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Got me a new blade .
It's a G I Ka-Bar that is new and never issued . Got it for $75.00 , just couldn't pass it up .
I have been wanting one but they can be a little expensive . I have seen them in Army Surplus stores for $110.00 to $150.00 and some of them have been issued and not in good condition .
This will be nice for trimming that little branch that just might be in the way of a shot .
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Nice.
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It should serve you well, My Brother!!!!! :thumbsup:
I have had 2, in my lifetime...
The first, I bought from the PX at Camp Lejeune in 1979, while I was in Infantry School. I carried it for 6 years, all over the world. It was passed on to a young Marine, leaving for his 1st of 4 tours, in Iraq. It served him well & kept him safe... He fortunately made it home unscathed!!!!! Unfortunately I've lost touch with him, after his Grandparents passed on...
The 2nd, Was given to me by my good friend & Brother, Ken Mowrey (adkmountianken) It will be handed down to my son Tyler, when he joins the Navy to be a Navy Corpman.
A man can't ask, for a finer knife!!!!!
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The 1095 steel KA BAR uses takes a really nice durable edge. Branches won't stand a chance :)
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Very nice. I picked up the smaller version of yours about seven years ago. It's got the leather handle with brown leather sheath. I carry it a lot and it holds a super sharp edge. Its stamped usmc. It's actually my favorite fixed blade. I had to pay thirty seven dollars for it then at a local surplus dealer. Boy am I glad I did!! They're high and I've yet to see another. Hope you enjoy yours too.
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I have the same knife but in leather . Great knife!
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Love my Ka-Bar. It was a gift from a great buddy of mine before I went out to Alaska to work as a fly fishing guide. That knife helped me cut alders, dispose of game and added self reassurance should you get in a situation where you needed to defend yourself. Great knife- Enjoy
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Mine has been 'round the world, in peace and war!
Tom
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Nice knife right there.
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I carried one as a Diver in the Navy. Good knives with a lot of history.
As an FYI, the tang is not as wide as the blade so don't try to use it as a pry bar. (This is from experience.. :( )
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Congrats on your purchase. :thumbsup:
You don't need me to tell you so, but they're a great knife.
I had one with a leather wrapped handle for years, and used the heck out of it. I gave it to my Girlfriends Son five or six years ago, and now my five year old Grandson is asking when he can have it.
Bob
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nice!
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I want one of the Navy models but like you haven't wanted to pay what I've seen them go for in good condition. I also want a Navy Cutlass, Chiefs used to have them as part of their dress uniform but they took them away long before I made Chief!
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I love my KBAR......
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I have the one issued to me in 1966. I snuck it home in my dirty socks when I returned from Nam. The sheath was jungle rotted so I made a new one. I retired it some time ago. It earned a rest.
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Cool!
Bisch
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These are the two that I own.The top one is a WWII era,USN MK2,made by the B.M.Co.It was given to me by my grandfather,about 1960 and I about wore that thing out,carrying it every time I went in the woods for the next several years.I recently refurbished it and it's razor sharp and still ready to work.
The bottom,leather sheath model is a Vietnam era,US Conetta version that a friend in the Marines brought back,brand new,in 1970.
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Those are sweet :thumbsup: