KA-BAR #1464 D2 Impact Tactical Law Enforcement / Military Clip Point fighting knife has elite steel for superior cutting and edge retention.
Cutting tests prove that D2 is one of the toughest steels used in knife making.
In the *C.A.T.R.A. Cutting Test, the D2 scored 300.6 mm, far exceeding its closest competition of only 168.8 mm.
The #1464 comes with a Contoured Micarta handle and has a overall length of 11 1/8".
The 6" blade has been laser cut from D2 stock steel, heat treated to [HRC 59-60] hardness rating, deep frozen to -120 degrees, and double draw tempered.
Made in Olean, New York, U.S.A. and proudly bears the KA-BAR brand.
Available with a ballistic nylon KA-BAR / Eagle sheath with molded blade insert which provides a firm, flexible, and quiet use condition. It has a Velcro lined belt loop with snap closure and leg lashing cord.
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.
Production of this model ended in 2006
This page remains as reference material.
