Does amazon ship the older smooth bk9 with the name printed in the knife or is it the rough powder coat with the lazer etched white kabar logo?
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Honestly, the rough powder coat is only a very brief annoyance. If you are actually using this knife as intended, trust me, the roughness of the finish only sticks around for the first 4-5 logs that you split. After that it smooths out rather nicely and is completely a 100% non-issue. Show me someone that complains about the roughness of the finish, and I'll show you someone who babies their knife and doesn't use it.
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It's the newer one with the laser etch. I would assume if you removed the powder costing that the bk9 would be removed as well.
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Jeff, you would have to contact Ka-Bar for a production date on this knife. We are an authorized dealer and received these directly from Ka-Bar last year.
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I assume it is an original. I've had mines for quite some time and it is one of my best knives. I even like it better than my Emerson.
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Yes it is and I am very pleased with the Bk 7 . Very happy with this knife, would recommend this to everyone
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Sorry, I already tossed the packaging. However, if you go to www.hamptonforge.com you can ask Hampton Forge LTD (R) directly. It is a US company based in New York and New Jersey but I can't tell you were they get there knives from. I do have to say they are awesome knives. But be careful they are so sharp I have cut myself and didn't even realize it until I saw the blood. I hope this info helps :)
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NO! It is not a knock off,Ka-Bar/Becker has started printing the names on the blades instead of stamping them into the metal! Why I don't know but it will make the stamped blade models worth more in the future, I hope this helps PHIL.
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I threw away the box - sorry. Knife, scabbard , and decal do not indicate origin of manufacture. Other side of blade has "Bker plus 1048" on the ricasso, opposite the thumb groove side of the blade. Google search turned up http://www.boker.de/us/fixed-blade-knife/boker-plus/tactical-knife/02BO1942.html , if this helps any.
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Yes, it is the same knife..... if you look further down the page, it has the description "Limited Edition". Not too unusual to find duplicates on Amazon for different prices. I've even sent emails to them about duplicate items, but usually nothing is done. Plus Buck uses the term "Limited Edition" pretty loosely. Doesn't mean much unless they specify that only a fixed number will be made.
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The finish is a smooth coated finish. It does not reflect or shine like the older style "blue" finish. And it is not gritty or poreus like a parkarized finish. It is smooth and not abrasive, it matches my standard kimber finish almost exactly. Thumb section has long lines to catch the thumb, it as you can see not checkered like a factory slide release. This part makes all the difference. It is easy access for shorter hands or when using your off hand.
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This particular one is more a collector's item and does have the KBar company logo. I bought one of these back in the 70's from Atlanta Cutlery and it recently got stolen. I ordered another. For $44 it is a very good work knife and does not have the logo, but is of the Kbar design: Ontario 498 Marine Combat Knife (Black)
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The one's that we currently have in stock...DO have old hickory stamped on the handle and printed on the blade...
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I would say they are very similar. Same handle materials & finish. I bought the BK22 Companion and the only difference is the blade shape & it is a little bit thicker & heavier. I hope this helps. Both knives I bought are great.
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because the brand of the knife is byrd. It is made by spyderco. I have three byrd knives.Great knives, some of the best in the price range.
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The sheath is not, Kabar is made by Buck Knives U.S. Co. Can't say for sure it was "made " in U.S.
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Sorry, Its not marked on the knife. I would just Google it. Excellent quality thou.
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yes I had that concern also. I order it and it came without the serrated blade. maybe a mistake in editing commander krammer
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There are 2 models of this knife....1 black handles and 1 tan or "desert" model - The "BK" indicates this is the black polished G10 model.