Ka-Bar Mark 98-R Folder
Item #: KA3067
$24.95
The Ka-Bar® Mark 98-R is a new folder introduced in 2022, and part of the Mark 98 line that was first introduced in 2018. This line of knives from Ka-Bar offers modern style flipper folders that are very affordable. The 3-3/8" razor shaped blade is ideal for opening boxes and making precise cuts. The blade and stainless steel liners are black coated, complimenting the brown and black G-10 handle scales.
The hollow ground blade is 5Cr15 stainless at 53-56 Rc. Has a liner-style lock. Measures 4-1/2" closed. Weighs 5.3 oz. The tip-up or tip-down position clip is coated black, blending in with the overall look of the knife. Made in China. Suggested retail is $34.64.
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TypeFolder
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BladeRazor Shape
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Blade Length3-3/8"
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FinishBlack Coated
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Blade Steel5Cr15
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Rockwell53-56
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LockLiner-style
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LinersStainless
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HandleG-10
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Closed Length4-1/2"
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ClipTip-down
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Weight5.3 oz.
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OriginChina
KA-BAR
Soon after its introduction in the mid-1920's, the KA-BAR trademark became widely known and respected. There have been many versions of how the KA-BAR name came to be, but all evidence points to a letter received from a fur trapper. This particular fur trapper's testimonial turned out to be the most significant ever received by the company.
He wrote, in very rough English, that his gun had jammed and that he had therefore relied on his knife to kill a wounded bear that was attacking him. In thanking the company for their quality product the trapper described using his knife to kill the bear. All that was legible of his scrawled writing was "k a bar". The company was so honored by this testimonial that they adopted this phrase and used it as their trademark, KA-BAR.
KA-BAR is best known for their military production knives. They were chosen by the U.S. Marine Corp. as the primary knife producer for World War II. They also have traditional pocket knives, as well as many options for law enforcement.