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KA 1221 Partially Serrated w/ Kydex Sheath
KA 1222 Plain Edge w/ Kydex Sheath
KA 1223 Partially Serrated w/ Leather Sheath
KA 1224 Plain Edge w/ Leather Sheath
NEXT GENERATION -FIGHTING BLADE (Extra Wide Blade)
KA 1272 Partially Serrated w/ Kydex Sheath
Page For Next Generation Tanto and Fighting Knife
Early in 1995, KA-BAR announced the beginning of a major project...the design and production of "THE NEXT GENERATION OF KA-BAR FIGHTING KNIFE."
This knife was to be designed using all of the company's past experience as a guide while carefully considering expectations of the demands of the future. It would be a knife for the 21 st Century, one that could stand side by side with the original KA-BAR/U.S.M.C. Fighting Knife of World War ll, and immediately be recognized as a true KA-BAR.
Designing the knife, selecting the materials and establishing expected performance standards was more than just a "design studio effort." This part of the job was the most important, and to do it right KA-BAR secured the assistance, guidance and counseling of some of the top military combat experts in the country. It didn't stop at drawings. The original prototype was put through the most severe critique possible, because this was to be the Fighting Knife of the future. A knife that will serve all of our combat forces and eventually distinguish itself as highly reliable when the going gets tough and life may depend on it. A knife that military combat personnel, wilderness survivalists and sportsmen everywhere will soon learn to call "a friend!"
Extensive factory tests, and more importantly, demanding field tests were carried on, and it excelled through all of these rigorous trials. The new 21 st Century KA-BAR Fighting Knife is now ready for distribution-first to those with military requirements and then to all who appreciate the value of a fine knife with all the latest technology built into it, while still being affordable.
A great knife must also have a great system of portability, so equal effort was made in developing a completely new concept and design for the sheath. It had to be a sheath with built-in security, but, at the same time, keep the knife available for immediate action. A sheath that would be quiet and virtually indestructible. This task was assigned to a specialist who, after extensive experimentation with materials, design and function, came up with a new concept and design which met all of our requirements.
Now you may ask, "WHAT ABOUT THE ORIGINAL KA-BAR? IS IT BEING RETIRED?" Of course not! It was built to serve the U.S. Marines in World War ll and later was adopted by the Army, Navy and other branches of service. It is the most famous fighting knife in the world, and is an American Legend for its performance and dependability during World War ll and in every war, combat and special service mission our armed forces have been involved in since then.
So, the answer to your question is an emphatic NO! THE ORIGINAL KA-BAR IS NOT RETIRING. It will continue in production and will be available to admirers throughout the world who feel that it will always be the knife that best serves their needs. On the other hand, the Next Generation of KA-BAR Fighting Knives will now also be available, bringing to those who require its high tech materials and design the special qualities needed to meet the tests of the future-in and out of this world.
Both the original KA-BAR and the 21st Century KA-BAR are manufactured in Olean, New York-the home of the original. If you put them next to each other, even with all their differences, you would immediately recognize both of them as KA-BARS.
High Carbon, high chromium, fine grained, cold rolled stainless steel. Heat treatment includes hardening to HRC 56-58, deep freeze (cryogenics) to -120°F to achieve maximum hardness and corrosion resistance and double-draw tempering to enhance toughness. The full tang blade will hold a fine cutting edge and offers ease of maintenance and re-sharpening. A two inch Triple-Peaked® serrated edge has been added to the high leveraged back end of the primary cutting edge. These Ultra Edges'® are high speed buff polished for exceptional sharpness.
Blade thickness at the tang is 0.165" after surface grinding and after surface preparation. It is then glass bead, high-pressure blasted to create a permanent non-reflective surface.
Finished blades are passivation treated per federal specification QQ-P-35 Type ll to further inhibit corrosion even when exposed to sea water.
Custom molded of KYDEX which is an acrylic thermoplastic with high
Sintered (high pressure/temperature powder metallurgy) chrome/nickel type 316 stainless steel with low carbon content for resistance to corrosion, most chemicals and petroleum products. High impact resistance.
The Handle
Molded polymer G - a high performance engineering (SEBS) thermoplastic elastomer that provides the highest temperature, chemical, oxidation and weather resistance.
The composition and durometer level provides the right combination of firmness and comfort to the grip.
The surface texture pattern is "Cat's Paw," which in combination with the KA-BAR traditional oval shape and grooves, provides the balance of what's needed for the most demanding work.The Pommel
Same material specifications as the handguard.
Press/interference fit to the blade tang and mechanically pinned with Titanium through the pommel exterior wall, the receiving hole in the tang and the opposite side interior wall of the pommel.The Sheath
impact and abrasion resistant qualities. It is impervious to most chemicals, solvents, petroleum based products and moisture, including salt water.
The permanent memory of KYDEX®assures that its custom molded shape will keep its form without shrinking or cracking, even under repeated extreme stress.
The sheath is ambidextrous for right or left handers and the knife is securely held by specially created contours keeping it quickly accessible. An additional high security pommel snubber strap of molded Elastollan® is also provided for
extreme security even in the most demanding situations such as sky jumps, dense underbrush and underwater work.Picture of the Plain Edge Version HERE
KA 1221 Partially Serrated w/ Kydex Sheath
KA 1222 Plain Edge w/ Kydex Sheath
KA 1223 Partially Serrated w/ Leather Sheath
KA 1224 Plain Edge w/ Leather Sheath
NEXT GENERATION -FIGHTING BLADE (Extra Wide Blade)
KA 1272 Partially Serrated w/ Kydex Sheath
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