See also Ka Bar Machete Cutlass
Recommend Large Black Tanto from Ka-Bar
I do not get out camping or hunting enough, so my estimation of a field knife must of needs, most often be done as I prepare food. The large Tanto knife from Ka-Bar cuts and processes food better than any of my kitchen paring knives.
That fact is more surprising because it is also a large-profile fighting knife, and the blade is eight inches long. (actually seven-and seven-eights of an inch- which may be why it is sometimes reported to be seven inches, sometimes eight, depending on where you read)
It comes in a Kydex sheath, very good profile, easy to use, the knife and sheath combo will be great in the field.
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" The Black Tanto combines traditional blade shape with high-tech materials
for a modern fighting knife that has the phenomenal tip strength of a tanto
blade, with the excellent rope cutting features of a partially serrated edge,
and the tactical utility of a black coated fighting knife.
The Black Tanto features oval shaped Kraton G thermoplastic elastomer handles
for good gripping when you need it. It also has a high carbon steel (1095)
blade, hollow ground and epoxy powder coated with buff polished edges. This
fixed blade knife is ready for your field tasks!
Black Tanto KA-1245
Length, Overall: 12.875"
Blade Length: 8"
Blade Material: 1095 Steel
Handle Length: 4.875"
Handle Material: Kraton G
Sheath Material: Kydex
About the Kydex Sheath: Kydex is well known for its impact, abrasion and
corrosion resistance and all weather performance. It is impervious to most
chemicals, petroleum based products and moisture, including salt water.
The Kydex sheath is ambidexterous (can be used right or left handed), and the
knife is held snugly in place by custom contoured knife cavities and friction
bars on the back of the sheath. The sheath also features a heavy duty
polypropylene belt loop and securing straps, as well as a slip lock on the belt
loop itself. Eight eyelet rivets and for strap slots make for a secure and
flexible tie down system, and there is a drain hole on the back of the sheath to
prevent water build up."
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KA 1245
Blade length 8", hollow ground with 2" triple peaked serration, overall length
12-7/8"
Oval shaped Polymer thermoplastic elastomer handles
High carbon steel (1095) blades, hollow ground, epoxy powder coated, buff
polished edges
Powdered metal butt taps, carbon steel guards, both powder coated
Kydex Sheath
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----------------------- same knife, different prices, probably about seven dollars shipping added
http://www.1sks.com/store/kabar-black-tanto.html 51 dollars
http://www.cumberlandknives.com/ka-bar_knives.htm 53 dollars
http://knifedealer.net/kabar/black-kabars.shtml 57 dollars
http://www.bladeshack.com/bladeshackknives/kabblactan.html 57 dollars
http://store.knifecenter.com/pgi-Product%20Spec?KA1245, 60 dollars
http://www.campingsurvival.com/kabtanknif.html 79 dollars
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oh joy, I find they have a ka-bar kukri machete, and sites and prices listed here
http://www.knivesplus.com/KA-1249-KABAR.HTML 36 dollars
http://www.theknifestore.com/kabar1249.html 42 dollars
http://www.dantesknife.com/ka-bar_knives.htm 48 dollars
A REVIEW OF THE ABOVE KA-BAR KUKRI KNIFE WILL BE FORTHCOMING THIS SUMMER
this knife is seventeen inches long, the same size as the one I recommend
try it
See also Ka Bar Machete Cutlass