just popped into my head

[Dunc]

I've sold a couple of Multitools that I'm not going to use with the intention of buying something like a LM Juice to suit my lightweight EDC needs . If I buy the juice I'll have a little money left over and while I was surfing I found this https://www.kabar.com/product/productDetail.do?productNumber=1217&mode=category&categoryId=1,2,3,7&categoryName=Military/Tactical

 

Now I'm usually very sensible and I absolutely DON'T need this BUT I've always wanted one 

If I get it I won't have enough for the LM Juice but I can easily trade etc. for one in the next couple of weeks .

Im not fussed about the money as its knife and tool money in my paypal and not earmarked for anything else .  Good Dunc is saying " What the smurf do you want that for your never going to use it " but bad Dunc is saying  " Get it , you know you want it    It will make you happy and you can sit in your favourite chair waving it about while watching war films  "

Are they worth it , is the quality good ( this will be a new production one ) , will it take a good edge and can I use a Sharpmaker ?

I must be smurfing mad but I feel a little reckless and fancy a change 

[AimlessWanderer]

You could try a John Nowill Israeli ... slightly cheaper .. might just leave enough beer vouchers for a Juice (?)
http://www.heinnie.com/Knives/John-Nowill-Knives/John-Nowill-Israeli/p-92-153-1165/

I've been tempted to get oe of their MOD Survival Knives for ages ... but never seem to get round to it
http://www.heinnie.com/product.asp?strParents=92,153&CAT_ID=153&P_ID=1159

[jzmtl]

The Kabar is very nicely made, good display too if you are into that sort of thing. I eventually sold mine though, due to the combination of short handle and upper guard that made it even harder to grip.

[Swiss Man]

That Ka Bar is a awesome knife, the leather stacked handle is oval not round so it affords a better grip.

The pommel is great for hammering, it is a well made and highly used knife.  Proven itself over several years of combat.


 

[Dunc]

You could try a John Nowill Israeli ... slightly cheaper .. might just leave enough beer vouchers for a Juice (?)
http://www.heinnie.com/Knives/John-Nowill-Knives/John-Nowill-Israeli/p-92-153-1165/

I've been tempted to get oe of their MOD Survival Knives for ages ... but never seem to get round to it
http://www.heinnie.com/product.asp?strParents=92,153&CAT_ID=153&P_ID=1159

Nice but if I'm going to get one its going to have to be a Ka-Bar 
  I'm going to do some research on them for the next hour or so and then sleep on it before I pull the trigger in the morning .

[Neil]

You're a friggin' nutter Dunc

In my next post I'll try and tell you something you weren't already very aware of

[Dunc]

You're a friggin' nutter Dunc

In my next post I'll try and tell you something you weren't already very aware of

 

I think I've overdosed on Multi's and need a little change.

[Neil]

Hmmm

What about a telescope.  That could eat into your funds well.  Practical but not quite so likely to result in ear/eye/blood loss

[AimlessWanderer]

Hmmm

What about a telescope.  Practical but  not quite so likely to result in ear/eye/blood loss   boring

 

Live dangerously Dunc - big knife beats telescope every time 
It's a pity you're insisting on the Kabar over the Newill ... I was looking forward to you reviewing that for me ... ermm... I mean us

( ... and I dread to think what films Neil watches whilst fiddling with his telescope ...)    

[jekostas]

Absolutely go for it.  The Kabar USMC is a classic knife pattern that's stood the test of time, and Kabar's 1095 steel is some of the best "beater" steel around.

[jerseydevil]

Absolutely go for it.  The Kabar USMC is a classic knife pattern that's stood the test of time, and Kabar's 1095 steel is some of the best "beater" steel around.

+1   I have two Kabar's. One was carried by my grandfather in the Pacific in WW2, and the other is a new production one with the traditional leather grip. They both hold a razor edge that you have to experience to believe. My newer one has gone into the woods with me many times, and i an absolutely beautiful knife.

[Sean]

I used to have one and it was  a super knife.  I never carried it more than a couple of
times out in camp but never tired of smelling that leather sheath and handle.   It's
scary sharp I remember that.  I love 1095 steel, so easy to sharpen and hold a good
edge.  They even have the Ka-bar shorty now for easier carry.

[Dunc]

Less the an hour before I pull the trigger    

[Dunc]

OMG what have I done    I'll do unboxing pics when it arrives just before I go off to find some Zombies 

[nuphoria]

What, did you think someone here was going to discourage you?!

[Dunc]

What, did you think someone here was going to discourage you?!

   Going to have to put the LM Juice on hold for a couple of weeks lol  I suppose you have to do something daft every so often .

[asupernothing]

You just got lucky that I saw this thread too late to steer you toward a Junglas. Thats something I would like to get soon.