Ka-Bar Black Kukri Machete

by Ka-Bar

Product Features

• Black Kukri-style machete with carbon-steel blade
• Ideal for chopping weeds, clearing campsite, and more
• Ergonomic Kragon G thermoplastic elastomer handle
• Includes black leather/Cordura combination sheath
• Blade measures 11-1/2 inches; weighs 1.7 pounds

Product Description

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Field-tested and -approved, the Ka-Bar Kukri machete is ideal for chopping down weeds, clearing a campsite, or cutting small branches. The machete is equipped with a 1085 Kukri-style carbon-steel blade that excels at chopping and basic field use, along with an ergonomically shaped Kraton G thermoplastic elastomer handle with a non-slip grip. The Kukri measures 17 inches overall with an 11-1/2-inch blade and comes with a black leather/Cordura combination sheath.

Specifications

• Blade shape: Kukri
• Stamp: Taiwan
• Edge angle: 20 degrees
• Steel: 1085 carbon
• Pocket clip: N/A
• Lock style: N/A
• Grind: Hollow
• Handle: Kraton G
• Blade length: 11-1/2 inches
• Overall length: 17 inches
• Weight: 1.7 pounds

Product Description

Perfect for chopping down weeds, clearing a camp site or cutting small branches, the black KA-BAR machetes make great all-purpose utility knives.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 18 x 5 x 2.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B001H53Q8A
• Item model number: 2-1249-9
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (170 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #363 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #6 in Sports & Outdoors > Hunting & Fishing > Hunting > Hunting & Tactical Knives > Hunting Knives
  • #15 in Sports & Outdoors > Outdoor Recreation > Camping & Hiking > Knives & Tools

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

141 of 142 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Quality Control is amazing., June 30, 2009

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K. Quakenbush "HalfBak3dM0nkey" (Sac, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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There is a lot to say about this kukri that makes it one of the best to own in its class. The steel is 1085 high carbon and holds an edge really well. It is a bit stiffer than most machetes, due to its hefty solid feel and huge blade thickness. It acts as a wedge when batoning, and it splits wood rivaling hatchets that I've owned. I've found that it really is comfortable with the Kraton handle, and using it for hours cutting wood, it still is comfortable. The sheath that it comes with is on the stiff side, with leather snaps and heavy Cordura on the sheath material. I really have close to no complaints about it, except that the metal loop to put the lanyard in the handle is prone to bending in throwing situations. It is exactly how a kukri should be built worksmanship-wise (albeit not traditional in the slightest in design though). It comes with a good edge but the relief cut in that edge might be best for utility, as it is a wider angle.
Rated 5 out of 5. Thanks for reading this review.

91 of 94 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Trail Machete, October 18, 2009

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William Connor (Honolulu, Hi) - See all my reviews
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Purchased this item recently to replace my standard sized machete which I found to be too long and awkward to carry when traveling off trail here in Hawaii. The item was sent promptly and arrived quickly with no issues.

The machete is fairly short yet heavy for its size (and actually, much more so than my cheap WalMart Coleman) but not uncomfortably so and came out of the box razor sharp. The handle is drilled to allow for a small slip rope (I'm using paracord which fit perfectly) can be run through to prevent it flying out of your hand and the loop at the bottom of the sheath allows it to be strapped securely to your leg to streamline your gear, which is fantastic when traveling through underbrush.

Chopping with this item tool is much more comfortable than with the standard machete. Since the majority of the weight is at the head of the blade, I feel like the blade is doing the majority of the work as opposed to my arm. This thing makes short work of bamboo, koa bushes, and thick grass when traveling and coconut husks when I'm hungry.

I can whole-heartily recommend this item for any trailblazers out there or those who need to do light clearing work. Just keep in mind that it's a short blade.

55 of 56 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Utility Knife, September 8, 2008

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M. Hilbert "Those who fail history are doomed... (usa) - See all my reviews
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This knife has proven to be quite handy. I have used it mostly for chopping branches and cutting down small trees. The knife is built solid and the blade is weighted enough to carry through branches and saplings in one strike.
This is a good knife in comparison to machetes and corn knives I have owned and used, but I think because of its size and design it will be much more versatile and useful.