KABAR 2022 Catalog
KABAR 2022 Catalog
KABAR 2022 Catalog
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AMERICAN MANUFACTURING
BLANKING/LASER CUT
Blanking is a shearing process in which the blade of a
knife is punched out of a larger piece of metal. Using
a 100 ton blanking press, KA-BAR can blank out nearly
9,000 knife blades in one full day of operation.
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1217* USMC 5017 USMC 1218* USMC
Fighting/Utility Fighting/Utility Fighting/Utility
FIGHTING/UTILITY KNIVES
Serrated
FIGHTING/UTILITY KNIVES
Utility KA-BAR® Black KA-BAR®
KRATON G® HANDLED
MSRP: $128.53 MSRP: $128.53 MSRP: $122.68
SPACE KNIVES
MSRP: $62.01 MSRP: $122.68 MSRP: $65.43
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9127 9128 9131
U.S. ARMY USMC USN
Operation Iraqi Operation Iraqi Operation Iraqi
Freedom Freedom Freedom
PRESENTATION KNIVES
COMMEMORATIVE &
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9168 9169 9170
U.S. ARMY USMC USN
OEF Afghanistan OEF Afghanistan OEF Afghanistan
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The legendary story of the Eugene Stone
Knife lives on with this limited offering by 1217EWS
KA-BAR Knives and Bill Stone. Using his E.W. Stone
SPECIAL EDITION KNIVES
Features:
• Knife manufactured in USA
with German steel.
• Sheath manufactured in USA.
5300
Gunny Knife
Designed by R. Lee Ermey, also known as
“The Gunny”. This was the last project The
MSRP: $292.73
Gunny worked on before his passing in 2018.
Created to be used in any and all terrains and Knife Specs:
KA-BAR and E.W. Stone, Jr., Overall Length: 15.3125”
E.W. Stone’s son, have situations. Bulk Weight: 0.95 lb
collaborated to release 350 of the Handle: Webb Wood
iconic, theater-made World War Sheath: 5300S
II knives. Using the original casts, The pile side of the blade is marked with Leather
the legendary skull and cobra R. Lee Ermey’s official “GUNNY APPROVED”
handle grips a blued KA-BAR
USMC Fighting/Utility knife. logo at his request. Blade Specs:
Running time: 5:26 Shape: Spear Point
Length: 9.75”
A portion of sales of the Gunny Knife will be Width: 2.125”
donated to TAPS, the Tragedy Assistance Thickness: 0.187”
Steel: 1095 Cro-Van
Program for Survivors. TAPS provides Grind: Flat
comfort, care and resources to all those Angle: 20°
HRC: 56-58
grieving the death of a military loved one. Mark: KA-BAR / R. Lee Ermey Signature
Features:
• Storage pocket on sheath.
• Knife manufactured in USA
with German steel.
1217EWS • Sheath manufactured in USA.
E.W. Stone Knife
Pg 23
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EK13
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Ek Commando
Presentation Knife
MSRP: $322.01
Knife Specs:
Overall Length: 12.625”
Bulk Weight: 0.55 lb
Handle: Walnut
Sheath: EK13S-Ek Logo
Leather
Blade Specs:
Shape: Spear Point
Length: 6.625”
Width: 0.938”
Thickness: 0.154”
Steel: 440C Stainless Steel
Grind: Flat
Angle: 18°
HRC: 55-58
Mark: KA-BAR/Ek Commando
Features:
• KA-BAR is unable to ship this
EK45
item to certain states including
Ek Model 5
CA, MA & NY.
• Knife manufactured in USA.
• Sheath manufactured in USA.
EK44 EK45
Ek Model 4 Ek Model 5
Features:
• KA-BAR is unable to ship this Features:
item to certain states including • Knife manufactured in USA
CA, MA & NY. with German steel.
• Knife manufactured in USA • Sheath manufactured in USA.
EK45 with German steel.
Ek Model 5 • Sheath manufactured in USA.
Pg 25
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KA-BAR® CUSTOM SHOP NEW 6420
OSF Folder
Titanium
MSRP: $450.00
Knife Specs:
Overall Length: 8.625”
Bulk Weight: 0.4 lb
Handle: Titanium
Sheath: N/A
Blade Specs:
Shape: Spear Point
Length: 3.75”
Width: 1.45”
Thickness: 0.156”
Steel: S35VN
Grind: Flat
Angle: 20°
HRC: 58-61
Mark: State & Union
Features:
• Caged bearings.
