is the tip thinned like on the ka bar usmc, oris it thicker(aka: stronger)?
1054068
I dont own a USMC but it is decent, it is a fighting/ survival knife but not a tanto tip thickness.
1054069
The point is ground and does have a distal taper. Its not quite as thin as the classic Kabar 7" bladed knife, but thats mostly due to the point being a straight clip point and not curved. I'd say, having owned and used both, that this knife tip is about the same. It is fine enough to pick splinters and do fine work, but robust enough to drill holes in wood (if your a bushcrafty kind of fellow). This is not a sharpened crowbar of a survival knife, it is however a real handy sized knife capable of a lifetime of responsible use.
1054070
I'd have to agree with these other two respondents. I don't have my knife with me here, but I would venture to say that it tapers down less than a USMC knife, HOWEVER it is also a thinner blade overall, so I would venture to guess that the two are about the same thickness and strength. I doubt either would ever break, except under the most extreme abuse. These are strong knives and will serve you well.If you need the ultimate in tip strength, a tanto design is probably the best bet. I have seen a few non-tantos with particularly strong tips, though.
1876024
The tang is the full length, but it is a Tapered tang with an endcap, just like a KABAR. There might be a proper name for it, but I'm not sure.
605311
I prefer the Heavy Duty MG because the handle on the robust is thicker than I need it to be. No difference in blade thickness or performance at all. I want to be able to have a good grip on the knife when in use.
1179121
I believe it is the diameter of the pen tip. A 0.05 tip will be narrower and a 0.07 tip will be a thicker tip. :)
1241774
I have heard that the sheath for the kabar 7in. USMC fits though I have not used it for that myself
217001
Yes mine has one thick one, it's at least 1.5" if not bigger. If your going for leather with a optic on a MK series this ones the best I've found
938133
No. It's cheap stainless steel. I'd look at k-bar. I've always used them for camping. They're the best in low price range in my opinion. I will check the tang when I get home. I don't remember. It's been in a junk drawer since I got it
1852700
Very thick spine however the Kabar website will give you the exact specs. The balance is well done for so large a piece. Kabars are good stuff used a regular kabar during a hog hunt this last February. I also carried one to war back during Desert Shield.
2053922
Hi Ethan,Its a full tang and solid all the way through - I doubt if Kabar make any fixed blades that arent full tang. I'm still using the knife regularly for light/medium grade work and it's still a very good sharp knife (I use a larger knife for any battoning work although the Kabar will do it - its just a little too small to be ideal). The blade has not lost its finish at all and still sparkles with the only downside is that I've realised that leather handles arent as good as krayton. They dont allow the same level of grip and can slide a little if damp. However 90% of the time its fine.Hope this helps you. Hi Ethan,Its a full tang and solid all the way through - I doubt if Kabar make any fixed blades that arent full tang. I'm still using the knife regularly for light/medium grade work and it's still a very good sharp knife (I use a larger knife for any battoning work although the Kabar will do it - its just a little too small to be ideal). The blade has not lost its finish at all and still sparkles with the only downside is that I've realised that leather handles arent as good as krayton. They dont allow the same level of grip and can slide a little if damp. However 90% of the time its... » Read More Hi Ethan,Its a full tang and solid all the way through - I doubt if Kabar make any fixed blades that arent full tang. I'm still using the knife regularly for light/medium grade work and it's still a very good sharp knife (I use a larger knife for any battoning work although the Kabar will do it - its just a little too small to be ideal). The blade has not lost its finish at all and still sparkles with the only downside is that I've realised that leather handles arent as good as krayton. They dont allow the same level of grip and can slide a little if damp. However 90% of the time its fine.Hope this helps you. « Show Less
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No, it isn't. As a matter of fact, the Maglus rubber tip is firmer than p.e. the Bamboo.However, some apps mimick a caligraphic pen effect. Some with a wetness factor (Notes Plus), others with writng speed (Paper 53).
1277303
My wife uses the kindle and she thinks the tips should be little thicker. However she has used them several times. We received 2 pks of 5. Wish we had received 1 pk of 2 and better quality. So far no scratches. Hope this helps.
2062203
It's about 2/3 of the way down the handle, but do consider that it's half the width of the blade, which is thicker than the tang on a Ka-Bar.EDIT: This page has a diagram of the tang.http://www.moraofsweden.se/morakniv/companion-mg-50.0.202.2?group=prod_prod_grp-s1%2F41
1857436
Not at all. It is thicker; more like a paste. Maybe a turkey baster. I even tried a nozzle tip (similar to an old mustard bottle, cone tip) and that did not work.
504552
Yes, but it is going to bend. My neigbor and I both had the same issue. Dont waste your money. Kabar needs a redesign for this clip. I wish it did work. I would carry this knife much more if it did.... but that is not the case.
1593206
Sorry. I am not where the knife is. It is not on the thick side. I do not believe it ever gets as thick as the top thick side of my Spyderco police model. Hope this helps!
781631
The blades almost equal, but the ka-bar has a much stronger handle+pommel+hilt. the srk handle is rubber and cannot be abused much.
1461127
I dont have it in front of me but it is a little thicker than a mora. Not quite 1/8inch but close. Definitely has some flex to it.