I bought a used 12" Kabar in good to excellent condition with leather sheath from the pawn today. I already had an el cheapo knife with built in compass and "survival kit" in the handle. I am going to be bringing a knife with me when I am snorkeling / kayaking / fishing, and it will get wet in salt water. Would you bring the Kabar or a cheap knife for these purposes? I have Rem Oil for cleaning before and after each use. I am also wondering if the leather sheath would hold up to salt water. Thanks
Tough question...and here is the real reason.
If you take that knife kayaking and fishing with you, someday you may just drop it overboard and it becomes a permanent part of "Davy Jones' Locker".
On the other hand, if you take a really cheap knife..or no knife...then when you need a good knife to do a good job...you don't have it with you.
KaBars are great knives...or at least they used to be. I know that much of what they sell today is Made in China...but that's life I guess.
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