• Titanium hardware.
• Pocket clip.
• Tip-up/Tip-down carry option. Mark Side View Mark Side View Pile Side View Pile Side View
• Frame lock. Closed Open Open Closed
• Knife manufactured in USA.
NEW 6421
OSF Folder
Anodized Titanium
MSRP: $500.00
Knife Specs:
Overall Length: 8.625”
Bulk Weight: 0.4 lb
Handle: Anodized Titanium
Sheath: N/A
Blade Specs:
Shape: Spear Point
Length: 3.75”
Width: 1.45”
Thickness: 0.156”
Steel: S35VN
Grind: Flat
Angle: 20°
HRC: 58-61
Mark: State & Union
Features:
• Laser engraved handle design.
• Anodized Titanium.
• Caged bearings.
6420 • Titanium hardware.
OSF Folder - Titanium • Pocket clip.
Pg 27 • Tip-up/Tip-down carry option. Mark Side View Mark Side View Pile Side View Pile Side View
• Frame lock. Closed Open Open Closed
• Knife manufactured in USA.
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1477CB* 1478BP 1480*
TACTICAL DEFENSE INSTITUTE
TDI Original TDI Last Ditch TDI Original
Half-Serrated Knife
Features:
Features: Features: • Reversible belt clip.
• Reversible belt clip. • Available in Blister Pack only. • Manufactured in Taiwan.
• Manufactured in Taiwan. • Manufactured in Taiwan.
• Mark side serrations.
1493
TDI Investigator
Pg 30
Features:
• Reversible belt clip.
• Knife manufactured in USA.
with German steel.
• Sheath Manufactured in Taiwan. 2486
TDI/Hinderer
Hell Fire
Pg 31
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BECKER KNIFE & TOOL DESIGNS
BK2 BK22 BK3
Becker Becker Becker
Campanion Campanion Tac Tool
BK18
Becker Harpoon
Pg 34
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BK21 BK11* BK13CP BK14*
Becker/Reinhardt Becker Necker Becker Remora Becker Eskabar
Kukri
MSRP: $240.74
MSRP: $74.98 MSRP: $49.00 MSRP: $74.98
Features:
• Designed after the original
Horace Kephart knife.
• Knife manufactured in USA
with German steel.
• Sheath manufactured in USA.
Features: Features:
• Allen wrench size: 5/32. • Allen wrench size: 5/32.
• Manufactured in USA. • Manufactured in USA.
Features: Features:
• Allen wrench size: 7/64. • Allen wrench size: 9/64.
• Manufactured in USA. • Manufactured in USA.
BK62
Becker
Kephart
Pg 36
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3086 7001BP 7503
Jarosz Jarosz Jarosz Turok
Beartooth Rambler Skeleton
4062D2 4062
Dozier D2 Dozier Folding
Folding Hunter Hunter Blaze Orange
4062BO
Length: 3” Length: 3”
Width: 0.875” Width: 0.875”
Thickness: 0.11” Thickness: 0.11”
Kelly Green
Steel: D2 Steel: AUS 8A Stainless Steel 4062KG
Grind: Hollow Grind: Hollow
Angle: 18° Angle: 18°
HRC: 57-59 HRC: 56-58
Mark: KA-BAR/Dozier Mark: KA-BAR/Dozier Pink
4062PK
Features: Features:
• Thumb stud. • Thumb stud.
• Tip-up carry. • Tip-up carry.
• Lockback. • Lockback. Red
4062RD
• Reversible pocket clip. • Reversible pocket clip.
• Manufactured in Taiwan. • Manufactured in Taiwan.
Black
4062
Zombie® Green
4062ZG
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G10 MULE FOLDERS 3050* 3051* 3053*
Black MULE Black MULE Desert MULE
Folder Folder Serrated Folder Serrated
1233
Skinner
Pg 45
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1248 1249 1274
Cutlass Machete Kukri Machete Folding Saw
HEAVY CUTTING TOOLS
Features: Features:
• Manufactured in Taiwan. • Manufactured in Taiwan. Features:
• Button lock.
• Removable blade.
• TPR overmold handle.
