10 best ka bar utility knives

Product description

The traditional Ka-Bar marked for Army personnel featuring a straight edge. Features: Includes leather sheath, Clip Point Blade, Powdered Metal Butt Cap, Leather handle with grooves for a secure grip, Flat grind for extreme sharpness. Specifications - Blade Length: 7", Blade Thickness: 0.165", Blade Edge: Plain, Blade Material: 1095 Cro-Van, Length: 11.88", Weight: 11.2 ounces, Handle Material: Leather.

• The traditional KA-BAR marked for Army personnel
• Blade features U.S. ARMY tang stamp
• Leather sheath included
• Made in the USA

User questions & answers

Question:	Is the leather on this coated in something? Doesn't feel like I'd thought it'd feel for leather, comparing it to the sheath anyway
Answer:	I don't believe it is. It is hard leather. I put leather conditioner on mine. I also bought a Kydex hard sheath for it.
Question:	Is this the same knife as the Marine Ka-Bar? What is the difference
Answer:	This knife has ARMY stamped on it whereas the Marine Ka-Bar has USMC stamped on blade hilt, other than that it is the same knife...
Question:	Does this knife have a full length tang
Answer:	This is what is called a through tang. A cousin or more accurate in the family of full tank knives. A genuine K-Bar will always have this and is pinned to the pommel. This makes a very sturdy knife and handle. This is the most common method for quality full tang knives with round or mostly round grips.
Question:	Is this a US made knife
Answer:	be careful when you assume that all Ka-Bar knives are U.S. made. for instance check the USMC brother to this knife here. in the description it clearly states "imported" https://www.amazon.com/KA-BAR-Marine-Corps-Fighting-Straight/dp/B001H53Q6M/ref=pd_ybh_a_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=3YEGG3DHV2X7ERHQZ14X ugh! sacrilege to have the leatherneck version not be made in the U.S.

Product features

Ka-Bar 1220 US Army Straight Edge Fighting

The traditional KA-BAR marked for Army personnel. Blade features U.S. ARMY tang stamp. Leather sheath included.

We are KA-BAR, or more formally, KA-BAR Knives, Inc. You may know us from our high quality military, hunting, sporting, all-purpose utility, and outdoor survival knives. We offer hundreds of quality cutlery products and accessories sold through independent retailers, distributors, mail order catalogs and our online knife store.

Product description

The Dog's Head Utility Knife, a close relative of the USMC Fighting/Utility knife, presents an alternative to those who wish to have the legendary performance of KA-BAR's military knives in a non-military setting. Ideal for bushcraft, camping, and hunting, the Dog's Head Utility knife is a welcome addition to KA-BAR's robust lineup

• Sport type: Outdoors
• Built To Last.
• Thickness is .165
• Steel: 1095 crow-van

User questions & answers

Question:	Does anyone who has this knife feel like the handle is like hollow plastic instead of stacked leather
Answer:	They made of compressed leather discs and should not feel hollow or like plastic if it is a real KA-BAR product.
Question:	Can you tell me the distance between the tang and the dog head? I want to know if it fits my hand well or if my hand is too large for this grip. Thank
Answer:	A snug 4 1/2 more of a 4 1/4 in my opinion.
Question:	does this knife come with a sheath or scabbard
Answer:	Yes, it comes complete with sheath and original box.
Question:	What is the significance of the dogs head
Answer:	I believe dog head refers to the enlarged pommel

Product description

D2 EXTREME FIGHTING/UTILITY KNIFE

• BLADE LENGTH 7 inches
• OVERALL LENGTH 12 inches
• KNIFE MATERIAL D2

User questions & answers

Question:	What accessories do you need to wear this sheath on a regular belt vertically
Answer:	For vertical carry, a standard belt loop is part of the sheath, also has ability to be mounted with a strap, in drop-leg positions, or horizontally with the molle/lashing holes.
Question:	How does the Knife fit the Plastic Sheath
Answer:	It's a snug fit, when the knife is set properly in the sheath you will hear an audible click
Question:	Is this a knife shipped from California
Answer:	I dont know

