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I just wanted to make a quick post of the knives I got from Ka-bar this week. A New BK7, a BK10, a ZK5701 and ZK 5702.
The BK7 is a great knife. Just gave mine to a friend going to Iraq and had to get me a replacement. Everyone should have a BK7. Probably my favorite fixed blade knife of all time. Not a fan of the factoy sheath but it gives me a good excuse to get some nice custom Kydex.
The BK10 is BEAUTIFUL. Love the look and feel. This one came with Micarta but Im not sure if I will use them or not. I may actually just make this knife my safe queen.
The ZK5701 'Sword' was a very nice surprise. This thing seem very well balanced, has a nice thick blade, and the sheath is by far the best factory sheath from ka-bar. Not a huge fan on the lime green stuff but it comes with black scales as well so I immediately switched them out. The extra knife include seems like it would be a handy compact knife. This is an amazing buy to me at around $50. I still want to replace the neon cord on the sheath but that shouldnt be too difficult.
The zk5701 'machete' was also a nice surprise. It sure looks like it would be a serious chopper. Once again an amazing sheath for a $50 knife. Also includes the small knife. Both knife slots have the plastic lining on them. fit is very solid.
Any of the Ka-Bar Becker line is a hit. Great knives, always have been, always will be. The new Ka-bar ZK line seems to be marketed well with the zombie crowd but I see these as also being practical user knives. The price for the knife is a heck of a deal at $50 or so! The grips on the ZK line seem to be comfortable and multi-purpose. You can adjust your grip for different uses very well with these. I like Ka-bars reference to the WWII blades of old. I do wish they didnt have the giant "TAIWAN" on the blade. Can't ya put it under the grip or something?
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Thats all I have. Not a real review, just a quick observation. Once again, great knifes from KA-BAR!
The BK7 is a great knife. Just gave mine to a friend going to Iraq and had to get me a replacement. Everyone should have a BK7. Probably my favorite fixed blade knife of all time. Not a fan of the factoy sheath but it gives me a good excuse to get some nice custom Kydex.
The BK10 is BEAUTIFUL. Love the look and feel. This one came with Micarta but Im not sure if I will use them or not. I may actually just make this knife my safe queen.
The ZK5701 'Sword' was a very nice surprise. This thing seem very well balanced, has a nice thick blade, and the sheath is by far the best factory sheath from ka-bar. Not a huge fan on the lime green stuff but it comes with black scales as well so I immediately switched them out. The extra knife include seems like it would be a handy compact knife. This is an amazing buy to me at around $50. I still want to replace the neon cord on the sheath but that shouldnt be too difficult.
The zk5701 'machete' was also a nice surprise. It sure looks like it would be a serious chopper. Once again an amazing sheath for a $50 knife. Also includes the small knife. Both knife slots have the plastic lining on them. fit is very solid.
Any of the Ka-Bar Becker line is a hit. Great knives, always have been, always will be. The new Ka-bar ZK line seems to be marketed well with the zombie crowd but I see these as also being practical user knives. The price for the knife is a heck of a deal at $50 or so! The grips on the ZK line seem to be comfortable and multi-purpose. You can adjust your grip for different uses very well with these. I like Ka-bars reference to the WWII blades of old. I do wish they didnt have the giant "TAIWAN" on the blade. Can't ya put it under the grip or something?
.Thats all I have. Not a real review, just a quick observation. Once again, great knifes from KA-BAR!
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