Review: Ka-Bar TDI

Solid Snake · 11-02-2019, 06:19 PM

I've been searching for a good EDC defensive knife. I prefer a fixed blade to a folder. I bought the SOG Instinct Mini. Its a good knife, but a tad too small to get a good grip on. And the sheath is less than stellar, a thin metal clip that attaches to your belt that pivots and shifts with normal movement. So I looked around and tried the Gerber Ghoststrike. I like it but the belt has to feed though the sheath, no quick on/off. I had some spare money on my last paycheck, and after a bit more research, I bought the Ka-Bar TDI. About $55 on their website, but $35 on Amazon. "But Snake, Amazon is run by liberals!" I know, but $20 is $20. Anyway, I'm am very impressed with this knife. It sits in my hand like it belongs there. The sheath is solid and sturdy. It was pretty sharp right out of the box. I'm not sure what kind of steel it is, but as a defensive knife, it doesn't really matter to me. I won't be using this knife to open boxes, cut twine, etc. I carry a pocket knife for that. If I use this knife for its intended purpose, maintaining the edge won't be the first thing on my mind. So, if you're looking for an EDC fixed blade, I suggest you consider the Ka-Bar TDI.

4thIDvet · 11-02-2019, 09:17 PM

Looks nice Snake a bit different with that curve to it. With a good edge should be good skinning deer and other critters? Let us know how yah like it?

44044 · 11-02-2019, 09:43 PM

Knives are Bad

Solid Snake · 11-03-2019, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 4thIDvet

Looks nice Snake a bit different with that curve to it. With a good edge should be good skinning deer and other critters? Let us know how yah like it?

The only skinning that I would possibly do with this knife would require me to contact an attorney. An attorney or a pig farmer.

aviator · 11-04-2019, 04:21 PM

You call that a knife?

BBill · 04-18-2020, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by aviator

You call that a knife?

I was waiting on that!!

baboon · 04-18-2020, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by aviator

You call that a knife?

It's a krambit style fighting knife. They are held upside down compared to most knife.

Czubek · 04-28-2020, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by aviator

You call that a knife?

That would be my first question.

Brian

Solid Snake · 04-28-2020, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Czubek

That would be my first question.

Brian

Its plenty of knife to get the job done if you know what you're doing.

11-02-2019, 06:19 PM	#1
Solid Snake There is no spoon. Join Date: Aug 2019 Posts: 1,136	Review: Ka-Bar TDI I've been searching for a good EDC defensive knife. I prefer a fixed blade to a folder. I bought the SOG Instinct Mini. Its a good knife, but a tad too small to get a good grip on. And the sheath is less than stellar, a thin metal clip that attaches to your belt that pivots and shifts with normal movement. So I looked around and tried the Gerber Ghoststrike. I like it but the belt has to feed though the sheath, no quick on/off. I had some spare money on my last paycheck, and after a bit more research, I bought the Ka-Bar TDI. About $55 on their website, but $35 on Amazon. "But Snake, Amazon is run by liberals!" I know, but $20 is $20. Anyway, I'm am very impressed with this knife. It sits in my hand like it belongs there. The sheath is solid and sturdy. It was pretty sharp right out of the box. I'm not sure what kind of steel it is, but as a defensive knife, it doesn't really matter to me. I won't be using this knife to open boxes, cut twine, etc. I carry a pocket knife for that. If I use this knife for its intended purpose, maintaining the edge won't be the first thing on my mind. So, if you're looking for an EDC fixed blade, I suggest you consider the Ka-Bar TDI. __________________ AKa - Solid Snake 7.62

11-02-2019, 09:17 PM	#2
4thIDvet slug Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Astor Florida Posts: 40,766	Looks nice Snake a bit different with that curve to it. With a good edge should be good skinning deer and other critters? Let us know how yah like it? __________________ God Bless Americas Veterans. All who are serving and have served.

11-04-2019, 04:21 PM	#5
aviator unum de multis Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bunker's Headquarters. Posts: 43,839	You call that a knife? __________________ *That this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom—and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.*

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11-02-2019, 09:43 PM	#3
44044 slug Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: swampeastmissouri Posts: 45,385	Knives are Bad