Product description

KA-BAR BK7 Becker Combat Utility The ultimate BK&T all-purpose utility knife was designed specifically for soldiers and adventurers requiring a sturdy but lightweight combat knife that can stand up to hard use. KA-BAR BK7 Becker Combat Utility Features: Blade Type: Fixed Blade Edge Angles: 20 Degrees Shape: Clip Point Steel: 1095 Cor-Van Grind: Flat Handle Material: Zittel HRC: 56-58 Made in USA Sheath Made in Taiwan Blade Thickness: 0. 188 KA-BAR BK7 Becker Combat Utility Specifications: Weight: 1. 74'' Length: 16. 1'' Width: 4. 8'' Height: 2. 6''

Designed specifically for soldiers and adventures who need a sturdy yet lightweight combat knife, the Ka-Bar Becker BK7 all-purpose utility knife is built to stand up to hard use. The knife blade is made of 1095 Cro-Van steel, an easy-to-sharpen carbon steel that keeps its edge well. The Swiss-made Grivory handle, meanwhile, is constructed of a glass-fiber-filled nylon for added strength. Other features include a clip point, a flat grind, and a 20-degree edge angle.

Specifications

• Stamp: Ka-Bar Becker
• Edge angle: 20 degrees
• Blade: 1095 Cro-Van steel
• Pocket clip: N/A
• Lock style: N/A
• Grind: Flat
• Handle material: Grivory
• Blade length: 7 inches
• Overall length: 12-3/4 inches
• Weight: 0.85 pounds

• Nylon
• Imported
• Combat utility
• Category name: knives
• Made in USA or imported
• Sturdy, lightweight all-purpose utility knife
• Easy-to-sharpen 1095 Cor-Van steel blade

User questions & answers

Question:	is this the latest version with the upgraded sheath that has both a snap and velcro on the belt loop so the sheath can be taken off without removing your belt
Answer:	Mine is. I assume the stock they have will be the same as mine. Removing or adding the knife to a belt without removing the belt a couple loops looks like a pain. I have never tried it tho. I just undo my belt for a second. You are talking about the space between your belt and pants. Not much room there.
Question:	Will the bk14 or bk11 fit in the small sheath that is attached to the bk7 sheath
Answer:	one thing i have found is that the small sheath will fit a tdi small so so perfectly it seems like it was meant for it. i now know what i am going to put in my bk9 small sheath (same sheath style)
Question:	How easily does the knife rust? should i be worried about a little rain coming into contact with the knife
Answer:	Depends on where you live. I live in the tropics of India where it is most certain that carbon steel will, if not taken care of, accumulate rust. In the Himalayas, where i first used the knife as my primary, there was a bit of rust after 3-4 days of usage (for chopping/ batoning) as i was not carrying oil to keep away the rust. The edge of the blade that obviously lacks the coating is the first victim. Nevertheless, it was easy to remove and keep it clean once i discovered the rust - scraped it off using the sharpening stone i was carrying and used some cooking oil to keep the knife rust free for the rest of the expedition. Second instance was in the rain forests of southern India during a monsoon trek. Given the humidity, the knife will certainly rust in tropical rain forests (as opposed to the himalayas which still retain an alpine weather and hence the rust was seen only after 3-4 days). After a monsoon trek - which is basically walking in a downpour for 5-6 hours and using the knife to make walking sticks and other camping accessories, the knife had rust accumulated the same evening. Again, edge of the blade and regions where the coating is coming off (i have been using it for a year now, for all expeditions) are vulnerable, but then again, a few drops of oil and a sandpaper are handy. Carry them if you are using the knife in tropics.
Question:	how thick is the blade
Answer:	The spine is 3/16" thick at the edge of spine. It holds this thickness for 7/16" as you move away from the spine and then starts tapering toward the cutting edge, which is 1-1/8" from where the taper starts.

Product features

Ka-Bar BK7 Becker Combat Utility Knife

Ethan Becker is a man after our own heart. An avid outdoors-man who enjoys martial arts and hunting, Becker founded Becker Knife and Tool Corporation in the early 1980's to design the industrial-strength tactical and survival knives he'd always wanted for himself. What we love about Becker, other than his innovative designs, is that he spends so much time in the outdoors testing new equipment and designs. KA-BAR is proud to be the manufacturer of Becker's five best-selling models - all introduced recently and brought up to date and approved by Becker himself.

