I'm not a fan of the Garberg. Undoubtedly it's a solid build, but that lack of a finger guard on a hard use knife is simply irresponsible, IMO. A slip can happen so easily out in the wild with cold hands, sleep deprivation, etc. Not worth the risk.

If it's German steel and 1095 Crovan what's the problem? I'm not sure the USA steel would be better quality than the German steel. My BK 18 does not have the USA stamp and was purchased after 2021. When you contacted Kabar did you ask if they changed the type of steel they now use from Germany? As for the changes in the sheath and stampings on the knife it's not uncommon for these markings to change over time with different production runs. I'm not certain the " sparkles " on the sheath mean anything. When you buy a knife or any product for that matter you are taking the manufacturers word that product is made of the materials they claim to use. I would not have a problem if they did change to German sourced steel. I believe KaBar is a reputable company and have been making knives for over 100 years. I think that speaks for itself.

Love your videos you need way more subscribers you obviously know your stuff

Feel your fear brother my cold steel air light got me 3 times new and just the other day its real but i still carry it i just don't play with it 😊

Just looking at some on ebay atm. Fake AF thank you for posting this. FWIW they are buy it now at $75 some Canadian with 0 feedback beware. At the bottom of the sheath it only has kabar with the circled r for registered no Olean NY USA.

They should of went with 2000HC steel !!!

That's a badass knife !!!

Good job on that edge 👏

Great video. It looks like a really nice usable knife. I agree with you regarding the blade thickness. Many are just too thick these days. Regards from the UK 👍

I just got one from k bar and they don't have the U.S.A ON IT ANYMORE, IT'S NOT FAKE.THEY JUST CHANGE THEIR MARKINGS

Just bought my second one off Amazon it is that good this Flisa the sheath is a bit umm but functional but for the price you can’t go wrong I’m amazed really amazed for the price 👍

Would it kill you to show back of sheath?? People want to know if the belt lanyard is sewn or if iit has a snap!!! Snaps fail &!you lose your knife!! Particularly when going through thick forest!!

Excellent review. I'm buying it.

So it may be that the steel used by Ka-Bar now is steel refined in Germany, but is it still 1095 Chrome Vanadium steel? That is the question. I just bought a BK-10 on Amazon for $105 before tax. The knife looks good, and does not have USA on the blade. The paper sticker on the end of the box with the bar code etc does say that the knife is made in the USA and that the sheath is made in China. The Sheath looks good, and the color brochure inside the box with the care instructions, Ka-Bar history etc, is full color and seems genuine. I have some confidence since the BK-10 is not one of their more popular models so may not have been faked yet. I have messaged the seller to ask if they get their knives from Ka-Bar or a distributor etc.

Just bought one from ebay it'll be here Thursday. How can i know for sure? do these have serial numbers? How do i know if it was made after 2021?

Nice review. I totally agree with the lack of purchase on the Esee Izula handle.

Great knife video, make yourself a fine fixed blade woods carry. liked and subscribed.

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Un cuchillin muy bueno y bonito, 👍🏽, un saludo desde el canal Sólo tallas y algunas cosillas más 👋🏽

This is the Nedfoss Sea Lion but with a green handle. Both rock D2

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Did you ever find a sheath? I was thinking of using the BPS knives that has a dangle.

It happens, sometimes changes are made and noone knows about it. Good looking after that coating is removed.

When any company outsources production to China or any other country opens the door to this problem. The regular knife user does not care who made the knife, if it costs less they will buy it. Knife collectors may care but few of them are concerned because large numbers of them buy them too. Companies like Boker, Kershaw, Cold Steel and Spyderco all outsource to Taiwan, China, Japan and others may use other countries as well. If you are willing to buy a knife, costing five or more times more, for one made in the United States is a personal choice. How much are you willing to pay for the USA blade stamp? How much better is a USA made knife from a clone, copy or fake reproduction? American companies need to prove their knives are worth the extra cost first. I do my most to buy American made products and knives and have proof of doing it. This has become nearly impossible to do because of the laws the government places on American manufacturing companies. This insures driving them to outsource to other countries just to stay in business. 🤔😟😳

You did beautiful refinement on that KaBar blade. I really enjoy seeing the results of how you bring a factory blade to life.

