Which KA-BAR would you rather have?

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Posted: 9/16/2009 12:17:25 PM EDT

I've narrowed it down to these two:

Choice #1

This blade is chrome vanadium, and retails for $100.

Choice #2

This blade is "D2" steel, and retails for $160.

I don't even know what "D2" is, is it worth the extra $60?

Posted: 9/16/2009 12:19:42 PM EDT

[#1]

Get both, duh.

Posted: 9/16/2009 12:20:04 PM EDT

[#2]

Which ever one makes you feel more like the guy in your avatar...

Posted: 9/16/2009 12:20:26 PM EDT

[#3]

a busse

Posted: 9/16/2009 12:20:39 PM EDT

[#4]

Fuckers lol

Posted: 9/16/2009 12:21:12 PM EDT

[#5]

Neither.........get an original Marine K-Bar and do it right!!

Posted: 9/16/2009 12:21:47 PM EDT

[#6]

It's futuristic steel.

It was used to make R2.

DUH!

Posted: 9/16/2009 12:22:38 PM EDT

[#7]

Gerber LMF instead.

Posted: 9/16/2009 12:23:48 PM EDT

[#8]

http://www.cutleryscience.com/reviews/blade_materials.html

Posted: 9/16/2009 12:24:28 PM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:
http://www.cutleryscience.com/reviews/blade_materials.html

Thanks!

Posted: 9/16/2009 12:25:13 PM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:
Gerber LMF instead.

I just picked up a pair of them. Very nice for the money.

As for the KaBar, I'd rather get the original.

Posted: 9/16/2009 12:25:50 PM EDT

[#11]

I wouldn't get any of the serrated ones. I have the regular Marine one, it'd be more useful for regular knife duties (instead of fighting) if it had a shorter blade.

Posted: 9/16/2009 12:26:22 PM EDT

[#12]

This one:

In fact, I have one. Not to mention the one tattooed on my right arm.

Is there a particular reason you're looking at getting one of the newfangled overpriced ones instead of a standard KaBar?

Posted: 9/16/2009 12:26:34 PM EDT

[#13]

FML

Posted: 9/16/2009 12:26:44 PM EDT

[#14]

Triple tap

Posted: 9/16/2009 12:27:33 PM EDT

[#15]

someone has it suck on 3rd burst

Posted: 9/16/2009 12:27:51 PM EDT

[#16]

Quoted:
This one:

http://www.thompsonoutdoors.com/b/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/kabarusmcseveninch.jpg

In fact, I have one. Not to mention the one tattooed on my right arm.

Is there a particular reason you're looking at getting one of the newfangled overpriced ones instead of a standard KaBar?

Double Fap

ETA- Oh teh noes. Triple Fap!!!!!

Posted: 9/16/2009 12:28:02 PM EDT

[#17]

Quoted:
This one:

http://www.thompsonoutdoors.com/b/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/kabarusmcseveninch.jpg

In fact, I have one. Not to mention the one tattooed on my right arm.

Is there a particular reason you're looking at getting one of the newfangled overpriced ones instead of a standard KaBar?

No reason really, I would prefer a black handle, that's all.

I was thinking a serrated section would be nice, but it's not an absolute necessity.

Posted: 9/16/2009 12:29:27 PM EDT

[#18]

D2. I have a benchmade CSK made of D2. That shit is tough!

Posted: 9/16/2009 1:08:49 PM EDT

[#19]

Ok, which one is the original KA-BAR, the 5-1/4" or 7" blade?

They are both $80, that isn't much cheaper than my first choice.

Posted: 9/16/2009 1:12:54 PM EDT

[#20]

Get COLD STEEL

Posted: 9/16/2009 1:14:40 PM EDT

[#21]

Get it in the 5 1/4" size. It's definitely large enough while still being practical. It's not the original size but in my opinion it's more useful.

Posted: 9/16/2009 1:15:14 PM EDT

[#22]

80 smacks for a plain vanilla K-Bar?
Just bought one from Amazon for 47.& change.

shipping was free too.

Posted: 9/16/2009 1:16:15 PM EDT

[#23]

I say both. You need at least two Ka Bars

Posted: 9/16/2009 1:16:50 PM EDT

[#24]

I don't plan on paying retail, I am quoting retail prices for comparison.

