http://www.kabar.com/knives/detail/199
Weight 0.90
Steel 1095 Cro-Van
Blade Type Fixed Blade
Measurements Blade length 7", Overall length 12-1/4" Grind Flat
Edge Angles 20 Degrees Handle Material Aluminum
Shape Clip HRC 56-58
Stamp KA-BAR Butt Cap/Guard Aluminum
Pocket Clip N Made in USA
Blade Thickness 0.165
What do you think of it?
My opinion is it costs way to much for just the cool handle. That being said, I still want one. Pluses are that the aluminum handle wont hold moisture and oil directly on the tang of the 1095 cro-van blade causing it to rust, which is one thing that I DISPISE about stacked leather handles. You could always just go with a Kraton handled kabar.. I think that for the price of the knife, kabar could have used a Damascus steel on these. For the price you could have a Damascus knife blade custom made just like the USMC with a Micarta handle as opposed to the 1095.. Just sayin'.
Weight 0.90
Steel 1095 Cro-Van
Blade Type Fixed Blade
Measurements Blade length 7", Overall length 12-1/4" Grind Flat
Edge Angles 20 Degrees Handle Material Aluminum
Shape Clip HRC 56-58
Stamp KA-BAR Butt Cap/Guard Aluminum
Pocket Clip N Made in USA
Blade Thickness 0.165
What do you think of it?
My opinion is it costs way to much for just the cool handle. That being said, I still want one. Pluses are that the aluminum handle wont hold moisture and oil directly on the tang of the 1095 cro-van blade causing it to rust, which is one thing that I DISPISE about stacked leather handles. You could always just go with a Kraton handled kabar.. I think that for the price of the knife, kabar could have used a Damascus steel on these. For the price you could have a Damascus knife blade custom made just like the USMC with a Micarta handle as opposed to the 1095.. Just sayin'.
