kabar usmc breaking

[sogman]

Hello I have heard many times that the kabar is weak for haveing a stick tang well any one here ever had a kabar usmc break on them.

[Wolfe]

Originally Posted by sogman

Hello, I have heard many times that the ka-bar is weak for having a stick tang. Well, anyone here ever had a ka-bar usmc break on them?

No, but I'm a cold steel man.

[madcritter]

I broke one but can't blame the knife was using as a pry bar/chisel whacking it with a large hammer. The proper tool for the job was not available so had to make do.

[Fender_Bender]

Never heard of one breaking. I'd like to know as well. I was thinking of getting one to replace my cheap survival knife.

[LiveFree]

had mine 2 years, ive put it through hell and no problems so far...

[stairman]

Ive only had mine for a year and havent abused it so its fine. I probably could break it if I wanted too though.

[WSierra]

Nope. I have two newer ones and a WWll knife my uncle carried. Seem tough enough.

[letsgetreal]

Been carrying and using the same one since '76, no problems.

[Oroborus]

If you go on YouTube there is a guy who pounds a Ka-bar (among others) through a cinder block - and yes he manages to break it. Still, it's amazing how much it does take. The bottom line is if you use a little common sense any good knife will out last you.

[tiecuando]

I have a Ka-Bar. Hasn't broken, but I am now strongly considering a Randall.

[Stone Hammer]

I am using the two that my father sent home from Nam in 66. Both are in great shape after 43 years.

[kingjames]

No issues hare after 7 years!

[Nightside_Eclipse]

Any knife will break if mistreated.

Ka-bars are good knives, not my style at all but still good durable knives. Treat them well and they will treat you well.

[sogman]

allright have had mine for a while know a little bit of paint is chipping off on the top of the knife were ive been hitting it with a baton for splitting but if you don't hit it wih a hammer or bash it against harder objects i'm sure it will hold up strong.

[robbiec]

I am still using the one I was issued in the Marine Corps. I've been using it for nearly 20yrs now and it is doing just fine. Actually, I have two of them. One is the USMC Kabar that is sold with a brown leather sheath and handle, with Marine Corps emblem etched into the leather... the other is an actual issued Kabar that is all black with black sheath.

[kidyouth]

you can get any knive to break, a knife is used to cut, chop,skin.

not to be used as a screwdriver, a prybar or whatever else you can think of.

if someone tells me they broke a knife, the first thought is how was the person abusing the knife.

[Rat Eater]

I can agree with any knife will break if push beyond its limits. With that said I have broke two Kabars, both broke in the same place (my fault, PERIOD). So what that means to me is, the particular way I use a knife a Kabar is not the best choice for me. Kabar makes good knives for there intented purpose

[cityslicker]

K bars are excellent mass production knives.Rat tang yes,but durable enough. I own 2 an older style and the new version(I prefer the older leather washer style)I would not hesitate to grab one as my only knife when the bell rings

[Wheelgunner]

Many years ago, if you were to test a blade you just made, you put the blade in a padded vise and tried to bend or break off the tang with your gloved hand.

Full tang blades passed this test more often than a blade with something less than full tang.

That being said, if I were ever in trouble and needed a knife, I wouldn't object if my new best friend said "You can have this Kabar, will that do?"

Wheel