KA-BAR and Becker Knife & Tool: Product Overview and Shipping Policies
KA-BAR is widely recognized for high quality military, hunting, sporting, all-purpose utility, and outdoor survival knives. We've been making knives since 1898 and each knife undergoes our unique manufacturing processes and testing to ensure corrosion resistance, strength, edge holding ability, and an out-of-the-box razor sharp cutting edge. A sister company of KA-BAR, Becker Knife & Tool makes a variety of hard use knives.
The Legacy of the USMC KA-BAR
On December 9, 1942, after the start of World War II, KA-BAR submitted a knife to the United States Marine Corps in hopes that it would become general issue to that branch of the military. Working with the Marine Quartermaster Department the original design was revised and production began of an improved fighting and utility knife for the Marines. As the War escalated, the USMC KA-BAR knives became so well recognized for their quality and so abundant in number that "Kabar" became the name by which many referred to this knife pattern, regardless of whether the knife was manufactured at the actual KA-BAR facility. The USMC KA-BAR was adopted by not only the Marines, but also the Army, Navy, Coast Guard and Underwater Demolition Teams.
Product Spotlight: KA-Bar BK2
This KA-Bar BK2 from Becker Knife & Tool and Ka-Bar features a drop point blade, .260" blade stock and 1.641" blade depth. The handle is comprised of tan micarta scales over full tang construction with lanyard hole in pommel. It includes a kydex sheath with belt loop. Here are the technical specifications for this item:
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| SKU | 183309 |
| Knife Type | Camp Knife, Has Sheath |
| Blade Length | 5.25 |
| Overall Length | 10.75 |
| Weight (oz) | 16.3 |
| Blade Details | Drop Point |
| Handle Material | Micarta |
| Source | Previously owned |
Note that there is some staining on the handle from the leather retention loop, but the knife is otherwise in good condition.
Shipping and Ordering Procedures
Regarding order security, please note that any customers with separate shipping and billing addresses are subject to follow up contact. If no contact can be made, your order will be cancelled. Please understand that this policy is to protect our customers from fraud and theft. Shipping costs are calculated automatically when you checkout. Orders placed by 3:00pm EST will be shipped the same day. However, all orders shipped USPS (including Express) may take an additional business day to process and ship. Orders to P.O. Boxes or military addresses require shipping via USPS. We strongly recommend shipping UPS if you need guaranteed delivery by a certain date.
International Orders and Holiday Schedule
For our international customers, you must call or email after ordering to arrange for duties/customs and declarations before we will ship your order. Please be aware that USPS Express International shipments with declarations greater than $200, incur an additional $15.00 fee for postage/insurance. Regarding our schedule, we’re closed for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day; shipping resumes Friday 12/26.
Legal Compliance and Liability
By placing an order the buyer represents that he or she is of legal age and that the products ordered will be used in a lawful manner. It is the responsibility of the buyer, not the seller, to ascertain and obey all applicable local, state, federal and international laws in regard to the possession, and or use, of any item purchased. We assume no responsibility for any harm or injury resulting from the sale, trade, use or handling of any product purchased from us. Furthermore, we are unable to provide refunds in the event that the package that you have ordered was seized by customs or other agencies. Consult your local and state laws before ordering if you are in doubt.
