(Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Finish, Handle Material, Materials, Overall Quality, Sheath/Scabbard, Weight
Cons: None
KA-BAR 1280 Combat Kukri
No flaws , very good 👍👍👍
KA-BAR 1280 Combat Kukri Fixed 8.5" Blade, Black Kraton G Handle, Polyester Sheath
Part #: KA1280 | KA-BAR Knives
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Description
KA1280: 1280 Combat Kukri
KA-BAR Knives
This heavy-duty chopper gets its shape from its older sibling, the Kukri Machete. At about 80% the size of the larger version, the Combat Kukri performs just as well at clearing brush and small tree limbs, yet is a capable tactical knife. Its smaller profile makes it a little easier for toting around - at just shy of a pound, it's a more appropriately sized tool for combat carry as well.
It's tough to argue with the success of the world's most recognizable, time-tested, fixed-blade knife so KA-BAR did what any smart company would do, they didn't change the original design, they expanded upon it. The high-carbon, non-reflective black blade is epoxy powder-coated tests prove the finish is more durable than ever. The classic oval shape of the original KA-BAR remains and has been modernized with a material nearly impervious to sweat, chemicals, water and wear, Kraton G. The improved weight near the tip and kukri design shape lends the design to a much wider array of uses than the original fighting utility knife.
Specifications
- Model: 1280 Combat Kukri
- Blade Length: 8.5"
- Overall Length: 13.375"
- Blade Stamp: USA
- Steel: 1095 Cro-Van
- Grind: Flat
- HRC: 56-58
- Handle: Black Kraton G
- Sheath: Heavy-Duty Polyester
- Made in USA
UPC Code: 617717212802
Related Categories
KA-BAR Knives, KA-BAR Heavy Cutting Tools Series, 1095 Blade Steel, Zytel Handle Material, Fixed Blade Knives, Fixed Blade Knives Machetes, Made in USA
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Customer Reviews
Pavlo
USA ,Washington statesOct 08, 2025
Axel
Alexandria, MnMay 20, 2021
Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Material
Cons: Sheath/Scabbard
Hard use blade
This is a seriously sturdy blade. I’ve beaten it through logs with a hammer to split them. I’ve hacked apart tree limbs. The only sign of wear is the paint coming off the blade wear it’s been scraped off. If you’re looking at getting it, just buy it. You will not regret it. The only thing I’ve done with it is get a custom kydex sheath.
J L
VaApr 07, 2016
Pros: Blade Material, Sheath/Scabbard, Materials, Finish, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None
Kukri Light
This is a light, small kukri that is easy to carry.This is not a wood processing chopper. More a general purpose knife.Fit & finish is very good. Sheath is very nice.Unclear what small knife should go in the sheath on the front.
