My new favorite pig sticker!

[Charley]

Ok, so I have a bunch of swords, knives, and bladed instruments of death and dismemberment.

I now have my new favorite.

<img src=http://www.panic.hopto.org/swf/charley/kb_marine.jpg>

United States Marine Corps Ka-bar fighting knife.

12 inches from blade tip to pommel.
7 inch blade
Full tang (slot in pommel connects to the blade metal)
Ringed leather grip
Blood groove in blade
Razor sharp edge (I can easily slice paper with it)
USMC engraved into base of the blade.
Scabbard includes a grip fastener, belt loop, and a lanyard for tying onto the leg.

This knife, while designed as a utilitarian tool, is easily the most adept killing tool I now carry in my arsenal, save for my pistol.

[Lilaena De'Ville]

You, dear sir, scare me. ^_^;

[imported_Firebird1]

Charle your motivating!

Rock on Hard Charger!

[Charley]

OO-Rah! :cool

[Zasz Grimm]

12 inches from blade tip to pommel.
7 inch blade
Full tang (slot in pommel connects to the blade metal)
Ringed leather grip
Blood groove in blade
Razor sharp edge (I can easily slice paper with it)
USMC engraved into base of the blade.
Scabbard includes a grip fastener, belt loop, and a lanyard for tying onto the leg.


i. want. one.

:)

[Charley]

Yes you do. Its wonderful. I'm slicing the crap out of random stuff in my room right now.

[Ace McCloud]

How much did you get it for, Charley? And where did you get it? I want one, tried to get one a few weeks ago but I forgot about it when I got to the Army Surplus store cuz I had alot of other things to get.

[Charley]

$26, plus 7 shipping. Total of 33.

That's $7 less than my friend, who's a Lieutenant in the Corps air division, can get one for.

So, its safe to say its a good deal.

[Ace McCloud]

Nice. They are standard issue arent they? I figured theyd sell for alot less than that. I was hoping about 20, but 30 bucks isn't bad.

[Preacher Blake]

Not sure if they're still standard issue. Its probably more of a cultural icon now. Its the most recognizable fighting knife in the world.

[Ace McCloud]

Well they were a few years ago. Ya know I've got a pair of friends that hunt wild boar with Ka-Bar's. I would too if I had the time.

[Preacher Blake]

I imagine that hunting anything with a Ka-bar would be successful. That knife is built like a tank.

Nothing like thrusting a 1 pound slab of razor-sharp steel at something. At that point, something's gonna give, and it won't be the knife.

[Kolya Van-Metzger]

12 inches from blade tip to pommel.
7 inch blade
Full tang (slot in pommel connects to the blade metal)
Ringed leather grip
Blood groove in blade :huh :huh :huh
Razor sharp edge (I can easily slice paper with it)
USMC engraved into base of the blade.



Is that literally a groove to let it all run out?

[Charley]

A blood groove is a common feature in combat blades, dating back to antiquity. It allows you to pull a blade from flesh without it getting stuck. Otherwise, when you stab somebody, the fluid seal created by blood would cause a suction effect. Your blade would get stuck in them. All a blood groove does is break the seal, and allow you to pull your blade free from whatever/whoever you're stabbing.

[Jarek T'chort]

Allow me to drool.

I need more weapons.....

[Droo]

That is a sexy knife. Your Ka-bar rocks the Kazbah. ^_^;

[Tear]

Hey Charley a good movie with knife fights is "The Hunted" With Tommy lee jones and Benecio del torro
not a terribly bad movie if you like the action at the end.

[Azhure Darkstone]

Have you ever used one of your bladed beauties? Just out of interest. :)

[Charley]

Used in what manner? To hurt/kill somebody? No, not yet.

To do various other tasks? Sure. All the time.