Product description

The perfectly sized fixed blade knife, the short Ka-Bar performs as well as the larger original (#1217), but is a more practical size for camping, carrying and general utility. The American legend, now in a smaller knife with Oval-Shaped Kraton G handle. Specifications: - blade length 5 1/4" - overall length 9 1/4" - 1 1/4" serrated edge, U.S.A. Tang stamp - Kraton G thermoplastic elastomer handle - epoxy powder coated, high carbon steel (1095) blade (HRc 56-58) - buff polished edges - powdered metal butt caps, carbon steel guards, both powder coated - comes with black Kydex sheath

• nylon
• Made in the USA or Imported
• Sport Type: Hunting
• Model: 1259; Weight: 0.38 lbs; Sheath: Glass-Filled Nylon
• Edge Angle: 20 Degrees; Steel: 1095 cro-van;
• Blade Length: 5-1/4"; Overall Length: 9-1/4"
• Grind: Flat; Handle: Kraton G
• Knife Made in the USA

User questions & answers

Question:	Does the sheath sharpen the blade like a real ka bar does
Answer:	What Kabar has a sheath that sharpens the blade?
Question:	Wondering if this a a good knife for hunting
Answer:	It’s a good hardy knife with a decent edge that can take a beating. If you’re looking for a knife for skinning game and cutting meat there are probably better options.
Question:	Will this knife strike a ferro rod
Answer:	The knife has a solid edged backstrap and should be able to be used with a ferro rod however the blade is epoxy coated so it may be resistant at first to the rod until some of the epoxy is worn down to the metal of the blade.
Question:	Is the blade serrated at all lik in the picture
Answer:	Yes, at the end of the blade where it meets the handle..

Product description

KA-BAR 1219 Army Fighting/Utility Knife, Serrated, Leather Sheath-BAR Knives, a subsidiary of Alas Corporation, manufactures high quality military, hunting, sporting, and all-purpose utility knives. KA-BAR Knives are a favorite of adventurers, survivalists, outdoor sportsmen and, of course, knife collectors who know that their knife deserves a place in their collection. KA-BAR 1219 Army Fighting/Utility Knife, Serrated, Leather Sheath Features: Blade Detail: Combo Edge Blade Length (inches): 7 Blade Material: High Carbon, Black Carry System: Leather Sheath, Army Handle Material: Leather Disks Lock Style: N/A Overall Length (inches): 11. 88 Packaging: Box Special Features: N/A Storage: N/A Made In: United States

• Used by all brances of miliary and service members
• Great for collectors and outdoor services
• Tested to ensure quality and durability
• US Army
• US Army version of the fixed blade leather handled fighting knife
• Leather Handled
• Serrated edge

User questions & answers

Question:	Is this a genuine ka bar
Answer:	We buy all Ka-Bar products directly from Ka-Bar Knife Company. We sell only genuine produts.
Question:	Do you deliver to iraq
Answer:	Not me
Question:	Does this knife come with the matching sheath? Product description does not specify
Answer:	Hi, Steve:Yes, it does come with a matching leather sheath.If you're wondering about the quality of the sheath, the quality is fine. It's tought and takes abuse.Also; if you plan to wear this on a belt, I suggest that you either buy, or make a tie down strap (The tip of the sheath has hole for a tie down strap) since the tip of the sheath tends to get caught on brush, and when you run, it flaps around and is rather annoying.
Question:	Does the US Army version have "US Army" stamped on the knife itself or is it written only on the sheath that comes with it
Answer:	Yes, it is stamped on one side U.S.Army and on the other it has KA-BAR Olean,NY, also has U.S Army along with the insignia on the sheath. Hope this helps,, it's been a great knife.

