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Amazing value by Bull-6, Verified Owner, April 20, 2018
You'd be hard pressed to find a better built knife at this price point that can handle this many tasks and look this cool doing it. This knife is a beast. Sharp 1/4" thick full tang 1085 steel (not thru tang), comfortable handle, nice weight and able...
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Kbar Review by Legacy Reviewer, Verified Owner, May 9, 2013
Good knife overall Pros: size Cons: blade not through handle
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Blade Length: 6.5 inOverall Length: 12.25 inBlade Material: 1085 Serrated: Plain Included Accessories: Leather Sheath Handle Material: Kraton Blade Finish: Black Handle Color: Black Handle Finish: Synthetic Rubber Black Sheath Material: Leather

Code: 9W-KN1-KB1278

MPN: 1278

UPC: 617717212789

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Product Info for KA-BAR Heavy Duty Warthog Fixed Blade Knife w/ 12.25" Overall Length

KA-BAR Heavy Duty Fixed Blade Warthog Knife KB1278 is a truly unique knife designed for survival, tactical, or everyday outdoor use. This KA-BAR knife features the unique Warthog blade shape, featuring a broad-sided blade with dramatic recurve and plenty of cutting power, made from 1095 Carbon steel and hollow ground into a sharp plain edge. KABAR Plain Edge Heavy Duty Warthog Knife gives you precision control with the knife's non-slip Kraton G handle, complete with ergonomic contours and a flared pommel. KA-BAR Knives has equipped the Heavy Duty Warthog with an integrated lanyard hole, and it comes with a large but flexible leather & Cordura sheath to help you carry the knife from place to place. For surviving an intense tactical situation or a rugged wilderness, there's no finer tool than the KA BAR 1085 Carbon Steel Heavy Duty Wart Hog Knife.image

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Specifications for KA-BAR Heavy Duty Warthog Tactical / Survival Knife:

Knife Type: Fixed
Application: Tactical, outdoor, general
Blade Edge: Plain edge
Blade Finish: Black
Weight: 1.05 lbs
Blade Length: 6.75"
Overall Length: 12.25"
Edge Angles: 20°
Blade Shape: Warthog
Blade Material: 1085 Carbon steel
Blade Grind: Hollow
Handle Material: Kraton G
Hardness: 52-54 HRC
Blade Thickness: 0.25"
Included Accessories: Leather and Cordura sheath

Features of KABAR Heavy Duty Wart-Hog Black Fixed Blade Knife w/ Sheath:

  • Innovative, large-scale survival and tactical knife by KA-BAR
  • 6.75" Warthog blade with aggressive recurve, made from 1085 Carbon steel
  • Non-slip handle made from Kraton G
  • Straight edge blade with generous finger guard and black finish
  • Flared pommel with integrated lanyard hole
  • Comes with a leather & Cordura sheath

Package Contents:

  • KA-BAR Heavy Duty Fixed Blade Warthog Knife KB1278
  • Leather and Cordura sheath

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  • KA-BAR Heavy Duty Warthog Fixed Blade Knife KB1278 , MPN: 1278 , UPC: 617717212789 , Code: 9W-KN1-KB1278
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