Jarosz KA-BAR GAW and Q&A!

[nutoknives]

Great Gaw I am in
How long do we all have to wait for the Jarosz Ka-Bar Folder and can you share the proto pics with us Thanks

 

[J.M. Jarosz]

Any plans for a different set of scales, company made, like micarta, in the future?
Thanks for the GAW!

We have discussed it but I cannot say for sure if/when something like that will happen. The more requests the better!
Thank you!

Nice looking knife! Your design? Blade steel? Scale material? I'm in and thanks for the chance!--KV

Thank you! I did design the knife and it has 1095cro-van steel with Ultramid scales.
Thanks again!

I've been looking at the Turok lately... Any chance dark micarta or g-10 handles will become available? I think they would look great with a stripped Turok and naturally occurring patina. Thanks for the GAW--nice design!

Not sure if/when we will do aftermarket scales but if we get more requests for this it will definitely help. I'd love some nice Micarta scales.
Thank you!

Thanks for nice GAW [emoji106]
My question is: Your name seems to be Polish. Do you have Polish roots?

Good looking knife!

Thanks for entering! I do have Polish roots. I am 3rd generation after my family came here early 1900s.

Now that I like! Ohh my would that it could be 3V! What steel? Coating type? I hunt super close to Norfolk always wanted to drop by and say hi. Great looking blade. Cheers.

Thank you! Blade is 1095 Cro-Van with an epoxy powder coat. Feel free to shoot me a message if you are in town!

Just picked up one of your M75 folders used from another individual. Simply an amazing knife and worth every penny. I've been wanting to add the Turok as well and will hopefully do so this year. That being said, two questions,

1. Any plans on doing a folder with Kabar? It would sell like hotcakes and I would be one of the first in line.

2. OK, more of a demand, more photos of Roxy! That's one bad ass dog! Love seeing her in action.

Thanks for the opportunity!

I'm glad you are enjoying your M75!

There is a lot in the works for the KA-BAR Jarosz line, I can't say whether or not there will be folders but I hope you enjoy what is to come! 👍

I am happy to oblige with Roxy pictures!

This may have been answered elsewhere, what inspired the name of the Turok? Was it the character of the same name?

Awesome looking knife, by the way. Would love to handle one.

Turok is the middle name of one of my closest friends, who is also a US Marine. While he was in Afghanistan, the design began prototyping and evolved over several years to finally become the KA-BAR Turok.
Thank you!

Thanks for the chance.
I would like to know about the first knife you designed & made. Any pictures?

Hahaha. You're in for a treat. The first knife I ever made, was some hideous Karambit looking thing that I cut out of a saw blade. I made it almost 8 years ago. I have it sitting next to my desk. Don't cringe too hard!

What is your favorite *non Jarosz* blade for bumming around in the bush?

OH - Leading off of Aleforme's demand: If you had to design a knife and call it "The Roxy," what type of knife would you design?





Thanks for the chance, Jesse. Awesome thread idea. [emoji106]

I'd have to say one of my favorite knives is a Case/Tony Base collaboration, not sure what the name of it is but I think it was from 2012 and it has a jigged bone handle. Great little pocket knife that handles most small tasks really well. I don't carry it all the time, but it's one of the few non-jarosz blades I have and don't see myself letting go. I don't have any fixed blades other than what I make or KA-BARs.

If I named a knife after Roxy, it would probably be an everyday carry sized fixed blade. Roxy is a great companion in the woods and at home and it's always nice having her around, so I'd suppose a knife that carries that same kind of characteristic would be the Roxy knife. This has actually been tossed around for a long time, just haven't come up with the perfect design for it!

Thanks for the comment!

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[J.M. Jarosz]

Hi Jesse, thanks for the GAW. I always enjoy reading through your posts.

Here's my question: Who got you into the outdoors? Did you have a mentor, or were you self taught? Did you have any influences in your life with regards to your outdoor skills?

Hi! Thanks for the question!

My Dad would be to credit for my interest in the outdoors. I went out hunting, trapping, and fishing with him as far back as I can remember. Those are my earliest memories. He definitely taught me everything about those things but the bushcraft is relatively new. We always went camping and stuff but it wasn't until the last few years I got into the more primitive practices. Learning bushcraft to me is just about getting out there and experimenting, same with how I learned making knives. It's nice to be able to consult with people more experienced and watch videos or read, but when it comes time to actually do something, experience is the best teacher. I don't really have anyone specifically, but I follow a lot of different bushcrafters on social media and I love watchin/seeing what they do!

Have been eyeballing this since knew it existed.

How does the Turok excel over other knives, what is your favorite feature?

