When I first saw the Ka-Bar Zk Series I knew that I had to own one of these zombie dispatching tools. After ordering the "Pestilence Chopper" I was disappointed to find out that the knives were made in Taiwan (You can purchase USA made ones for almost three times the price.) and wrote them off as nothing more than vibrant green gimmick. One night while packing for a camping trip I decided to bring along the ZK just to see how it performed outside of being a wall hanger, I hate to say it but I was wrong.
The shape and weight of the knife make it great for chopping, like the the name implies. This hacked it's way through tree limb after tree limb over the course of the night. Although it's lacking a tip, the thick blade makes for a great prying tool. (I really would not suggest using this knife or any knife to pry, I was just testing the limits.) Despite not having any form of impact absorption the grip is surprisingly comfortable whether slicing or chopping, unless you strike something like a rock. A few times I accidently dug the SK5 steel blade into the coral filled Florida ground with minimal damage to the tip, and my hand from the shock that reverbed into it.
Another great feature of ZK series is the giant cordura sheath with M.O.L.L.E attachments with a massive black hole stuff pouch. The sheath also has a hook and loop patch for your favorite moral patch or an extra gear pouch. Hidden in the the sheath, is a piggyback knife known as the ZK Acheron. It's almost too small to hold but is razor sharp. The Acheron picks up where the Pestilence Chopper slacks. This knife is perfect for smaller tasks such as cutting paracord, shaving kindling, or whittling where fine control of the blade is needed.
Not only does Pestilence Chopper work great for splitting undead craniums and campsite tasks, but it's also a great yard work companion. The long heavy blade makes short work of any would be bushes or stubborn saplings. I spent about three days reclaiming my overgrown garden with mostly just the help of the ZK-PC. After much use, the wear is starting to show. Some may have an issue with the deteriorating aesthetics but I don't mind, The PC wears it's battle scars proudly. My only complaint is that it's hard to maintain an edge, Because of this, I always keep a small whetstone in the stuff pouch. That being said, the overall performance of the knife makes it worth the the price. (not to mention, I really dig the color.)
When I first saw the Ka-Bar Zk Series I knew that I had to own one of these zombie dispatching tools. After ordering the "Pestilence Chopper" I was disappointed to find out that the knives were made in Taiwan (You can purchase USA made ones for almost three times the price.) and wrote them off as nothing more than vibrant green gimmick. One night while packing for a camping trip I decided to bring along the ZK just to see how it performed outside of being a wall hanger, I hate to say it but I was wrong.
The shape and weight of the knife make it great for chopping, like the the name implies. This hacked it's way through tree limb after tree limb over the course of the night. Although it's lacking a tip, the thick blade makes for a great prying tool. (I really would not suggest using this knife or any knife to pry, I was just testing the limits.) Despite not having any form of impact absorption the grip is surprisingly comfortable whether slicing or chopping, unless you strike something like a rock. A few times I accidently dug the SK5 steel blade into the coral filled Florida ground with minimal damage to the tip, and my hand from the shock that reverbed into it.
Another great feature of ZK series is the giant cordura sheath with M.O.L.L.E attachments with a massive black hole stuff pouch. The sheath also has a hook and loop patch for your favorite moral patch or an extra gear pouch. Hidden in the the sheath, is a piggyback knife known as the ZK Acheron. It's almost too small to hold but is razor sharp. The Acheron picks up where the Pestilence Chopper slacks. This knife is perfect for smaller tasks such as cutting paracord, shaving kindling, or whittling where fine control of the blade is needed.
Not only does Pestilence Chopper work great for splitting undead craniums and campsite tasks, but it's also a great yard work companion. The long heavy blade makes short work of any would be bushes or stubborn saplings. I spent about three days reclaiming my overgrown garden with mostly just the help of the ZK-PC. After much use, the wear is starting to show. Some may have an issue with the deteriorating aesthetics but I don't mind, The PC wears it's battle scars proudly. My only complaint is that it's hard to maintain an edge, Because of this, I always keep a small whetstone in the stuff pouch. That being said, the overall performance of the knife makes it worth the the price. (not to mention, I really dig the color.)
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