I hope it is not German 4116 steel. I have to say I bought a 14c28n fixed blade and I liked the shape and handle and it turned out to have Becker markings on it. If I had of known that I wouldn’t have bought it. Not so much because it was a clone but because I couldn’t trust anything they said about the knife.

Did not know this. I certainly want my Kabars to be a Kabar. German steel is good stuff so no problem with that. Thanks for posting this information. Love Kabar!

Great job on that convex grind

Interesting

I got the bk19 off ebay advertised as the original from a us seller and has the USA stamp. However I learned through research that all models past 2021 do not come with the USA stamp on them. The bk19 was introduced in the 2023 knife/ blade show...😢 I'm so sad I got scammed and I paid 80 dollars for it. I'm trying to return it now.

Thanks for the review! Interesting.

Bravo sir. I knew there had to be something wrong with the joex knife. It couldn't Pierce for piss and broke so easily. Also, there is on KZbin a land surveyor who said he's been beating the hell out of this knife for years and even showed him hitting it Hammers and even sledgehammers that he said and it just kept on trucking. You have restored my faith in this knife thank you.

Mossy Oak, Flissa, tomato, tomato.

I love that design but I won't buy it because it's a right hand only sheath. I hate these companies only think about righthand carry. I bought the BPS Aura amazing knife.

Handsome blade

If a company can’t design a knife of their own, they should just steal someone else’s design and change the name. I wouldn’t accept these knives even if someone gave them to me. It’s blatantly obvious they are exact copies of Esee designs right down to the sheaths. Yeah they’re cheaper and don’t use the Esee logo but they’re knock offs just the same.

I appreciate the info! What did you use to remove the black coating? I have 2 and would love to strip one. I love the look of yours! Thanks for the consideration!👍

Really beautiful work. You really picked a great piece of wood. That totally makes that knife look amazing.

I have the watchman we222 it is a great knife. I want those 2 other knives as well. Im done paying ridiculous prices when these knives are just as good.

Awesome work mate. That curly birch handle is amazing.

CLARIFICATION: I just went through this with Ka-Bar. I bought a bk18 at a gun show. It had the USA on it. I contacted Ka-Bar, sent photos and they asked me to send the knife to Ka-Bar. KaBar stated it was indeed a fake. So KaBar original BK18 had USA on them, however the NEW ones do not have USA on the knife or the sheath. So bottom line, if No USA, it is probably real. If it has USA on it and it is not one of the older models, it is a fake. The tell is also the letter on the nuts as well. Joe X knife was real.. if yours is newer (and has USA), yours is fake too. Only older BK18 with USA are real. This INFO is the real deal as I just received my New Bk18 directly from plant manager off the floor (They actually replaced my fake one, despite buying from a gun show…very nice of them). My new BK18 has No USA on the knife or sheath. I hope this helps.

really good looking knife. Outstanding job man.

Beautiful job! When you put the two blades side to side, the one you dinged and reworked looks way more appealing to me. It’s not just the mirror polish. The difference in the profile is subtle but the difference in impression is powerful. I love to see those shoulders smoothed over so nicely like that. I just did a websearch for “knife blueprinting” which appears to be not yet a thing terminologically - but that’s what I want to call what you’re doing here. Without changing the essential characteristics of the knife you are refining it, closing the gap between the iteration and the Platonic ideal. As it were ;D

What drew me to this knife is the sheath the built-in thumb release No other high-end Knife company offices why is that and yes I've already ordered mine from Amazon

Awesome job, brother! Sweet handles. Great video. 👍🏻

Awesome job!!!!

You do great work! I bought the micarta version. Pretty good value. Hard to beat for 25 bucks..that's what the micarta one cost. I've been thinking of getting this wood version as I gave my micarta one to my nephew.

My SDOKEDC came slimmer and razor sharp

I live in Korea and I bought this knife. I am very confused. I bought a product from the official importer of ka bar in Korea. It's powder painting. When I removed the paint with a paint remover, the text is engraved on the iron plate. But it doesn't react to the Birchwood cold blowing solution. Like stainless steel. I'm very confused whether what I bought is fake or original.

My legit bk7 says USA right next to the NY