A smaller, more compact variant of the Ka-Bar Black 1211 knife, differing from the original solely in reduced size.
Crafted from a single piece of premium 1095 Cro-Van carbon steel, the knife features a smooth blade in the signature bowie profile with a shallow fuller, finished with a black anti-reflective powder coating.
A robust steel cross guard provides protection against hand slippage onto the blade, while the handle is constructed from non-slip Kraton G material.
Supplied with a black leather sheath.
Technical data
Steel: 1095 Cro-Van, 56-58 HRC
Blade length: 133 mm
Blade thickness: 4.25 mm
Handle: Kraton-G
Overall length: 235 mm
Weight: 177 g
Manufacturer: Ka-Bar, USA
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Ka-Bar is a brand whose history dates back to the late 19th century, and which gained real fame during World War II, when the Fighting Utility model was officially adopted by the US Marine Corps. The durable and versatile knife quickly became legendary, proving itself both in combat and in the daily tasks of soldiers. The name Ka-Bar itself comes from the 1920s, when a trapper described in a letter how he managed to “kill a bear” with a Union Cutlery knife. In 1952, wanting to emphasize the power of this symbol, the company officially changed its name to Ka-Bar Knives Inc., and its products are still considered a model of reliability today. An important chapter in the brand's history is also its collaboration with Ethan Becker, which resulted in the Becker series, highly valued by users, combining practical solutions with a modern approach to knife design.
| Type | Fixed blade |
|---|---|
| Style | Military-tactical |
| Blade length | 133 mm |
| Blade thickness | 4.25 mm |
| Blade profile | Bowie |
| Blade edge | Plain |
| Blunt resistance | Good |
| Corrosion resistance | Low |
| Lock type | Fixed blade |
| Overall length | 235 mm |
| Blade material | 1095 Cro-Van |
| Opening method | Fixed blade |
| Handle | Kraton Elastomer |
| Clip for carrying | No |
| Holster included | Yes |
| Weight | 177 g |
| EAN | 617717212567 |
| Manufacturer code | 1354 |
| Brand | Ka-Bar |
| EAN |
The best version of the legendary USMC. The knife is packed in an elegant box. Looks... great! The blade is protected by a cardboard "sheath." Razor sharp and solid. The set includes the original leather sheath. If someone is looking for a decent knife, it's worth choosing this model. For me, it's 10/10! The knife is excellently made. Very durable knife! The handle is perfectly contoured and the right length, very comfortable to use. It's worth paying this much for this Ka-Bar.
The knife is very well made, but the handle is definitely too narrow and too short for me to use the knife comfortably. It's worth spending a little extra for the full-size Ka-Bar.
A smaller version of the legendary USMC. Top-quality craftsmanship, the knife feels very durable—and that's because it is.
If someone is looking for a decent knife, I definitely recommend this model. For me, it's 5/5!
The knife is packed in an elegant box. The blade is protected by a cardboard "sheath." Razor sharp and looks solid. The set includes the original leather sheath. For now, that's all I can say about it because I just unpacked the package.
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