[Charley]

<img src=http://www.panic.hopto.org/swf/charley/pics/kb01.jpg>
This...is the United States Marine Corps Ka-Bar fighting knife. The most famous combat knife ever made.
<img src=http://www.panic.hopto.org/swf/charley/pics/kb02.jpg>
1 2 3 4, I <3 the Marine Corps!
<img src=http://www.panic.hopto.org/swf/charley/pics/kb03.jpg>
How can you not love somethin this pretty?
<img src=http://www.panic.hopto.org/swf/charley/pics/kb04.jpg>
USMC = killing with quality since the 1800's!
<img src=http://www.panic.hopto.org/swf/charley/pics/kb05.jpg>
Want multi-functional? How bout a butter knife?
<img src=http://www.panic.hopto.org/swf/charley/pics/kb06.jpg>
Now that's a Semper Fi split roll! Chow's on, grunts!
<img src=http://www.panic.hopto.org/swf/charley/pics/kb07.jpg>
No time to hit the head and scrape your face the proper way? That's just fine. Ka-Bar can do that too!
<img src=http://www.panic.hopto.org/swf/charley/pics/kb08.jpg>
And for you blade purists, I'll even slice some paper! OO-Rah!

[Lilaena De'Ville]

You are funny, but still scaree. :cry

:p

[Ace McCloud]

Charley, whats a good site for some swords and knives? other than Ebay. I am planning to get some soon.

[Dan the Man]

http://www.eknifeworks.com/

Smoky Mountain Knife Works = best place to buy knives, swords, etc. For some reason, blades up around Sevierville, Pidgeon Forge, Gatlinburg, TN are really cheap. Akrabbim orders from these guys often. I've bought numerous blades up at the China Bazaar in Gatlinburg, who I believe is a SMKW subsidiary.

[Ace McCloud]

k ill check it out.

http://www.swordsonline.com has alot of nice sword sets. Im thinking about a Samurai set. They've got some really nice ones.

[Dan the Man]

BTW, I just checked SMKW. You can get the same knife I got for $45 + S&H

[Ace McCloud]

im gonna check around the army surplus stores around here to find some prices. But I was looking around and this caught my eye:

Black Wooden Samurai Set (http://www.weaponmasters.com/index.html?ID=d28574f0d9771c4e4ff45d9e86d5d007&ITEM=JBL-758B4&SORT=PRICE_UP&FDX=1&FMAX=10)

What you think?

[Dan the Man]

Not for $80, no.

Too much information that isn't available. Is the scabbard lacqured, or is it unfinished? What is the tang like? Etc.

For a relatively unsharpened blade at average quality, you can certainly find better prices.

[Ace McCloud]

Alright, ill try to find the same thing on SMKW, though i wish it was easier to navigate and such.

[Dan the Man]

Yeah its a bit tricky...but deals are to be had there!

I did find this on that site you showed me...have to say it piqued my interest.

MORE Gladius! (http://www.weaponmasters.com/index.html?ID=d28574f0d9771c4e4ff45d9e86d5d007&ITEM=C-87&SORT=PRICE_UP&FDX=1&FMAX=10>Gladius!</a>

...And)

[Kelt Simoson]

Nice knife

tho in this pictures i feel as tho your on some shopping channel advert for Knifes and Killing Accsesories

Look at that cheesy grin, its plain!

[Droo]

That black, wooden samurai sword looks like that of O-Ren Ishii. I want! :D

[Charley]

O-Ren's blade had a tang line in the grip. The set I have does not.

Didn't realize it was a full set. That's almost a good price, then.

[AmazonBabe]

Hmmm... Panic must be down cause it ain't loading piccy. :\

[Charley]

Check the gallery then. I uploaded them there also.

[Ace McCloud]

Yea, a full set for 80 bucks isnt bad. Though I wish the quality was higher and it was sharper, but I doubt I'll be using it very much. And if there is a killing I need to do...I'll probably just have it sharpened. :evil

And SMKW doesn't have it either.

[Ace McCloud]

And plus I probably won't be paying for it.....Christmas =P

[Charley]

If you're not paying for it, then why not pony up for a single Cold Steel folded katana?

[Ace McCloud]

There is a price limit, but how much would that be....?

[Dan the Man]

around 300-400 bucks