New product announcement - March 23, 2021

[1066vik]

From Base Camp to
Space Camp - Five New Product Releases!

OLEAN, NY - KA-BAR Knives is proud to announce the release of five new products for March 2021.

The 9926 KA-BAR Sharpener is a portable sharpening tool that is small
enough to carry in your pocket. Made in the USA with Creamid® and carbide inserts, the Sharpener has an overall length of 6.375” overall and a weight of 0.15 lb. The Sharpener sharpens knives at an angle of 22.5 degrees per side, 45 degrees inclusive. Ideal for non-serrated knives of almost any make or manufacturer, the 9926 Sharpener only requires a flat surface to rest on and a dull knife.

The Astro MP is also in our USSF line. Measuring 5.625” overall, the
Astro MP has a gray blade with a length of 2.313”. A gray hard plastic
sheath is included. The steel on the Astro MP is AUS 8A stainless steel.

The 1494 TDI Lady Finger is a compact and nimble knife that presents many options. Made from AUS 8A stainless steel and comes with an adjustable hard plastic sheath and clip that allows for a variety of carry options. The overall length of the Lady Finder is 4.75” and the blade length is 1.875”.

The 5350 IFB Drop Point is a budget-friendly fixed blade backed by our limited lifetime warranty. The IFB Drop Point features a hard plastic MOLLE compatible sheath and is made with 8Cr13Mov steel and G10 handles.

The 5351 IFB Trail Point is a budget-friendly fixed blade backed by our limited lifetime warranty. The IFB Trail Point features a hard plastic MOLLE compatible sheath and is made with 8Cr13Mov steel and G10 handles.

So inquiring minds want to know, what's IFB stand for?

 

[19-3ben]

So inquiring minds want to know, what's IFB stand for?

Internationally Fabricated and Boring?

I hate to be a downer here, but much like the Becker folder, the camp knives are examples of what could have been a good but the materials and manufacturing location are going to make it a hard pass for me. Had it been made in the USA with 1095, or in the Taiwan plant out of 1085 as some of their other knives are, I’d be game. But when my eye sees China and 8cr, I tend to keep scrolling right past.


I sincerely hope this isn’t indicative of the direction Kabar is headed.

 

[zzyzzogeton]

Ben - I'm right there with you. The 2 new TDIs are Taiwan but the IFBs in Aus8 AND made in China?

China-made = no buy list.

 

[Crag the Brewer]

Ka-Bar IFB Trail Point
Item 5351

No Thank You

Shame........it's an insult to my favorite Ka-Bar......
A BK5


If it were American made, I would of bought it.

 

[Yo Mama]

It's an insult to the brand the direction this year's offerings are headed. So we are moving down in the quality of steel and designs, and outsourcing to foreign countries.

Is kabar trying to become Gerber? Looks like they are taking the first steps of throwing their name away. Kabar is dead to me now.

 

[PirateSeulb]

I would love to see a USA Made Ka-Bar traditional slip joint again every one I has seen in the past was a home run not sure who made them if it was in house or sourced and if sourced I know that pool is shrinking.

 

[Angus McGunnigle]

I like the trailing point one and will order today. Tight market and like many companies, IMO, have different series of products for different parts of the market. Just my opinion.

 

[mwhich50]

I am not a big fixed blade user, but the new TDIs look interesting. I don't mind the steel change for these two.
I hope the sheaths have a more secure fit than the older versions.