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Ka-bar Stainless Steel Original Hobo All-Purpose Knife

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 680 ratings

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  • 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

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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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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
680 global ratings

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Customers like the quality, performance, sharpness and ease of use of the knife. For example, they mention it's well made, useful and effective. Some appreciate the versatility, appearance, and fit. That said, opinions are mixed on the size.

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133 customers mention109 positive24 negative

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

89 customers mention85 positive4 negative

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

56 customers mention48 positive8 negative

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

47 customers mention33 positive14 negative

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

33 customers mention33 positive0 negative

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

31 customers mention25 positive6 negative

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

20 customers mention14 positive6 negative

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

59 customers mention30 positive29 negative

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

Forget the $5 alternatives
5 Stars
Forget the $5 alternatives
Pros:* SOLID* Excellent SHARP knife. You could easily use this instead of a utility knife in your pack. (Though you may void your warranty using it for non-food purposes.)* Feels like a BIFL (Buy It For Life) item.Cons:* Spoon & fork are a little small. This may bother some people.After getting two of the SE KC5006S 4-Inch Camping Steel Detachable Knifes on Amazon for my husband and I to go hiking with, I was very disappointed in the quality. They were cheap, dull, flimsy and I couldn't imagine it lasting more than a season.The Kabar Hobo, however, impressed me before I even opened the box-- with my hubby's comments.Husband: "You bought a Kabar???"Me: "Yeah, why?"Husband: "Those are standard issued military knives."Me: "Really? Do they come with spoons attached too?"So HE was thinking of the combat knives and though disappointingly I didn't get a knife that could slaughter a bear, I was thoroughly impressed by the quality of the hobo knife. This set just feels good in your hand. I don't mind at all that the spoon and fork are smaller (see my comparison pictures in the Customer Images section) and I couldn't imagine using one of those titanium sporks after something as nice (and affordable) as this.It takes some getting used to taking apart the set--you slide up the spoon and fork from each side of the knife--and it should be noted that it's a locking knife, you need to depress the bottom latch in order to open or close the knife. I highly recommend it to anyone hiking, backpacking, or camping.
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