Recommended Uses For Product | Camping |
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Brand | KA-BAR |
Model Name | Hobo |
Special Feature | Manual |
Age Range (Description) | any |
Handle Material | Stainless Steel |
Color | Stainless Steel |
Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
Style | American |
Blade Length | 3 Inches |
Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
Item Weight | 158.8 Grams |
Blade Shape | Tanto Point |
Blade Edge | Plain |
Item Length | 6.63 Inches |
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 4.96 x 3.07 x 1.34 inches |
Package Weight | 0.21 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 15.9 x 3.8 x 1.4 inches |
Brand Name | KA-BAR |
Warranty Description | manufacturer |
Material | 420J2 |
Suggested Users | Camping |
Number of Items | 1 |
Manufacturer | Ka-Bar |
Part Number | KAB1300 |
Model Year | 2014 |
Size | 1 |
Sport Type | Camping |
Ka-bar Stainless Steel Original Hobo All-Purpose Knife
Recommended Uses For Product | Camping |
Brand | KA-BAR |
Model Name | Hobo |
Special Feature | Manual |
Age Range (Description) | any |
Handle Material | Stainless Steel |
Color | Stainless Steel |
Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
Style | American |
Blade Length | 3 Inches |
About this item
- Portable fork, knife and spoon with Nylon carrying case is designed for on the go or outdoor dining
- Closed 3 3/4 inches and 7 inches when opened
- Handle Material - Stainless Steel
- Just toss in a backpack or glove box
- Fork, knife and spoon: great for on-the-go or outdoor dining.Pieces slide apart and back together.420J2 Stainless Steel.Blade length: 3"; Open length: 6-5/8".Great for gift or personal defense knife
- Fork, knife and spoon: great for on-the-go or outdoor dining
- Pieces slide apart and back together
- 420J2 Stainless Steel
- Blade length: 3"; Open length: 6-5/8"
- Great for gift or personal defense knife
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Product Description
Whether you're looking for an inexpensive groomsman's gift, stocking stuffers for those near and dear, or a personal defense knife to protect a friend or family member, this fully warrantied stainless steel knife will serve you well. The Kabar Original Hobo knife includes a fork, knife and spoon with nylon carrying case. This utensil kit is perfect for on-the-go or outdoor dining. All three utensils slide apart and back together for an all-in-one dining kit. It is made of 420J2 Stainless Steel. The blade length is 3" and the open length is 6-5/8".
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ASIN | B001CZ9EAY |
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Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #282,434 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #707 in Folding Hunting Knives |
Date First Available | March 19, 2008 |
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Customers like the quality of the knife. They say it is well made, sturdy, and sharp. The carrying case is tough and well made. The metal finish is beautiful and free of flaws.
"...passes with honors: the brushed metal finish is beatiful, completely free of flaws.Comments on each part of the tool:-..." Read more
"...thing more as a novelty than anything else but it's actually a very well made tool (it is a Ka-Bar after all)...." Read more
"...Great for the glove box and or briefcase. Quality is good stiff needs breaking in. Made in China would have preferred Taiwan if not the USA." Read more
"...Fork is very sturdy and will poke into tough meat with ease. All stainless steel construction so it should last near forever...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the knife. They mention that it's well-built, very useful, and effective. Some say that the concept of the product is functional, but it has its problems. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...No frills (other than a bottle opener) and does what it does very well. Compactness when folded is just shy of 1 inch wide and under 3 inches long...." Read more
"...I believe it to be well made, and useful. With proper care, it should outlast your ability to bug out. The PRODUCT is good...." Read more
"...Although smallish, this set is big enough to be handy and useful for an adult.The fork has no markings on it at all...." Read more
"...the open position, but those are just minor quibbles; everything still functions very well and I'm a pretty happy camper...." Read more
Customers like the sharpness of the knife. They say it's very sharp out of the package, holds an edge, and cuts well. The fork is small but effective and will poke into tough meat with ease. Overall, customers are satisfied with the sharp quality of the product.
"...The KNIFE as other reviewers is very sharp, feels stable in the hand, and it locks securely in place with a release button and the end of the handle...." Read more
"...The knife is pointy and sharp.- The spoon is rather small to eat soup, but then again nobody eats soup with spoon while camping, right?..." Read more
"...Fork is very sturdy and will poke into tough meat with ease. All stainless steel construction so it should last near forever...." Read more
"Pros:* SOLID* Excellent SHARP knife. You could easily use this instead of a utility knife in your pack...." Read more
Customers like the ease of use of the knife. They mention that the three sections are not difficult to slide apart and yet stay together well. They say it fits together well and comes apart smoothly. Customers also say it's great for travel and comes together easily for use and cleaning. They find it interesting that the pieces can separate.
"...It really is user friendly this way because we often eat with just either a fork or a spoon or use just a single item like a knife...." Read more
"...Taking them apart was very easy for me, in fact one was just a tad loose on one of the sets (I bought two)...." Read more
"...The fork is also a bit hard to unfold but I'm assuming that'll get easier with use, it's mildly annoying so overall I give this 4 stars but would..." Read more
"...Nice sleek and convenient are just some of the words I would use...." Read more
Customers find the Hobo to be a great set to carry for general camping or even backpacking. They also say it's a very useful tool for camping or traveling, and a perfect lunchbox companion. Customers also mention that the fork and spoon are great for on the go meals.
"Great backup for eating on the road. Great for the glove box and or briefcase. Quality is good stiff needs breaking in...." Read more
"...Interlocking the tools for storage is very good. Nylon carrying case a plus...." Read more
"...Aside from no instructions, the Hobo is a great set to carry for general camping or even backpacking...." Read more
"...found a mess kit that comes apart, yet is also collapsible and ultra portable...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the knife set. For example, they mention it's a smart looking product, nifty little thing, and has a simple design. That said, they appreciate the craftsmanship, fit, and finish.
