KA-BAR Next Generation #1224 has a stainless steel blade which resists corrosion and with proper care is appropriate for under water diving use or in wet conditions, and has a non-slip Kraton G elastomer handle for extra hand control during use.
There is a multiple step process in producing these fine stainless steel blades.
This model offers a full size 7" flat ground straight edge stainless steel blade.
Made exclusively in Olean NY, U.S.A. and is proudly stamped with the KA-BAR brand.
Knife comes with the KA-BAR / black leather sheath, featuring high quality black leather, heavy duty stitching and opening rivets, a wide belt mounting loop, leg lanyard hole, heavy duty handle snap closure strap, and stamped with the KA-BAR brand name.
Knife is also available with a partially serrated edge blade, see model (#1223)
Production of this model ended in 2011
This page remains as reference material.