Ka-bars are not suitable for water sports. 1095 steel and leather washer handle. Which means it rusts and the handle will disintegrate if its immersed in water for very long.

If you don't mind a suggestion: Google Ragnars forge & buy yourself a stainless steel Mora. Tough, light & sharp.

Other item to add is ferronium rod.
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