CATALOG 2020 PRODUCTS 1493 3086 1119 4062KG BK18 1121 1266 9924 9925 TDI Jarosz KA-BAR® Dozier Becker Throwing KA-BAR® 5300 Krunch 1308 KA-BAR® Investigator Beartooth Wrench Knife Folding Hunter Harpoon Knife Set Modified Tanto Gunny Knife Spoon/Straw Gun Tool Emergency Whistle $48.42 $25.43 $54.74 $28.85 $116.54 $25.38 $108.28 $292.73 $8.57 $25.38 $8.57 Pg 25 Pg 32 Pg 15 Pg 35 Pg 30 Pg 16 Pg 13 Pg 21 Pg 50 Pg 48 Pg 50 TABLE OF CONTENTS “K’d A Bar” were the words of an Alaskan hunter, who sent a letter to the Union Cutlery 1217 USMC Fighting/Utility Knife..................................................... 2 Company after a close encounter with a Kodiak bear. The hunter wounded the bear, who Leather Handled Fighting/Utility Knives..................................... 4 charged the hunter in a fit of rage. The bear took the hunter to the ground, knocking his rifle out of his hands. The hunter reached for his Union Cutlery hunting knife and killed the Kraton G® Handled Fighting/Utility Knives................................. 9 bear. He was so thankful, he sent a letter and the bear fur to the Union Cutlery Company Commemorative & Presentation Knives....................................... 17 describing how he “K’d A Bar” with their knife. Special Edition Knives......................................................................... 21 Ek Commando Knife Co. ................................................................... 22 The leadership of Union Cutlery was honored by the hunter’s letter. On January 8, 1924, Tactical Defense Institute (TDI) Designs...................................... 23 Union Cutlery trademarked “KA-BAR”, a tip of the cap to the Alaskan hunter. They began TDI / Hinderer Knife Designs............................................................ 26 to use the mark on a variety of Union Cutlery products, most notably hunting knives. Becker Knife & Tool Designs.............................................................. 27 Jarosz Knives........................................................................................... 32 World War II marked the beginning of global recognition for the KA-BAR name. The 1219C2, Dozier Designs........................................................................................ 35 a Fighting/Utility Knife adopted by the United States Marine Corps, was made by a number Johnson Adventure® Blades............................................................. 36 of different companies, including Union Cutlery. Union Cutlery marked their knives with the MULE & G10 MULE Folders................................................................ 37 “KA-BAR” trademark. Soon, all fixed blades, regardless of manufacturer, were being referred Leather Handled Hunters....................................................................40 to as “Kabars”. By the end of World War II, the name KA-BAR held far greater recognition Heavy Cutting Tools............................................................................. 42 than Union Cutlery. As a result, Union Cutlery changed its name to its famous trademark Skeleton Knives & Folders..................................................................44 When you see this icon, know that these KA-BARs are being KA-BAR in 1952. Snody Knives.......................................................................................... 47 made by family, friends and neighbors right here in the USA. Lifestyle & Accessories........................................................................48 This legacy lives on today. Born in the backwoods of the Western New York and KA-BAR® Glossary of Terms & KA-BAR® Blade Shapes.......... 52 When you see the Video Review icon, go to our YouTube Northwestern Pennsylvania border, KA-BAR knives continue to be used around the or Vimeo channels where you can see product videos along KA-BAR® Size Comparison Chart....................................................54 with designer interviews. world. Whether you are sitting around a campfire after a long day of hiking, stalking the Care, Storage & Sharpening.............................................................. 56 trophy buck that keeps appearing on your game camera, on patrol in your neighborhood, Limited Lifetime Warranty................................................................. 56 When you see the asterisk next to a style number, or deployed overseas, we are honored to be at your side. We hope it is a relationship that this indicates that the product is also offered in a Manufacturer Representatives......................................................... 