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Cutting tests prove that D2 is one of the toughest steels applied in knife making. Featured here in the classic clip point blade shape that made KA-BAR famous. Includes glass filled nylon sheath.

Take your moves to a new level with the Ka-Bar 2-1282-6 D2 Extreme Fighting Knife. This lightweight knife features the D2 steel blade, one of the firmest and most lasting materials used in knife making. This knife features a 20-degree blade angle and the classic clip-point blade shape that made Ka-Bar famous in the industry. The comfortable handle is made from Kraton G, supplying a balanced grip, while the powdered metal butt cap is made to last. The flat blade is seven inches long and the overall length is 11-7/8 inches. The knife includes a glass-filled, nylon sheath to keep the blade safe and sharp. Made in the USA, the Ka-Bar Extreme Fighting Knife will give you a leg up on the competition.

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20 of 20 humans found the following review helpful.
Great knife from KA-BAR
By Ghidora
The D2 Extreme is a great addition to my collection. The sturdy D2 steel blade beats 440C in hardness, toughness and edge keeping ability. The Kraton G handle is comfortable and provides good grip.

I think that calling it a "fighting" knife, pigeon holes it is uses. This knife would make a great camping and/or hiking companion.

The 1282 comes with the Kydex hard nylon sheath, which is great if you're going to be using this knife in wet conditions.

I would unquestionably commend this knife to any individual calling for a tough long-knife that may be used for more than just cutting.

42 of 48 persons found the following review helpful.
Great all-around tool
By Mason Cantar
This is a outstanding all-around knife, and I mean all around... cutting, chopping, prying, hammering, digging, puncturing, fighting, everything. I'd commend it to anybody, but if you're a civilian then you'd in all probability be better off with the Ka-Bar D2 Impact because it's littler and lighter (and prettier). But if you're military, paramilitary, etc. there's not much better out there, specially not for the price.
The D2 tool steel is harder than most knives, and hence keeps a better edge. You'd think that with the harder blade you'd have a more brittle steel, but not with D2... think hammers, you don't break those easily, but they hold their surface beauteous damn well. There's a video review out there where a 225lb man stands on the handle with the blade stuck into a vice, and it doesn't even bend it (at least not for the firstborn minute or so, but you won't get near that amount of pressure on the blade). Another thing worth mentioning is the coating on the blade. It looks bead-blasted or powder coated in the picture, but it is more like galore kind of black paint. It does a good occupation of reducing reflectivity and likewise acts as a blade lubricant.
The edge stays sharp for a gorgeous long time, surely longer than the USMC version does. It isn't as easy to sharpen, but it is a little price to pay. Besides, I sharpen my knives to pass time, so I don't mind (if you've ever been deployed, you'd understand).
Its likewise a great fighting knife... it's long sufficient to reach the aorta from the clavicular notch, and it is strong sufficient that you may use it as a pry bar on the vertebra and it won't chip on bone. Also, the serrations are convex, so they won't get stuck in bone as effortlessly (although I wouldn't take the danger in combat, exceptionally not in the rib cage). Too wide for the ear canal though. If you want a great fighting knife, both the short and full length, straight edge, tanto shaped Ka-Bars are great.
Really, my only issue with this knife is the weight balance. Its a bit too heavy in the handle, in my opinion, but then again I'm real picky when it comes to my knives.

GOOD:
-Very strong blade
-Good edge retention
-Non reflective coating
-Comfortable handle
-Convex serrations
-Works for everything

BAD:
-Slightly handle-heavy (and I mean slightly... you in all probability wouldn't notice)
-Exposed tang on bottom
-No top hilt

16 of 16 humans found the following review helpful.
just awesome
By Michael Berman
When this arrived all you may think of is "Rambo" would have been proud. This is a great knife at a great price. The D2 steel is very hard and holds it is edge much better than stainless. D2 steel is mercantile steel use in tools like drill bits and so because of it's long lasting virtues it is normally much more highpriced but not here...this knife was a bargain on amazon costing regarding the same as the carbon steel variety. Highly recommend!

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