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Title: Handle Replacement on KABAR USMC...Help Needed.
Post by: Nala on June 14, 2019, 01:48:46 AM

Hey all,

I am the proud owner of my first KABAR USMC fixed blade knife.  I've never owned a knife with a blade this long.  On online acquaintance gifted it to me because he didn't need it and it needs some work.  I've cleaned the blade up to where I like it and it looks good with some patina on it.  At least I think it looks good.  I would like to get the tip sharpened to a better point though.

The main thing it needs is a new handle.  I have never done anything like this before.  The good thing is that KABAR sells a kit with all the parts needed to replace the handle, finger guard and pommel.  I think it's only $7 or $8, not including shipping.

What I'd like to ask about is how hard it would be to find someone to replace it for me.  If I took all the old handle off and sent it to the person with the kit included, how expensive do you think a job like that would be?  I really wouldn't care that much if the pieces in the kit were put in place and then sent back to me to let me shape the handle.  At least I could have some hand in getting it finished.

Any help or advice you care to give would be appreciated.
Thanks for your time.
Larry

Title: Re: Handle Replacement on KABAR USMC...Help Needed.
Post by: ron w on June 15, 2019, 09:59:04 PM

If no one steps up I would help you out! Just pm me if you need me. I sure there will be someone who has done it.

Title: Re: Handle Replacement on KABAR USMC...Help Needed.
Post by: ron w on July 01, 2019, 08:40:55 PM

Working on it now........  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Handle Replacement on KABAR USMC...Help Needed.
Post by: ron w on July 16, 2019, 09:08:21 PM

Well I got it done and shipped back, he seems pleased. :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Handle Replacement on KABAR USMC...Help Needed.
Post by: luciusx5 on July 17, 2019, 02:16:24 PM

Quote from: ron w on July 16, 2019, 09:08:21 PM

Well I got it done and shipped back, he seems pleased. :thumbsup:

No pics?? AAWWW man! Good on you for helping. Very nice.

Title: Re: Handle Replacement on KABAR USMC...Help Needed.
Post by: ron w on August 01, 2019, 09:22:13 PM

I have a photo But I’m tech challenged !!