Limited edition sprint run of the BK15.5

[DunkEm]

Another thread plus the 20 made me wonder...if KA-BAR was to do a limited edition sprint run of the 15 and call it the 15.5, what would you want the variation to be?

I'd like an additional 0.5" - 0.75" on the handle. And maybe fancy wood scales.

 

[Jonny1280]

D2
...:thumbup:

 

[nutoknives]

Another thread plus the 20 made me wonder...if KA-BAR was to do a limited edition sprint run of the 15 and call it the 15.5, what would you want the variation to be?

I'd like an additional 0.5" - 0.75" on the handle. And maybe fancy wood scales.

D2, dressed in Stag yea a little old school
want

 

[Bladite]

D2 or other modern stainless

regular handles

i'd want 12

don't need sheaths

steak knives

but i'd want a FINE GRIND

 

[SALTY]

D2, polished, fancy handle options. Oh, and $39.99 MSRP.

 

[The Warrior]

Longer, thicker handle to fit us people with normal sized hands. :thumbup:

 

[grogimus]

Uncoated O1, A2, or 52100 steel, a simple leather pouch sheath, and two tone micarta scales either shaped a little thicker or with liners.

Since KaBar has used S35VN that'd probably be more realistic than the other steels I listed.

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[bearfacedkiller]

I'll take one without the swedge.

If they wanted to make it D2 that would be great too.

 

[Ulf Krogstad]

Good suggestions, s35vn, thicker handle, 3/16" blade thickess, black micarta scales, $39.99 msrp.

Could kick myself for not getting an extra for cheap when had the chance. Hopefully something similar will surface someday. Ssss $ss😆😑

 

[LeatherStrop]

1/8 inch flat grind S35VN uncoated and the same edge thickness as the BK 16

I would buy three like this

 

[Revolverrodger]

Bk16 in s35vn !
I want

 

[Bladite]

Longer, thicker handle to fit us people with normal sized hands. :thumbup:

i've a good sized mitt, larger than "normal"... so what's normal for you is ...

Designed to fit Ethan - who has size ginormous feet and bigger hands.

German Yeti?

 

[The Warrior]

i've a good sized mitt, larger than "normal"... so what's normal for you is ...

Designed to fit Ethan - who has size ginormous feet and bigger hands.

German Yeti?

Scottish. From the Gunn clan. :thumbup: Me ancestors were Vikings.

 

[neffarious]

Stainless- uncoated. The rest can stay the same. Maybe a nice cpm 154

 

[Creaky Bones]

Scottish. From the Gunn clan. :thumbup: Me ancestors were Vikings.

I've seen enough pictures of your mitts to say I think your Gunn side may have spent a little time breeding with ogres.

S35VN would be pretty sweet with some slightly larger handles for those of us that aren't half breed giants.

 

[Yetidayhiker]

My heart palpitated at the title, 15's my everyday fave. Then noticed it wasn't official kabar or Ethan who originated the thread. Then depression set in. (Sorry, DunkEm, wasn't your fault, I just love that blade)

Not sure if I'm adding more than has already been suggested, so I'll divide it into "reality" sprint run and "fantasy" nano-sprint run for a pseudo production knife.

"Reality"
-a stainless or semi stainless blade steel Kabar has been known to make, sv35 or D2. Stonewash finish. Very nice.
-same handle but with a set of custom liners that could be stacked to fit. (Kind of like modular pistol blackstrap idea) a unique handle color that complements the Stonewash would be nice but not required.
-a sheath that can fit the custom liner stack, I figure the custom sheath folks can accommodate people who want more.
-stainless hardware
-optional: A custom steak block by TommytheWho to hold a quantity of these for Bladite. With his Avatar logo on it.

"Fantasy"
-same as above but upgraded handle material & gatorwrapped kydex by Julio.
-A touch of decorative engraving, Fisk style.
-Jerry Fisk'd convex light saber grind. So fine, like accidental cold fusion sharp fine.... Oh yeah....
-Personal delivery by Ethan & Jerry accompanied by the Swedish Bikini Team (SBT), that's as good as it gets; hold the Old Milwaukee...
-Optional: Full Beckerhead gathering at delivery to celebrate this at a ranch in Texas that runs helicopter hog hunting, full rock and roll (with SBT hosting)

Is that too much to hope for?

 

[Silverthorn]

I hate that people seem to keep coming back to the "Best steak knife" comment on the 15. Its sooooooo much more than that, and I wouldnt in a million years trust a steak knife to do what I have put my 15 through. Its really a survival knife, pre Rambo build a fortress and trench with your knife movement.

 

[gtblade]

I had the same reaction as above. I was very excited at the thread title and ready to jump on kabar's website and place me some orders.

 

[nutoknives]

Ka-Bar with both Ethan's and Jessie's help will have a substantial windfall

If they choose to listen to the buying public
All they have to do is listen to what u all want,
Choice of Steel
Choice of Finish
Choice of edge
Choice of Handle material
Choice of Liners
Choice of etching
if under 150 us, for a true order knife may sell more than they expected
My 2 cents anyway as custom work worth the cost

 

[neffarious]

Bladeforum sprint knife? Lots of work and voting. Of course there would need to be a champion. And probably 500 units or so prepaid. And someone to pack and shop. Not to mention the fun of people backing out.