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, leather sheath

• 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

User questions & answers

Question:	Is this Ka-Bar D2 made in the USA
Answer:	Knife made in the USA sheath made in Mexico
Question:	Which "steel" used 4 the d2 blade? the butt & guard r 1095 like traditional ka-bar fighting knife . is the blade made of a better quality steel
Answer:	D2 steel is a hardened steel. It's used a lot for machining of other steels. It's also used in a lot of tool Applications.
Question:	does this come with a sheath
Answer:	It does come with a good leather sheath and I used to use a technique to mold the leather to fit the knife better so it doesn't stick in the sheath at all however for the past seven years I have been using KA-BAR #1216 Hard Knife Sheath and I have no complaints. It will hold the knife with out the strap buttoned kind of reminiscent of a good Japanese sword, once you pull past that initial hold it slides out like silk. My friend who also owns this sheath complains about surface rust on the button but that is from neglect and it's doesn't affect performance at all.
Question:	What type of sheath does it come with? Many people have said it comes with different sheaths
Answer:	Yes, all the same knife but different sheath options. 1283 comes with a black leather sheath, model 1282 comes with a black plastic hard shell sheath, and model 1281 comes with a heavy-duty black nylon sheath with storage pocket.

Product description

KABAR Becker Fixed Blade Black 9" Steel 2-0009-0

Combining Becker's trademark ergonomic handle design with a traditionally profiled American bowie-style blade, the Ka-Bar Combat Bowie knife is ideal for a variety of combat and field-craft chores. The blade is made of 1095 Cro-Van steel, an easy-to-sharpen carbon steel that keeps its edge well. The Swiss-made Grivory handle, meanwhile, is constructed of a glass-fiber-filled nylon for added strength. Other features include a flat grind, a Ka-Bar Becker stamp, and a 20-degree edge angle.

Specifications

• Stamp: Ka-Bar Becker
• Edge angle: 20 degrees
• Blade: 1095 Cro-Van steel
• Shape: Clip point
• Pocket clip: N/A
• Lock style: N/A
• Grind: Flat
• Handle material: Grivory
• Blade length: 9 inches
• Overall length: 14-3/4 inches
• Weight: 1.05 pounds

• Nylon
• Made in the USA
• Used by all branches of military and service members
• Great for collectors and outdoor services
• Tested to ensure quality and durability
• Bowie knife with 1095 Cro-Van steel blade
• Ergonomic Grivory handle minimizes user fatigue

User questions & answers

Question:	How does this compare to the Ontario RTAK II
Answer:	The only RTAK worth owning, is the original. The 1st gen RTAKs are more tough; less brittle. You certainly won't shatter it (unlike the RTAK II)! Given how difficult it would be to find a gen-one RTAK though, I'd just go with the BK9..
Question:	Bk7 or bk
Answer:	I had the same "wonderful" problem, so I purchased both of them. At the end I decided to keep the BK9 and send the BK7 back. This is my analysis and strictly my opinion: The BK9 can do 80% of all the things the BK7 can do. The BK9 has a much much stronger blade point and thus is far superior for batoning. The BK9 is the knife that is in a special category and looks, feels and can do probably everything that the MAJORITY of your other knifes can NOT do. The BK9 is THE knife that I would keep, if I were given only ONE CHOICE of knifes to own. In my particular case, the BK7 would have been just "another one of those MANY knives" that are stored in my closet and just sit around, waiting to be used....but are not! The BK9 has to work hard, gets no rest and gets not pampered. It truly is one of those incredibly good knives.
Question:	Is the blade full tang
Answer:	Yes it is full tang .. 1095 HC it has a really rough Finnish on it that is very strong.. 1095 HC can rust though so if u rem oil it it'll b fine this is honestly my favorite knife I own and definitely the toughest knife out there it sharpens up very well and stays sharp the handle is ok but if you want u can upgrade that or put the tennis racket grips over the existing handle to give it more grip the sheath at first I thought it wasn't to great but I now really like it .. It is definitely the best knife for 80 $ out there for the cash you are not going to brake this knife
Question:	Does anybody know what country the BK9 is made in
Answer:	I called the Becker cite and was advised the BK9 "country of origin" is USA.

Product features

Ka-Bar Becker BK9 Combat Bowie Fixed Blade Knife

Ethan Becker is a man after our own heart. An avid outdoors-man who enjoys martial arts and hunting, Becker founded Becker Knife and Tool Corporation in the early 1980's to design the industrial-strength tactical and survival knives he'd always wanted for himself. What we love about Becker, other than his innovative designs, is that he spends so much time in the outdoors testing new equipment and designs. KA-BAR is proud to be the manufacturer of Becker's five best-selling models - all introduced recently and brought up to date and approved by Becker himself.

