Ka-Bar and Becker Knife & Tool recently announced new survival and tactical knives for 2012. Drawing the most excitement across the web are several new Becker knives and Zombie lineup additions.
New Becker Knives (USA-Made)
- Becker Machax
- Becker BK15 Short Trailing Point Knife
- Becker BK16 Short Drop Point Knife
- Becker BK 17 Short Clip Point Knife
The Machax measures 14-11/16″ overall with a 9-3/8″ blade, and looks to be quite appropriately named. It is roughly shaped like a machete, but with a handy axe-like-profile at the tip of the blade. MSRP is $135.67, although street pricing is expected to be considerably less.
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The short knives, which might sometimes be described as tweener knives, are slightly scaled-down versions of larger Becker knifes. The BK15 resembles the BK5 Magnum Camp Knife, the BK16 the BK2 Companion Knife, and the BK17 the BK7 Combat Utility Knife. These new short versions look to save on size and weight, making them even more appealing for outdoors utility and tactical carrying.
Each Becker Short knife features a 1095 Cro-Van steel blade and is bundled with a MOLLE compatible sheath and extra set of brown Zytel handle scales. ETA is April 1st, 2012, and MSRP is $107.49. Again, expect for street pricing to be substantially lower.
I for one am a bit excited about the Becker BK16 Short drop-point knife. I purchased a BK2 Becker Companion knife a couple of weeks ago, and while I am greatly impressed with its quality, it’s a bit too much for my needs.
New Ka-Bar Zombie Knives
- Zombie Chop Stick Machete
- Zombie Mule Folder
The new Zombie Chop Stick Machete is 14-5/8″ overall with a 8″ blade, and comes with a black nylon sheath and extra set of handle scales. It should be available now, with an MSRP of $79.41.
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The Mule folder is a carryover from the Ka-Bar line and is now offered with the Zombie-green handle. Straight and serrated edge versions will be available March 1st, 2012, and MSRP is $69.96.
Ka-Bar Combat Kukri
The USA-made Kukri is 13-3/8″ overall and has an 8-1/2″ blade. ETA is April 1st, 2012, and MSRP is $113.36.
Additional Ka-Bar and Zombie additions and upgrades are planned for 2012. Thus far upgrades of the Ka-Bar K2 folding knives have also been announced.
Expect to see these knives via your favorite Becker and Ka-Bar dealers.
Bill
AAAAHHH !! Knives……..these things are made for killing and only for killing, wheather it’s innocent people or innocent trees. Stop this madness & ban these tools or destruction……. LOL :-)……..actually there are people that believe this nonsense. Ka-Bar & Beckler- very good knives & Made In The USA. ps-check out Knife Rights’s website. thank you
ronald,jenkins
Ka-bar knives are well built and last for years, I have one, and they have different kinds for different jobs. a great buy for anybody. “SEMPER-FI”