Can this knife also be used to hunt soldiers? Or would it be better to get the Soldier Hunter knife?
232685
I can't wait for the Sailor Hunter....I hate those guys....Note: For the humor-impaired, this is a joke. I respect, admire and appreciate all of those who chose to serve in order to protect us.
232686
Very astute and most never ask, while you can use this marine hunter to hunt soldiers, it is better suited to hunting marines.
232687
The name can be misleading but it's actually intended for hunting animals in an aquatic environment, such as sharks, eels, and mermaids.
232688
this knife is more efficient for pig sticking.If you live in an area where there are a lot of wild hogs i would recommend this ka-bar.
232689
Get a military knife instead if its for personal safety. Most people favour 7" plus blades with more weight for tactical tasks rather than shorter and lighter knives like this Kabar.
22024
This is more of a hunting knife. Bear Grylls offers a blade for all of your uses . This skins well and guts great. I wouldn't use it on other than light tasks.
1246356
Sent my knife off to Red Hill Sheaths!!! Best sheaths in the country as far as I'm concerned!!! They regularly make sheaths for military personnel and special ops... And with tailor the sheath to your needs!!!!
939236
It is a great knife, I generally use it in the kitchen or for skinning and butchering large wild game. The newer models aren't as sturdy as the older models but they are still a good full tang knife with a sturdy handle. Easily sharpened but blade thickness is slim so not practical for wood and they rust easily.
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No, the knife is more novelty than anything. That being said, it is quite sharp out the box and can definitely come in handy if needed. Comes with a hard sheath and seems to be holster friendly if you wanted to keep it attached to a backup pistol while hunting. Handle is short since it fits in front of the trigger gaurd but not terribly uncomfortable.
99756
The Cold Steel SRK is great for skinning game and just an all-around outstanding knife. The straighback blade enables you to use your fingers to concentrate precise cuts. I've had mine for over a year, still razor sharp, and has become my go to field knife.
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IMO, Buck knives are better than Ka-Bar but to each his own. You won't find a better all-around knife than the 119 Special and with the cocabola handle you get a knife that he will definitely treasure for a lifetime. I have two of the 119's with the black phenolic handle that I have had over 20-yrs and recently bought one with the cocabola handle as more of a display knife, than to use, because I like its looks. It is a beautiful knife. A slightly smaller version of the 119 (6" Blade) is the 105 PathFinder (5" Blade) which I use a lot when doing a little more delicate work such as deboning, etc. If you husband has small hands, he might prefer the 105 instead. Unfortunately, I've never seen the 105 with a cocabola handle, though Cabela's carries it in cherrywood and bone handles and LLBean has it in leather. However you will pay more at those places than Amazon. For a knife to use for gutting, skinning and cutting up the vension, you can't go wrong with the 119. Almost forgot to mention that Buck also makes a Model 121 which is in-between the 105 and the 119 in blade length (5.5"). This is a Boone&Crockett commemorative knife with the B&C emblem on the handle. I just recently bought one off Amazon but have not had a chance to use it yet. If he's big on Boone & Crockett, you might consider it, but for pure beauty, you can't beat the looks of the 119 with the cocabola handle.
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the weight distribution in this knife makes it not the best to cut down trees with (kinda like kabars), if you compare it to a more blade-heavy knife like the recon scout or the trailmaster by cold steel. i own those four knives and honestly, while it's the most beautiful of the bunch, the KK is not the most efficient in the field. i consider it as a display knife. for even better performance, durability and overall value, i like the kabar better. and when it's time to go cut some wood, i bring one of the cold steels and i am confident it wont break on me.but your question was can it cut small trees down & split wood. and my answer is yes, and with style. the weight distribution in this knife makes it not the best to cut down trees with (kinda like kabars), if you compare it to a more blade-heavy knife like the recon scout or the trailmaster by cold steel. i own those four knives and honestly, while it's the most beautiful of the bunch, the KK is not the most efficient in the field. i consider it as a display knife. for even better performance, durability and overall value, i like the kabar better. and when it's time to go cut some wood, i bring one of the cold steels and i am confident it wont break on me.but your question was can it... » Read More the weight distribution in this knife makes it not the best to cut down trees with (kinda like kabars), if you compare it to a more blade-heavy knife like the recon scout or the trailmaster by cold steel. i own those four knives and honestly, while it's the most beautiful of the bunch, the KK is not the most efficient in the field. i consider it as a display knife. for even better performance, durability and overall value, i like the kabar better. and when it's time to go cut some wood, i bring one of the cold steels and i am confident it wont break on me.but your question was can it cut small trees down & split wood. and my answer is yes, and with style. « Show Less
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I would prefer the SCHF-9 it has good weight the blade is sharp right out of the box and cuts wood well for a fixed blade. I have tested the knife to the limit, it has met my expectations, if you are looking for the ultimate outdoorsman knife I highly recommend the SCHF-9.
