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Ka-Bar Knives, Inc. is known for its high-quality military, hunting, sporting, all-purpose utility, and outdoor survival knives.

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Ka-Bar Knives Knives (104)

Mule

The Ka-Bar Mule is a large, fixed blade knife that was designed for heavy duty use. The blade is made from 1095 carbon steel and is flat ground with a 20 degree edge angle. The blade is 6.5 inches long and 1.5 inches wide. The handle is made from Micarta and is 5.5 inches long. The overall length of the knife is 12 inches. The Mule has a full tang construction and weighs 15 ounces. The Mule was designed as a general purpose outdoor knife that could be used for tasks such as chopping wood, clearing brush, or skinning game. It can also be used as a self defense weapon if necessary. The large size and heavy weight of the knife make it capable of dealing serious damage to an attacker. The Mule comes with a black leather sheath that can be worn on a belt or attached to other gear. There is also a lanyard hole in the handle for attaching the knife to your wrist or belt loop. Ka-Bar offers a lifetime warranty on the Mule against defects in materials or workmanship.

Pacific Theater Knife

The Ka-Bar Knives Pacific Theater Knife is a fixed blade knife that was designed for use by the US military during World War II. The knife has a 6.5 inch long blade that is made from 1095 high carbon steel. The blade has a black powder coating and is razor sharp. The handle of the knife is made from Kraton, which is a synthetic rubber material that is extremely durable. The handle also has a lanyard hole for attaching to your belt or backpack. The sheath of the knife is made from leather and has a belt loop for easy carrying. The overall length of the knife is 11.5 inches and it weighs 12 ounces. The Ka-Bar Knives Pacific Theater Knife was designed for use by soldiers during World War II. The knife was created in response to reports from soldiers who were fighting in the Pacific theater of operations. These soldiers were finding that their standard issue knives were not up to the task of dealing with the tough jungle vegetation and hardwood trees that they were encountering on a daily basis. In addition, they were also having issues with their knives rusting due to the humid conditions in the Pacific theater. Ka-Bar decided to create a new knife that would be better suited for use in the Pacific theater of operations. They started with a blank slate and created a completely new design. The result was the Ka-Bar Knives Pacific Theater Knife, which featured a longer and wider blade than their standard issue knives. The blade was made from 1095 high carbon steel, which was known for its strength and durability. In addition, the blade had a black powder coating to help prevent rusting in humid conditions. The handle of the Ka-Bar Knives Pacific Theater Knife was made from Kraton, which is an extremely durable synthetic rubber material. This material was chosen because it could withstand being constantly exposed to moisture without degrading like natural materials such as wood or bone would over time. In addition, Kraton provided an excellent grip even when wet or sweaty hands were trying to hold onto it. The handle also featured a lanyard hole, which allowed soldiers to attach it to their belt or backpack for easy carrying in combat situations where every second counted. The sheath of the Ka-Bar Knives Pacific Theater Knife was made from leather, which provided both protection for the blade as well as durability against wear and tear while being carried in rough conditions day after day. The sheath also featured a belt loop so that it could be easily attached to a soldier’s belt or backpack when not in use but still within reach if needed in a hurry during combat operations

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