Ka-Bar Dog's Head Utility Knife w/Sheath
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.
Includes Brown Leather Dog's Head Pirate Sheath
Specifications:
- Overall Length: 12"
- Blade Length: 7"
- Blade Thickness: 0.165
- Edge Angles: 20 Degrees
- Weight: 0.7 lb
- Steel: 1095 Cro-Van
- Grind: Flat
- Handle Material: Leather
- Shape: Clip Point
- HRC: 56-58
- Butt Cap/Guard: Powdered Sintered Metal
| Specifications | |
| Blade Color | Black |
| Blade Edge | Plain |
| Blade Length | 7.00 |
| Blade Material | 1095 Cro-Van |
| Handle Color | Brown/Tan |
| Handle Material | Leather |
| Knife Type | Fixed Blade |
| Knife Weight | 18 |
| Point | Clip Point |
| Sheath Included | Yes |
| Sheath Material | Leather |
| Total Length | 12.00 |
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.