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Pros & Cons
Pros
Feels sturdy. Light weight which is very good if ur doing a very hefty job. Needs screws tightened and regular maintenance.
The blade and tang are stainless steel. It is not sharp when shipped but sharpening will be a way of life with this knife as the metal is soft. But, that stated, it's just as easy to sharpen.
United cutlery has rectified the design flaws in the 2019 version of this usmc knife. The holster is ok but slightly different from the issued model. This knife looks very similar to the original ka-bar, even stamped with usmc on the blade close to th... Read More
Similar in design to fsa issue in 1968, except all leather is glossy smooth. Now soaking in ballistol (old school, brown shoes treatment). Case (sheath) nice thick leather. But it feels good in the pocket.
Cons
Had to glue it back on. It was only held in place by a tiny pin. Obviously a knock off.
Buy the ka-bar. Go to ka-bar's official website to buy the real deal. Not a ka-bar knife but a bud-k.
This means the blade has a significant weaknesses where it is abruptly reduced to a 1/2 tang and where pinned to the pommel. The usmc stamp is on the wrong side of the blade.
Highlights
Quality
Item was as advertised and very satisfied
It is not a faithful recreation by any means and it certainly was not meant to be but it is above all a fun nod to a classic us... Read More
I dont care for the glass breaker point but thats a personal beef with the aesthetic
Price
Couldnt beat the price sturdy strong well made knife for the price
Over all it is a great knife for the price
Dont know where this knife was made we can only assume by the price point china
The original usmc would cost you 100
Competitiveness
It is not a kbar but it is good for the money
Not a true kabar no but really decent for the price
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good, sharp, made, fell and great. - Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
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- This product had a total of 735 reviews as of our last analysis date on May 1 2022.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
For the price it’s a great safety knife for your car or walking the dog has glass breaker
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The original usmc would cost you 100
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The holster is ok but slightly different from the issued model
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Looks like an original usmc kabar former marine here
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The noticeable difference is the handle is thicker than the kabar and therefore will not fit in a kabar sheath
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The blade is tight in the handle which is good but the assist is weak
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I touched up china name on blade with paint
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Unless the normal chicomms built in a flaw sending it to the garbage dumps like decades of their junk showed me
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