I bought my Ka-bar Short Black Fighting Knife (5″ blade) a few years ago; it usually lives in my vehicle for handy use whenever I might need it. This is my favorite knife for carry wherever I want a large (but not huge) knife.

Ka-bar Black Fighting Knife Pros:

Balance: One of the first things I noticed when I got the Ka-Bar Short Knife was balance. The balance point on the knife is almost exactly where your index finger is when you grip the knife.

Handle: The rubber handle also offers an excellent grip and the quillon/guard keep the fingers clear of the blade. Overall, this knife feels great.

Penetration: The blade is quite thick and strong; the point design offers excellent penetration. I used this knife to dispatch a wounded deer once and was impressed by the ease of penetration.

Serrated: I have the partially serrated version of the Short Black Fighting Knife, which I would recommend. The serrated section of the blade is very useful for cutting rope, etc.

Sheath: The leather sheath was super tight at first, but over time it stretch and it fits great now. Some people have complained about the sheath, but I have found it to be great. It’s strong enough that you can use the sheath to support heavy objects you are carrying, even.

Ka-bar Black Fighting Knife Cons:

This is a great knife, but like all knives, it has weaknesses. The primary areas of note are:

Corrosion resistance: Since the knife is made of 1095 steel, a high carbon steel that is not stainless, don’t use this knife where corrosion would be a problem (i.e. around saltwater.).

Sharpness: Due to the thickness and angle of the blade, you’ll find the Ka-bar Short Black Fighting Knife lacking if you use it for tasks that require a super sharp blade - things like cutting paper, slicing food, etc.

Conclusion: Great knife, especially to fighting, survival, many outdoors tasks, and heavy duty tasks that require strength and penetration.

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Have fun!

~Adam

The Ka-bar 7″ USMC Fighting & Utility knife was created during World War II for use as a standard issue combat knife for all US Marines. It is still used by many marines, soldiers and sailors to this day.

Ka-Bar USMC Fighting/Utility/Combat Knife Review:

The Ka-bar fighting knife has a thick, strong blade with excellent penetration ability. It is well suited to any fighting or heavy-duty task.

The sheath is strong and functional, though its not the fastest access sheath ever made.

The handle provides a good grip and protects the fingers from the blade.

The blade is made of 1095 high carbon steel and holds an edge well. It is not well suited to use around salt-water, though, as it is not super rust resistant.

Conclusion:

The KaBar USMC Fighting, Utility, & Combat Knife is a time-tested and proven knife with solid performance you can depend on.

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