The KA-BAR #1282 D2 Extreme, has elite steel for superior cutting and edge retention.
Cutting tests prove that D2 is one of the toughest steels used in knife making.
Results show that the D2 Extreme Fighting / Utility knife cuts twice the amount of media as a standard carbon steel knife.
In the C.A.T.R.A. Cutting Test, the D2 scored 300.6 mm, far exceeding it closest competition of only 168.8 mm.
Knife comes with a KA-BAR / #1216 SGF sheath constructed of a tough reinforced glass filled nylon which is resistant to salt water and provides a hard surface which protects during rough use in harsh enviroments.
It has several lashing ports which provides multiple tie-down options.
This knife & sheath combination has become very popular with divers.
One of a handful of machines like it in the world, the CATRA tester uses controlled pressure, stroke length, number of cycles and a certified sand-impregnated paper to determine the sharpness and edge-holding capabilities of a blade. * CATRA stands for Cutlery and Allied Trades Research Association.
Also available with a black leather sheath, see model (#1283) or the high grade Eagle sheath, see model (#1281)$84.26
