Ka-Bar 5013 query

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Hi all,
Since I cannot access the Ka-bar site,and the dealer here in Oz is as useless,I'm reaching out to those that may know.
Looking for info on the model 5013.
This is the tan handled full size F/U style knife with tan kydex sheath.
Are these available with serrations,if so what is the model number please?
Will these be a limited run or just another colour available in the lineup?
Any and all help much appreciated,thankyou.
 
zanussi01 said:
Hi all,
Since I cannot access the Ka-bar site,and the dealer here in Oz is as useless,I'm reaching out to those that may know.
Looking for info on the model 5013.
This is the tan handled full size F/U style knife with tan kydex sheath.
Are these available with serrations,if so what is the model number please?
Will these be a limited run or just another colour available in the lineup?
Any and all help much appreciated,thankyou.
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The 5014?
 
Thanks 1066vik.:thumbsup:
I have done a quick google search on the model number.
I found a few images of the 5014,which does indeed have the serrations.
However they are all the older style(pre 2013?) "low grind" blades,not the current version with "high grind".
 
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my guess is it didn't sell particularly well and was discontinued.
 
I found a few local sellers that have the 5013 with the high grind and plain edge.
Just cant see any with the serrated edge (5014) for sale.
Maybe they are still on the way to the grinding station to be done.
Will keep looking.
 
Found one!:thumbsup:
This bad boy arrived today.
Not the best photo as it camouflages very well with my coyote brown under armor shirt.
Model 5013 (blade is marked "USA" over "1211")
Tan handle with Tan Kydex.
This model is now discontinued.
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The 5013 and 5014 were both introduced in 2005. The 5013 was discontinued in 2021. The 5014 was discontinued in 2011
 
zzyzzogeton said:
The 5013 and 5014 were both introduced in 2005. The 5013 was discontinued in 2021. The 5014 was discontinued in 2011
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Thanks for the info Z, much appreciated. :thumbsup:

I've been looking for one of these for a while and couldn't find any.
Lately though I have come across heaps for sale, may grab another one.
 
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