Thank You for your generosity and for adding this knife to the Ka-Bar family.

I always find it difficult to compare knives because every knife will excel in certain areas over others and vice versa, but I'd have to say the thing that I really like about the Turok and what I think makes it a good knife is how balanced and fast it is for a larger knife. Being a combat utility blade, agility is definitely going to be key in swift deployment and maneuvering of the knife and I think the Turok excels in this area.
Thanks for the question!

Sweet knife design.


My question is if I ever decide to stop goofing off, and go pro with my ninja career, do I have your permission to use this as a back up knife? A ninja can never have enough knives!

I'd be disappointed if you didn't add the Turok to your ninja arsenal! A ninja can definitely never have too many options.

Thanks for the question 👍

Love the look of this knife, very attractive lines and blade shape.

My question is more on the fun side: which Turok game did you like more - the original for n64 or the remake for xbox360?

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Despite the name, I haven't played the games! The knife is actually named after a friend. However, we have recently busted out the N64 so I might have to hunt down a copy of Turok. Right now I'm occupied with Ocarina of Time.

Thanks for the question!

Very generous and thank you. I enjoyed your recent overnight video with you and your dog. I do a fair bit of camping and hiking I always have 2 things with me. A knife and my hiking partner. Here we are on the Zealand Falls Trail in NH. Sorry about my buddy's finger.

Now here is my 2 part question:
Did you crate train your dog and did you go out of your way to socialize her with other animals and people?



I ask because I'm thinking about a second and am seriously considering a shepherd.

Great picture!

I did crate-train Roxy and she was very well socialized with people and dogs. She loves dogs and especially loves kids. She isn't a huge fan of other animals like cats, but I really didn't have much of an option to socialize her with any, as none of my family or friends own any. Wild farm cats are about as close as it gets. On walks and stuff she doesn't really bother with them, but out on a hike she won't hesitate to do some chasing if I don't call her off. She's been very obedient, and if I tell her to back off, she will. Every now and then in the woods she will bark and chase something off in the night, and that is fine with me. She doesn't stray far enough away to let me out of her awareness. Very loyal dog.

We're considering our second Shepherd. They are extremely loyal and a great lot if fun to take to the woods.

Thanks!

I'm in!

Question: What is your EDC knife?

I carry one of my own folders at the moment. Been carrying this one for over a year now. Model is a Compression Lock Pulsar.
Thanks!

Thank You for wonderful GAW.

Turok is my favorite from Your line.
i am sure going to get it very soon.

Any plans for scale/sheath options for current Turok/Globetrotter knives?
Any tips what we can expect in foreseeable future?

Thanks again.

Endel.

There are some aftermarket sheaths being made by guys like The 710 Sheath Co and Buy Brown. They both offer various carry options as well as colors and materials. Pretty awesome stuff!

I can't tell you exactly what we're working in right now but I can say that there has been some progress on some really cool projects lately! It's going to be an exciting year!

Cool GAW Jesse!

Who were your biggest influences that got you into knifemaking?

My close friend and fellow maker Charles Marlowe is and always will be my biggest influence. His attention to detail is unmatched and he's just a great guy. I aspire for his level of skill. Truly one of the best. I'd also really love to own one of his knives someday.

Thank you!

Awsome thx I'm in


Question what got you in to knife designing/making?

Edit just saw post above

question what was your first knife?

My first knife was some cheap dagger that I believe was purchased in Branson Missouri on a family vacation when I was pretty young. It wasn't sharp, and I'm pretty sure it was poor quality, but that's the earliest knife I can remember owning.

Thanks!

Awesome GAW.

How long did it take between when you and KA-BAR agreed to make this together and you had a production model in hand?

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Thank you, and thanks for entering!

From concept to production it takes about 2 years. Lots of stages of prototyping and discussion, and I'm sure there is a lot to handle logistically on KA-BARs end with getting production set up to mass produce a knife.



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[J.M. Jarosz]

Great Gaw I am in
How long do we all have to wait for the Jarosz Ka-Bar Folder and can you share the proto pics with us Thanks

Well I can't say whether or not there is a folder in the works for sure, but if there were, I'd definitely post as soon as I could! I can't share prototype material with you, but perhaps it would be interesting once a knife is released to shoe all the various stages leading up to production!

Thanks for the question!

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[KingMC]

I'm impressed by your generosity in this great giveaway, I've loved the look of your knives from as soon as I've seen them.

If I may be so bold, what made you choose Ka-Bar over other production companies when you were looking for a company to make your great designs? Did you look elsewhere as well or was Ka-Bar your first choice?

 

[J.M. Jarosz]

I'm impressed by your generosity in this great giveaway, I've loved the look of your knives from as soon as I've seen them.

