Whatever happened to this knife i have?

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I have KA-BAR Fixed blade that is apparently no longer in production, and i can find no information on it anywhere. they arent even on ebay. But this is no ordinary KA-BAR, the blade is called a WartHog model. Its alot shorter, thicker and deeper than the traditional 7 something ish KA BAR blade. the fixed blade is attached to a Kraton-G rubberized handle. came with a black plastic sheath. Anyways this is my favorite KA-BAR and i am afraid to use it as i believe it t6 be fairly rare. as far as i know production of the fixed blade warthog was ceased in 2008. i believe mine to be made in 2007 or 2008. so in order to try and preserve this rarity (and great knife) i got a USMC leather handled Full size for chores and hunting and what not. just ordered a HK soldat folder should be good stuff. IF anyone knows anything about the WartHog please fill-me-in
 
Is this it?
warthog.jpg



EDIT:
Just looked through my Kabar product guide. They make a newer style one. Here it is-

1278_INFO.jpg
 
I have always liked the WartHog's blade shape. I don't have the fixed blade, but I do have the WartHog folder. I wish I would have got the plain edge instead of the partialy serrated, but all things considered it is a good knife.
 
i don't think they are as rare as you think,Tactical Knives TV had them for sale on Tuesday nights sale.
 
I have KA-BAR Fixed blade that is apparently no longer in production, and i can find no information on it anywhere. they arent even on ebay. But this is no ordinary KA-BAR, the blade is called a WartHog model. Its alot shorter, thicker and deeper than the traditional 7 something ish KA BAR blade. the fixed blade is attached to a Kraton-G rubberized handle. came with a black plastic sheath. Anyways this is my favorite KA-BAR and i am afraid to use it as i believe it t6 be fairly rare. as far as i know production of the fixed blade warthog was ceased in 2008. i believe mine to be made in 2007 or 2008. so in order to try and preserve this rarity (and great knife) i got a USMC leather handled Full size for chores and hunting and what not. just ordered a HK soldat folder should be good stuff. IF anyone knows anything about the WartHog please fill-me-in

I believe they're now re-manufacturing this model.
you can check it out here:http://www.tomarskabars.com/1278_INFO.html
 
yeah the top picture is what i have, the bottom (newer) warthog fixed-i believe to be imported as on KA-BAR's website all the machete's and kukri's with that same handle are made in taiwan while the traditional stacked leather or kraton g are made in USA. but man do i love that blade. would inflict some serious damage on a would-be attacker.
 
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