Posted: 9/16/2009 1:16:50 PM EDT

[#25]

7"

Get an Ontario

Posted: 9/16/2009 1:18:13 PM EDT

[#26]

D2 is a high carbon tool steel.
This means it won't snap as easy as stainless, retains an edge like stainless steel, is easy to sharpen like high carbon steel, and much tougher than either.

Oh, the structure of D2 steel also allows a coloring finish to be applied that is durable and long lasting.
Color finishes applied to knife grade stainless steel tend to wear off quickly with moderate use.

Posted: 9/16/2009 1:19:23 PM EDT

[#27]

Quoted:
D2 is a high carbon tool steel.
This means it won't snap as easy as stainless, retains an edge like stainless steel, is easy to sharpen like high carbon steel, and much tougher than either.
http://www.fototime.com/91708E6DF7C6721/standard.jpg
Oh, the structure of D2 steel also allows a coloring finish to be applied that is durable and long lasting.
Color finishes applied to knife grade stainless steel tend to wear off quickly with moderate use.

Great info, thank you.

Posted: 9/16/2009 1:21:32 PM EDT

[#28]

You're thinking about paying WAY too much.

www.thebladeshop.com

You're welcome.

Oh, and I'd get the original for display and the D2 for use.

Posted: 9/16/2009 1:22:50 PM EDT

[#29]

Quoted:
You're thinking about paying WAY too much.

www.thebladeshop.com

You're welcome.

Oh, and I'd get the original for display and the D2 for use.

Awesome, thanks for the link.

Prices look like they're around 20% below retail.

Posted: 9/16/2009 1:22:55 PM EDT

[#30]

Get the classic.

Tough as nails.

Posted: 9/16/2009 1:23:47 PM EDT

[#31]

Quoted:
Ok, which one is the original KA-BAR, the 5-1/4" or 7" blade?

They are both $80, that isn't much cheaper than my first choice.

The original is the 7" one.

Posted: 9/16/2009 1:28:21 PM EDT

[#32]

+1 for the original

Posted: 9/16/2009 1:38:07 PM EDT

[#33]

Here's a good price on the original.

http://www.natchezss.com/product.cfm?contentID=productDetail&prodID=KY1217&src=tpCtg

Posted: 9/16/2009 1:38:43 PM EDT

[#34]

Original model does just fine, from pounding tent stakes to cutting wood for the fire. Keeps a nice, sharp edge as well

Posted: 9/16/2009 1:48:37 PM EDT

[#35]

I like the 2nd one.

HH

Posted: 9/16/2009 3:36:20 PM EDT

[#36]

No reason really, I would prefer a black handle, that's all.

Get the original and a bottle of leather dye.

Posted: 9/16/2009 3:46:56 PM EDT

[#37]

I own the D2 version, and the classic USMC leather griped version. I use the D2, as my go to all purpose knife. The knife holds a good edge, and won't rust. I mostly use the knife to open boxes, and to pick ice out of my freezer. The top knife doesn't even look like a classic K-Bar; the metals used in that version are also good, but I'd rather take the D2. The D2 also includes the Eagle sheath, which is a very nice condura nylon sheath.

Posted: 9/16/2009 3:51:11 PM EDT

[#38]

Quoted:

Quoted:

You're thinking about paying WAY too much.

www.thebladeshop.com

You're welcome.

Oh, and I'd get the original for display and the D2 for use.

Awesome, thanks for the link.

Prices look like they're around 20% below retail.

Amazon is still the cheapest place I ordered the D2 Extreme KB1282 for 20 bucks cheaper and free shipping to boot.

Posted: 9/16/2009 3:59:29 PM EDT

[#39]

The ladies like this Ka-Bar right here.

Posted: 9/16/2009 4:59:57 PM EDT

[#40]

This one!!!

Posted: 9/16/2009 5:15:24 PM EDT

[#41]

D2 is better blade material. I hate to say it, but check ebay. They are running around 90 bucks.

Posted: 9/16/2009 5:17:23 PM EDT

[#42]

What's this all aboot inna here?

Posted: 9/16/2009 5:21:33 PM EDT

[#43]

Check your state laws. Back in the Rambo days a lot of states passed laws outlawing the original size and mandate blades less than 5 1/2 inches. I know it sucks, but if you buy the 7 inch one, you must be careful where you carry it.

Posted: 9/16/2009 6:43:05 PM EDT

[#44]

Quoted:
Get it in the 5 1/4" size. It's definitely large enough while still being practical. It's not the original size but in my opinion it's more useful.

Excellent advice. I love mine.