• Manufactured in China.
Features: Features:
• Manufactured in Taiwan. • Extra handle set - ZK Green
• Knife manufactured in USA
with German steel.
• Sheath manufactured in China.
1274
Folding Saw
Pg 47
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1118BP 3066* NEW 3067
KA-BAR® Skeleton Mark 98 Folder Mark 98-R Folder
Hard Plastic
ACCESSORIES
LIFESTYLE &
MSRP: $142.19 MSRP: $31.37
Features: Features:
• Extra handle set - Purple Zytel®. • Fork, knife & spoon pieces
• Snody bead. come apart for easy cleaning.
• Knife manufactured in USA. • Dishwasher safe.
• Compact design.
• Sheath manufactured in USA.
• Lockback.
5103 Snody’
• Manufactured in China.
Snake Charmer
Pg 52
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9906 9907 9909* 9909MIL
KA-BAR® KA-BARLEY KA-BAR® Field Kit
Lake Effect Bottle Opener Spork/Knife Spork/Knife
Ice Scraper 3-Pack
MSRP: $9.42 MSRP: $9.42 MSRP: $9.42 MSRP: $28.26
Made of Zytel® and featuring the Made of Zytel® and Made from food and water Made from food and water
traditional KA-BAR oval-shape featuring the traditional approved Creamid®. approved Creamid®.
handle, The Lake Effect Ice Scraper KA-BAR oval-shape handle, Dishwasher safe. Dishwasher safe.
makes short work of cleaning ice off the KA-BARLEY makes light
your windshield and can be used work of prying off bottle caps. Equipped with a fork/spoon Equipped with a fork/spoon
alternately as a self-defense tool. combo and has a 2.5” plastic combo and has a 2.5” plastic
serrated knife in the handle. serrated knife in the handle.
Features: Features:
• KA-BAR® oval-shape handle. • KA-BAR® oval-shape handle. Features: Features:
• Manufactured in USA. • Manufactured in USA. • KA-BAR® oval-shape handle. • KA-BAR® oval-shape handle.
• Manufactured in USA. • Manufactured in USA.
The KA-BAR Attachment System Made from food and water The handle has a hollow storage Made from food and water
works with our hard plastic approved Creamid®. compartment. Your line attaches approved Creamid®.
sheaths to make many of our Dishwasher safe. to the head and a clamp secures Dishwasher safe.
knives MOLLE compatible as your line & lure in place when not
well as allowing for horizontal in use. The KA-BAR® Backpack
belt carry. The system includes Kaster holds the following fishing
two sets of hardware, one large line: 8lbs = 100 yds @.011” dia.
and one small, to fit a variety of 10lbs = 90 yds @.012” dia.
sheaths.
The KA-BAR Emergency Whistle Sharpener is equipped Made from food and water Made from food and water
delivers approximately 100 with carbide inserts. approved Creamid®. approved Creamid®.
decibels of sound. Sold as a two Dishwasher safe. Dishwasher safe.
pack. Made from food and water Special Note:
safe Creamid®. Sharpens knives at a 22.5° angle Equipped with 3” diameter 440A
per side and 45° inclusive. stainless steel cutting wheel.
Display Specs:
Dimensions: 17.313” x 6.375” x 5.125”
Weight: 2.6 lb
Features:
• Display any KA-BAR® Fighting/Utility knife up to 13”.
• Manufactured in USA.
Knife sold separately.
Features:
• Display any KA-BAR® up to 13”.
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY,
& BLADE SHAPES CARE, STORAGE, SHARPENING & BLADE SHAPES
1095 Cro-Van Steel Full-Length Tang or Full Tang Powdered Metal KA-BAR® Knives, Inc. (the “Company”) warrants, to the original purchaser of the product only, that this product will
Easy to sharpen carbon steel used Extension of the blade steel that runs A process used to make shaped metal be free from defects in material and craftsmanship under normal use and maintenance for the lifetime of the original
in many KA-BAR Knives. completely through the handle to the end pieces. Fine metal particles are molded
purchaser. This Limited Warranty does not apply to any failure of, defect in, or damage to the product caused by neglect,
of the knife. under pressure and then fused under high
425 High Carbon Stainless Steel heat. Also known as sintered metal. normal wear and tear, or by improper use, including throwing the product, batoning with the product, using the blades as
Provides high corrosion resistance, Fuller or Blood Groove a can opener, chisel, pry bar, screwdriver, digging tool, or for any heavy work for which the product was not designed.
