Ka-Bar D2 Extreme Fighting/Utility Knife

by Ka Bar

Product Features

• Cutting test prove that D2 is one of the toughest steels used in knife making. Featured here in this classic clip point blade shape that made KA-BAR famous.
• Specifications: Weight - 0.78 lbs.; Blade length - 7"; Overall Length - 11-7/8"
• Shape - Clip; Stamp - USA; Edge Angle - 20 degrees; Steel - D2; Grind - Flat; Handle Material - Kraton G
• Powdered Metal Butt Cap with 1095 Carbon Guard

Product Description

Cutting tests prove that D2 is one of the toughest steels used in knife making. Featured here in the classic clip point blade shape that made KA-BAR famous.

Specifications:
- Weight: 0.78 lbs.
- Lock Style: N/A
- Length: Blade length 7",
- Overall length 11 7/8"
- Grind: Flat
- Shape: Clip Handle
- Material: Kraton G
- Stamp: USA HRC: 59-60 CR
- Edge Angle: 20 Degrees Butt Cap /Guard: Pwdrd Metal/1095 Carbon
- Steel: D2 Country Mft'd: Knife Made in USA

- Pocket Clip: N/A

NOTE: Anything over 10 rds. to the state of California won't be shipped.

Product Details

• Item Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B001H53Q9E
• Item model number: 2-1283-3
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #53,569 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Will probably outlast the world., November 20, 2009

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B. Bosco "Manventurist" (AL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ka-Bar D2 Extreme Fighting/Utility Knife (Sports)

So after much deliberation I chose this knife for my primary tool knife. My first impression was of how light it was. This may or may not be a good thing depending on the application, but for someone who has to carry everything on his back, its perfect. Second, when trying to sharpen the d2 steel you immediately notice the difference from standard steel. Its like trying to sharpen ceramic...Its worth it in the end, but it takes a while. Over all I love this knife, but there are a few things that I would change if I could.

Balance: 10/10 -the balance point is about 1/2 inch from the hilt HANDLE side, not blade side
Edge: 8/10 -Hard to sharpen, but generally lasts pretty long
Black Blade Coating: 7/10 -holds up better than most, but you'll still get silver streaks after a few hard uses.
Sturdiness: 11/10 -look up some destruction tests. I've seen it HACK through a cinder block without breaking.



Cons

-Serrated edge is annoying and useless.
-leather sheath is difficult to use (buy the version with the plastic sheath)
-black coating wears off (to be expected, but i like my knives clean)

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars exactly what I was looking for, February 2, 2010

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bodybags "ap0x" (SALEM, NH, US) - See all my reviews

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I was looking for a fixed blade that I could keep in by bug-out bag and count on to take a beating and be dependable. Well, I haven't had the need to grab my bug-out bag and get outta dodge yet, but when the time comes, I am confident this blade with its d2 steel and subdued finish will serve me just as all my military brethren in the past. Fair price too.

good luck.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Kabar, March 3, 2008

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D. Mulvihill (NY) - See all my reviews
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I purchased this for my son and he loves it so much. He tells me the blade is so durable he can cut anything. I highly recommend this item for outdoorsmen and I would pay the extra 30.00 for this model than any other. A+ 6stars