Sharpening A KaBar - The Firearms Forum

johnlives4christ · 11-08-2010, 03:17 AM

it's not that hard to figure out how to sharpen the straight blade. but the back edge has a reversed curve which presents somewhat of a challenge. what i normally do is use the edge of the whetstone on this area.

it got me to thinking and wondering what others did.

also what is the purpose of the back edge? is just to give an advantage in fighting?

Jay · 11-08-2010, 06:33 AM

If you slash with the knife and the long edge leads, and you miss, the short (false) edge, when sharpened, will allow you to slash in the opposite direction, without having to turn the knife over, or re-cock your arm. The (false) edges on my K-Bars are sharpened, but few K-Bars come with that edge sharpened. It's personal preference.

Sharpening the false edge may be done easily by using a round stone in diminishing grits until the desired edge is obtained.

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johnlives4christ · 11-08-2010, 06:39 AM

my case came with the false edge sharpened though.

Jay · 11-08-2010, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by johnlives4christ

my case came with the false edge sharpened though.

See how lucky you are ?

Alpo · 11-08-2010, 07:05 AM

Also, the false edge, if sharpened, allows for easier penetration if you are stabbing.

3/2 STA SS · 11-11-2010, 06:35 PM

I did my old issued K-bar over time with an oil stone.

johnlives4christ · 11-11-2010, 07:07 PM

did you use the edge of the stone like i do?

3/2 STA SS · 11-17-2010, 03:23 PM

Was a long time ago and I honestly don't remember

11-08-2010, 03:17 AM	#1
johnlives4christ Former Guest Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,828	Sharpening A KaBar it's not that hard to figure out how to sharpen the straight blade. but the back edge has a reversed curve which presents somewhat of a challenge. what i normally do is use the edge of the whetstone on this area. it got me to thinking and wondering what others did. also what is the purpose of the back edge? is just to give an advantage in fighting? Attached Images -->

11-08-2010, 06:33 AM	#2
Jay Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,286	Re: Sharpening A KaBar If you slash with the knife and the long edge leads, and you miss, the short (false) edge, when sharpened, will allow you to slash in the opposite direction, without having to turn the knife over, or re-cock your arm. The (false) edges on my K-Bars are sharpened, but few K-Bars come with that edge sharpened. It's personal preference. Sharpening the false edge may be done easily by using a round stone in diminishing grits until the desired edge is obtained. http://www.borideabrasives.com/quickbuy.php?cat=132 __________________ "For those who fought for it, freedom has a flavor the protected cannot taste." "USMC 8652, 2531, RVN Jun '67, - May 69" Last edited by Jay; 11-08-2010 at 06:34 AM..

11-08-2010, 06:39 AM	#3
johnlives4christ Former Guest Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,828	Re: Sharpening A KaBar my case came with the false edge sharpened though.

11-08-2010, 07:05 AM	#5
Alpo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Florida Posts: 8,666	Re: Sharpening A KaBar Also, the false edge, if sharpened, allows for easier penetration if you are stabbing. __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy, and taste good with catsup - George of Lod, Year of Our Lord 297 I always take precautions. Beware the Evil Bullet Fairies.

11-11-2010, 06:35 PM	#6
3/2 STA SS Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tampa Bay Area, FL Posts: 1,443	Re: Sharpening A KaBar I did my old issued K-bar over time with an oil stone.

11-11-2010, 07:07 PM	#7
johnlives4christ Former Guest Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,828	Re: Sharpening A KaBar did you use the edge of the stone like i do?

11-17-2010, 03:23 PM	#8
3/2 STA SS Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tampa Bay Area, FL Posts: 1,443	Re: Sharpening A KaBar Was a long time ago and I honestly don't remember