2012 KA-BAR Catalog discussion

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Post your thoughts here as you either get it in the mail or if KA-BAR posts it online.

Just got mine in the mail today. Really snazzy. The photos of the Becker tweener coyote brown scales is kinda small, but still they look awesome. BK4 Machax sheath looks great too and I don't think is what we thought it was from the photos from SHOT.

I've wanted a Mule for a while and the zombie green scales seal the deal. Glad to see that they used the specs from the 'good' Mules (AUS 8A, hollow grind, made in Taiwan) although some would probably argue that despite the China thing, the G10/flat ground Mules are probably better for the intended hard use/abuse. Anyway, they look great. $70 MSRP.

More as things jump out at me.
 
Nope. No new JABs, no secret Becker, same Doziers; nothing major. ZK tin sign and tshirt, for people into the ZK stuff. I don't pay attention to the f/us so there may be some changes, but nothing is marked 'new' like the other stuff is. Same Heavy line, same trad stuff. Their elephant's toenail is hella cool but pricey. Really curious what the intent is with the china folders, they're super cheap. Had forgotten that they had the Gila profile out already although the new one has more belly and is slightly warthog shaped.

It's a pretty eclectic and diverse range of products, actually. Many of which I will be purchasing :)
 
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Maybe they'll re-release the K2 Warthog folder, hey? I liked the looks of that one. Never had my hands on the original line of the "lizard" folders.
 
I fixed that problem, a PDF of the catalog is up in the top.

What's new? Its all found on page one. 4 new BKT's, 4 new folders, and 2 new ZK knives. 'Bout it.

I do like the Combat Kukri, its light, fast and well, devastating to the soft tissues sort of critter.

Moose
 
I just downloaded the catalog from the link that Moose Provided (Thanks Man!!).
 
just got my catalog in the mail today,the BK17 looks nice, I also like the BK16.....the Zombie Mule looks good, but I wont buy it,not a big fan Ka Bar folders.
 
I think the Coyote scales that are included with the tweeners seal the deal for me. And I'm also gonna be buying some BK-14 zytel. Is there any way you can buy just the orange? or does it only come with both black and orange?

Oh and i want the Machax. Gotta have.

And the combat khukuri.

2012 is gonna be expensive. :D

MKK
 
MrKnifekid said:
I think the Coyote scales that are included with the tweeners seal the deal for me. And I'm also gonna be buying some BK-14 zytel. Is there any way you can buy just the orange? or does it only come with both black and orange?

Oh and i want the Machax. Gotta have.

And the combat khukuri.

2012 is gonna be expensive. :D

MKK
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You get Black and Orange, 4 screws 4 nuts. MSRP $16.37. Pretty damn good deal if you ask me.

Moose
 
I'm sure you could easily find someone to split a set of scales with who will want the black ones.
 
I wish that the Machax (and Patrol Machete) had larger sweet spots. The ZK "Chop Stick" looks like a zombie-hunting beet knife. But I like the ShortBeckers a lot!
 
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