high strength, and ease of sharpening. A longitudinal groove on the blade of a PVC
Corrosion resistance and overall durability knife. Is used mostly in the construction industry If the product fails to satisfy this Limited Warranty, the Company will repair or replace the product or substitute a product
make this steel an excellent choice of hard and for signs, healthcare applications, of comparable value, at the Company’s option, and such repair, replacement or substitution shall constitute the sole
use knives. and fiber for clothing - we use it for our
G10 remedy for any failure of the product to satisfy this Limited Warranty or any implied warranty (ies) of the Company. In
An extremely durable material made of waterproof playing cards.
440A Stainless Steel order to have a Limited Warranty claim evaluated by the Company, you must return the product, at your own expense
woven fiberglass soaked in epoxy resin,
A high-carbon stainless steel used in then highly compressed and baked. Rockwell Hardness (HRC)
and risk, to KA-BAR® Knives, Inc., at 200 Homer Street, Olean, NY 14760, attention Customer Service Department. Please
many American production knives. An industry scale used for measuring include with the returned product a brief written description of any claimed defect(s) in or failure(s) of the product. Any
Glass-Filled Nylon (GFN-PA66) the hardness of blade steel. The higher returned product determined by the Company to not be eligible for repair, replacement or substitution under the terms of
American Hone Material used to make sheaths. Nylon the reading, the harder the steel. Written the Limited Warranty will be returned to the Owner.
Sister company to Union Cutlery is reinforced with glass particles and as HRC or RC followed by a range of
Company. Specialized in sharpening other materials to provide strength numbers.
products. R. Emerson Brown was The Company makes no express warranty or representation whatsoever of or with respect to the product other than the
and durability while still allowing some
president of company. flexibility. S35VN Steel
foregoing limited warranty, and all such other express warranties are hereby expressly excluded. Any implied warranties
A high end stainless steel known for its of the Company, including warranties of merchantability and fitness, are limited in duration to the duration of this limited
Anodized / Anodizing Grilamid® FWA edge retention and toughness. warranty. The Company will not be liable for any special, incidental, or consequential damages, and all such damages are
Anodizing is an electrolytic passivation Food and water approved polymer expressly excluded.
process used to increase the thickness of (plastic). Swedge
the natural oxide layer on the surface of A faux double edge on the blade of a
metal parts. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or exclusion or limitation of incidental or
Guard knife. Excellent for reducing the weight of
the blade and balancing. consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal
Also known as a hilt, is the material that
Blister Pack (BP) separates the handle and the blade. rights, and you may also have other rights which vary state to state.
A cardboard backed clear-front Serves to keep the hand from slipping on TPR (Thermoplastic Resin)
packaging option that allows products the blade when cutting. Can be single or Thermoplastic Resin is used for making
to be hung on peg board for retail double. handles. On KA-BAR products like the
merchandising. Kukri #1249, it has a firm but still “giving”
Brown Brothers
Hollow Ground feel.
Care for Your KA-BAR®
The ground surface of the blade is Wipe blades after use with a dry, soft cloth. If knives are exposed to salt water, wash with mild dish detergent, rinse with
The first knife-related company started by Tidioute Cutlery Company
concave. Used to create a fine cutting
Wallace Brown alongside his brother R.
edge. A former knife company in Tidioute, PA. tap water, then wipe with a dry, soft cloth.
Emerson Brown. May have originated as far back as 1874,
Clam Pack (CP) John Brown though we only have records dating to
the late 1890s. Formed the foundation of
Storing
A clear plastic packaging option that A founder of what is today KA-BAR
what is today KA-BAR Knives.
Treat blade with a light coating of mineral oil before storing in a dry area separate from its sheath. If possible, store in paper
allows products to be hung on peg boards Knives. Father of Wallace and R. Emerson sleeve provided with the knife at purchase.
for retail merchandising. Brown. Involved in a number of cutlery
businesses including Union Razor, Union Titanium
Creamid® Cutlery, John Brown Sons, and American A high end metal known for its corrosion Sharpening
Hone. resistance, strong, lightweight, non- Keep knives sharp by touching up edges as needed. Most KA-BAR® knives can be sharpened using an Arkansas stone or
Food and water approved polymer magnetic properties.
