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ITEM: 1266

KA-BAR Modified Tanto

The KA-BAR 1266 Modified Tanto is a new take on a classic blade design. Made with our famous 1095 Cro-Van steel. The 1266 has a Kraton G handle, a synthetic material that holds up in the elements. The Modified Tanto comes with a rugged glass-filled nylon sheath. Please note a rolling change has been made to the markings on the 1211 series of Fighting/Utility Knives. The "1211 USA" marking has been removed and you may receive a knife without this marking. Only the marking has changed; this is not a change to where or how these products are made.

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ITEM 1266

KA-BAR Modified Tanto

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Handle Color: Black

$133.97

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Sheath Included: 1245S

Carry Vertically Or Horizontally

KA-BAR Attachment System +$14.59

KA-BAR Attachment System #9916 The KA-BAR Attachment System features two sets of loops, one large and one small, for a total of four. The Attachment System is made from Celcon® and comes with eight (8) slotted truss screws #8-32 x 3/8”, eight (8) posts #8-32 x 3/8”, and eight (8) spacers. The KA-BAR Attachment System is designed to work in a number of configurations, including horizontal carry, and may work with other products outside of the KA-BAR lineup, such as holsters. It is MOLLE-compatible; MOLLE straps and/or cordage are not included. $14.59

- - Blade Length
  - 8.0 inches
- - Blade Steel
  - 1095 Cro-Van
- - Blade Thickness
  - 0.165 inches
- - Blade Type
  - Modified Tanto
- - Color
  - Black
- - Edge Angle
  - 20
- - Grind
  - Flat
- - Handle Material
  - Kraton G
- - Knife Manufactured In
  - United States
- - Overall Length
  - 12.75 inches
- - Rockwell Hardness
  - 56-58
- - Shape
  - Modified Tanto
- - Sheath Manufactured In
  - Taiwan
- - Tang Stamp
  - 1266
- - Weight
  - 0.75 lb

- KA-BAR
  
  We are KA-BAR, or more formally, KA-BAR Knives, Inc. You may know us from our high-quality military, hunting, sporting, all-purpose utility, and outdoor survival knives. We offer hundreds of quality cutlery products and accessories sold through independent retailers, distributors, and KA-BAR.com.

