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Ive been overnighting in the woods the last couple of weekends.
Last time I gave a modded beardaxe a workout.
This was also where I encounted the Killer Rabbit of Caerbannog ....
..... which turned out to be a snowed under fur hat (not mine);
Fast forward to the most recent outing - after setting up the hammock in anticipation of a good nights sleep .....
..... I checked out a Kabar Warthog.
This stubby knife was bigger in the hand, than Id thought.
Specs:
It works fine at sundry tasks like most other knives, though it is of course a bit bulky for that.
Not a knife for most fine work.
It will of course remove food wrapping and also chop big items of food into (coarse) bits with the best of them though being a bit rude and crude for that.
For chopping wood however it worked just fine.
I assume it would be ideal for those, who would want a relatively short chopper/camp knife or bone breaker when dressing an animal.
It chops like a champ due to plenty of weight in the short but 'tall' blade.
In a standard hand hold its good....
.....when held firmly by the pommel, the Warthog gains even more force for chopping and it made short work of getting firewood.
For safety, always use a lanyard. I use paracord with the thumb stuck through the loop and over the back of the hand.
Works a charm. You dont want that brute - or any knife - to spin wildly into the blue yonder, should your grip slip.
Im pleasently surprised by the relatively cheap made in Taiwan Warthog.
It aint sexy but it sure does work.
I do wonder, how many would choose this over a standard configuration camp knife though. Its still on the Kabar site/BladeHQ, so it must sell.
Ill certainly bring the Warthog with me on trips again.
A few more random pics from the afternoon, night and next morning;
No, thats my hand!!!
Last time I gave a modded beardaxe a workout.
This was also where I encounted the Killer Rabbit of Caerbannog ....
..... which turned out to be a snowed under fur hat (not mine);
Fast forward to the most recent outing - after setting up the hammock in anticipation of a good nights sleep .....
..... I checked out a Kabar Warthog.
This stubby knife was bigger in the hand, than Id thought.
Specs:
- ll Length:12.25"
- Blade Length:6.75"
- Blade Thickness:0.25"
- Blade Material:1085
- Hardness:52-54 RC
- Blade Style:Clip Point
- Blade Grind:Hollow
- Finish:Black
- Edge Type: Plain
- Handle Length:5.50"
- Handle Material:Kraton
- Color:Black
- Weight:1 lb. 0.80 oz.
- Sheath:Nylon
- Knife Type:Fixed Blade
- Brand:Ka-Bar
- Model:Warthog
- Model Number:1278
- Country of Origin:Taiwan
- Best Use:Tactical
It works fine at sundry tasks like most other knives, though it is of course a bit bulky for that.
Not a knife for most fine work.
It will of course remove food wrapping and also chop big items of food into (coarse) bits with the best of them though being a bit rude and crude for that.
For chopping wood however it worked just fine.
I assume it would be ideal for those, who would want a relatively short chopper/camp knife or bone breaker when dressing an animal.
It chops like a champ due to plenty of weight in the short but 'tall' blade.
In a standard hand hold its good....
.....when held firmly by the pommel, the Warthog gains even more force for chopping and it made short work of getting firewood.
For safety, always use a lanyard. I use paracord with the thumb stuck through the loop and over the back of the hand.
Works a charm. You dont want that brute - or any knife - to spin wildly into the blue yonder, should your grip slip.
Im pleasently surprised by the relatively cheap made in Taiwan Warthog.
It aint sexy but it sure does work.
I do wonder, how many would choose this over a standard configuration camp knife though. Its still on the Kabar site/BladeHQ, so it must sell.
Ill certainly bring the Warthog with me on trips again.
A few more random pics from the afternoon, night and next morning;
No, thats my hand!!!
