KA-BAR US Army Fighting/Utility Knife Straight Edge

by Ka-Bar

Product Features

• US Army version of the fixed blade leather handled fighting knife
• Leather Handled
• Straight Edged
• 7" blade length
• 1095 Chrome Vanadium Blade

Product Description

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Marked for Army personnel, this KA-BAR full-size hunting knife sports a leather handle and a 7-inch straight-edge blade made with 1095 cro-van steel. The knife features a U.S. Army stamp and was made in the United States. Also included is a leather sheath made in Mexico.

Specifications:

• Weight: 0.70 pounds
• Blade length: 7 inches
• Overall length: 11 7/8 inches
• Shape: Clip
• Stamp: U.S. Army
• Edge angle: 20 degrees
• Steel: 1095 Cro-Van
• Grind: Flat
• Handle material: Leather

How KA-BAR Knives Are Made Making a quality KA-BAR product requires the talent of experienced craftspeople performing dozens of processes with precision and skill. Each knife undergoes specific manufacturing processes to ensure corrosion resistance, strength, edge-holding ability, and an out-of-the-box, razor-sharp cutting edge. Some of these manufacturing processes are highlighted below.

• Blanking: Using a 100-ton blanking press, KA-BAR can blank out nearly 9,000 blades in one full day of operation.
• Tang Stamping: Tang stamping is often used to identify a product's manufacturer, the country in which the product was made, and an item number.
• Heat Treating: To begin the three-step heat-treat process of stainless-steel blades, KA-BAR first runs the blades through a 70-foot conveyor oven that takes approximately one hour to cycle.
• Cryogenic Quenching: The second step in a three-phrase heat-treat process, KA-BAR cryogenically freezes its stainless-steel blades to -120 degrees F to optimize blade performance.
• Tempering: Tempering stainless-steel blades for approximately seven hours in a walk-in oven enhances steel toughness. KA-BAR is well known for its three-phase heat-treat process in which tempering is the last step.
• Grinding: KA-BAR knives feature flat- or hollow-ground blades. Flat grinds are best for jobs in which there will be great lateral stress. Hollow grinds provide a fine, extremely sharp edge that is perfect for more delicate tasks.
• Leather Handle Compression: KA-BAR's famous oval-shaped leather handle construction is accomplished by compressing leather washers onto the tang, shaping and coloring them, and then fastening them on with a pinned-on butt cap.
• Cap/Pin Assembly: The butt cap or pommel is attached to the handle of a knife with a steel pin. The pin is inserted into the butt cap, driven part way through the tang, then ground off and painted.
• Inspection: Each KA-BAR knife is subject to a multiple-step inspection process before being released for shipping.

Manufacturer's Warranty
KA-BAR Knives warrants, to the original purchaser of the knife only, that this knife will be free from defects in material and craftsmanship under normal use and maintenance for the lifetime of the original purchaser. This limited warranty does not apply to any failure of, defect in, or damage to the knife caused by normal wear and tear or by improper use, including throwing the knife or using the blades as a can opener, chisel, pry bar, screwdriver, or digging tool or for any heavy work for which the knife was not designed. If the knife fails to satisfy this limited warranty, the company will repair or replace the knife or substitute a knife of comparable value, at the company's option.

Product Description

US Army version of the popular leather handled fixed blade KA-BAR

Product Details

• Item Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000BSWE9Q
• Item model number: 1220
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,326 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Trusted companion., March 26, 2005

By 

Jason K. Wright "1LT Wright" - See all my reviews
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Although perhaps not as handy as one of the multi-tools, this knife inspires user confidence. The blade is thick and the steel is incredibly hard.

For example, I was unsatisfied with the sharpening done at the factory. The edge is a little rough out of the box. I made the mistake of trying to smooth the edge using a whetstone. After about a half hour, the blade still looked the same as it did when I started. Man, that's hard steel! Finally, I took it to the guy who runs the knife shop at the Ft. Bragg mini-mart, and he put a beautifully smooth and very sharp edge on it using a table grinder, for only $1.

Unlike a lot of other fighting-style knives, the tang of the blade comes all the way through the handle, making it even stronger. Some people might say I ruined it by having it sharpened, but I don't care. I'm not a collector, I'm a user.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars KA BAR Excellence, March 17, 2009

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Colonel Doom (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: KA-BAR US Army Fighting/Utility Knife Straight Edge (Sports)

This KA-Bar feels right. Its super hard material should withstand severe use in survival ops. The blade is thick and sturdy and the weight makes it strong. The seven inch length is excellent for most activities.
Like the LT, I suggest sharpening before serious use. This is a weapon for use, not display.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Knife of God, November 21, 2010

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Joe - See all my reviews

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This review is from: KA-BAR US Army Fighting/Utility Knife Straight Edge (Sports)

This knife is a godsend for anyone who loves cutlery. as soon as i held it, i could feel how perfectly weighted and balanced it was, and how sturdy it was. It came sharp, and included a catalogue and sheath. The steel is tough and difficult to sharpen, and the sheath is leather and stamped nicely on the front. The handle of my knife is starting to smell like beef jerky because of the leather, but that's a good thing. I haven't really used it for much, as i am trying to keep it nice... but it's definately a prestigeous blade.