(plastic). commonly available sharpening system. Most knives can easily be touched up using a coarse or hard stone.
Kraton G® Thermoplastic Elastomer
Referred to simply as Kraton® or Kraton Ultramid®
Cryogenic Quenching (CR)
G®, is a man-made material resembling Trade name for hard plastic-like material When bringing back a very dull edge, a coarse or hard stone should be used first, followed by a finer, softer stone.
The process of freezing blades to improve used to make handles and other products
rubber that can be molded into knife
blade performance.
handles. Provides a non-slip grip. requiring a more rigid stability. Knives made with D2 steel require diamond or ceramic sharpeners. Knives should at no time be sharpened on a belt sander
Trademark of Kraton Polymers Group of or bench grinder. These machines ruin a factory-sharpened edge.
D2 Steel Companies. Union Razor
A high-carbon, high-chrome tool steel The sales company of Wallace Brown
often used for blanking dies. This steel Liner Lock in the 1890s. Would later absorb
has excellent edge holding ability. Use A locking mechanism that features a tab the Tidioute Cutlery Company to
diamond or ceramic to sharpen. cut out of the liner which is used as a stop manufacturer knives in the early 1900s.
to lock the blade in an open position. To KA-BAR® Blade Shapes
Danforth Brown close, the liner tab is pushed back to its Union Cutlery
Former President of Union Cutlery and original position. To more accurately reflect their diverse Chisel Ground Drop Point Modified Tanto Spear Point Trailing Point
KA-BAR. Son of Wallace Brown. Guided product line the name Union Cutlery
company through the Great Depression Lockback Company was adopted. This name
and World War II. A folding knife that has a lock release on replaced Union Razor Company.
the back of the handle.
Epoxy Powder Coating Zytel® Cleaver Harpoon Razor Spear Point Warthog
A coating process that protects blades Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price A glass-filled nylon material used in
from corrosion and also makes them non- making handles for knives. DuPont
(MSRP)
reflective. trademark.
The price at which the manufacturer Clip Point Hook Recurve Tanto Wharncliffe
recommends retailers sell their product.
Flat Ground Some sellers may sell above, at, or below 3Cr15 Stainless Steel
A grind that tapers from the top of the this price. This is not determined by the A entry-level stainless steel, used today
blade down to the cutting edge. Also manufacturer. in the knife industry, it has high corrosion
known as a “V” grind. resistance and wear resistance.
Cutlass Kukri Saw
Micarta®
Frame Lock 5Cr15 Stainless Steel
A man-made material, made by layering
Similar to the side lock or liner lock, A moderately priced stainless steel
resin and cloth. Used to make very fine
except the lock is part of the handle. that has been used by many knife
knife handles. Westinghouse trademark.
manufacturers around the world.
The average smartphone The average 16.9 oz water The average shoe size of an The average household The average backpack
measures 6” in height. bottle measures 8” in height. adult male measures 10.5”. hammer measures 13”. measures 18”.
6” 6”
1478BP 1494 1493 BK13CP 1477CB 4072 7001BP 1118BP 5699BP 4073BP BK23BP 5103 BK11 3079 5101 BK14 1226 1119 2486 4062 4065 1234 3072 3074 2491 1482 5698SF 3067 7506 1232 3066 1233 2490 3086
1480 4062D2 3073 3075 1485
1480SF
1481
12” 12”
6” 6”
7508 BK40 3076 6420 3189 3077 5102 3085 3050 BK16 2221 3064 3062 1256 1261 1121 BK18 1250 1254 2225 BK62 BK2 1235 BK10 7503 1211 1236 1217 1225 5019 1281
6421 3051 3065 3063 1257 1251 1255 BK22 1212 1218 1320 5020 1282
3053 1258 1252 5054 1213 1219 5017 5025 1283
1259 5055 1313SF 1220 5018 1292
1214 All Commemorative 1317
5011 Knives 9193
5012 (Except 9193)
18” 18”
12” 12”
6” 6”
1278 1217EWS BK3 EK13 EK44 1266 BK7 1269 1245 2484SF EK45 7511 1280 2211 BK9 5300 5705 1120 1248 1249 1274 BK21
1271 2217
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