Ka-Bar 1118BP Skeleton Knife: Lightweight, Durable, and Ready for Adventure

Lisa: Considering the price I really can't complain much, but I've gotten been much more impressed with other knives I've received that are just $5 more. It's light, on the smaller side, and very thin, so it works well to stay concealed.

United States on May 10, 2023

Käufer aus Deutschland: Kleiner, niedlicher Zahnstocher.
Als Halsmesser durchaus zu gebrauchen. Man muß auch keine Angst haben, daß man sich schneidet. Es ist nicht scharf und läßt sich auch mit dem schönsten Keramikschleifstab nicht scharf machen. Schade. Aber sonst nicht schlecht. Vor allem für kleine Hände. GANZ kleine.

Germany on Oct 13, 2022

Amazon Customer: A small, Chinese made Ka-Bar boot knife. It’s not bad at all really and will do the job in a pinch. Comes relatively sharp, but you’ll want to wrap the handle in cord or something as it’s very small.

The knife is very small, and so is the handle. This isn’t an every day use knife, this is a boot knife or a med kit knife.

United Kingdom on Jan 03, 2021

Amazon Customer: This little knife is great. By the looks of things, people are expecting a larger knife when it comes. The small size and slim profile of this knife is its main selling point for me though. Sturdy and sharp but very slim and discreet also. A great knife. So great in fact, I lost the sheath for one and just actually bought another knife instead. Both items were delivered in perfect condition. The sheath is a little tight at first but ultimately, that's what keeps it held securely.

United Kingdom on Sep 20, 2020

Clay: The poor reviews I've seen here seem to relate to the size of the knife, it is a small knife. I knew what I was purchasing when I did so.
Not a top tier KA-BAR knife, rather a foreign made knife constructed under licence with use of the KA-BAR brand name. This does not mean it is of poor quality.
This knife makes a fantastic boot knife, especially with the slimline plastic sheath supplied with it.
Small handle, ergonomics demand for a finger and thumb hold, a full grip isn't really possible due to the short length of the handle.
The handle, however, is ideal for wrapping in paracord or similar cordage for a better grip, but as a boot knife, is perfect as is.
If you're looking to purchase a full-size, camping/bushcraft knife, this is not ideal for this. Simply too small.
Relatively sharp out of the box, slightly challenging to sharpen but does hold an edge for an extended period of time once sharpened.

United Kingdom on Sep 12, 2019

JamiejamesyJamiejamesy: Love this little thing. To The reviewers complaining that the size is misleading you’re just not reading about what you’re buying. It clearly says that the knife has a 2 and a half inch blade. I measured the knife and it’s correct. So you should, maybe, I dont Know READ THE INFORMATION about the product you’re buying. Like seriously some people are just so dumb. This knife is solid and cuts paper and cardboard really well and effortlessly. I imagine it would do well paired up with a bigger knife for smaller tasks. If you want this neck knife for self defense I suggest Buying one of the other ka bars in this price point with a better point. This knife is great for cutting but not a good piercer in my opinion. The sheath fits well, doesn’t rattle the knife when inside and locks. I wore it all day before writing the review and it hasn’t fallen out. For just under 10 dollars I really Have no complaints and the small size is exactly what I wanted For a neck knife to use for small tasks. 5 stars I’m sure that I’ll be buying another one of these in the future to throw in my glove compartment. So many people like to complain about the size and quality of this knife but...

United States on Aug 10, 2019

Diesel: Great little necker or for throwing in a BOB bag. I use it on the outside of my first aid kit that I have in a MOLLE pouch and it fits just snug enough I dont have to worry about losing it. I took a sharpening stone to it to get it hair popping sharp as it was not the sharpest when it arrived, fits good in my hands.

United States on Dec 09, 2018

SBB: Das Messer tut was es soll. Nicht zu unhandlich, nicht zu klein. Aber dennoch ausreichend kompakt. Ich selbst trage es nicht am Hals, sondern habs in meinem Rucksack drin, wo ich kompakt das ein oder andere dabei haben will. Der Stahl ist nicht der härteste, was gut zum Nachschärfen ist. Das Messer kommt einigermaßen scharf an, der Schliff ist aber nicht sonderlich präzise. Einfach etwas nacharbeiten. Die Scheide ist etwas billig gemacht, aber bei dem Preis kann man nix anderes erwarten. Sie ist dennoch haltbar genug, stabil und auch die Messerbefestigung ist ganz gut. Auch zum Tragen am Hals.

Germany on Aug 04, 2017

MagneticNinjaMagneticNinja: Threw one of these into my cart because it was so cheap. I mean, it's a Ka-Bar, right?

It is a small knife. It came with a decent edge on it. The sheath is a little cheap but does the job just fine. I shook the crap out of it and it held. I liked it enough to buy one of the other models they sell as well. I'll review that one also. If you need a nice little knife for your EDC or to pair with a larger bush knife for smaller tasks this knife will fit the bill perfectly.

United States on Aug 02, 2017

Eric L. Fox: Tiny and sharp as heck. It's got those micro serrations that come on a machine sharpened knife, so the blade is an aggressive cutter right now. I purchased this to play with making Krydex sheaths. So far it hasn't been used for that. It has been traveling all over the property doing little odd jobs that required a sharp maneuverable blade. I'm going to have to order another one to practice sheath making and para-cord handle wrapping on. I'm very happy with it and it has been holding it's edge well.

United States on Jan 04, 2016