Editorial Product Review:

Item Description:
Ka-Bar Black Tanto, Serrated, A combination of new and traditional designs made with high quality materials make this knife perform as well as it looks. Designed to be appealing to the eye and hard working, this black Ka-Bar features an attractive black blade and a black, non-slip handle. The Black Tanto has a Kraton G thermo elastic handle that provides a comfortable grip under stress. This highly dependable knife comes with a genuine leather sheath and is tang stamped U.S.A. -Blade length 8', overall length 12 7/8' -Black, 2' Serrated edge -Oval shaped Kraton G thermoplastic elastomer handle -Epoxy powder coated, high carbon steel (1095) blades (HRC 56-58) -Buff polished edges -Powdered metal butt caps, carbon steel guards, both powder coated -Comes with a Kydex sheath, Mfg No: 1245, Manufacturer: Ka-Bar, Warranty: Ka-Bar Knives, Inc warrants to the original purchaser of the knife only, that the knife will be free from defects in material and craftsmanship under normal use and maintenance for the lifetime of the original purchaser.



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Customer Rating: - Ka-Bar 2-1245-1 Black Tanto Knife
This is a all around great reliable knife its extremely sharp and holds its edge very well you cant go wrong with a Ka-Bar

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Customer Rating: - Excellent Knife
The Ka-Bar kb1245 Tanto is a boss of a knife.

It looks mean and meant for business, and it is.

The knife is very well made and obviously thrives on tough jobs. And when you pull this dagger out, it commands respect.

Only a couple of things could have made this knife better than it already is. Ka-Bar are you listening?

1. It needs a lanyard hole in the butt of the knife.
2. It would be great if the back edge had a sawback instead of a false edge.
3. The blade should be thicker by about half again.

Otherwise it is a truly fearsome, functional, and fantastic knife. I advise going ahead and grinding a real edge onto the false edge on the back of the knife. Might as well!

It is not an inexpensive knife, but it is certainly worth sixty dollars or thereabout.

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Customer Rating: - A Very Functional Piece of Steel
I've messed around with a variety of knife designs through the years, some bigger, some fancier, some cheaper, some more feature-loaded, but I always seem to come back to a similar set of key features in my choice for a fixed blade knife, practically designed for survival, utility, diving, and combat (the ultimate back-up). Any knife can cut. Almost any knife can poke a hole into something. I will just assume that anyone who is in the market for this type of knife already knows the advantages of the features that I will describe. Like if I had a "wishlist" for knife features:

1-high carbon steel for temper and hardness. This knife is 1095, which is AISI grade wt 0.95% carbon. A knife that will sharpen well (a knife's basic function).

2-durable point. Seems fundamental to all knives but the "Tanto" chisel point design is especially effective. The ability to pierce (very effectively) as well as cut can come in handy.

3-full tang. From the blade through the handle should be integral for durability and "abusive" functions (like prying).

4-comfortable grip. The rubberized texture, the palm-swell, the grip/drainage grooves and the oval cross-section of the Kabar is perfect. It just feels good and secure in your hand (in both overhand and underhand positions, wet or dry).

5-subdued colour. The epoxy coating on the blade doesn't reflect light.

6-corrosion resistance. The same coating also protects the knife from corrosion (i.e. seawater, salty fluids).

7-practical weight (about 3 lbs). The heft of the blade is practical for certain functions, yet is nicely balanced. 3.2 lbs.

8-practical length (6" min). Good length for certain functions and extra length actually helps the balance. 8" blade.

9-practical thickness. Another great "Tanto" feature. Gives the knife great durability, plus the potential to be used as "axe" by hammering the back of the blade with an object.

10-practical pommel. Forget the compasses, the compartments, the clip-on slingshots, the "spikes", or decorations on other knives... the Kabar has a very functional, simple and durable flat pommel (useful for hammering/striking) plus a lanyard hole.

12-serrations (a partial section of blade). Always handy for quick aggressive cutting of tough or fibrous materials.

13-durable, comfortable, adjustable sheath, unaffected by water. The Kydex sheath is nice and is perforated with ample holes, slots and belt loops so that you can configure it to multiple carry methods. It grips the knife amply, but it also has a back up rubber loop "lock" (so that it cannot fall out). My only comment: the sheath is rigid and, I think, just a bit "noisy" both in movement and in deploying the knife. It's like a hard piece of plastic. I improvised a way to "silence" it.

There are other knives that meet these criteria and much is a matter of personal preference in selecting a knife, but I found that this Kabar Tanto satisfies my entire "wishlist" of design criteria and so far has served me well.