Kard questions

ariel · 7th January 2009, 11:50 PM

Steel fitting on the scabbard reminds me of Afghanistan. Is the unusual contour of the blade inherent or just a result of many sharpenings? The upper part, close to the tip, also looks re-formed a bit.
It is my impression that kards are not inherently fighting knives, but rather utility implements.

archer · 8th January 2009, 02:33 AM

Ariel, I agree, kards, were a side arm if needed but mainly utility usage. This one has had a lot of sharpening and some reshaping. I amazed at the coarse stones they must have used to sharpen. I've seen a few that had a normal drop point.
Steve

8th January 2009, 02:33 AM	#2
archer Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 373	Re Kards Ariel, I agree, kards, were a side arm if needed but mainly utility usage. This one has had a lot of sharpening and some reshaping. I amazed at the coarse stones they must have used to sharpen. I've seen a few that had a normal drop point. Steve

7th January 2009, 11:50 PM	#1
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Steel fitting on the scabbard reminds me of Afghanistan. Is the unusual contour of the blade inherent or just a result of many sharpenings? The upper part, close to the tip, also looks re-formed a bit. It is my impression that kards are not inherently fighting knives, but rather utility implements.