KFS sets

[Wayland]

I have a knife-fork-spoon set marked NAHT 82 HAMBURG BUND. It nests together with a can opener / bottle opener and is good quality stainless steel.

It is certainly the best set I have ever used and I have seen many cheap and nasty copies. I would like to find another set to make a pair but have had no luck so far.

Does anyone know of a supplier?

If not does anybody know a really good quality replacement?

 

[Tantalus]

sounds like german army to me

you tried german ebay ?

www.ebay.de

http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=65968&item=7152294539&rd=1

found this by searching for "besteck" in the "Camping & Outdoor" section

Tant

 

[Danceswithhelicopters]

Second hand ones for sale in my local army surplus store in Glasgow. Seem to see them everywhere.

 

[jayuk]

I've seen them in most army surplus places in unissued condition for about £3.50. Bund is short for 'Bundeswehr' (German army).

The German and Dutch (which use the same ones) army are replacing all their kfs sets with a new design. The one you've got is a German design which has been around since before the second world war.

 

[jayuk]

If you do a UK based google search for 'nato kfs set' or 'german kfs set' you'll find a few UK based places that sell them.

Some do look like copies, but I believe this one may be a good bet:

http://www.flecktarn.co.uk/flbut1ux.html

 

[Wayland]

Thanks guys, found a set now. They're not very light weight but tough as old boots.

 

[CLEM]

Ive picked meself up a nice brand new Norwegian set this afternoon for £2.95,very strong and well made quality steel by the looks of it too.

 

[Spacemonkey]

I use the French KFS set and would throroughly recommend it. Very lightweight, yet very useable and sturdy enough for me. From USMCPro and all the others for about £7 http://www.usmcpro.com/usmcgb/indexf.php?PHPSESSID=e549a1b4cb2476647a60affb4e04b2aa (under 'equipment/Bivouac/chowtime/KFS FFL. It also comes with a webbing 'sheath' to keep it cleanish.)

 

[spamel]

Yup, I got one from a french soldier whilst in africa and it is a good bit of kit. I've not had the chance to use the cork screw yet, but the locking knife isn't bad, and the spoon is a perfect fit for my mouth!

 

[Wayland]

The French set looks nice but isn't it a bit difficult to keep clean?