Is the blade durable &amp; does it chip off after extended use?
651561
have had one similar for two years in NC, holds up well no complaints, as with all snow shovels, after 50 some years in the Northeast, if the ground under the snow is rough and or rocky, with enough force it will not last long.
56951
Hi Justin, I had to return my shun reserve as you can see it chips easily if you're not careful. The high carbon steel makes it hard so that it's sharp enough to slice through anything. That also make it chip easily. The spine is 1/4 " and the blade is about1/8" recessing down to the sharpen part.
1469207
I run my chipper for a few hours at a time. Not sure about how often it will take that kind of use though. Also may need to sharpen the blades with heavy use
1314648
For durability, yes this is the one. I suspect the other, cheaper ones are lighter, but this one is real mil-spec and is not phased by rocks or roots. I think I would have a hard time breaking this if I tried. After all the regular abuse I have put it through this season, the finish is completly worn off the bottom third of the blade, but there are no gauges in the surface or chips in the edge. It does rust were the metal is bare, so keep it dry and oiled.BTW, I highly recomend a hori hori garden knife for metal detecting. Most of the ones with wood handles are of decent quality(the sheaths are not, however). They are great for digging small holes less than a foot down. For durability, yes this is the one. I suspect the other, cheaper ones are lighter, but this one is real mil-spec and is not phased by rocks or roots. I think I would have a hard time breaking this if I tried. After all the regular abuse I have put it through this season, the finish is completly worn off the bottom third of the blade, but there are no gauges in the surface or chips in the edge. It does rust were the metal is bare, so keep it dry and oiled.BTW, I highly recomend a hori hori garden knife for metal detecting. Most of the ones with wood handles are of decent quality(the sheaths... » Read More For durability, yes this is the one. I suspect the other, cheaper ones are lighter, but this one is real mil-spec and is not phased by rocks or roots. I think I would have a hard time breaking this if I tried. After all the regular abuse I have put it through this season, the finish is completly worn off the bottom third of the blade, but there are no gauges in the surface or chips in the edge. It does rust were the metal is bare, so keep it dry and oiled.BTW, I highly recomend a hori hori garden knife for metal detecting. Most of the ones with wood handles are of decent quality(the sheaths are not, however). They are great for digging small holes less than a foot down. « Show Less
807107
No so far I havnt seen it chip honestly..doesnt mean it might not..if it does its a small price to pay for such a professional durable board..you know you can always remove it and paint over it when ever�
2215665
We have used the edger about 10 times so far this summer... I do not see any signs of blade wear yet. I would expect this to go at least a couple years on the original blade. the unit works quite well.
1005030
so far this blade has been very rust resistant. I've used this hatchet quite a bit so the factory finish has worn off. I've left the hatchet outside several times and it has been rained on. So far, no issues with rust. Its a great hatchet and is still very sharp
1484906
It is quite durable! I would suggest not hitting the handle though, since that is where the speaker for the sound effects is. The blade can take quite a beating though!
1157635
I have never had a problem with chipping. I use them daily and put them in the dishwasher after each use. They are sturdy and withstand lots of use.
692693
This is a very robust all purpose knife. I have yet to damage it and it is practically the only knife I use. It won't chip; at least I haven't been able to make it do so.
94882
yes, it came with an extra blade.. i'm still using the first one so its very durable
758702
It seems very durable mine has no noticeable chips after a year and a half use.
2281242
Same here. Looked into it and it seems they carry a limited lifetime warranty on their blades. Others indicated positive experiences with their customer service department, so I would say you're in good shape. I think the warranty is also listed in detail on the KA-BAR website.
308084
I've had mine for a couple of years now and it hasn't chipped. I live in the mountains and it's out all year. I bought the first one and liked it so well I bought another one. I am thinking about replacing my remaining feeders with this feeder. Excellent product.
1692990
Sorry, no. The blade is molded in place. However, it is very hard series 400, medical grade stainless steel, and should last a long time.
1756733
I haven't really done much with the blade, however I have put honing oil (could use wd-40) on it and wiped it down on occasion. No rusting yet. Where the blade is so large I would go with stones to sharpen, however the blade came super sharp and is still that way. The handle has a rubber coating to ensure grip and I wouldn't get any chemicals on it to prevent degrading or stickiness. I would say it wouldn't take more to upkeep then any other knife, however you should be mindful of the tip as to not chip it.
1260764
Been had them for 6momths but never dropped it so not sure but it is thin steel so i believe it is easy to chip. But still good knife