to visit, picked up a new Nimravus for $60, seen Gerber autos, even heard of unit that got lucky and dished out a set of infidels. Pretty random and just depends on what comes down the pipe from supply, why I own 4 pairs of black camelbak gloves ha

But yeah back to op, only sin is that it's not a USMC one