Katz LionKing??????

[RickJ]

I am thinking about buying a Katz LionKing, Do any of you have one? Please let me know what they are like!

 

[djolney]

I've got a mid 90s Katz 302, which looks like the same knife.

It is well made, takes and holds a good edge, and the handle is comfortable for extended use.

From memory, it's made out of XT80, which is like ATS 34.

David

 

[RickJ]

David,

Katz say these are General or all Purpose Knives! Do you agree? What do you use your Katz knife for?

 

[Danbo]

Katz makes good stuff. See if you can find one of those Lion Kings with the ivory micarta handles. Those are really nice.

 

[nozh2002]

I have Lion King for this Christmas. Did not use it too much, but it is very well designed and very well made knife - blade shape, balance, grip etc. - nothing to complain. Here some pictures:

Thanks, Vassili.

 

[mrd74]

Katz knives are built like well engineered tanks.

 

[djolney]

Rick,

I have used the knife around the farm, for camping, and for processing game.

It is one of the best all round designs I have used/owned.

My Uncle regularly uses his for butchering cattle and pigs.

I now usually carry my Busse SFNO for general use, but have every intention of hanging on to the Katz.

David

 

[averageguy]

Quality knives and close to perfect handles.

 

[RickJ]

NOZ!

Thanks for the Pics! They look great!

 

[Danbo]

Just keep in mind, this XT80 steel is kinda like ATS34, only I think it's more wear resistant(read that as harder to sharpen). Not excessively so, but I just thought I'd mention it.

 

[Burchtree]

Good knives. The owner doesn't do a ton of advertising, so not many folks know about them, but they are sturdy blades. Like D-day said, the blades are a little harder to sharpen but they take a wicked edge.

 

[RickJ]

Any comments on the Ivory Micarta Grips that you can get on the LionKing?

 

[djolney]

Rick,

The ivory micarta handle looks very nice, but I chose the kraton handle (I assume it's Kraton) because I wanted mor comfort for extended use.

If you can hold the knife before you buy it, and the micarta handle feels really comfortable, the micarta would be a very nice option.

Since reading your post yesterday I've pulled my Katz out of the cupboard. I had forgotten just how nice a knife it is.

David

 

[RickJ]

What kind of Sheath comes with the Knife? Katz new WebPage does not show a Sheath or talk about it on the WebPage.

 

[djolney]

According to the following website it comes with a leather sheath. My mid 90s knife came with a cordura sheath which has held up very well.

http://www.knivesplus.com/katz-kz-k302.html

 

[nozh2002]

My sheath is super - made in Spain, thick leather (1/8"), scandinavian half handle type. Very well designed also.

Thansk, Vasya.

 

[nozh2002]

According to the following website it comes with a leather sheath. My mid 90s knife came with a cordura sheath which has held up very well.

http://www.knivesplus.com/katz-kz-k302.html

There I bought mine.

Thanks, Vassili.

 

[averageguy]

What do you suppose the XT70 steel is - 440a?

 

[djolney]

IIRC, XT70 is XT80 with less/no Mo, which would make it something like 440C

 

[RickJ]

Do you guys know of retailers that have cheaper prices on these knives than the Katz WebPage? One Member put on Knivesplus.Com so I will look on there, Any other sites I can get a good deal on this Knife would be helpfull! Thanks!!