Ordered my first real knife

[sartwell]

I just ordered a Ka-Bar Kraton handled Big Brother Knife. Some friends at work said Ka-Bar made good knifes. What is your thoughts on them?

 

[TiminMishawaka]

Welcome to your first of what will one day be many.

 

[nsheepdog]

Congrats! How many hours, days, and weeks did you research before you made the purchase?

 

[jefalatho]

If you like that knife you should also take a look at the Becker BK2 companion.

 

[Knife Lady]

Kabar is the one most recognized knife I have on my tables and they sell very well. You should really enjoy this knife. The big brother has not been out long maybe close to a year now. I sell them often and have not had any complaints.

 

[Tnichols00]

Gotta love a good knife! You will notice a difference quickly between the quality of that and a cheapo knife.

I love my benchmades and dont see me buying any other brands any time soon

 

[Silverlie]

You're not going to go wrong with Kabar. And, as a first 'real' knife, your off to a good start on building a quality collection.

 

[LtScott14]

I am the proud owner of 3 Kabars. My father's USN issue(served on a PT Boat WW2, my mother's(USMC WW2), and a "short"model that has been a hunter's companion for me.
All tough as nails, and the 2 WW2 models could be reissued as very good to new.

(Dad's sheath is salt water damaged, but is serviceable.) No rust on the blades after 70 yrs! I do wipe them them down and store them out of the sheaths! The older ones do have a thicker blade, and the leather handles show a little of dry out.

Although women Marines(WW2) weren't really sent to combat areas, my mom ordered the Kabar from the American Legion, and gave it to me when I turned 18 and graduated from High School. (I liked hiking and camping)

Enjoy your Kabar, you have chosen well.