Ka-Bar, or Khukuri?

aiseirigh · August 7th, 2006, 03:53

There are literally millions of different styles of knives available. Neither of the knives you picked could be seen as "all purpose". Do some more research before you buy and you will be less apt to be disappointed. Ny personal favourite knife is a Cold Steel Peacekeeper. It is the best all around knife I own.

Generation vexed · August 7th, 2006, 03:57

I have to argue with that, name one job (practical) that the k bar cant do, and another knife (around the same size) can.
I have used the K-bar for almost every knife job even cooking (clean before use) while camping.

NuttyHunter · August 7th, 2006, 11:16

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Originally Posted by NuttyHunter

I'm going to come at this from the perspective of hunting/camping/fishing. Ka-bar.

Why- It is good for gutting (As for slicing open and shape is more convenient for cutting around inside the cuts) as well as being adaptable to a filleting knife. The Khukuri is much worse at filleting. Any knife of that shape is. There's a very specific skill required to fillet with that thing. (yes I called it a thing). The Kabar is a good... multi-tool. It's functional for lots of different things whereas the Khukuri just... looks cool.

The Khukuri is most effective as a weapon- used in an attack or as slicing a throat..... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khukuri <- I found this to go with what I'm saying.

Looks cool vs functional.

The Ka-bar= The knife's success can be attributed to its balance of weight, length, and price. <- taken from Wiki again. It is definetly a more practical blade.

They both are cool so it's LCF+Practical V.S LCF+Slice a man open....

Your call...

Megan

I already went over differences.

Freedom Fighter · August 7th, 2006, 11:44

I've been playing airsoft for years and have not required a knife yet. I do have a small folding K-Bar which is nice but I leave it at home when I play airsoft. Are there dense jungles in BC that actually require you to clear brush with a knife during play ... ?

firemachine69 · August 7th, 2006, 12:56

K-Bar. Handled my friend's, it just feels so right.

aiseirigh · August 7th, 2006, 14:26

The KaBar is a good knife.....not a GREAT knife. Most users of KaBar simply think it is leet because of the make, and have NO idea what is out there. There are hundreds of better made, better value and ergonomically superior knives on the market. Just because the marines used it does not make it the "cat's ass". Check out the "Smokey Mountain Knifeworks", they have incredible selection and prices. The store is the size of a Canadian Tire store and they have everything....all knives.

http://www.eknifeworks.com/webapp/eC...main_front.jsp

Lakonian · August 7th, 2006, 15:49

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Originally Posted by aiseirigh

The KaBar is a good knife.....not a GREAT knife. Most users of KaBar simply think it is leet because of the make, and have NO idea what is out there. There are hundreds of better made, better value and ergonomically superior knives on the market. Just because the marines used it does not make it the "cat's ass". Check out the "Smokey Mountain Knifeworks", they have incredible selection and prices. The store is the size of a Canadian Tire store and they have everything....all knives.

http://www.eknifeworks.com/webapp/eC...main_front.jsp

One word. Merc-worX. Check it out. http://www.mercworx.com/

rc_p120 · August 7th, 2006, 15:50

I'm no expert since I'm quite new to the knife world, but I can suggest these websites.

www.knifezone.ca
www.armynavydeals.ca <-- Less selection but low prices.

Gordon · August 7th, 2006, 15:53

My Ka-Bar hasn't really seen the light of day since I picked this up.
http://www.lapolicegear.com/lmfiiasek.html

NuttyHunter · August 7th, 2006, 16:01

Are you selling your K-Bar?

Meg

Generation vexed · August 7th, 2006, 17:03

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Originally Posted by rc_p120

I'm no expert since I'm quite new to the knife world, but I can suggest these websites.

www.knifezone.ca
www.armynavydeals.ca <-- Less selection but low prices.

I got mine from knifezone they even shipped it on the x-mas holiday. I think i got the K-bar for 100 flat or something less maybe it was 90?