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  - Keean Downing
  - I hit the pre Christmas sale and got one of these badboys for myself. Freaking great. Beautiful. Feels comfy. Love it.
  - Joey Staples
  - I got this knife because the blade shape looked perfect for resharpening. Once I got the knife in my hand I realized I got a lot more than what I expected. I have not found another knife that I can say is better than this one. It's my #1 knife and I have many.
  - D R
  - I love it. I prefer the blade design over the USMC style. I wish KA-BAR would consider a 5" or 5.5" blade version, keeping the handle and guard the same size. More of an EDC size blade.
  - Brandon grant
  - i have ran a KA-BAR by my side for well over 15years i invested in the new Tanto 2 year ago its a grate knife sharp as a razor with a grate handle to blade weight i also like the steel quality of KA-BAR knife's because they remain sharp for a long time also fells good in my hand because i use my knife for work and i do it all from working on cars and trucks to landscaping home repair and more
  - L S
  - Got exactly what I ordered. It has a super sharp and light blade with a KA-BAR style handle to suit. The handle is slightly weighted, so the overall weight of the knife is barely balanced to the rear of the hand --- hardly noticeable. The sheath is plastic, but well-made to carry and holster the knife. The sheath has multiple attachment points so you can tie it off anywhere on gear or other parts of the body. The sheath also has three locking points --- two button hasps and a plastic lip. The plastic lip lock isn't too hard to disengage with a bit of practice. The overall style is interesting, and I had to do a bit of looking up to figure out why it's still called a "Tanto" despite the blade design. Turns out this blade is designed after the original Japanese tanto blade, which was essentially a short sword originating during feudal Japan. The Americans (the USA in general) then made their own version, giving rise to the "American tanto" blade, which we all know. Based off of the pictures alone, it seems both the American tanto and this modified tanto blade have precursors to feudal Japan. I've seen pictures of both designs (angled edge vs non-angled edge) used, so if you want to get "technical," you can find both designs used in the past. Both edges were meant to pierce armor easily, so take that as you will (highly doubt they'd pierce an AR550 plate lmao). As a general-purpose knife, it will get you there. Can open cans. Can whittle with it. Can cut shit with it, as you do. However, for field dressing, I'd still prefer a bowie knife as with that thicker blade, I can use a rock to pound through a deer's pelvic or chest bone. But based off of sharpness alone, you'd be able to skin animals pretty easily with this thing.
  - Carter Leffen
  - This blade is an all around design. No, not like other tantos, advertised for punchin holes in car doors and hoods. This superb blade design is for useful purposes, whether they entail working on game, cooking, or removing undesirable social difficulties. It's not a toy, but an extremely versatile design. Thank God, it doesn't have a serrated edge. It's long, graceful edge is useful, leathal, and easily maintained. The scabbard is the best by Ka-Bar, by far. Ambidextrous, silent, swift, and sure, this is the ideal scabbard for serious carriage and EDC. I do wish, however, the grip were 1" longer, and that the blade had provision for a lanyard. Again, I'm most impressed with this latest Ka-Bar offering, and it's this 70 year old's new EDC. It meets my anticipated needs, and I'm very happy with it. Worth every penny, but when the price does come down, I'll buy another- for as everyone knows, it's better to have, and not need, than to need, and not have. Bravo Zulu, Ka-Bar!!!
  - john nemes
  - I like: 👍👍👍
  - Francis M
  - Fantastic Blade & Design, … it`s elegant, clean and to the point ;)
  - Ashton Martin
  - Fabulous knife, my new favorite. There is an excellent review on this knife (the only one) on the French Youtube channel "le goût des lames"
  - Nathan Bieber
  - WOW! its an axe. came down on cardboard box with about 3 lbs pressure... sliced right through!!!!, the weight of the blade and handle did all the work.. i bought a leather/wood stropping block to keep it up to par.. I am 777% satisfied with this knife, for hunting, self defense, anything really. literally the best knife i have, and WILL be ordering more. KA-BAR is the master of the blade for sure!!!! its literally the shortest sword Ive ever owned. hoping the throwing knives come back in stock soon!!! anyway i can get on a waiting list for them??
  - K. O.
  - I have owned this knife for several months. I take it on the trail every time I go out and it has seen many hours on my belt in the woods. Great blade, good looking, sturdy, excellent. I like it more than my BK7.
  - Weldman Jones
  - I hike frequently on the trail and through the woods in northern MN. I go alone and also will often take my wife and 3 young kids with me. I often see bear and wolf sign on the trail and was looking for a knife that would do wood processing etc but also give me some security concerning predators, both two and four legged. This knife is the perfect combination. I've done some carving and brush clearing, lots of kitchen chores, tons of stuff around the house and in the woods. I've carried it exclusively on the trail for almost a year and have zero complaints. Definitely my favorite knife. I replaced my BK7 with it. The sheath is top quality and I love the extra retention straps. I get in deep in the brush sometimes and have to crawl through on my belly and never worry about losing the knife. It works great tied down to the leg, but I mostly carry it with kabar's attachment system- scout carry. Really I couldn't be happier.
  - David hill
  - A fantastic knife by far. Feels great in the hand and you can tell its a Ka-Bar when you grip the handle. It has that same quality that Ka-Bar is known for. My only wish is that it had a leather sheath option. And it wont work with the normal USMC leather sheath cause this blade is a inch longer. So would love to see a leatger sheath option but other than that zero issues with this knife.
  - Jesse Dillon
  - An excellent fighter with a traditional Japanese style blade, the balance and feel of this knife is beyond excellent! I plan on getting another one in the future.
  - Josh Ward
  - Great knife
  - K. V.
  - Best fighting knife Ka-Bar makes. . Yes, I would pick this over the Ek Commando knives. If you are looking for a knife that can penetrate, this is it. The kanmuri-otoshi style blade is wonderful. If your State allows, I highly recommend having the top of the blade sharpened as well. . I have 4 of these, just in case they stop making them.
  - Nicholas Blackburn
  - Amazing blade. I'd love a short version of this knife with a 5.25 inch blade for EDC... other than that perfect.

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