KA-BAR Folding Hunter, 420 Stainless Steel, G-10 Handle, Back Lock
The Ka-Bar Folding Hunter is a modern take on the classic model 1189. This traditional design now features textured G-10 inlays and a pocket clip for convenient carry. The Folding Hunter feels solid in hand and offers the durability and control needed for everyday use.
| Specifications | |
| Assisted Open | No |
| Automatic Knife | No |
| Blade Color | Silver/Gray |
| Blade Edge | Plain |
| Blade Length | 3.88 |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel (420) |
| Closed Length | 4.9 |
| Handle Color | Black, silver/gray |
| Handle Material | G-10 |
| Knife Type | Folding |
| Knife Weight | 0.4 |
| Lock Type | Back Lock |
| Pocket Clip Included | Yes |
| Point | Clip Point |
| Sheath Included | No |
| Total Length | 8.9 |
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.