KA BAR 1213 Black Straight Sheath Review

I am very unhappy that this rather expensive knife, intended as a Christmas present for my son, has just arrived with no sheath or nice packaging, any papers or anything. I don't know how to contact the company so I'm hoping they will contact me to send the sheath before Christmas so I can give my son this expensive gift the way he wants it. I'm sure it's a good knife, but what's the use without a sheath.

I'm replacing my old one (above) with this one (below). I saw some negative reviews and thought I would reply. As you can see, this is a real Ka-Bar. It's a US stamp where my old USMC says, but on the other side both are inscribed "Ka-Bar Oleans, NY". This is NOT a Chinese imitation. Aside from a few minor design changes over the years, it's identical to the original. Including the pin mentioned by some reviewers. As you can see, he's always been there. Also, it was decently sharp and the…

I like knives/guns, have always loved the aka bar but it's always been a bit pricey for a good one. Well I got some extra money, did a lot of research and came across this blade. I have to say this is the jewel in my collection. As soon as you open the box and hold it in your hand, you will understand that this is quality and history. This is an amazing piece of steel. You can feel the build quality of the Ka-Bar the moment you hold it in your hand. The balance, weight and feel are absolutely…

After ordering the KA-BAR 1211/1228 knife with Kraton sheath, I initially had the fear that it might be a fake. However, when I opened the box and inspected the knife and sheath, it was amazing! The knife gets sharp! It is stable and very balanced in the hand. The handle is very comfortable in the hand. The craftsmanship of this beauty is fine, even if it is mass-produced. The case is quite high quality and quite large. The knife is very tight in the sheath and is surprisingly so tight that…

First, let me address the comment about "warping" or "casting resistance" that everyone seems to be misinformed about. The small "dot" on the knife's pommel is the pin that holds the pommel to the blade tang while maintaining grip at the base. As any soldier who has worn the KA-BAR knows, this pin was left rough and unprotected. , so you know which way your blade edge is pointing in low light or no light. Since your hand touches the knob first, your mind registers whether it's smooth or rough…

I wanted this knife for its history and was not disappointed. This is an amazing knife. He is well balanced. Sharp as a razor. Amazing recording. Thick back. The sheath holds the knife securely. The knife won't come out unless you draw it on purpose, and so any weapon or tool should be with you. I literally just got it so can't comment on durability or durability but I'm giving it 4 stars because the cut is uneven and there is a piece on the head that looks like a chip that isn't coated or…

After a long search I bought this knife for my boyfriend. I was looking for a good, strong, usable camping and/or survival knife for this. This knife did not disappoint! It's heavy but not bulky. It fits perfectly in the hand and the weight and balance are top notch. There's a reason this is a Marine Corps knife, and it shows. The hard plastic case that comes with the kit is great for EDC. But a custom survival case from KY Lake Leather made it the perfect gift. The sheath made this knife…

After reading some of the other reviews on this knife I was a bit skeptical but ordered it anyway. It arrived in a factory box with all factory instructions and literature. It is American made in Olean, New York. The sheath is made from high quality Kydex and the knife engages with a crisp click and a strap around the handle helps keep it in place. I also have the original USN Kabar release for comparison and it's almost exactly the same. The differences are that this knife has a powder-coated…

Beautiful, absolutely gorgeous knife. It is well weighted and feels good in the hand. The Kraton grip is perfect for any hand size. Mine didn't come out "razor sharp," but still had a decent edge. It was easy to give the edge a few strokes with a diamond stone. I'm honestly a bit disappointed with the odd black finish. It feels like a cheap kid's ninja knife, but it's a nice compromise as you don't have to constantly oil the blade and, hey, it looks and feels cool. The scabbard is an exclusive…