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I'm not an expeienced knife reviewer but I wanted to share my first reactions to this knife.
My desire was to purchase a fixed blade knife that I would carry in a variety (mostly hiking) of outdoor activities and have available for the unlikely occurance of a survival situation. At the same time I figured that I should be able to use the knife for normal utility operations. After reading a number of magazine articles, asking for input on these forums and handling a variety of recommended candidates, I purchased the KA-BAR Impact Series Spear Point. The main reason was that it appeared to be very rugged while being of a size (3 7/8" blade) that I would be able to carry in most outdoor situations.
This past weekend, I was able to take a couple of hikes and tried out the knife. Well, I didn't find myself in a survival situation but I tried to chop, whittle and slice some things anyway. The net result was that I was happy with my choice. Obviously this is not a scientific review but just a general feel and opinion. My plan is to carry the KA-BAR as well as an EDC folder for more precise work.
I really hadn't spent much time thinking about the sheath. However that was one of the best things about the KA-BAR. The knife comes with an Eagle kydex-lined cordura sheath. Putting it on my belt for the first time, I could immediately feel that it was a perfect carry for me. The knife hangs relatively low compared to other knife/sheath combinations that I have. This means that my fanny pack (with my water bottles, first-aid kit and even lunch) could comfortably be worn without interfering with the sheath or the knife. The fanny pack belt actually fits between the knife handle and the sheath holding the sheath extra well in place. Wearing a light jacket, it was easy to also postion the jacket (also tuck it in behind the knife handle) so that the knife/sheath were completely visible. That seems important here in California where you can carry a fixed-blade as long as it is not concealed. In addition, the sheath even carries well when sitting down and driving a car. The best description I can give is that you don't even know that you are wearing a sheath/knife.
I only paid about $61 for the knife and I believe that it will be worth every penny of that amount and much more.
My desire was to purchase a fixed blade knife that I would carry in a variety (mostly hiking) of outdoor activities and have available for the unlikely occurance of a survival situation. At the same time I figured that I should be able to use the knife for normal utility operations. After reading a number of magazine articles, asking for input on these forums and handling a variety of recommended candidates, I purchased the KA-BAR Impact Series Spear Point. The main reason was that it appeared to be very rugged while being of a size (3 7/8" blade) that I would be able to carry in most outdoor situations.
This past weekend, I was able to take a couple of hikes and tried out the knife. Well, I didn't find myself in a survival situation but I tried to chop, whittle and slice some things anyway. The net result was that I was happy with my choice. Obviously this is not a scientific review but just a general feel and opinion. My plan is to carry the KA-BAR as well as an EDC folder for more precise work.
I really hadn't spent much time thinking about the sheath. However that was one of the best things about the KA-BAR. The knife comes with an Eagle kydex-lined cordura sheath. Putting it on my belt for the first time, I could immediately feel that it was a perfect carry for me. The knife hangs relatively low compared to other knife/sheath combinations that I have. This means that my fanny pack (with my water bottles, first-aid kit and even lunch) could comfortably be worn without interfering with the sheath or the knife. The fanny pack belt actually fits between the knife handle and the sheath holding the sheath extra well in place. Wearing a light jacket, it was easy to also postion the jacket (also tuck it in behind the knife handle) so that the knife/sheath were completely visible. That seems important here in California where you can carry a fixed-blade as long as it is not concealed. In addition, the sheath even carries well when sitting down and driving a car. The best description I can give is that you don't even know that you are wearing a sheath/knife.
I only paid about $61 for the knife and I believe that it will be worth every penny of that amount and much more.