KA-BAR Knives Releases Short Becker Series, Combat Kukri

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posted on April 17, 2012
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KA-BAR Knives is proud to announce the release of the Short Becker series and the Combat Kukri.

The Short Becker series features the Short Becker Trailing Point (BK15), Short Becker Drop Point (BK16), and the Short Becker Clip Point (BK17).

The Short Beckers feature a set of black Zytel handles as well as an interchangeable set of Brown Zytel handles. The Short Beckers feature a Cordura MOLLE compatible sheath. The Trailing Point is 10 3/8 inches overall with a 5.5-inch blade.

The Drop Point measures 9.25 inches overall and has a 4 3/8-inch blade.

The Clip Point is 9.25 inches overall and features a 4 3/8-inch blade. Designed by Ethan Becker of Becker Knife & Tool, the Short Beckers are made of 1095 Cro-Van steel and are manufactured in the USA.

The Combat Kukri measures 13 3/8 inches overall and features an 8.5-inch blade. The Combat Kurkri has a Kraton G handle modeled after the KA-BAR Fighting/Utility Knife line and is protected by a polyester sheath. The Combat Kukri is made of 1095 Cro-Van steel and is produced in the USA.

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