KA-BAR 1278 Heavy Duty Warthog 6-3/4" Plain Blade, Zytel Handles, Plastic/Cordura Sheath
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Description

KA1278: KA-BAR Heavy Duty Warthog 6-3/4" Plain Blade, Zytel Handles, Plastic/Cordura Sheath

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KA-BAR Heavy Duty Warthog 6-3/4" Plain Blade, Zytel Handles, Plastic/Cordura Sheath

With five blade styles to choose from, finding the right tool for chopping down weeds, clearing a camp site and cutting small tree limbs and branches is just a matter of personal preference.

Specifications

  • Blade Length: 6-34"
  • Overall Length: 12-1/4"
  • Blade Stamp: KA-BAR/ZK
  • Steel: 1085 Carbon
  • Grind: Hollow
  • HRC: 52-54
  • Handle: Black Kraton G
  • Sheath: Plastic/Cordura
  • Weight: 1.05 pounds
  • Made in Taiwan

UPC Code: 617717212789

Related Categories

KA-BAR Knives, KA-BAR Heavy Cutting Tools Series, 1085 Blade Steel, Zytel Handle Material, Fixed Blade Knives, Fixed Blade Knives Utility

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Product Handle Badge: Zytel Handles

Customer Reviews

KA-BAR 1278 Heavy Duty Warthog 6-3/4" Plain Blade, Zytel Handles, Plastic/Cordura Sheathrated 4.615 stars out of 5 (13 reviews)
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KA-BAR 1278 Heavy Duty Warthog 6-3/4" Plain Blade, Zytel Handles, Plastic/Cordura Sheath
rated 5 stars out of 5
Mountainjeff
 Colorado
Apr 20, 2026
Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Finish, Handle Material, Materials, Overall Quality, Sheath/Scabbard, Weight
Cons: None
Different sheath than pictured, Still 5 stars
Beastly sucker. Fits the name of the plane. I guess the sheath - Plastic/Cordura is what it ships with now, not the dangler shown. I think this new sheath is better, looks like it would hold the knife more securely also less prone to damage from the blade.Sharp. Nice handle feel. I'd want a lanyard on it for chopping. It has a hole for it.This is a cool way to get into KA-BAR, also not the most expensive. No, it's not made in USA but at least it's not China. I have several other KA-BARs and the quality of this is as good as the others.
KA-BAR 1278 Heavy Duty Warthog 6-3/4" Plain Blade, Zytel Handles, Plastic/Cordura Sheath
rated 5 stars out of 5
Dale
 Mesa Arizona
Jul 14, 2020
Pros: Weight, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Sheath/Scabbard, Materials, Finish, Blade Sharpness
Cons: Handle Material
Beast of A Blade
This is my go to if some serious business is about to take place this blade my ar and my hk vp9 tactical keeps me ready for the apocalypse. I've owned for about 3 months. Came sharp enough to shave. I personally love the sheath. Holds an edge fine and seems easy enough to sharpen on the Arkansas stone N strop. Highly recommended. Do not recommend however as a EDC its just too big people will get scared.
KA-BAR 1278 Heavy Duty Warthog 6-3/4" Plain Blade, Zytel Handles, Plastic/Cordura Sheath
rated 5 stars out of 5
Js
 Georgia
Jun 15, 2020
Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Sheath/Scabbard, Materials, Finish, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None
Unique Design, Capable Knife
Used it for carving a single piece wooden cross out of a branch first thing, it was awesome and still cut nice after hours of shaving wood.The hook on the handle works great for me for chopping.Love the wide blade it’s easy to leverage.Sheath is great for the price and a dangler!One of my favorites now. Honestly this fits the bill for all my prospective outdoors and general cutting needs but let’s not tell anyone that so I can still buy knives haha.Oh and the handle, thought it would be crappy but it’s functional and rugged so no complaints there either.
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