Name: KA-BAR 2211 Big Brother Fighting / Utility Knife 9-5/16" Double Edge Plain and Serrated Blade, Black Kraton G Handles, Black Leather Sheath
Brand: KA-BAR Knives
SKU: KA2211
Price: 146.95 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4 (17 reviews)

Todd M.
Phx, AZ

Feb 21, 2012

Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Materials, Finish, Blade Sharpness

Cons: Sheath/Scabbard

Excellent Utility Knife

Lightweight yet strong and dependable. I've had a Ka Bar fighting knife for years, just wanted a bigger blade for added utility...this is it! Excellent feel in the hand...and don't reach for it unless you want to lose your hand!! I also feel the sheath needs to be rethought, this knife is far better than the leather sheath...and thats my only complaint. Buy one...you'll love it and it will become your silent partner...

Frank
San Joaquin, CA

May 05, 2015

Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Sheath/Scabbard, Materials, Finish, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

Great knife

Jim, you're a real xxxxxx! There is always someone out there that has to cry about something or give their input on how much better they think this knife should have been. This knife is $100 dollars. If you doubt the quality, then one your wallet and pay for a better one. Do your research. Besides, knife center is usually pretty good about exchanging stuff if you're not happy. Geez! This knife does the job and is just the right weight. Not very difficult to sharpen.

Mike Perrine
Goose Creek, SC

Mar 17, 2012

Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Sheath/Scabbard, Materials, Finish, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

Bigger, Badder and Ready to Fight !

I only wish is was made in the U.S. instead of Mexico! It truly is just that, the big brother to the Marine Corps Ka-Bar. The sheath is good grade leather, the blade is easy to put a razor edge on it. There was a slight gap at the cross guard, but just like the Ka-Bar I carried the whole time in the Corps, I hammered the butt cap twicw and it was tight again. If you can't sharpen it or can't deal with a leather sheath just like the original like some wrote-you haven't worked every day with the original enough. So, get the original and come back to the Big Brother when you have time in the field.

Florida Guy
Davie Florida

Aug 30, 2025

Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Finish, Handle Material, Materials, Overall Quality, Weight

Cons: Sheath/Scabbard

Bad A** knife

I like the snack because it was good good price and durable and long-lasting and stands up well to stuff.

Jac Tn Marine
tennessee

Jan 14, 2016

Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Sheath/Scabbard, Materials, Finish, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

what kind of knife is it? a good one.

I don't know what knife the 2 guys who 1 stared this knife are using, but it's not the big brother. this is a quality combat/ utility knife, not a sharpened pry bar with micarta scales. this is a modern interpretation of a good field knife, and a nice upscale to the standard combat/ utility ka bar. The blade has adequate flex to prevent damage and breakage, the serrates prevent batoning efficiently, although it will do it. I guess one should think of this knife as a stout but short machete, it is a great in between, it's not to heavy like a becker, not to light like a machete. I have actually broken this model at the handguard while batoning, I belive it was a defect of the one, the one, the one, I had, I had suspicions about it when i got it, it had a very slight flaw that proved to be a problem, Ka Bar replaced it, and the new one does not have the same indicators, this is inherent of mass production, If it doesn't look right, contact ka bar, they will fix it. leave abuse to knife reviewers, use your knife properly. and quit wining. oh BTW the leather sheath is very good quality for what it is,

Gabby Rios
So. Calif.

Nov 22, 2023

Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Finish, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Sheath/Scabbard, Weight

Cons: None

Very Happy with my Ka-Bar Leatherneck 2211!

Received my Ka-Bar Leatherneck 2211 today (11/21/23). The packaging was excellent. I inspected the knife and couldn't find any imperfections. While inspecting the 2211, I couldn't help but be impressed with the workmanship. The blade was sharp and there was no shaking with the hand guard. The grip felt great in my hand. I was impressed. The knife felt good and solid. It's wasn't light or heavy. I plan on using the knife for self-defense and medium duty survival/bushcraft. The quality of the leather sheath was excellent! However, there should be an option to select a Kydex sheath given how the knife will be used. Kydex is weather resistant. Overall, I give the Ka-Bar 2211 a 10 out of 10. Couldn't find any flaws with this knife. Thank you Knife Center for promptly processing my order.

Doug
Rindge, NH

Dec 11, 2014

Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Sheath/Scabbard, Materials, Finish, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

Nothing Short or Cheap about this knife

At present I side carry the knife while working the woods with my camera. I have cut through brush, split small branches into firewood, and I have yet to consider sharpening it. The knife is a bold statement in and unto itself. It may very well be the "Big Brother" to the ole Ka-Bar us military members have become familiar with. Personally, the Ka-Bar company and the US military should equipment all our forces with this weapon. And kid yourselves not, this IS a weapon.

Stanley
Cedar Grove, NJ

Jun 09, 2013

Pros: None

Cons: None

Big Brother excells!

I was pleasantly surprised at what a good knife this is. I've never owned a knife this size and was very happy with the balance and feel. The blade is extremely sharp. One of my friends cut his finger handling it, unfortunately, but it is VERY sharp! Thanks for the great knife!

Brandon W.
Orangevale, California

Jan 12, 2012

Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Materials, Finish, Blade Sharpness

Cons: Sheath/Scabbard

Great Knife!

This is a great knife. It's big, light weight, and a kabar! Kraton g handle holds up well, full tang is awesome, high carbon steel stays sharp! Only 2 complaints: sheath sucks and the is no room on the knife to baton. But amazingly sturdy knife all around.

Sq54
Texas

Apr 24, 2022

Pros: Blade Sharpness, Weight, Overall Quality, Materials, Handle Material

Cons: None

Excellent!

