What's your favorite Ka-Bar for bushcraft?

[StrikeBack]

I currently own the EsKaBar but I want something that looks more "KaBar" for some bushcraft fun. Probably the USN Mark 1? And other options?

 

[Noswad0208]

Take a look at the rest of the Becker series. They all have a full tang, but the MK1 and the USMC both have stick tangs. Probably nothing to worry about with a stick tang, especially from Ka-Bar, but full tang gives far more confidence when using.

Though the BK7 doesn't really appeal to me that much, it's Ethan Becker's updated idea of the classic Ka-Bar Fighting Utility. My personal favorite at the moment is the BK15.

 

[TravisH]

Well ... there's the legendary 1217 USMC and its new update, the 1317 Dog's Head Utility Knife ...

And KaBar's BK7 still retains a 1217 flavor while being more robust and a better bushcrafter ...

Then there's the smaller BK17 ...

And the mid-sized 1275 Bull Dozier, and the ...


Just go to the KaBar website and check them all out - http://www.kabar.com/knives/

 

[Phil29]

This:

Ka-Bar USN MK 1 by Phil Jak, auf Flickr

Great handle with no hotspots, classic Ka-Bar look and FFG, awesome for carving!

 

[orezona]

BK16

BK11

 

[Semper Praesidio]

Take a look at the rest of the Becker series....Though the BK7 doesn't really appeal to me that much, it's Ethan Becker's updated idea of the classic Ka-Bar Fighting Utility.

And KaBar's BK7 still retains a 1217 flavor while being more robust and a better bushcrafter ...

Can't really add to what these two have said. I don't yet own a BK7 but based on what I've read in the BK&T subforum and other places, I think it may fit the bill for what you're seeking and it pays homage to that classic KA-BAR design.

 

[Jonny1280]

BK11 and the incredibly versatile BK4 Machax!

 

[TBL]

KA BAR BK2

 

[druid189]

1217 here....use it for almost everything - almost...

 

[shawl_13]

BK11 for the small stuff.

 

[CelticCross74]

MkI for 90% of bushcraft work BK2 for the heavy duty tasks

 

[NCSlice]

I'd suggest the MK1 or BK16. Personally I prefer others for various reasons but I own both of these and know you can't go wrong with either as an all around bushcraft always on your hip Knife.

I always have with me a mod'd bk9, bk12, bk15, and bk14. But if I had to only have one, it could be any of these but if I could choose it would be the stock bk9 and 2nd would be the bk16

 

[Zemapeli]

1217 or Mark 1. I like the Mark 1 better for the shorter blade which makes it a little more robust for bushcraft. The 1217 is great as well, and makes an excellent hunting and camping knife. I don't like to use the 1217 for prying or battoning, the tang is a little narrow for abuse. It is better suited for combat or dressing than splitting or wrench on branches or logs with, which is more of a job for a Becker BK2 like TBL posted. The Beckers have thick blades and robust tangs better suited for abuse and bushcraft. Just my two cents.