The D2 Extreme Fighting/Utility knife is believed to be the first fixed blade production knife made from D2, a steel most commonly found in custom knives. Laser cut blades and a three phase heat treat process make these knives perfect for the most demanding tasks. Also has powdered metal butt caps and guards. Polymer handles ensure a non-slip grip. Includes a Cordura Eagle Sheath which has a molded blade insert, large utility pouch, receiving ring for belt extender, 6 paracord tie down loops, 4 grommet holes, suspender strap opening and Velcro backed leg strap loop.
Specifications:
Blade Length:
7 in.
Blade Shape:
CLip
Blade Steel:
D2 Steel
Carry System:
Cordura Eagle Sheath
Grind:
Flat
Handle Material:
Kraton G
Knife Type:
Fixed Blade
Length Overall:
11 7/8 in.
Manufactured:
Made In USA
Weight:
0.78 lbs.
About Ka-Bar
KA-BAR, The Legend
On December 9, 1942, after the start of World War II, KA-BAR submitted a fighting knife to the United States Marine Corps in hopes that it would become general issue to that branch of the military. Working in conjunction with the Marine Quartermaster Department a design was devised and soon production was under way on a new and improved fighting / utility knife for the Marines. As the war escalated, the demand for these knives was so great that the KA-BAR factory alone could not keep up. The government assigned several knife companies to create similar knives as supplemental pieces for those serving the War. KA-BAR's wartime production totaled more than 1 million. The KA-BAR knives became so well recognized for their quality and so abundant in number that Kabar became the name by which many referred to this knife pattern, regardless of whether the knife was manufactured at the KA-BAR facility.
These knives were depended upon to perform daily tasks such as pounding tent stakes, driving nails, opening ration cans and digging foxholes, not to mention defending lives.
Growing so in popularity and earning only the greatest respect, the KA-BAR was adopted by not only the Marines, but also the Army, Navy, Coast Guard and Underwater Demolition Teams. Years after World War II, many KA-BARS were unofficially reactivated in the Korean, Vietnam, Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom conflicts.
KA-BAR Knives, Inc., a subsidiary of Alcas Corporation, manufactures high quality military, hunting, sporting, and all-purpose utility knives.
KA-BAR offers more than 100 cutlery products and accessories.
KA-BAR products are sold through independent manufacturing representatives to retailers, distributors, and mail order catalogs.
Currently KA-BAR products are distributed internationally in Canada, the United Kingdom, Greece, Poland, the Czech Republic, South Africa, Germany, Italy, Spain, Hungary, France, and Taiwan.
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