Ka Bar 2 1271 0 Black Fighting Knife
Ka Bar 2 1271 0 Black Fighting Knife
Ka-Bar Black Fighter, Straight Edge, The Black Fighter is a fixed blade knife that is suitable for military, large game hunting, and utility purposes. Constructed with oval shaped Kraton G handles powdered metal butt caps and guards and 1095 carbon steel blades, these two knives are field ready. This knife offers an extra wide blade that measures 1 1/2in and comes with a leather/Condura combination sheath. Made in USA Weight: 0.8 lbs Length: Blade length 8″, Overall length 12 7/8″ Grind: Flat Shape: Clip Handle Material: Kraton G Stamp: USA HRC: 56-58 Edge Angle: 20 Degrees Butt Cap /Guard: Powdered Metal/1095 Carbon Steel: 1095 Carbon Country, Mfg No: 1271, Manufacturer: Ka-Bar, Warranty: KA-BAR Knives Limited Lifetime Warranty
User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars Extremely sharp!
Looks to be a great knife. I have yet to put it through it’s paces, but I’m impressed so far. Out of the box the blade is razor(seriously) sharp. The handle is very comfortable and it has a good balance. My only reservation is with the sheath, seems a little flimsy. I would prefer a kydex sheath, but don’t think a factory one is available yet. This one won’t fit the other model sheaths as the blade is wider. overall, I’m very happy with it.
5 Stars best knife i’ve owned
having spent 13 years in the military and spent so much time in the wilderness, i’ve found this to be the best knife. the little extra length of the blade offers a little extra chopping power. the full tang of the knife will toss away any worries you might have of the blade breaking from the handle. i would recommend not using the knife to pry too much though since it is a bit longer than a standard blade. the spine is geometrically reinforced to make it pry if needed however. the long cutting edge gives the user a serious advantage to skinning an animal, sheering a plant, or giving you that little extra range you need. the handle has a rubberized grip to make it really stick to the hand making it more easy to handle. the butt cap seems to be pretty solid and reliable to do some hammering if need be. having a wider spine than the cutting edge, the knife makes a good wedge if you hammer a heavy stick on the back side of the blade to chop through wood or other materials.
in a fighting situation, the knife has the added notch to aid in a lock during close quarters locking moves. the curve of the knife tip makes for a good bowie slasher but has a nice angle similar to a spear point, making a stabbing strike much more effective ensuring deeper penetration.
the design of this knife is nothing short of amazing. good job Ka-Bar!
5 Stars Ka Bar=AMAZING!
WOW! is all I can really say about this exceptional piece of art! From the instant I opened the box, I knew I had something special here! First off, This knife is made just heavy enough to feel absolutely rock hard, yet light enough that it doesn’t pull your pants off when attached to your belt.
The smell alone is an almost-sensuous experience. It smells vaguely of polished gun, or gun oil; also of pure testosterone incarnate!
The sheath included with it was more than I expected and was more than adequate for the knife.
Also, having only viewed this knife on [...], I had not realized just how big this knife is! IT’S HUGE!!
-=FIN=-
4 Stars Sharp, but inconsistent sharp spots
I have heard a lot how people say how this knife is really sharp. Well, my knife has some problems with the straight part after the curve and before the serrations. It is dull. Not even sharp enough to break the skin under moderate pressure while rubbing (yes, I tried this to test the sharpness).
The tip is like a pin though. It is sharp. The curve is also really sharp, like a razor. The serrations are also decent, but some parts are sharper than others. I don’t know if my knife just has a defect, but it does not hold up to the hype. But then again, I have high standards for sharp.
It is however VERY well built, fits comfortably in the hand, well balanced, and can definitely do some damage to anything that comes in its way.
5 Stars Ka-Bar 1271 – Awesome Knife
This is an impressive knife. The blade is a good length for a hand to hand combat knife. Too long for practical tool use and too small for taking down trees. Just like advertised, this knife is what I would grab when I hear something go bump in the night. Perfect size to compliment your sidearm.
I do wish both sides of the blade arrived sharpened. The black finish on my blade scratched very easily, but the blade does stay reasonably sharp with use.
Oh yeah, this is most likely illegal to carry in your state, so don’t leave it laying around in your car or EDC on your person.
