![]() If you want to see more Ka-Bars, take a look at the Best Ka-Bar Knives! While there are some options in grip and blade type, personally, the Black Mule with a straight edge and a clip point is my pick. Weighing in at a full half-pound, the Mule has some gravity to it and that’s handy in case you need to use it as a hammer - our editor has, a lot.Ī 3.8″ blade made of AUS-8A Stainless Steel, takes a great edge and is durable over long use. ![]() ![]() It’s a big, thick, over built folding knife. It comes in straight edge or semi-serrated. If you want a knife with features, the Mule won’t have much. Ka-Bar MULEĪnd that’s a really good description of the Mule (the knife) also. From opening the west to taking tourists down to the bottom of the Grand Cayon, mules get it done. Mules (the animal) are well known for being rough and ready pack animals that will get a job done. It’s slow to open, the blade will rust easily if you don’t pay attention, and there is nowhere for me to rest my thumb during rough cuts.Īsk one of our editor’s and he’ll tell you what a badass knife this is and how true to the name Ka-Bar made it. In a lot of ways, this is my favorite knife, but that’s more due to the old school cool nature of the knife. This helps mitigate hand fatigue when it comes to heavy work. Because it’s so wide the force is distributed equally through the hand. The wood handle weighs about an ounce and its round shape is comfortable in the hand. The carbon steel was insanely easy to sharpen, less than 10 swipes had me back to a razor’s edge. That being said I did sharpen it just to hone the blade a bit. It slices and glides through paper, cardboard, paracord, and even chicken. Once you start cutting and slicing you see why the Opinel has been around since 1890. It’s incredibly light, the blade is sharp, and it’s affordable. I had to sharpen it once or twice a week when I was really getting down and dirty with the Zing.īecause the Opinel works. It’ll get through it, but won’t be pretty. When put through cardboard it plows instead of glides. ![]() It’s sharp enough to deal with cutting and slicing, but don’t expect it to be so sharp it gives you that ‘gliding’ feeling. The blade can get sharp, but I never got that real razor’s edge to it. The grip has zero texture so it may be difficult to use with wet and sweaty hands or when wearing gloves. It’s light at only 3.3 ounces and the steel is easy to sharpen. The slim and sleek design makes it easy to carry and comfortable in the hands. The first thing I noticed was how fast the blade flies out of the handle with just a little pressure on the rear flipper. When you stop to factor in the price of this knife, it really is an impressive blade. The blade uses a drop point blade for simple cutting and slicing. The knife has an ambidextrous flipper on the back of the blade and is an assisted opening blade. The Zing’s handle is a matte stainless steel and the knife uses a frame lock. It’s strong, holds an edge for a good amount of time, and is corrosion resistant. This steel is a cheaper option and makes the Zing a great budget knife. The Kershaw Zing is a stainless steel knife with a 3 inch 8CR13MoV steel blade. The Kershaw Zing is an excellent little knife for those who are rough on gear, or just want a reliable, affordable pocket knife.
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