Ka-Bar Introduces 2012 Knives

Ka-Bar's Becker Short knives will be available in trailing point, drop point, and clip point. Photos: Ka-Bar

Ka-Bar Knives has introduced five knives in the Becker Knife & Tool line and four items in the Zombie line, as its new offerings for 2012.

The Becker Machax measures 14 11/16 inches overall and features a 9 3/8-inch blade. The Machax is fitted with a heavy duty polyester MOLLE sheath.  It's available today and retails for $135.67.

The Becker Short Trailing Point, Short Drop Point, and Short Clip Point also arrive into the Becker line. The Short Becker knives arrive with a MOLLE compatible sheath and an extra set of brown Zytel handle scales. They will be available April 1 and retail for $107.49.

Five new additions arrive in the Ka-Bar Zombie Knives line. The Zombie Chop Stick Machete measures 14 5/8 inches overall with a 9-inch blade. The Chop Stick comes with a black nylon sheath and an extra set of black handle scales. The Chop Stick has been available since Jan. 23 and retails for $79.41.

Also new for 2012 is the Combat Kukri, which is 13 3/8 inches overall with an 8 ½-inch blade. The Combat Kukri retails for $113.36 and will be available April 1.