KA-BAR Knives, a subsidiary of Cutco Corporation, is a world leader in superior knife manufacturing and sales. Selling knives since 1898, their unmatched quality is a direct result of their industry-unique manufacturing and testing processes. Their methods ensure strength, corrosion resistance, and edge holding ability, providing users with a razor-sharp cutting edge the moment they pick up the knife.
The superiority of the KA-BAR brand is seen in many different areas of practical application. These areas include Hunting & Outdoor, All-Purpose & Utility, Military & Tactical, U.S. made, Law Enforcement, and Commemorative knives.
Some of the most popular KA-BAR models (with relevant data) include:
- Mule Folder– Open length: 9-1/8″; Blade length: 3-7/8″; weight: 0.45 lb.; Steel: AUS 8A Stainless Steel; Grind: hollow; Handle: Zytel; Blade thickness: 0.125; Sheath: polyester.
- Becker Magnum Camp (fixed blade)– Overall length: 13-1/2″; Blade length: 8″; weight: 0.75 lb.; Steel: 1095 Cro-Van; Grind: Flat; Handle: Zytel; Blade thickness: 0.188; Sheath: heavy-duty polyester.
- Full-size USMC KA-BAR, Straight Edge- the most famous fixed blade knife in the world; one of the general issue knives to USMC in WWII- Overall length: 11-7/8″; Blade length- 7″; weight: 0.70 lb.; Steel: 1095 Cro-Van; Grind: Flat; Handle: leather; Blade thickness: 0.165; Sheath: leather or glass filled nylon.
- Leather Handled Big Brother (fixed blade)– Overall length: 14-3/8″; Blade length: 9-3/8″; weight: 0.90 lb.; Steel: 1095 Cro-Van; Grind: Flat; Handle: leather; Blade thickness: 0.165; Sheath: leather.
- KA-BAR Dog’s Head Tailing Point Hunter (fixed blade)- Overall length: 7-3/4″; Blade length: 3-1/2″; weight: 0.30 lb.; Steel: D2; Grind: hollow; Handle: American chestnut; Blade thickness: 0.156; Sheath: leather.
- KA-BAR Dog’s Head Coppersmith 3-Blade Stockman – Open length: 6-7/8″; Blade length: 3″; weight: 0.20 lb.; Steel: 440C; Grind: Flat; Handle: Root Beer Brown Jigged Bone; Blade thickness: 0.000.
- Union Razor Co. Elephant Toe (folder)– Open length: 7-3/16″; Blade length: 3″; weight: 0.40 lb.; Steel- 1095 Cro-Van; Grind: Flat; Handle: Antique Brown Worm Groove Bone; Blade thickness: 0.125″; Sheath: N/A.
- Becker Combat Bowie (fixed blade)– Overall length: 14-3/4″; Blade length: 9-1/4″; weight: 1.05 lb.; Steel: 1095 Cro-Van; Grind: Flat; Handle: Zytel; Blade thickness: 0.183; Sheath: heavy-duty polyester.
- Union Cutlery Dog’s Head Swing Guard (folder)- Overall length: 9-1/2″; Blade length: 4-1/4″; weight: 0.35 lb.; Steel: D2; Grind: Flat; Handle: Burnt Licorice Roofline Jigged Bone; Blade thickness: 0.125; Sheath: N/A.
- Union Razor Co. Pig Sticker (fixed blade)– Overall length: 10-1/4″; Blade length: 5-7/8″; weight: 0.35 lb.; Steel: 1095 Cro-Van; Grind: Flat; Handle: Antique Brown Worm Groove Bone; Blade thickness: 0.156; Sheath: leather.
- Foliage Green Fighting/Utility Knife (fixed blade)– Overall length: 11-3/4″; Blade length: 7″; weight: 0.70 lb.; Steel: 1095 Cro-Van; Grind: Flat; Handle: Kraton G; Blade thickness: 0.165; Sheath: glass filled nylon.
- TDI/Hinderer “Hell Fire” (fixed blade)– Overall length: 7-1/4″; Blade length: 3-9/16″; weight: 0.35 lb.; Steel- 1095 Cro-Van; Grind: hollow; Handle: Zytel; Blade thickness: 0.188; Sheath: hard plastic.
