Ka-Bar USMC

WOW. Ordered Wed morning delivered Thurs morning. Wish HH stocked all the knives I would like in my collection and then I wouldn't have to deal with other knife selling websites that wouldn't know what customer service is if it jumped up and bit them on the backside. HH, 5* for communication and 5* for customer service - keep up the good work! Swithered for a long time about whether to get the KA-BAR with the leather or Kraton handle. As my knives are really for show I went with the leather handle and I wasn't disappointed. I can't really say anything that hasn't been said before about this knife but it looks fantastic, finish is excellent and it was razor sharp otb. Tight fit in the leather sheath so even without the snap didn't fall out when I shook it upside down but I did find the leather handle just slightly slippy. However a must for any knife collection - I LIKE!

Classic blade, history since 40's Very well made, fit and finish is perfect. Tough build, super sharp OTB, point is pure evil. Good steel, heavy build, practical and good-looking. Great for collectors and bushcrafters alike. Stacked leather handle and pommel really nice. Would advise replacement kydex sheath for practical users. Great birthday present - thank you Gemma. x

I am an ex Game Ranger and still spend a lot of time at home in the Eastern Cape. While there I typically spend most of my time out in the veld and my knives typically get exposed to all sorts of abuse during the course of an average day. I chose the Kabar as my bush knife for the same reason I chose a Lee-Enfield as my hunting rifle: they are built to perform under the most trying and hostile environments around. I bought the serrated edge without meaning to and have to confess that the next knife I buy will be the plain edge. The new polymer sheath is also much better than the old leather one. My Kabar has never let me down, it is solidly built, holds its edge well, is comfortable to use and doesn't weigh a ton, making it easy to carry all day on your belt. If this knife ever breaks (and it doesn't seem likely to do so), I'd buy another one without a second thought.

I recieved this as a present from my wife. I had always wanted one. Great knife of biblical proportion, feels right in your hand. It seems it can dispatch anything that it faces.

I ordered this knife last Monday and it arrived a week to the day today (I live in Ireland) and I was immediately surprised by the quality of both the knife and sheath. After I ordered this knife I regretted it after reading some negative reviews about it across the web saying it lacked quality etc.. but to be honest I was very happy with it when I opened the box as it knife was shaving sharp straight out of the box. It has a full tang which is thin through the handle but if you don't abuse the blade I really don't see it breaking very easily because it feels like a very solid knife. Having said that this is my first knife purchase and I have no experience in this field as of yet but thats just my view on it. Perfect service from Heinnie Haynes... will buy again.

Took delivery of the knife this morning and upon opening the black box, I was immediately impressed with this knife. It is a rugged as it feels and has got some attitude behind it. The matt black blade looks great and the grip is secure in the hand. It was scary razor sharp out of the box and I shaved the hairs off the back of my hand with it. This distinctive, world famous U.S Army and U.S.M.C knife is a must have if you are a knife collector or WWII history buff...as there is some serious history behind this knife...seeing service in every conflict with the U.S Army since 1942 right up to Afghanistan today. It is a bit pricey but you get what you pay for, a solid, high quality knife, in a high quality sheath...that stinks of leather big time...lol. All sealed in its box from the manufacturers. 5 star recommendation, you won't be dissapointed, as it's a great addition to any knife collection.

I bought one of these some 15 years ago, fit and finish was superb and the top false edge came sharpened. The current version is not quite as nice. Coating seems less well done, fit and finish is not as good and the top edge now comes blunt. This is not HH fault, it's just that Ka-Bar have lowered their game. Still a nice knife but shame they are not as nice as before.

I am a proud customer of HH. I firstly purchased the serrated version and was so impressed that I then purchased the plain version. The steel is brilliant, 1095 cro van, great solid steel that is pretty much unbreakable. A fine collector knife also. I have been using the serrated version non stop, ok the black coating will fade but the knife is very workable. Now I know why the US Marines adopted the KA Bar as their official knife. Ka Bar is Marine tested and marine proven. With the great delivery service from Heinnie Haynes, this is a must buy.

This design was my first buy now 15 years and over 400 blades later it still remains my favorite blade for its performance and build quality, Ka-Bar produce superb quality blades at great prices and they out perform many of the more expensive brands that I will not name but does not take much research. Buy one you will not regret it.