57 1217* clam pack packaging option for retail display. lasts for a lifetime and beyond. KA-BAR® 1217 CURRENT SPECS “The KA-BAR®” is a field use knife that we have been making since WWII. These specifications are for our CURRENT production and reflect the evolution and improvement of the knife design and materials over the years. • Blade Length: 7” • Overall Length: 11.875” • Approximate Weight: 0.65 lb (knife only) • Grind Extends to Fuller • Differential Heat Treated High Carbon Cro-Van Steel for Easy Sharpening • Smooth Black Epoxy Powder Coating is Baked On • KA-BAR/OLEAN NY Blade Mark • USMC Blade Mark on Pile Side 1217 USMC FIGHTING / UTILITY KNIFE • Offset Blade • Downward Bent Guard In December 1942 the 1219C2 Fighting/Utility Knife was introduced to the United States • Distinct Oval Shaped Handle Marine Corps for issue to Marines during • Stacked Leather Washers and World War II. The 1219C2 would be made Traction Grooves in Handle by several manufacturers, but would forever be known as the “Kabar”. • Pinned Butt Cap Marines, soldiers, and sailors preferred the KA-BAR 1219C2 to others due to the quality of the knife. Union Cutlery did not make the • Visible Tang in Butt Cap most 1219C2 Fighting/Utility Knives; however, many considered their version to be the best. The “KA-BAR” name on the knife made this • Leather or Hard Plastic Sheath Included blade easy to identify. Today, the USMC Fighting/Utility Knife For even more information, please visit our YouTube and continues to serve alongside Marines, soldiers, Vimeo channels or our website where you can find several sailors, and airmen around the world. videos authenticating KA-BAR products against similar products. 1217 .com USMC Fighting/Utility 2 I KA-BAR® • 800-282-0130 • KA-BAR.com KA-BAR® • 800-282-0130 • KA-BAR.com I 3 1217* 5017 1218* 5018 1219* 5019 USMC USMC USMC USMC U.S. ARMY U.S. ARMY Fighting/Utility Fighting/Utility Fighting/Utility Fighting/Utility Fighting/Utility Fighting/Utility MSRP: $113.45 MSRP: $123.79 Serrated Serrated Serrated Serrated MSRP: $113.45 MSRP: $123.79 MSRP: $113.45 MSRP: $123.79 LEATHER HANDLED FIGHTING / UTILITY KNIVES LEATHER Knife Specs: Knife Specs: Knife Specs: Knife Specs: Knife Specs: Knife Specs: Overall Length: 11.875” Overall Length: 11.875” Overall Length: 11.875” Overall Length: 11.875” Overall Length: 11.875” Overall Length: 11.875” Bulk Weight: 0.65 lb Bulk Weight: 0.65 lb Bulk Weight: 0.65 lb Bulk Weight: 0.65 lb Bulk Weight: 0.65 lb Bulk Weight: 0.65 lb Handle: Leather Handle: Leather Handle: Leather Handle: Leather Handle: Leather Handle: Leather Sheath: 1217S-USMC/KA-BAR Sheath: 1216S - KA-BAR Sheath: 1217S-USMC/KA-BAR Sheath: 1216S - KA-BAR Sheath: 1220S-U.S. ARMY/KA-BAR Sheath: 1216S - KA-BAR Leather Hard Plastic Leather Hard Plastic Leather Hard Plastic MOLLE Compatible MOLLE Compatible MOLLE Compatible Blade Specs: Blade Specs: Blade Specs: Blade Specs: Blade Specs: Blade Specs: Shape: Clip Point Shape: Clip Point Shape: Clip Point Shape: Clip Point Shape: Clip Point Shape: Clip Point Length: 7” Length: 7” Length: 7” Length: 7” Length: 7” Length: 7” Width: 1.188” Width: 1.188” Width: 1.188” Width: 1.188” Width: 1.188” Width: 1.188” Thickness: 0.165” Thickness: 0.165” Thickness: 0.165” Thickness: 0.165” Thickness: 0.165” Thickness: 0.165” Steel: 1095 Cro-Van Steel: 1095 Cro-Van Steel: 1095 Cro-Van Steel: 1095 Cro-Van Steel: 1095 Cro-Van Steel: 1095 Cro-Van Grind: Flat Grind: Flat Grind: Flat Grind: Flat Grind: Flat Grind: Flat Angle: 20° Angle: 20° Angle: 20° Angle: 20° Angle: 20° Angle: 20° HRC: 56-58 HRC: 56-58 HRC: 56-58 HRC: 56-58 HRC: 56-58 HRC: 56-58 Mark: KA-BAR Pile: USMC Mark: KA-BAR Pile: USMC Mark: KA-BAR Pile: USMC Mark: KA-BAR Pile: USMC Mark: KA-BAR Pile: U.S. ARMY Mark: KA-BAR Pile: U.S. ARMY Features: Features: Features: Features: Features: Features: • Knife Made in USA • Knife Made in USA • Knife Made in USA • Knife Made in USA • Knife Made in USA • Knife Made in USA • Pile Side Serrations • Pile Side Serrations • Pile Side Serrations • Pile Side Serrations 5017 USMC Fighting/Utility 4 I KA-BAR® • 800-282-0130 • KA-BAR.com KA-BAR® • 800-282-0130 • KA-BAR.com I 5 1220* 5020 1225* 5025 1250* 1251* 1252* 1261 U.S. ARMY U.S. ARMY USN USN USMC Short USA Short USMC Short USA Short Fighting/Utility Fighting/Utility Fighting/Utility Fighting/Utility Fighting/Utility Fighting/Utility Fighting/Utility Fighting/Utility MSRP: $113.45 MSRP: $123.79 MSRP: $113.45 MSRP: $123.79 MSRP: $113.45 MSRP: $113.45 Serrated Serrated MSRP: $113.45 MSRP: $113.45 Knife Specs: Knife Specs: Knife Specs: Knife Specs: Knife Specs: Knife Specs: Knife Specs: Knife Specs: Overall Length: 11.875” Overall Length: 11.875” Overall Length: 11.875” Overall Length: 11.875” Overall Length: 9.375” Overall Length: 9.375” Overall Length: 9.375” Overall Length: 9.375” Bulk Weight: 0.65 lb Bulk Weight: 0.65 lb Bulk Weight: 0.65 lb Bulk Weight: 0.65 lb Bulk Weight: 0.4 lb Bulk Weight: 0.4 lb Bulk Weight: 0.4