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It's a great knife on big game, and although I've never used it on smaller game, I'm sure it would do well. Very sharp, holds its edge. I typically use a fillet style knife when working with small game.
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I don't have my mic. or the knife with me but the blade is right at 1/8 inch. The "lite Hunter" is a very good blade shape for general use (and for a hunting knife) but the handle is slippery when wet. You may want to look at the "Canadian belt knife" which has a very nice blade for hunting and a little better handle. I have used both under hunting conditions and I like the "Canadian" knife a little better.If you chose the "Lite hunter" you may want to consider putting skateboard tape in a few spots on the handle to make it more secure in your hand. Both knives are great for working on game and as a boning knife - thin but not flimsy. Both are great knives. Hope this helps - you can't go wrong with either. I don't have my mic. or the knife with me but the blade is right at 1/8 inch. The "lite Hunter" is a very good blade shape for general use (and for a hunting knife) but the handle is slippery when wet. You may want to look at the "Canadian belt knife" which has a very nice blade for hunting and a little better handle. I have used both under hunting conditions and I like the "Canadian" knife a little better.If you chose the "Lite hunter" you may want to consider putting skateboard tape in a few spots on the handle to make it more secure in your... » Read More I don't have my mic. or the knife with me but the blade is right at 1/8 inch. The "lite Hunter" is a very good blade shape for general use (and for a hunting knife) but the handle is slippery when wet. You may want to look at the "Canadian belt knife" which has a very nice blade for hunting and a little better handle. I have used both under hunting conditions and I like the "Canadian" knife a little better.If you chose the "Lite hunter" you may want to consider putting skateboard tape in a few spots on the handle to make it more secure in your hand. Both knives are great for working on game and as a boning knife - thin but not flimsy. Both are great knives. Hope this helps - you can't go wrong with either. « Show Less
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Honestly I prefer a larger heavier blade and it is comfortable its sheeth is nice and distributes the weight very well. It also has a hole for 550 paracord to strap to your thigh as well which helps a lot. I love it and I also love the BK-9 which is heavier. It is all personal preference but for a survival situation I would use the BK-9 or BK-7 but I leave for the Marines in five months and this is a wonderful knife.
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also my favorite knife that I carry most at work is cold steels Prolite.. The clip on it isn't as strong as the one that comes with the recon .. the recon comes with two clips so I took one of the recon clips and put it on my prolite.. No more worries! I bought the recon with half serrated edge because its a cold Steel and a much more versatile blade for primitive camping and survival. when we go camping or hiking the recon is the blade I ALWAYS carry .. so does my wife!
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I acctualy bought it for that and it really works for the looks and stealth kills. But you cant definitely throw this to someone, they would end very bad injured. Still it has more range than a knife while contact killing!
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I would say that Kershaw would be an overall better knife: simple, usually pretty thin, practical, good blade, and durable. Tac Force has some better and nicer designs by far but usually tend to be kind of bulky and not so rugged. For actual continual cutting use: Kershaw. This knife looks great and cuts well but was much bigger than I expected. It's nice to go and flash around a bit with, but the screws are comming out for mine. On a side note: I definately recomend Gerber; tend to be excellent and good looking knives. Hope this helped.
565481
I use this knife for part of the skinning process. I use a surgical for the neck and a 71/2" fillet knife for removing the rectum. Buck Knifes are great. I do all my skinning on the camp pole so I have a variety of knifes available. I used this method on 9 deer this past fall. I have been the camp skinner for over 30yrs and enjoy a made in USA of high quality like a BUCK!!
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It's a hunting knife with a guthook, to field dress game animals. Works pretty well, average size handle, reasonable size blade. Nothing youth about it, it is for hunters.