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@@Pmedic605 it’s not a cheep knife for sure. Sometimes however things are worth the price. Lots of expensive knives and makers out there but making high quality blades is awesome.
Very nice ,only thing I do not like is the pommel construction..seems it is only held by that Allen screw ..tang should have gone through the pommel, like on the original and have a srew from the side through it instead of the pin of the originals .
It's probably a nice knife, but it has 3 inherent problems. (1) It's assembly is hinged on Allen screws, a built-in weakness. It's also possible one or most will work loose from regular use, especially in a survival or combat situation - blue or red loctite would be recommended; (2) it's sold with a very nice leather sheath, but a properly fit kydex sheath would be better; the price is insane. As one reviewer stated, such a price should mean the knife as all the bells & whistles. A leather AND kydex sheath should be standard issue & those allen screw should already have blue locate applied. It's way, way over-priced as it is.
@@kennbarrett9665 in my opinion the price is fair in the market of 3V knives. The sheath is Amish and super nice, I do love good kydex however. But this knife is probably not something someone is going to use a lot because it’s so nice. More of a collectors piece. I was thinking of examining the pommel to see how it’s held on and to check for lock tight. Thank you for your thoughts. I appreciate your comment. Thanks!
@@bigboss4993 I found mine on EBay and they do release them still to retailers. The retail store on EBay I got mine from was Northwest Knives in Idaho. They said they have only received two in two years though.there is one on eBay now $745 plus $11 shipping. I paid $575 plus shipping on mine.
NOPE The best Ka-Bar ever is the one I was issued upon becoming a US Marine in 1973. Made by the Ka-Bar Company originally Union Cutlery. There are many copies but only one REAL Ka-Bar. Remember that. .
@@chrisborona5063 as I stated in the video it’s your money and your knife use it how you wish. For me this is a collector’s piece but for you it may be a combat or bushcrafter. Feel free to use it. I know there are many ppl who have tested this and it does hold up from what I have seen.
It should be the best for the friggin price.
@@Pmedic605 it’s not a cheep knife for sure. Sometimes however things are worth the price. Lots of expensive knives and makers out there but making high quality blades is awesome.
Watched a documentary on YT about the company K-BAR. It was very interesting and informative.
Great company making a great product
Very nice ,only thing I do not like is the pommel construction..seems it is only held by that Allen screw ..tang should have gone through the pommel, like on the original and have a srew from the side through it instead of the pin of the originals .
I may examine that in another video.
The real one is a chinsy rat tail tang that breaks
They should have done a proper pommel for this kinda price.
TRC and even Condor make knives where the tang swells into the pommel in the rear.
Absolutely Beatiful
i have it too!!! hauuu!!! 🤩
@lovelykillerx you have this knife too?
@@CloseUpKnifeReviews yes! hauuu!
Blade sure does look a lot like the Buck 120 General.
It's probably a nice knife, but it has 3 inherent problems. (1) It's assembly is hinged on Allen screws, a built-in weakness. It's also possible one or most will work loose from regular use, especially in a survival or combat situation - blue or red loctite would be recommended; (2) it's sold with a very nice leather sheath, but a properly fit kydex sheath would be better; the price is insane. As one reviewer stated, such a price should mean the knife as all the bells & whistles. A leather AND kydex sheath should be standard issue & those allen screw should already have blue locate applied. It's way, way over-priced as it is.
@@kennbarrett9665 in my opinion the price is fair in the market of 3V knives. The sheath is Amish and super nice, I do love good kydex however. But this knife is probably not something someone is going to use a lot because it’s so nice. More of a collectors piece. I was thinking of examining the pommel to see how it’s held on and to check for lock tight. Thank you for your thoughts. I appreciate your comment. Thanks!
Santa María!!! 😮 At those prices it must come w/4WD option. 😅
It is a gorgeous piece, I would love to get my hands on one 👍🏼
@@carpevinum5497 lol 4wd well I would say get one you will like it
Ron Smith SEI does a great over engineered MK2
@@minimini4276 I have never heard about this. Do you have any more information to share on this? Perhaps a link?
Man I want one so bad this'll definitely be my most irresponsible purchase if they ever rerelease it
@@bigboss4993 I found mine on EBay and they do release them still to retailers. The retail store on EBay I got mine from was Northwest Knives in Idaho. They said they have only received two in two years though.there is one on eBay now $745 plus $11 shipping. I paid $575 plus shipping on mine.
NOPE
The best Ka-Bar ever is the one I was issued upon becoming a US Marine in 1973.
Made by the Ka-Bar Company originally Union Cutlery.
There are many copies but only one REAL Ka-Bar.
Remember that.
.
I dont like the finger choile.
All this about not useing the knife...i use all my kni es even my two Randall's...knives are meant to be used
@@chrisborona5063 as I stated in the video it’s your money and your knife use it how you wish. For me this is a collector’s piece but for you it may be a combat or bushcrafter. Feel free to use it. I know there are many ppl who have tested this and it does hold up from what I have seen.
@CloseUpKnifeReviews thanks