New to me Ka-Bar Barlows

The KA-BAR brand originated as a trademark of the Tidioute Cutlery Company. Tidioute was later taken over & renamed the Union Cutlery Company which continued making the brand until Union eventually adopted it as the company name in 1952. Cutco Corporation later acquired the company in 1996.
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Bloodhound
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New to me Ka-Bar Barlows

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In the last 3 days, I got these two in the mail.
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This one came Saturday...its a Kabar Barlow...the main blade was a little weak on the open, but is a strong 1/2 stop and snaps closed. It came sharp just a little spot of rust on the bolster...the #2 blade is great...it walks and talks...I cleaned it and sprayed some penitrating oil on it and now the main blade is stronger on the open and I really like it.
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This one came today. I was surprised that it was smaller, but it is WAY NICE! both blades snap open to 1/2 then sanp to full open and snap closed on both blades! I have only had this knife a couple of hours....but I am in love with this one!
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"...Boys, those pocket knives are nice...but someday when you have grown to be men, you'll own a Case like this one here..."
Quote: My 4th grade teacher, Mr. Shipman
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Luna Knife
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Re: New to me Ka-Bar Barlows

Post by Luna Knife »

Its true that these Ka bar barlows are something special and not just becuase of the half stops. That steel is tempered just right to hold and find a very sharp edge.

I got one for cheap at a flea market early this Spring.
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