Ka-Bar 14-Inch Grass Machete Knife

Well despite a bit of a false start in getting this product, first one came without a sheath, first replacement never got to me, I am actually very satisfied with this KaBar. Amazon came through and sorted all the other stuff out and I got to really go over this beauty finally. Not sure what knife the other fellows are talking about, since the one I have is tops. In response to a few comments from the other reviews, this is made in Taiwan, not Thailand, and some really top notch knives are produced there. I have many from there and no complaints but, that's me so whatever. The Ski jump your talking about, if that is in reference to where the edge stops or something to do with the duplex grind I am not sure but it all seems fine and intentional to me. I own a KaBar Kukri, and a couple of the Heavy Bowie knives, both with the awesome Tooj handle just like the Grass Machete. This seems just as well made to me as those and I can tell its a worker. It is not exactly a machete, more of a really large knife that is being called a machete. Its way thicker then any machete your normally gonna see at about .165 inches thick, or a little over 1/8th of an inche on my ruler. Oh also, this is a full push tang knife, just like all the other Kabar knives that have the Tooj handle. Its fastened at the end where the lanyard hole is with that metal roller, if you were to cut that out you could slip the blade out and see that it runs the whole way through the grip, so another point that was wrong from another reviewer.I took this out and did some work with it in my backyard to get a feel for it, do some bush-craft with it to see how it held up. It did some chopping and it was great, not as good as my kukri but pretty dang good, worked well as a machete in cutting through smaller brush and such, and when it came to batoning through some logs it was a champ. Its grind is a little funky but nice looking in my opinion and if you know how to sharpen a knife shouldn't be a problem really, so not sure what the other person was talking about. At present my first impression is a good one, maybe in time I will change my mind but at present it seems like an overall great knife and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a large blade to take into the woods.Now to be fair, the sheath isn't the best in the world but its not horrible either, and to take into account that pretty much all other machetes don't come with one, minus a few exceptions, I am pretty happy with it. It does the job so far but again maybe I will change my mind in the future, or like I do at times, just make a better one for it myself.To reiterate, though everyone is entitled to their opinion, I think the last few reviewers didn't give this blade a fair assessment, its pretty dang good and will be a good camp or survival knife. I intend to take it camping soon with others and do some more with it to really put it through its paces. Its a good hybrid of chopper and machete really and one that I am happy to own along with my other KaBars and the hundreds of other knives I own.If you were thinking about buying this one, I say go for it and enjoy.

Here are some specifics that people need to realize about the Grass Machete, first it isn't the same type of blade as the Cutlass or Kukri. Do not expect it to hack through woody growth. I asked KA-BAR customer service directly and they said that the knife is intended essentially for cutting grass. The duplex grind provides a very fine edge which prevents this knife from being an effective limb chopping tool. This knife is intended for clearing soft, leafy plants such as all types of grass, weeds, poke berries, new bamboo shoots, and the occasional small fresh saplings is fine. It is not a tree chopper and it is unreasonable to call this machete crap because it doesn't perform that task well. In general, knife users need to realize the purpose of every knife they own. For example, just because a knife can't cut through a cinderblock and keep its edge doesn't mean it's an ineffective survival knife. Knives are not hacking and chopping tools, every knife manufacturer will tell you not to throw, chop, pry, etc. with your knife. A knife is a fine cutting instrument so if you need to whack stuff buy a hatchet. A machete is a compromise between a hatchet and a knife and is generally lesser quality than a knife. The steel is softer and most of the time not stainless. That's the reason why most every machete blade is coated. But back to the Grass Machete, I have ultimately been very happy with mine. I bought 3 when they first became available in June 2011 and gave 2 as graduation gifts to my best friends. Unfortunately, I lost mine while deep in the swamp right after Hurricane Irene hit. We spent hours wading through the bayou searching for that machete but we never found it. I had been walking around with the snaps unfastened and at some point the knife slipped out. I was not expecting a 14" blade to just "slip out" but it did. Note to self "always keep knife fastened when exploring mosquito invested swamps." I promptly bought a replacement which has been just fine. As others have noted, the blade does jiggle a bit in the handle, I noticed this on all 4 I bought. Also, I noticed that the blade was marked "KA BAR" instead of "KA-BAR" with the dash in between. The official trademark is "KA - BAR" and should not have been produced as something other. KA-BAR said that the first production run had this error so maybe the problem will be fixed in the future. The sheath is just a sheath and partly the reason why I lost it in the first place. I figure it is worth about $10. The blade is extremely sharp and the machete is basically a large knife which I like. This is the largest knife KA-BAR is currently making and possibly the largest ever. The bottom line is if you live in the literal Jungle or at least the Eastern to Southeastern US you will get more use from this than anyone else. This knife is a true working machine when used properly. Enjoy KA-BAR nation!!

I have several Ka-Bar knives, as do many of my friends, and the knife i received is very different from what I expected. The print on the blade does not match the picture or any other of my Ka-Bar knives. The 'part number' on the box matches that on the Ka-Bar website but is different on the blade. The handle feels plasticy in comparison to the others, even though it does say in the description its made from the same materials. The sheath this comes with is not even close in quality, material or craftsmanship to other Ka-Bar sheaths. Finally, the blade wiggles slightly in the handle; NOT something I expect from a Ka-Bar knife. I requested a replacement from Amazon, it come very quickly, but I received the same piece of crap in a Ka-Bar box :( Amazon has said they will take this product of the site; it is although still available from other sellers for this price; (mine was sold and shipped straight from Amazon) There is no way of knowing what you'll get.... Is it a real Ka-Bar or a knock-off.....? Who knows???

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This is one of my favorites have it on the quad great cutter and choper. Super easy and heavy duty, light yet gets any job done. I have not been disappointed, A+++++++

It's quite nice, and I got it for a steal, but it's more like a big knife than a machete. I guess for its intended purpose of cutting grass, you can't go wrong.

Made of good quality materials, pricey but well worth it.

I love my knife