KA-BAR Photo Thread - Post Your Ka-Bar Knife Pictures Here

Thanks nuto!
After looking at these pics, I realize,
That top guard needs to go...
And maybe the bottom be shortened a hair...
 
If anyone hasn't read ' with the Old Breed ' by Eugene Sledge then I highly recommend it. There's plenty of Ka-Bar action in it.


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Here's a pic of my Marine Ka-bar which I gave a makeover. I inherited this knife from my dad. The original leather washer handle had some rotted out washers because they'd suffered water damage when his roof leaked! I could have restored it to original but I decided on a new look. The guard is 3/16" 416 stainless. One of the complaints of the original Ka-bars is that the steel guards are too thin and easily bend. The grips are a red and black diamondwood laminate. The pommel is 304L stainless. I cut a groove in the rear of the tang and had a 10-32 screw welded in to hold the pommel in place. The sheath was made by my sheath and holster maker Mike McGehee.
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The Zieg said:
Another pic available on this mod?

Zieg
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Not sure if it didn't post the first time or if it disappeared, but here's all the pics I have of it.
I just like having the tip in line with the handle, feels like I have more control.
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stripped heavy bowie, while I'm here.
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And another of the 9.
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I have always considered the 1179 to be the folding version of the 1232. The blade profile and size are virtually identical.
 
My one and only.
Bought it as a teen after reading an article in one of the mags (Fighting Knives?) about modifying the handle for comfort.
Had to have one for camping...

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hello, few pictures of my big brother.use it every week at everything,for years,in the alpes. love it. perfect friend at hunting,camping or working..
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Great first post Jeremiah! That big brother looks awesome stripped! Welcome to the forums. Very nice pics, I've always wanted to check out a big brother but haven't had an opportunity to. It looks to be serving you well.

Be sure to pop in over at the Becker Knife and Tool forum. They are made by Ka-Bar as well and most of us hang out over there.

Thanks for sharing!
 
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