The are made in USA right? And can they be sharpened and still have the cobalt edge remain or is is just a coating? Thanks
2002660
yes they are made here usa and yes they can be sharpened use a drill doctor to get the right point and even sharping
1554554
They are made in China but don,t let that throw you.I honed and polished them before use.They held an edge and performed well..They are tool steel of some kind.Quite hard.
916348
I assumed they were to be used as-is. Most of us would not own the equipment to sharpen, nor know how to do it. there is a coating (paint) on the blade, and my impression was that they did not appear very sharp out of the box.
1028665
They are now. When first introduced they were made in China to ka-bars specs. Now they are proudly made in America with a generous price increase to boot. Knife is the exact same with an American flag on the blade. Bought the famine and pestilence models for roughly 40 bucks each with free shipping. Check the new price on the USA models and hold your hat. Still a great heavy duty knife at the price and built like a tank. For the record, the original 4 knives in this series were named for the 4 Horseman Of The apocalypse. ....war, famine, pestilence, and death.
1402023
Thes are steel tipped - not carbide. I might also add that I have used extensivley over the past two weeks and they seem to be holding an edge very well.
909926
I'm not sure where they're made, but the quality is great and the knives are really sharp. I purchased this set for my husband and we just purchased another Chicago cutlery knife set for his parents.
1529368
I don't know where it is made, but if they could just stay there and not leave the factory it would be better for everyone. This really is a piece of cr*p. Get a good electric sharpener.
1522160
Printed on the blade "Made in China", wish it was USA. They do work, they are very good blades. Cut through small trees up to 4 inches with ease.
283275
I would like to add....none of the tools say where they were made. Usually you will find it stamped into the tool or someplace on it. Not with these tools. You're left to wonder! No doubt if they were made in the USA it would be proudly stamped into the metal.
1708891
I don't know the answer to those questions. I do know that I have stainless steel knives that are made in Germany that are of a much higher quality because they are made better, feel better in your hand (more substantial and easier to manage), that these particular knives. So I won't be throwing my old knives out any time soon. I'm keeping the Komachi knives because they were a gift.
1737204
these are American made, stamped "KA-BAR, Olean NY", and has an American Flag stamp on the blade. they also look like they are double heat treated up the length of the sharpened surface, to include the serrated section just fore of the handle. I got this as a replacement for the original made in china one that decided to disappear, and it is by far a superior product over the original.
77873
It has a USA sticker on the package, my guess would be Portland, OR as that is where they say most of their product line is designed and engineered. Lifetime warranty though, so even if it were China or something you can get it replaced. Mines been through a LOT in a year, no damage on it yet.I sharpened a couple times as needed.
1749302
Not sure of the details on the steel, but they are super sharp and have stayed so for over a year with minimal maintenance.
1261821
They are really sharp to start out with and they last a pretty long while. I'm not sure if they can be sharpened, although if they can't be sharpened I'm sure anyone could just replace the blades on then with new ones. I love these knives. Hope that helped in some way or another.
1520019
To Have some fun, they are made in Mexico (Thats what is says)Ok, the sticker on the blades says:OREGON 26 Certified Quality Standards195-07218.5", .630 Center HoleReplacement AYP 187254Stens 340-226Rotary 11180Made in MexicoNow with blade in hand, If you were to remove the sticker. Stamped on one side only "MEXICO" , same side "9013-11" up from that "MT"See nothing that show made for or by Rotary. The Sticker says replaces Rotary 11180I know nothing just reading off what is in front on me. To Have some fun, they are made in Mexico (Thats what is says)Ok, the sticker on the blades says:OREGON 26 Certified Quality Standards195-07218.5", .630 Center HoleReplacement AYP 187254Stens 340-226Rotary 11180Made in MexicoNow with blade in hand, If you were to remove the sticker. Stamped on one side only "MEXICO" , same side "9013-11" up from that "MT"See nothing that show made for or by Rotary. The Sticker says replaces Rotary 11180I know nothing just reading off what is in... » Read More To Have some fun, they are made in Mexico (Thats what is says)Ok, the sticker on the blades says:OREGON 26 Certified Quality Standards195-07218.5", .630 Center HoleReplacement AYP 187254Stens 340-226Rotary 11180Made in MexicoNow with blade in hand, If you were to remove the sticker. Stamped on one side only "MEXICO" , same side "9013-11" up from that "MT"See nothing that show made for or by Rotary. The Sticker says replaces Rotary 11180I know nothing just reading off what is in front on me. « Show Less
2278287
These are very different as they are high carbon forged knives made in Germany. The knives you typically find at those stores mentioned are usually stamped (not forged) and are made in China.
2171457
Sorry but I know the company is owned by a Japanese Co, but a number of the knives (maybe most) are still made in the USA.