I guess ya'll didn't mind taking a look at the The Interceptor 911 if you're looking for a fixed blade, for example?? Their knives are nearly unbreakable!! I'm not saying that Ka-bar makes bad knives, I'm simply saying that there are alternatives, in my own opinion, much better quality knives to be bought. I have the StratoFighter Stiletto made here in the states, and would not trade it for another!! But that's my opinion!!!

  Please elaborate as to what you put these knives through.

I have a Ka-Bar Mini.  It is just that, a miniature version of the classic Ka-Bar.  I think that it is the perfect knife.  I use it for everything, and it just keep working.  For example, the other night I needed to cut some kindling very thin for a fire, and the hatchet wasn't getting it done.  I used the blade of the Ka-Bar, and the back of the hatchet to cut some very thin oak strips.  Three swipes on the diamond stone, and the blade was right back to sharp.  They are good knives that hold up. 

Tim Gerber

Note to Dork Ops Knives: You need to pay to advertise on this site.

That's what I was thinking.

Chill your beans pal, you can appreciate how it looks, perhaps you could talk us through what you have done to your knife to make you trust it more than a ka bar?

^^^And Extreme Shock Ammo too, no?

Now look, this is the last post I'm going to make on this matter because this is quickly headding down the wrong path. I gave my sincere opinion on the type of blade that I preffer and that I own. I'm in no way involved with the company I work full time for a petrochemical company in southeast Texas, and I can't believe I'm being accused of having ties with dark ops!! I carry a folding knife from them in my pocket, and a SA .45 on my belt!! That's what I like and that's what I have!!! The good lord gave me the nessesary means therefore, was able to afford the items that I own. Yes while the knife is a little high everyone has the right to spoil themselves every once in a while. So in conclusion y'all can make any accusation on what I do for a living it really doesn't bother me, again that's just what I preffer that's my OPINION!!!!!   .   

Well if you don't work for them you should. The "nearly unbreakable!!"  line is straight out of the Dork Ops marketing handbook. They love to make outragous claims with nothing to back those claims up as well. Couple that with the fact that spamming a legitimate, and respected web forum like WTA, is not beneath those 2 bit snake oil salesmen, and you can see how I made the mistake of assuming you work for them. Please accept my sincere apology. Won't happen again.   

getting back on thread.

I carried a USMC issued Ka-Bar the whole time I was flying in VN. The crappy little USAF knife was no where near as reliable as a Ka Bar. My buddy Jim (also here as "Blivit") had a Randall #1 along with a 38/44 S&W Outdforrsman. I coveted both, but Bo Randall was backed up for months when I was in Nam and when I came home I could never afford one.

When I went in the Army 1987 and then back to a field unit in 1989, I added my Ka Bar to my ALICE gear.  I did a really good job for one on my Commaders about 1991 and he surprised me with a Cold Steel Trail Master as a change of command going away type present. I replaced my KaBar with the TrailMaster and while I was in an Infantry unit, the TrauilMaster was always with me. It has a truly remarkable ability to slice right through one inch thick saplings and I was always amazed at how well it kept its edge.

When I returned to flying though, I put my KaBar back on my survival vest. It was somewhat smaller and offset the weight of the M9 pistol.

I think if anyone everyone asked me about the best all around survival/fighting knife i would have to pick the mil issue KaBar. It seems to fit all the roles nicely. May not be the absolute best in some things but nothing does every thing as well as a KaBar.

It is a full length tang though, going all the way through the handle, not just a rat-tail. 

It is a full length tang though, going all the way through the handle, not just a rat-tail. 

Pardon me, full length, but not full width:

Are KA-BARs worth buying?

Yes definitely. So far it's still the best fighting knife for me because the grip is just perfect for me.

I was disappointed with KaBar at SHOT.  Too many of their products are made outside of the USA. 

A lot of that going around.  I got a sportsman's guide catalog a few weeks ago and they had all sorts of Browning knives and it looked like they were all made in china.

To keep on topic I bought my KaBar back in the late 80s.  Mine is made by Ontario.  My dad had one from the army but unfortunately it was stolen from me at Boy Scout summer camp.

I still have the Randal #1 I bought at "great" expense the year of my 2nd VN tour. If i had to grab it on the way out the door, no problemo. I wouldn't feel a bit underknifed.  The "Dork Ops" knife kinda looks like something that tries to be everything, and doesn't do anything right. Keep it plain and simple and you will learn how to use it better.
I once heard Bill Jordan state, "Beware of the guy that brings 1 gun to the match, he probably knows how to use it real good". Same thing with the knife. Get 1, use it all the time, and you'll get pretty good at it.