"...For the price it was a no brainer I bout a set and tried it out. Nice sleek and convenient are just some of the words I would use...." Read more
"...It's a very clean and smart looking product giving you the essentials for camping...." Read more
"...It's nice and compact. Easy to clean and hate it when I don't have these with me and my lunch." Read more
"...Despite being made in China, the design is ingenious. The tool is very well made with the attention to detail you would expect from Ka-Bar...." Read more
Customers like the fit of the knife. They say the utensils lock together securely and easily, and the mechanism works well to keep the three parts tightly together. Some mention that the case is heavy duty, and that the pieces fit together nice and tightly. Overall, most are satisfied with the fit and functionality of the product.
"...reviewers is very sharp, feels stable in the hand, and it locks securely in place with a release button and the end of the handle...." Read more
"...The knife is sturdy, very well made. The parts lock and unlock cleanly, allowing me to move quickly from a single tool (easier to store) to..." Read more
"This didn’t have the quality feel I was expecting. The knife blade felt loose and floppy. Not sure if it was defective or supposed to be that way...." Read more
"...the Ka-bar set in itself, very solid, not too heavy and the pieces fit together TIGHTLY...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the knife set. Some mention it's pretty compact and it'll be useful for an adult. However, others say that the spoon and fork are a little small.
"...The FORK! It simply is a compact fork. Not a fancy fork, but does its job...." Read more
"...The knife is pointy and sharp.- The spoon is rather small to eat soup, but then again nobody eats soup with spoon while camping, right?..." Read more
"...As far as the Ka-bar set in itself, very solid, not too heavy and the pieces fit together TIGHTLY...." Read more
"...The spoon is pretty shallow and a little small. The fork is also a little small and isn't going to work as well as a kitchen fork...." Read more
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Size: As others have mentioned in the reviews, this set is kind of small. IMHO, it's better that it's small because it's made for travelling, not for everyday use at home. If people go for camping, the SPOON will not do well if you want liquidy soup. Might as well bring the bowl up to your face and slurp up all the low viscosity soup. I would imaging it wouldn't be a problem eating beans or chunky food.
The KNIFE as other reviewers is very sharp, feels stable in the hand, and it locks securely in place with a release button and the end of the handle. If you're right-handed, the spoon will be in the palm of your hand and I think you get a better grip of the knife that way. When it's split up into 3 pieces, it does not feel awkward to hold in the hand like the Acme knife above. It still feels really nice and compact. Feels like a standalone knife.
The FORK! It simply is a compact fork. Not a fancy fork, but does its job. One thing I like about the idea of having a flat fork like this is that it folds into the handle just like the knife. It really is user friendly this way because we often eat with just either a fork or a spoon or use just a single item like a knife. One side protrude for the spoon is enough, can you imaging using a knife when you have the 2 bulges on both sides of the handle? I think it's smart to fold the fork in so that we can just use only the spoon, fork, or knife without feeling awkward and without splitting it up into 3 pieces everytime. Another thing I like about the fork is that... IT has a can bottle opener. I can use it to open a bottle of beer :D.
The CARRYING CASE! I have to say that the people from Ka-Bar did think of everything. The case is designed so that you can run your belt through and have it securely attached to the pants. It's a tough little pouch! I absolutely love everything about this Ka-bar knife, and it will be extremely useful having it while vacationing in the South East Asia in a few weeks which it will be used for eating exotic fruits, seafood, and stuffs in the rural locations or places where forks, spoons, and knives are not readily available....
The knife is sturdy, very well made. The parts lock and unlock cleanly, allowing me to move quickly from a single tool (easier to store) to individual parts for my food consumption and for cleaning as well. It takes a couple of tries to learn the exact movement required to unlock the three pieces, which once learned can be executed very quickly.
The material seems very durable; this is one where it may take years to find out the truth about workmanship and durability. But looks are important, and this tool passes with honors: the brushed metal finish is beatiful, completely free of flaws.
Comments on each part of the tool:
- The fork is not particularly pointy; not that it matters much to me, but maybe does to someone else.
- The knife is pointy and sharp.
- The spoon is rather small to eat soup, but then again nobody eats soup with spoon while camping, right? It is OK to eat yogurt and stuff with similar consistency.
- Only the knife locks when open.
All in all, a great tool; exactly what I need, which is to have a compact fork, spoon and knife combo handy at work to take for lunch.
Let's be honest here, these utensils aren't perfect. The spoon is pretty shallow and a little small. The fork is also a little small and isn't going to work as well as a kitchen fork. The knife is actually pretty good and, being a real Ka-Bar, would likely take a nice edge but it's definitely not a Wustoff steak knife. However, all that said, it's a folding stainless steel multitool utensil set compact enough to carry in your pocket or on your belt and that is AWESOME!!! While your buddies are struggling to get through their charred can of Beanie Weenies with a plastic spork, you can lay out your stainless knife, spoon and fork while enjoying your meal like a king or queen!!
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Das Messer hat KEINE Einhandöffnung und die Klinge ist ca. 7cm lang, schön zu greifen und mit Verriegelung.
Das Besteck kam unversehrt an, die Tasche ist ganz nett und das Messer schön scharf.
Leider ist die Gabel ziemlich scharfkantig.
Das komplette Besteck ist mit Öl benetzt (Augenscheinlich kein Speise- sondern Mineralöl) warum auch immer das bei Edelstahl nötig sein sollte.....
Ich habe es gründlich gereinigt und so ist es für unterwegs bestens geeignet, Ich verwende es auch gerne in der Arbeit.
Die Befestigung der Teile untereinander ist ausreichend stabil.