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Ka-Bar Machete Kukri Md: 1249 | 
| Brand: Ka-bar
Category: Sports
List Price: $75.63
Buy New: $42.88
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Seller: PoorFish Outdoors
Rating:  25 reviews
Sales Rank: 925
Media: Misc.
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 18 x 5 x 2.5
MPN: 1249
Model: KB1249
UPC: 617717212499
EAN: 0617717212499
ASIN: B00140QFHM
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| • | Kukri Machete w/Lthr/Cordura Shth | | • | Wannanty Ka-Bar Knives Inc warrants to the original purchaser of the knife only that the knife will be free from defec | | • | Machetes | | • | Kukri |
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Product Description
Ka-Bar Machete Kukri, Ruggedly made blades easily handle the toughest tasks. Perfect for chopping down weeds, clearing a campsite or cutting small limbs and tree branches. - 1085 carbon steel blade - Kraton G handle - Blade length 11 1/2", overall length 17" - 1.26 lbs (blade only) Black leather/Cordura combination sheath included, Mfg No: 1249, 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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Showing reviews 1-5 of 25
 Its Bite is More Than its Bark! March 13, 2010
T. Smith (Petaluma, CA)
I got this machete a couple weeks ago and am seriously impressed. I've been using cheap machetes as very handy all-purpose garden and "etceteras" tools for years now - from thinning and weed whacking to pruning, edging, and grubbing, machetes are highly versatile tools I will always make a point of having on my tool shelf or stowed away when going camping. After hearing of the leverage power lent to the machete by adapted kukri design, I felt I had to try 'em out. After using this on overgrown roses and to reshape and limb the trees in my backyard I have certainly been sold on incorporating the down-curved blade into a machete and believe any of the kukri machetes at this price and below must be easily worth the cost. If you need a simple hacker, the Cold Steel version for much cheaper may be all you need. The basic design and functionality of the blade shape is not the reason to go for this pricier Ka-Bar option.
Just looking at this (admittedly attractive) blade really tells little of the power it holds. Honestly, it looks a little smaller than I expected. Picking it up quickly gives you a sense of reason for its size. With a linear distance of only 11.5" from the tip to where the inside edge meets the handle, the thing weighs a little over 1.25 lbs. Feels very close to the feel of holding a large wood-handled hammer for driving nails. This poses a bit of a body mechanics issue when swinging the machete - you should commit to every swing! Backing your weight off or pulling back from a swing out of concern of missing or hitting something with snap-back could easily hurt your wrist and elbow over time. Committing to a swing against a large branch will allow either a deep bite or smooth roll around to achieve your cut or save your wrist and the sharp edge will usually take care of the twigs you may unconsciously flinch at in case of snap-back. The balance point is very near the edge and just under 9" from the tip, so it is very front-heavy with a great deal of the resting weight lying within the sharpened edge length of the blade.
And please pay heed when I say "sharpened," for this comes out of the box with a finer edge than the utility/fighting knives Ka-Bar sells and I actually gave myself a clean shave to my cheeks without water or shaving cream. I had my file and whetstone all ready to go when I opened this thing, expecting to be filing down the rough edge most machetes have (and most knives are left with for shipping purposes). But not with this - it is seriously as sharp as a well honed razor for 9" the length of the blade and the tip has the initial grip of an Exacto knife. If dropped from more than 3' tip-down following the grain of hardwood, it will likely penetrate enough to stand upright for a bit. The factory sharpened edge cuts through 1.5mm full grain leather strapping slung over the edge with no lateral slicing and just a couple pounds of pulling tension. Even wearing leather work boots, you should be careful not to drop this on your foot.
I was tempted to remove the rough black finish at first since I had heard stories of moisture being locked beneath such coatings and because it tends to grip sliced material more than a clean blade, but it is really durable and wipes clean easily enough. The somewhat rough texture has actually helped ensure a feeling of secure grip when holding the back of the blade for planing and added accuracy in notching branches for grafting. It also makes me feel a bit more confidant the couple times I've used this to lightly hammer in small nails.
