Razor-style blade made from 5Cr15 stainless steel in black with a finger choil.
Flipper tab opener.
Black and brown G-10 handle scales.
Sturdy liner lock.
Black pocket clip set for tip-up or tip-down carry.
Description:
The Ka-Bar Mark 98 is an EDC knife with attractive lines and smooth action. Its handle is lightweight and ergonomic, reinforced by steel, and its reversible pocket clip gives you carry options. If you're looking for a neat flipper knife you can count on, you may have just found your piece.
Worth $20. Fit and finish is good. I had to adjust mine to suit me. My work: Edge free hand finished to 15k, swapped washers comes with Teflon swapped to brass, and loctite on pivot, which came loose after a bit and took a Scotch Brite pad to the dull gray finish on the blade. Which is over 1/8" thick. So it's not paring knife! Lol The only complaint, is why 5cr15mov? I would have given 5 stars, but if this is Ka-Bar's first flipper and named for it's Centennial, why go with 5cr15mov?
Nice knife
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Tom R.
11-25-2019
I really like the look of this Ka-Bar.. The blade is real nice & sharp easily cut thin receipt paper outta the box.. I wish the G10 had some grip.. Would be 5 Star if the g10 had some grip.. Other then that the fit & finish is really nice
Be realistic
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Doug W.
04-18-2019
I bought this knife for the same reason you are here. It looks awesome! That being said, double check the price. If you are realistic with your expectations for this knife they will be exceeded. The G10 “wood” handle design alone is worth it. The blade it’s self is where the budget comes in. Flipper action was a little stiff after some oil and play it is great now. The blade is thick and beautiful shape, weight, fuller, and flipper are all great. Steel is lower end but again, price. If you expect a $20 knife you will be pleasantly surprised and I would totally recommend this great looking functional knife.
Love the looks
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Cameron K.
02-06-2019
I love how it looks. The problem most people have us the steel. 5cr15 isn't the greatest but personally I sharpen my knives whenever I can so maintaining an edge is a problem for me. Under 20 bucks and the first real ka bar folder.
Super tool for the money
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John H.
07-12-2018
Out of the box sharp and built like a tank! I own many knives! High and low end knives! If the knife user plans to use this knife hard then the knife user needs to know how to sharpen a knife. I have used this knife for general cutting items like cutting cardboard! Great fit in hand! Highly recommend!!
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Features:
Razor-style blade made from 5Cr15 stainless steel in black with a finger choil.
Flipper tab opener.
Black and brown G-10 handle scales.
Sturdy liner lock.
Black pocket clip set for tip-up or tip-down carry.
Description:
The Ka-Bar Mark 98 is an EDC knife with attractive lines and smooth action. Its handle is lightweight and ergonomic, reinforced by steel, and its reversible pocket clip gives you carry options. If you're looking for a neat flipper knife you can count on, you may have just found your piece.
Worth $20. Fit and finish is good. I had to adjust mine to suit me. My work: Edge free hand finished to 15k, swapped washers comes with Teflon swapped to brass, and loctite on pivot, which came loose after a bit and took a Scotch Brite pad to the dull gray finish on the blade. Which is over 1/8" thick. So it's not paring knife! Lol The only complaint, is why 5cr15mov? I would have given 5 stars, but if this is Ka-Bar's first flipper and named for it's Centennial, why go with 5cr15mov?
Nice knife
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Tom R.
11-25-2019
I really like the look of this Ka-Bar.. The blade is real nice & sharp easily cut thin receipt paper outta the box.. I wish the G10 had some grip.. Would be 5 Star if the g10 had some grip.. Other then that the fit & finish is really nice
Be realistic
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Doug W.
04-18-2019
I bought this knife for the same reason you are here. It looks awesome! That being said, double check the price. If you are realistic with your expectations for this knife they will be exceeded. The G10 “wood” handle design alone is worth it. The blade it’s self is where the budget comes in. Flipper action was a little stiff after some oil and play it is great now. The blade is thick and beautiful shape, weight, fuller, and flipper are all great. Steel is lower end but again, price. If you expect a $20 knife you will be pleasantly surprised and I would totally recommend this great looking functional knife.
Love the looks
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Cameron K.
02-06-2019
I love how it looks. The problem most people have us the steel. 5cr15 isn't the greatest but personally I sharpen my knives whenever I can so maintaining an edge is a problem for me. Under 20 bucks and the first real ka bar folder.
Super tool for the money
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SSSSS
John H.
07-12-2018
Out of the box sharp and built like a tank! I own many knives! High and low end knives! If the knife user plans to use this knife hard then the knife user needs to know how to sharpen a knife. I have used this knife for general cutting items like cutting cardboard! Great fit in hand! Highly recommend!!
The only complaint, is why 5cr15mov? I would have given 5 stars, but if this is Ka-Bar's first flipper and named for it's Centennial, why go with 5cr15mov?