Product description

We are KA-BAR or more formally, KA-BAR Knives, Inc., a subsidiary of Cutco Corporation. You may know us from our high quality military, hunting, sporting, all-purpose utility, and outdoor survival knives. We offer more than 100 quality cutlery products and accessories sold through independent retailers, distributors, mail order catalogs and our online knife store.

• nylon
• Imported
• Used by all brances of miliary and service members
• Great for collectors and outdoor services
• Tested to ensure quality and durability
• A practically sized fixed blade knife that can be used for just about anything.
• Specifications: Weight - 0.38 lbs.; Blade Length - 5-1/4"; Overall Length - 9-1/4"

User questions & answers

Question:	What is the best way to attach it to molle
Answer:	Not sure as I have never attached mine in that way. I wear mine on my belt while working on the farm. It is a great tool. Sorry I couldn’t help.
Question:	picture shows plastic sheath... description says leather
Answer:	Mine came with the plastic/nylon sheath,but if you look at the Ka-Bar website they are available both ways. Part number for the short/black/straight w/leather sheath is 1256. Part number for the short/black/straight w/plastic sheath is 1258. The one linked to here is the one with the plastic sheath (just look for the part no. in the product details). HTH
Question:	What is the case made out of
Answer:	It's a hard polymer sheath
Question:	what is the handle made of
Answer:	It's made of kraton , with a small amount of give and has very good grip.

Product description

The tanto blade shape, of asian influence, has a thick pointed blade that's rugged enough for the most difficult tasks. Specifications - weight: 0.40 lb. - steel- 1095 Cro-Van - blade type: fixed blade - lock style: N/a - measurements: blade length 5-1/4"; overall length 9-3/8" - grind: hollow - edge angles: 20 degrees - handle material: Kraton G - shape: tanto - HRc: 56-58 - stamp: USA butt cap/guard - powdered: metal - pocket clip N - made in: knife made in USA - blade thickness: 0.165 - includes leather sheath

• Blade length: 5 1/4 inch
• Overall length: 9 3/8 inch
• Steel- 1095 cro-van
• Weight: 0.4 lbs. 
• Blade length: 5"
• Overall length: 9 3/8"
• Handle Material: Kraton G
• Butt Cap/Guard: Powdered Metal

User questions & answers

Question:	Is this the actual kabar knife? Or replica
Answer:	It is a branded kabar knife in black and tanto style. As the description says, it has a Blade length: 5 1/4 inch. So if you are looking for a Marine issue with similar blade style and length, this is not what you are looking for. Kabar is a brand.
Question:	is the knife full tang
Answer:	Yes, the end of the tang is visible in the hilt.
Question:	What is the difference between this model and the Ka-Bar
Answer:	I don't think there is any difference between the two item numbers as far as the knife. Maybe the difference between the two are the type of scabbard that comes with it? There is a standard leather scabbard, and Kydex scabbard.
Question:	Is the button cap end, metal? nice heft to the piece? and is the end cap perm attached, or screwed on
Answer:	Yes the button cap end is metal but does not screw off - permanently affixed. The piece definitely has a nice weight - it is very much a quality knife. I have mine attached to my hunting pack and it is attached upside down for ease of reach while I am wearing the pack. The scabbard is made with 3 safety releases, a catch lock on the blade when fully inserted, a strap at the guard and a strap at the button end. I never use the button strap, but the other two make sure my knife never falls out while trekking through the woods. This is a high quality knife and well worth the money
Question:	Can the TDI clip be mounted to the sheath
Answer:	The clip was not designed to be used on a fixed blade of this size.
Question:	I know the knife is made in the USA, but does anyone know where the glass-filled nylon sheath is made
Answer:	I think the sheath is china
Question:	Does it come with the glass-filled nylon sheath listed in the description? Or does it come with no sheath or the leather one
Answer:	Item 5054 comes with the glass-filled sheath and Item 1254 comes with the leather sheath... So, this one comes with the glass-filled sheath...