If I may be so bold, what made you choose Ka-Bar over other production companies when you were looking for a company to make your great designs? Did you look elsewhere as well or was Ka-Bar your first choice?

Thank you! I appreciate the compliment.

KA-BAR actually approached me in this instance, and I believe that's usually how it works with most companies and their designers. I've had other companies inquire about designing for them as well but my loyalty lies with KA-BAR for a number of reasons. I firmly believe there isn't another company out there with such good people. If you have ever visited the booth, you'll understand. Working with then on a regular basis illuminated this fact to an even greater extent for me. I'm not going to start getting into politics, but not everyone is so lucky to be treated well by a larger company. I'm really fortunate and thankful to be here and hope to be for many years to come! As long as KA-BAR will have me, I don't intend to design for anyone else.

I'm impressed by your generosity in this great giveaway, I've loved the look of your knives from as soon as I've seen them.

If I may be so bold, what made you choose Ka-Bar over other production companies when you were looking for a company to make your great designs? Did you look elsewhere as well or was Ka-Bar your first choice?

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[zzyzzogeton]

Thanks for the GA chance.

What is your primary style choice DAILY use - folder or fixed?

 

[jstrange]

Since the folder question has been taken, I will ask if there are any plans to offer a more concealable sheath option for the Globetrotter knife? I like the knife a lot but am not a big fan of the sheath. Really like your work man, keep it up.

 

[J.M. Jarosz]

Thanks for the GA chance.

What is your primary style choice DAILY use - folder or fixed?

Thank you for participating!

I'd really like to carry a fixed blade all day every day, but sometimes that just doesn't work out so I usually carry my Pulsar folder. My most carried fixed blade is a JFS, because it's small enough to fit in a pocket, but still big enough to be useful.

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[J.M. Jarosz]

Since the folder question has been taken, I will ask if there are any plans to offer a more concealable sheath option for the Globetrotter knife? I like the knife a lot but am not a big fan of the sheath. Really like your work man, keep it up.

There are a couple guys doing aftermarket sheaths and I know they could make a concealable sheath. The 710 Custom does a lot of work for KA-BAR already and I think he has some Globetrotter sheaths on the market! Also believe he is a member here.

Thanks a bunch!

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[Slipperyfish]

I've been eyeing this knife. I like the sheath, but was wondering if it is set up for a tek-lok? I'd like to mod it for crossdraw or even Scott carry.

 

[J.M. Jarosz]

I've been eyeing this knife. I like the sheath, but was wondering if it is set up for a tek-lok? I'd like to mod it for crossdraw or even Scott carry.

Thanks! Unfortunately this knife is not set up for Tek-lok. The lower rivets are pretty close, but that might make for an awkward balance. I do know that you can buy detachable loops for riveted sheaths though. That might be something that could work for you.

 

[Zuluninja]

Nice GAW! a clean design on that blade, for sure. Question: who will win the NBA Finals?

 

[Buck3117]

Do you believe coating on a blade enhances or hinders the performance of a knife blade?

PS: nice looking knife.

 

[J.M. Jarosz]

Nice GAW! a clean design on that blade, for sure. Question: who will win the NBA Finals?

Thank you!

I don't follow NBA too much these days, but my team has always been Golden State so my bet was on them.... Now I'm going with OKC

 

[J.M. Jarosz]

Do you believe coating on a blade enhances or hinders the performance of a knife blade?

PS: nice looking knife.

It really depends on the coating and the texture of it. I am of the opinion that a mirror finish is going to be the best performing finish, as it is so smooth and will experience very little resistance when cutting. The finer the finish on a coating, the better. The epoxy coating on the KA-BAR Jarosz line as well as a lot of the KA-BARs is very nice and smooth and doesn't give a whole lot of resistance.
Some coatings have that really heavy orange peel texture to them, and some coatings are only microns thick like PVD coating. They are all going to vary quite a bit in how they respond to whatever it is you are cutting. This might be an interesting video idea, there are a lot of variables and I don't really know that anyone has really done a comparison like this.

Great question!

 

[Lobo13]

I'm in
What knives do you carry
EDC ?
Woods ?
And what is your preferred steel & why ?

 

[Xr6x]

Thank's for the very generous giveaway. How old is Roxey? She's a Great looking Shepard.

 

[wazu013]

Great idea for a GAW :thumbup:
What do you think you could do better to promote your business?
How many knives on average do you build out annually?
Thanks again,
Mike

 

[llcarter]

Thanks for the GAW! So here's my question - if you could only have one knife to do it all (I know, knives are not designed that way), what would that knife look like?