Ka-bar usmc

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ricklee4570

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Do these knives hold an edge well? I have never read a review on this knife. For light/medium work (no prying or hammering) are they decent edge holders?
 
I have the one made by Camillus. It takes a sharp edge well, but I have not used it extensively to see how it holds it.
 
The one I had - my son now has - was a late Korean vintage KaBar -USMC - and that took and kept a wicked edge - I double edged mine and shaving was a snap with either side! - However, I can't speak to the newer versions -but the 1095 steel should be about the same.
Peace
Revvie
 
ka-bars in 1095 or the pricey d2 are great as ever. d2 ka-bar is setting with my b.o.b. in my 4 years in marines i never saw one broken.
dennis
 
I also gave my son my Ka-bar. He loves it for working outside especially after we did a reprofile on the Edge Pro. The 1095 steal holds up well and is easy to sharpen.
 
ricklee4570 said:
Do these knives hold an edge well? I have never read a review on this knife. For light/medium work (no prying or hammering) are they decent edge holders?
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Decent compared to what?

1095 Cro Van won't hold an edge like D2, but will hold an edge better than 420HC. It's a good steel that is way easy to sharpen.

"light/medium work"? No problem.
 
ditto to rayban on the marine ka-bar. seems like the ka-bars were kicking in all the doors over there.watch out we're drifting off subject. however after using my ka-bar from desert to philipine jungles one sure develops a lot of confidence. also these were the days of c-rations packed in boxes with steel bands holding the package together. we routinely popped the steel bands with our ka-bars. [suffered no damage]
dennis
 
The KaBar is a tough, well made knife. The ergos are OK but for the price it will serve very well. I used one for 8 years with no complaints.

Vince
Semper Fi
 
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