KA-BAR 2-1245-1.
Dec 18, 2014 4:46:51 GMT
Post by Adrian Jordan on Dec 18, 2014 4:46:51 GMT
Introduction:
Hello again! Today I'll be rockin' my newish KA-BAR. It is the 2-1245-1 Tanto. Whilst looking around at larger fixed blade knives for my brothers birthday last month, I decided to give this one a more thorough inspection. I'd seen it many times previously, but not given it a lot of though. I wasn't inspired by the Amazon.com stock photos, you know? Elliott had said that he wanted either a tanto or a large survival-type knife, and I decided that this fit both of his criteria. Upon further investigation and watching various reviews, I found that I really liked the looks of the blade. I wound up ordering two; one for me, one for him. I ordered it off of Amazon.com for $44.99 with free shipping.
Full Disclosure:
I won't always make witty and/or amusing Full Disclosure comments. I am not a monkey, and I will not dance for you!
I am not affiliated with either Amazon.com or KA-BAR.
I paid full price for this item.
Initial Impressions:
Item arrived in large box with the other identical tanto, as well as my Kershaw Cryo, reviewed here(shameless plug!)forum.sword-buyers-guide.com/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=13427.
I still prefer the old box KA-BAR's used to come in.
Knife was packaged in box with the familiar paper sheath over the blade and the Kydex sheath in a sealed plastic bag.
Specifications:
Blade Length: 8".
Blade Material: 1095 Cro-Van with black powder coat.
Handle Length: 4 and 5/8".
Handle Material: Kraton G with steel butt-cap.
Overall Length: Approx. 13"
Weight: 12oz.
Death-dealing machoness.
Blade:
Made of KA-BARs long used 1095 Cro-Van steel and configured in a modern, westernized tanto shape. It is 8" overall, with a 2" serrated section near the base of the blade and an unsharpened false rear edge, as well as a black powder coating. The edge is sharpened to 20 degrees, and has a very slight curve.
The serrations are scalloped, and very sharp.
The tip is pretty brutal looking.
The blade performs fairly well in basic paper-cutting, and seems to be consistently sharpened.
The blade is seated well, and has no bends.
The company name and manufacturers place of origin are stamped on the base of the blade.
Handle:
Made of black Kraton G and in the classic KA-BAR styling.
The butt-cap is powder coated steel, which is pined to the tang in the way all KA-BARs are.
It has a nice, grippy feel and is an oval shape to promote comfortable handling.
The hand guard is also black powder coated steel.
Sheath:
Made of black Kydex, with several methods of securing provided. Blade sits in sheath with very slight wiggle when shaken hard, but is very well secured.
Blade is released with pressure applied to rear section of the sheath.
Two straps that can be clasped offer additional security.
Handling:
The POB is approximately 1cm behind the guard, so the blade has little presence. This is, as I understand it, to facilitate quick maneuvering. This is billed solely as a fighting/self-defense knife. It is capable of some tasks that a survival knife performs, but would not likely last long as a dedicated outdoors blade. The tanto-style tip and false edge serve to give this knife massive penetrating power. This knife would really do a number on soft tissue, I have no doubt. The handle, like most other KA-BAR's, is comfortable and solid.
Final Thoughts:
This is a badass knife. I love the overall look and feel of it. I have not, and likely will not, subjected it to any stressful cutting, and will relegate it to its intended purpose; a self-defense blade. Since I am not a knife fighter, nor do I live in an area where home invasions are frequent, it will probably languish as a "safe queen," hahaha. The knife feels solid, with no wiggling of any kind, nor flaws in the edge/finish. The Kydex sheath is very cool. So cool, in fact, that I intend to get one for my 1217 as well.
I paid only $45 for it, and would do so again.
Thanks for reading, and feel free to comment or question.
Hello again! Today I'll be rockin' my newish KA-BAR. It is the 2-1245-1 Tanto. Whilst looking around at larger fixed blade knives for my brothers birthday last month, I decided to give this one a more thorough inspection. I'd seen it many times previously, but not given it a lot of though. I wasn't inspired by the Amazon.com stock photos, you know? Elliott had said that he wanted either a tanto or a large survival-type knife, and I decided that this fit both of his criteria. Upon further investigation and watching various reviews, I found that I really liked the looks of the blade. I wound up ordering two; one for me, one for him. I ordered it off of Amazon.com for $44.99 with free shipping.
Full Disclosure:
I won't always make witty and/or amusing Full Disclosure comments. I am not a monkey, and I will not dance for you!
I am not affiliated with either Amazon.com or KA-BAR.
I paid full price for this item.
Initial Impressions:
Item arrived in large box with the other identical tanto, as well as my Kershaw Cryo, reviewed here(shameless plug!)forum.sword-buyers-guide.com/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=13427.
I still prefer the old box KA-BAR's used to come in.
Knife was packaged in box with the familiar paper sheath over the blade and the Kydex sheath in a sealed plastic bag.
Specifications:
Blade Length: 8".
Blade Material: 1095 Cro-Van with black powder coat.
Handle Length: 4 and 5/8".
Handle Material: Kraton G with steel butt-cap.
Overall Length: Approx. 13"
Weight: 12oz.
Death-dealing machoness.
Blade:
Made of KA-BARs long used 1095 Cro-Van steel and configured in a modern, westernized tanto shape. It is 8" overall, with a 2" serrated section near the base of the blade and an unsharpened false rear edge, as well as a black powder coating. The edge is sharpened to 20 degrees, and has a very slight curve.
The serrations are scalloped, and very sharp.
The tip is pretty brutal looking.
The blade performs fairly well in basic paper-cutting, and seems to be consistently sharpened.
The blade is seated well, and has no bends.
The company name and manufacturers place of origin are stamped on the base of the blade.
Handle:
Made of black Kraton G and in the classic KA-BAR styling.
The butt-cap is powder coated steel, which is pined to the tang in the way all KA-BARs are.
It has a nice, grippy feel and is an oval shape to promote comfortable handling.
The hand guard is also black powder coated steel.
Sheath:
Made of black Kydex, with several methods of securing provided. Blade sits in sheath with very slight wiggle when shaken hard, but is very well secured.
Blade is released with pressure applied to rear section of the sheath.
Two straps that can be clasped offer additional security.
Handling:
The POB is approximately 1cm behind the guard, so the blade has little presence. This is, as I understand it, to facilitate quick maneuvering. This is billed solely as a fighting/self-defense knife. It is capable of some tasks that a survival knife performs, but would not likely last long as a dedicated outdoors blade. The tanto-style tip and false edge serve to give this knife massive penetrating power. This knife would really do a number on soft tissue, I have no doubt. The handle, like most other KA-BAR's, is comfortable and solid.
Final Thoughts:
This is a badass knife. I love the overall look and feel of it. I have not, and likely will not, subjected it to any stressful cutting, and will relegate it to its intended purpose; a self-defense blade. Since I am not a knife fighter, nor do I live in an area where home invasions are frequent, it will probably languish as a "safe queen," hahaha. The knife feels solid, with no wiggling of any kind, nor flaws in the edge/finish. The Kydex sheath is very cool. So cool, in fact, that I intend to get one for my 1217 as well.
I paid only $45 for it, and would do so again.
Thanks for reading, and feel free to comment or question.