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Ka-bar D2 Extreme linerlocks
- Thread starter banditele
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- Joined
- Jul 29, 2000
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I have a couple. I think the blade is too short and a bit expensive.
I bought them on a 50% off sale here in Sweden.
I bought them on a 50% off sale here in Sweden.
Hi banditele, I have the tanto blade D2 Extreme folder. I would have preferred the spear point or clip point but the tanto was the only version at my dealer.
The blade is relatively thick for this size folder and the edge came extra-ordinarily sharp out of the box. It's aluminum handle is grooved but can be slippery at times.
There are two things I am not particulary fond of with the knife: 1) the thumb stud (sharp edges hurt my "sissy" thumb) and 2) the locking liner (it does not engage the blade snuggly after repeated use). However, the thumbstud edges can be rounded off with a file and although the locking liner does not engage the blade as tight as I would like it to, I feel confident that the blade will stay open securely for my intended use of the knife. Oh, and the clip--if opened beyond a certain point--will not spring back to clinch pocket material.
I keep this knife in my tool box for tough cutting/puncturing tasks.
Bottom line: Not recommended for a one and only EDC knife. Might be alright for a tool box but, then, only if you can get it for an "Extreme"-ly low price.
The blade is relatively thick for this size folder and the edge came extra-ordinarily sharp out of the box. It's aluminum handle is grooved but can be slippery at times.
There are two things I am not particulary fond of with the knife: 1) the thumb stud (sharp edges hurt my "sissy" thumb) and 2) the locking liner (it does not engage the blade snuggly after repeated use). However, the thumbstud edges can be rounded off with a file and although the locking liner does not engage the blade as tight as I would like it to, I feel confident that the blade will stay open securely for my intended use of the knife. Oh, and the clip--if opened beyond a certain point--will not spring back to clinch pocket material.
I keep this knife in my tool box for tough cutting/puncturing tasks.
Bottom line: Not recommended for a one and only EDC knife. Might be alright for a tool box but, then, only if you can get it for an "Extreme"-ly low price.
- Joined
- Mar 13, 2001
- Messages
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I have a clip point and a friend of mine has one also. I have not experienced any of the problems that was described above, neither has my friend. Both knives have been used extensively with no problems and they hold an edge very well. They were bought when they were beginning to get hard to find and wholesalers were trying to clean out their inventory. They will probably be hard to find now unless used.
I have one and I like ir alot. It's quite sturdy and although it's blade lenght is small comparing with the handle I think it looks great.
The only defect I've found is the overall fish/construction, particularly in what concerns of the back spacer. It's profile doesn't match exactelly with the handle profile and so it doesn´t look perfect which is quite a defect when you look at it's price.
The only defect I've found is the overall fish/construction, particularly in what concerns of the back spacer. It's profile doesn't match exactelly with the handle profile and so it doesn´t look perfect which is quite a defect when you look at it's price.