Ka-Bar Full Size Black Straight Edge Knife

by Ka-Bar

Product Features

• A practical, all purpose utility knife featuring ergonomically designed slip resistant handle. Serves every task perfectly
• Specifications: Weight - 0.66 lbs.; Blade length: 7"; Overall Length - 11-3/4"
• Shape - Clip; Stamp - USA; Edge Angle - 20 degrees; Steel - 1095 cro-van; Grind - Flat; Handle material - Kraton G
• Powdered Metal Butt Cap with 1095 Carbon Guard
• Knife Made in USA, Leather Sheath made in Mexico

Product Description

ATTRIBUTES Blade Detail: Plain Edge Blade Length (inches): 7.00 Blade Material: Carbon Steel Black Carry System: Leather Sheath Handle Material: Kraton Overall Length (inches): 11.75

Product Details

• Item Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B001H53Q62
• Item model number: 2-1211-6
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,559 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #52 in Sports & Outdoors > Hunting & Fishing > Hunting > Hunting & Tactical Knives > Hunting Knives

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Probably the best 7" fixed blade for the money., January 21, 2010

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Andrew Porter (Safford Arizona) - See all my reviews
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I've been wanting one of these for a while. This knifes history in the USMC speaks for itself and if a knife is almost marine proof, it's a whole lot more than your ever gonna need. And for [...] bucks that's hard to beat.Not to mention unlike it's cousin the KaBar USMC, it comes with a more modern handle material and sheath which make it an even tougher option in my opinion. Over all it's a great knife to own and after about 4 weeks of using it for everything from batoning wood to opening mail I'd highly recommend this knife to anyone who asked me :)
Now as you can see I am a fan of this blade, but there are a few things you should know if you plan to purchase it.

1. It comes sharp enough, but if your a long time collector or user of knives(or both)You'll want to touch it up. It's just a little under the "Shaving sharp" standard most people go by these days.

2.It's NOT made with stainless steel, which I knew before hand but most of my friends were shocked that all knives weren't made of stainless, so i feel obligated to tell you that it's composed of 1095 High Carbon steel which is a tool steel,is easy to sharpen, and is harder than quite a few stainless options.
But you will need to periodically maintain the blade with oil.

3.Get the Kydex sheath. I went with the leather option and while it is more pleasing to the eye(In My Opinion)It's not going to last as long and it doesn't give you as many options for carry. I purchased the kydex sheath through Amazon for around 15$ and it is much more comfortable

Overall, it's a great knife and I highly recommend it.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great knife for the price, May 14, 2009

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B. Hatch (CA, USA) - See all my reviews
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I love this knife, it goes everywhere with me on my backcountry adventures. I have large hands and it fits them well. It comes very sharp out of the box, and it is easy to sharpen. I have tried D2 steel before and I found it too difficult to sharpen, but I found that the 1095 steel on this sharpens easily with a simple diamond sharpener.

It is very well built, but it is not a Busse. It has taken some simple batoning well, but because of the stick tang I would not push it too far. But it will probably take way more abuse than I can ever give it.

A great knife for the price, I would buy it again if something ever happens to mine.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Quality., September 15, 2010

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J. Shelton "vino dolce" (delta) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ka-Bar Full Size Black Straight Edge Knife (Sports)

The great people at Cutco in Olean, New York produce this wonderful Knife. If you have seen the History Channel episode about Cutlery you have seen them. Cutco is a top notch company that produces some of the finest knives in the world, all American Made by great AMERICANS! These blades are cryogenicaly frozen to sub zero temps that turn basketballs into shatering glass. This process brings the molcules of the steel into a more tighter and stronger bond. This is tool steel, better than "Stainless Steel" in many ways. Sure you have to oil the blade every so often, it builds character ok. I oil my rifles for the same reason. This steel is all buisness, and the knife is all buisness. It simply works, and is practically the same design that has worked since WWII. Paratroopers use it, Marines use it. It is still used and still much prefered equipment among the ranks of our Military. Thinking about this knife? Remember this, you will never be sorry for buying the best tools, never. There are many imitations, but there is only one true Ka Bar.