Ka-Bar Next Generation

NO SIR--IT IS NOT STAINLESS

Product Specifications:

Weight: 0.78 Overall length: 11 7/8"
Blade Length: 7" Blade Shape: Clip
Blade Stamp: USA Steel: 440A ss
Edge Angle: 20 Grind: Flat
Butt Cap/Guard: Powdered Metal
HRC Rating: 55-57 Handle: Kraton G
Made In U.S.A.
Comes with a black leather KA-BAR sheath.
 
Ah, "powdered metal." That explains why I thought it was stainless -- I remember it being a sort of brushed stainless color.
 
Yes, it is...304 stainless (powder metallurgy), epoxy coated. Pommel too.

Older NexGens with 12C27 blades did not have epoxy coated guards & pommels, just a matte or brushed finish.
 
The 21st century NextGeneration is a sweet blade. In fact, it's the only fixed blade I own.

I'm in a dilemma. I've wanted for some time now to purchase either a Benchmade 520 Presidio or an Emerson Commander. I've read just about all I can on these two blades, however I wanted to get some real-world opinions. So, how about it, which one do you boys prefer?
 
rcxtreme said:
The 21st century NextGeneration is a sweet blade. In fact, it's the only fixed blade I own.

I'm in a dilemma. I've wanted for some time now to purchase either a Benchmade 520 Presidio or an Emerson Commander. I've read just about all I can on these two blades, however I wanted to get some real-world opinions. So, how about it, which one do you boys prefer?
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For a question like that, it would be better to start a new thread in the Blade Discussion Forum instead of posting it into a thread that is on an entirely different subject.
Best of luck
 
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