Product Description
The KA-BAR TDI Last Ditch Knife 1478BP is a very compact, one-piece fixed-blade design from the Tactical Defense Institute (TDI) series. The knife has a 1.75-inch black 9Cr18 stainless-steel drop-point blade and an integrated steel handle. Its slim construction and included hard-plastic sheath make it easy to store as part of a compact utility kit.
Specifications
- Model: 1478BP — TDI Last Ditch Knife (LDK)
- Blade length: 1.75 in. (KA-BAR catalog measurement)
- Blade profile: Drop point, plain edge
- Blade material: 9Cr18 stainless steel
- Blade thickness: Approximately 0.078 in.
- Blade grind: Flat
- Overall length: 3.63 in.
- Construction: One-piece steel knife with integrated handle
- Sheath: KA-BAR 1478S hard-plastic sheath, included
- Packaging: Blister pack
- Country of manufacture: Taiwan
Measurement clarification: KA-BAR publishes the blade length as 1.75 inches; the prior distributor listing's 1.63-inch figure does not match that manufacturer specification. Check applicable local knife laws before purchase or carry.
Compare this compact LDK with the larger TDI 1480.
Specifications
| Brand | KA-BAR |
| Model | TDI LE LDK HARD SHTH |
| Model Number | 1478BP |
| Blade Color | Black |
| Blade Edge | Plain |
| Blade Material | 9Cr18MoV Stainless Steel |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Handle Material | Stainless Steel |
| Lock Type | Fixed |
| Point | Drop Point |
