Ka-bar

cmott69

cmott69

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does anyone have any experience with the ka-bar heavy bowies?

I just recieved one of the 14in. models and love the knife but hate the handle,
can they be removed and replaced and what kind of tang does it have?

thanks for any info.
 
I'm BTTing this one cause I want to know about the standard Ka-Bars too.

Mods, can we move this, It does'nt belong in "What's New"
 
If it USMC pattern it has a rectangular tang to the buttcap. Does yours have leather washers as a grip? You can shape them with abrasive, and colour the leather if you wish. I think they are a great knife. I got a well looked after, issued one after searching for nearly 12 months.
 
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I don't know much about the bowie but I have a ton of experience with the usmc ka-bar.i own 2 and beat the heck out of them all of the time.good edge retention and easy to sharpen.
i paracord wrapped my handle for grip.The tang narrows at the butt and is only wide enough to accept the pin for the butt cap.
To make a potentially long review short they're an exelent bush/survival blade.You won't have any regrets buying one.:D :thumbup: :thumbup:
 
I like the idea of a short Ka-Bar rehandle. I hate and have no use for the full guard, I thought it might be nice to do a custom micarta handle replacement with a stainless finger guard and skull crusher pommel.
 
cmott69 - i have the short heavy bowie coming. you can probably cut or grind off the handle. the tang in the handle looks like it will probably be about 1/2" wide. grinding down the handle to fit could be a possibility. i will have to see when i get mine.
 
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