The high-carbon, non-reflective black blade is epoxy powder coated and tests prove the finish is more durable than ever. The classic oval shape of the original Ka-Bar remains and has been modernized with a amaterial nearly impervious to sweat, chemicals, water, and wear Kraton G.
Model: Kraton Handled Big Brother
Specifications:
- Blade Length: 9 5/16"
- Overall Length: 14 1/8"
- Blade Stamp: USA
- Steel: 1095 Cro-Van
- Grind: Flat
- HRC: 56-58
- Handle: Black Kraton G
- Sheath: 2211S
- Made in the USA
Specifications | |
Blade Color | Black |
Blade Edge | Plain |
Blade Length | 9.32 |
Blade Material | 1095 Cro-Van |
Handle Color | Black |
Handle Material | Kraton |
Knife Type | Fixed Blade |
Knife Weight | 14.4 |
Point | Clip Point |
Sheath Included | Yes |
Sheath Material | Leather |
Total Length | 14.13 |
Making a quality KA-BAR product requires the talent of experienced craftspeople performing dozens of processes with precision and skill. Each knife undergoes specific manufacturing processes to ensure corrosion resistance, strength, edge holding ability, and an out-of-the-box razor sharp cutting edge.
Soon after its introduction in the mid-1920's, the KA-BAR trademark became widely known and respected. There have been many versions of how the KA-BAR name came to be, but all evidence points to a letter received from a fur trapper. This particular fur trapper's testimonial turned out to be the most significant ever received by the company.
He wrote, in very rough English, that his gun had jammed and that he had therefore relied on his knife to kill a wounded bear that was attacking him. In thanking the company for their quality product the trapper described using his knife to kill the bear. All that was legible of his scrawled writing was 'k a bar'. The company was so honored by this testimonial that they adopted this phrase and used it as their trademark, KA-BAR.