I am a USMC veteran. I own this and numerous other Ka-Bar knives. They are 100% fighting knives. They are not bushcraft knives. Not meant to be batonned through sticks. If that is what you want to do, choose something else. If you receive a knife (any knife) that has been damaged during shipping, send it back. I also own the Bark River Edwin Forrest Bowie. This Ka-Bar Big Brother can stand side by side with it as a fighting knife.

Hank Roberts
FRDERICK,MARYLAND

May 13, 2011

Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Finish, Blade Sharpness

Cons: Sheath/Scabbard

great knife

THIS NEW KABAR IS GREAT,BIG AND MEAN BUT NOT TOO HEAVY,MY ONLY COMPLAINT IS THE SHEATH,I WISH THEY WOULD HAVE GIVEN A HARD PLASTIC SHEATH INSTEAD OF LEATHER,BUT OTHER THAN THAT I AM VERY SATISFIED.

Barnabe
Pacific Rim

Dec 16, 2013

Pros: Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

Most definitely big

The Kabar Big Brother definitely earns its title; this knife is a kabar on steroids. Being a fan of classic kabar designs, I was somewhat skeptical of this knife's utility and durability (especially after having read some of the other reviews on this site), but so far it has given me no cause for concern. Although the tang seems thin and narrow at first glance, I have not found it to be weak or overly flexible. It seems to be more than sturdy enough to support the wide blade. I am very pleased with the CroVan steel used in this knife. Properly cared for and protected, it takes and holds a terrific edge and is easy to service in the field. The broad belly of the blade allows for a narrow grind angle and deep, penetrating cuts. The serrated portion of the spine works well as a saw, and is long enough to be useful on thicker branches and similar materials. In front of the serrations is a length of spine sufficient-though-not-ample for batoning, although it requires a bit of focus to avoid hitting the serrations. Big Brother sports an all-weather, grippy handle big enough for large hands and comfortable enough for extended use. The tang extends through the pommel, giving it stability and strength under stress. A chopper, slasher, and beater, the Big Brother does its pedigree proud, and makes for a nice camp knife. It performs very well for the price, and versatility is its specialty.

Pedro Rom
Brasil

Apr 24, 2013

Pros: Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Sheath/Scabbard, Materials

Cons: None

Knife very strong, and good operating performance

Big Daddy
collinsville,ok

Aug 20, 2012

Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Sheath/Scabbard, Materials, Finish, Blade Sharpness

Cons: Overall Quality

HMM

Liked it till i noticed how flexible it is where crossgaurd meets blade bent it pushing tip down on kitchen table

Jim Morgan

May 09, 2011

Pros: None

Cons: Weight, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Sheath/Scabbard, Materials, Finish, Blade Sharpness

OVER RATED AND WORTHLESS

THE BLADE IS VERY BIG AND VERY VERY DULL,IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO GET SHARP, AND THE SHEATH IS SO CHEAP I THOUGHT THE KNIFE WOULD FALL RIGHT THRU IT, DONT WASTE YOUR MONET ON THIS JUNK

Richard M
Barrie Ontario Canada

Jul 31, 2015

Pros: None

Cons: Weight, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Materials, Finish, Blade Sharpness

Worst Knife on the Market! Dont listen to any good reviews! All Lies!

I liked too think blades, and knives in particular were something of a fortè for me, (ive got a great collection of mostly very good quality steel!) But i just proved myself wrong BigTime, and wasted well over a hundred bucks on this hunk (its too thin and light too be considered a hunk) this thin piece of crap not only did not come sharp but also came fresh outta the box with a hard left crook of over 5° to it. Which is VERY noticeable, and on a right handed swing, over hand towards the left, it feels like it will flap in half. Its as light as a feather, and the rat-tail tang P.O.S. is already bent from one hard 5 minute chop-a-thon against an untreated old 8" fence post. In the spirit of being a terrible Big Brother myself, im either going to give this to my little brother, or im going too cut my losses literally by chopping this puny, light, weak-feeling, sorry excuse for a knife in half with a knife that was half the price and ten times the quality, my Ontario Raider Bowie. I found nothing good about this knife. The thin, weak feeling blade, would have been great at its current width if it was twice as thick!! But then if your Aunt had balls, she'd be your Uncle so....... Ive had several of the Marine K-bars that all worked great, and that i wish i had never traded. But over all im disappointed from top-to-bottom with this Knife, it would never, for a moment, stand up too the riggors of having too cut through hordes of the Un-dead, or Mongols, or whoevers coming too get us all! But in all seriousness if you ever needed this Big Brother 2 or whatever its called, too really stand up to the test of fighting or survival and save your life when you need it too! I honestly know you will find it failing you at the moment that you will need it most. And im baffled at how anyone else thinks its a quality item, its not, not at all. I really do like and respect Kabar, to "K a bar" with a knife is extremely impressive, but i know if he had have been wielding this Big Brother knife instead the old beauty im sure he had, they would have gotten a bloody bears print in that letter instead of "K a bar"...........

Crufflers
CA

Apr 26, 2022

Pros: None

Cons: Blade Sharpness, Weight, Finish, Materials, Blade Material

Sent it back as soon as I handled it

I am guessing the positive reviews are from non-knife people? Otherwise I cannot fathom those reviews. I was excited to recieve what I figured was a larger classic Kabar design with stacked leather. I have some Becker's. Admittedly I am used to good knives like Busse, SYKCO, Swamp Rat, but also OKC, bayos, etc... lots of blades under $100 or $200. This blade SUCKS and I figured I could snap it at the guard if I wanted to. Black paint looks bad bad bad. Not like anything I am used to, even back to my BIG5 knife sale days. I got a CRKT fixed blade made in China back then and it was more robust than this flashy POS.