PTE. Pyle · August 7th, 2006, 17:16

could i sugest this knife. a friend from work has this as well as a kbar and many other knifes. i absolutly love this knife. so practicial and feels verry nice in your hands. I personally would take this over anyother knife for the price. http://www.amobhitman.com/catalog/pr...TED_Knife.html

tsuru · August 7th, 2006, 17:31

My khukri was a "souvenir" of my grandfather's while he was serving the RAF over in Burma. It's 60+ years old and still in really good condition especially considering he was using it to clear brush in the jungle. I say this to attest to the durability of the knife. That being said I would under no circumstances consider bringing it to an airsoft event simply because it's too unwieldy to use safely for anything other than as a machete.

bluetooth · August 7th, 2006, 18:44

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My Ka-Bar hasn't really seen the light of day since I picked this up.
http://www.lapolicegear.com/lmfiiasek.html

I love gerbers heres mine http://www.gerbergear.com/product.php?model=8446

Mapcinq · August 7th, 2006, 18:59

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Originally Posted by kos

Quote:

Originally Posted by aiseirigh

The KaBar is a good knife.....not a GREAT knife. Most users of KaBar simply think it is leet because of the make, and have NO idea what is out there. There are hundreds of better made, better value and ergonomically superior knives on the market. Just because the marines used it does not make it the "cat's ass". Check out the "Smokey Mountain Knifeworks", they have incredible selection and prices. The store is the size of a Canadian Tire store and they have everything....all knives.

http://www.eknifeworks.com/webapp/eC...main_front.jsp

One word. Merc-worX. Check it out. http://www.mercworx.com/

Id consider getting one, if I didn't have to take a 2nd mortgage out on my house to do so. :lol:

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August 7th, 2006, 11:44	#19
Freedom Fighter Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Mississauga, ON	I've been playing airsoft for years and have not required a knife yet. I do have a small folding K-Bar which is nice but I leave it at home when I play airsoft. Are there dense jungles in BC that actually require you to clear brush with a knife during play ... ? __________________ Few individuals would view themselves as barbarous, no, instead they view themselves in a different light, a distorted reality that justifies who they are and what they have done.

August 7th, 2006, 15:50	#23
rc_p120 Trader rating Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada	I'm no expert since I'm quite new to the knife world, but I can suggest these websites. www.knifezone.ca www.armynavydeals.ca <-- Less selection but low prices. __________________ SILENT PULSE My archived Buy and Sell user ratings

August 7th, 2006, 17:16	#27
PTE. Pyle Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: delta B.C.	could i sugest this knife. a friend from work has this as well as a kbar and many other knifes. i absolutly love this knife. so practicial and feels verry nice in your hands. I personally would take this over anyother knife for the price. http://www.amobhitman.com/catalog/pr...TED_Knife.html __________________ To live is to Die

August 7th, 2006, 03:53	#16
aiseirigh Banned Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: 0n	There are literally millions of different styles of knives available. Neither of the knives you picked could be seen as "all purpose". Do some more research before you buy and you will be less apt to be disappointed. Ny personal favourite knife is a Cold Steel Peacekeeper. It is the best all around knife I own.

August 7th, 2006, 03:57	#17
Generation vexed Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Edmonton	I have to argue with that, name one job (practical) that the k bar cant do, and another knife (around the same size) can. I have used the K-bar for almost every knife job even cooking (clean before use) while camping.

August 7th, 2006, 14:26	#21
aiseirigh Banned Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: 0n	The KaBar is a good knife.....not a GREAT knife. Most users of KaBar simply think it is leet because of the make, and have NO idea what is out there. There are hundreds of better made, better value and ergonomically superior knives on the market. Just because the marines used it does not make it the "cat's ass". Check out the "Smokey Mountain Knifeworks", they have incredible selection and prices. The store is the size of a Canadian Tire store and they have everything....all knives. http://www.eknifeworks.com/webapp/eC...main_front.jsp

August 7th, 2006, 15:53	#24
Gordon Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Peterborough, ON, Canada	My Ka-Bar hasn't really seen the light of day since I picked this up. http://www.lapolicegear.com/lmfiiasek.html

August 7th, 2006, 17:31	#28
tsuru Trader rating Join Date: May 2004 Location: Winnipeg, MB	My khukri was a "souvenir" of my grandfather's while he was serving the RAF over in Burma. It's 60+ years old and still in really good condition especially considering he was using it to clear brush in the jungle. I say this to attest to the durability of the knife. That being said I would under no circumstances consider bringing it to an airsoft event simply because it's too unwieldy to use safely for anything other than as a machete.

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