The handle is very comfortable but it is a small diameter, as others have complained. I do not see this as a detriment, however. Holding this with a fist is ineffective and could cause undue tendon strain. The handle contours easily when gripped as though reaching for a doorknob or to shake a child's hand. Few would appreciate this analogy, but the grip is remarkably similar to the hand position necessary to lock in a portafilter handle for espresso preparation. When gripped with your thumb pointed forward in line with the back of the blade, the finger guard acts as a broad platform and the curvature of the blade then follows the line of resistance straight through a partially curved arm all the way to the shoulder girdle. If you bite the blade into a thick branch with a fisted grip, the shock would reverberate through your elbow ligaments whereas following the line of your thumb and forearm in what feels like a lighter grip actually carries more power all the way from your back and shoulder into the bite of the knife. The first few swings I took on 3"+ branches I was worried I'd strain my thumb in such a position, but the curve of the blade and handle do a great job of distributing the shock with a minimum of stress right through the palm.
The hook shape at the back of the handle is a feature I hardly considered when buying but has helped tremendously. I mentioned earlier that this has a propensity for falling tip-down - this is a knife that wants to be freed to bite into the nearest piece of wood and the hook in the handle really gives a nice extra bit of control and also assists in pulling from the sheath and reducing fatigue when simply holding the blade stationary.
What few faults I can find I see in the sheath, but these are really just nitpicks that probably wouldn't exist if the sheath as a whole were not so well constructed. It is thick leather to the inside (where it would be against a user's leg) and multiple-layers of cordura to the outside. The leather belt loop is connected with a sturdy metal D-ring allowing for flexibility while the ring off the tip for a leg tie is a stiff hard plastic ring. This inconsistency is a little irritating and I worry about compromising the connection point of the plastic, but it's minor. The D-ring has a tendency to squeak against the leather even when oiled, but this may eventually remedy itself. There are two button-down leather straps holding the blade in place. These retain their curvature when released, so you really do need to look when re-sheathing the machete. I actually really like the straps. They release very easily when pulled but hold tight against the blade. I don't really see much use for the lower strap, since you can easily insert and remove without unsnapping the lower strap. Makes for slightly more carefree re-sheathing, I suppose. I do worry about the sheath a bit... Despite being very heavy-duty, the multilayered nature combined with the sharpness and weight of the blade suggest that it would be very easy to accidentally insert the blade right through the seams of the sheath... Being a machete and a sharp-edged tool I tend to look carefully every time this thing approaches my legs, but I can imagine this issue popping up. Still a far better sheath than I had imagined for a blade shape such as this.
I do suggest that users of this machete wear at least light gloves to protect against abrasion if not work gloves to protect against reverberation or cuts. Use as much caution in swinging this as you would any hatchet, pick, or axe - the angle of swinging this in an arc aligns the tip to slice straight into the middle of one's quadriceps into the weakest point of the femur. Chop into branches at a ~45 degree angle to maximize speed and effectiveness of the bite. Keep dry, store outside of the sheath if it gets wet, and wipe with a light knife mineral oil to protect from moisture. With proper are, this ought to last a lifetime. With inadequate care, it would still be an effective tool for many years despite heavy rust and a dulled edge. Nepalese Gurkha
Warriors adapted the Kukri from a farm tool to the battlefield and here it has been adapted back to taking on plant life with your backyard or campsite as a battlefield.
 A Decent Trailblaizer March 12, 2010
Richard Ward (Pennsylvania)
My son and I are avid hiker/survivalists and this type of machete came highly recommended. I've used this once already and have no complaints other than I expected it to be double-edged like a standard kukri. No problem. I simply ground down the other side up to the bend and it's now fully functional. This knife also needs to come with a leather leg strap or it will flop around your thy and be very hindering. It has the eyelet for one, so I added my own. Overall, this was an excellent buy and I highly recommend it. When I strike out in the wild this is on my hip. Buy with confidence.
solid blade, okay sheath March 10, 2010
T. Coker (Gila NF, NM)
The construction of the blade is true to Ka Bar quality (I own 4 other's), but the sheath leaves a bit desired. I would have preferred kydex instead of leather, however it works just fine with a couple of minor modifications. For the price it's a hard deal to beat!
Ka-bar kukri machete review March 9, 2010
Kyle A. Engel (boulder, CO USA)
This machete is the real deal. I looked at quite a few different brands of machetes. The ka-bar brand name have all ready proven them self's. The knife is solid well built, and is made of nice high carbon steal. The cost was the best part, the ka-bar web page wanted $75 plus shipping. I looked around and found it for $37.99.
Satisfied with Ka-Bar February 8, 2010
Navin Ram (West Melbourne, FL United States)
I would like to start by saying that this is the first product from Ka-Bar that I have purchased. If everything that Ka-Bar produces is this good, I will have to buy more from them. The full tang helps to give this machete a very solid grip. The chopping end is weighted and curved just right to provide for ease of cutting. I have to admit, this is my new favorite machete.
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