Is the Combat Kukri lighter than the 1249 Kukri?

Chris,The combat kukri is 3 inches shorter than the 1249. It is lighter. If you are using it for a self defense weapon it is a great knife. I have both but for use in the woods the 1249 is by far better than the combat

Areall of you sure it was american made? I bought mine from amazon and it has made in china on it

The box sticker: " KA-BAR 1280 Combat Kukri Knife Made in USA. Polyester Sheath Made in China"The knife: "KA-BAR OLEAN, N.Y. USA 1280"

Is this a better all around tool than the 1249?

That depends on your usage/needs. The 1249 has an 11.5 inch blade, and weighs 1.3 lbs, while the Combat Kubrick has a blade 8.5 inches, and is lighter in weight. If most of your usage would be ACTUAL cutting, clearing brush, and other FAIRLY HEAVY cutting, I would go bigger (the 1249). As most of MY use is OCCASIONAL cutting, but mostly CARRYING, the shorter and lighter Combat model works better for me. I prefer the almost horizontal left-side (cutting edge down) belt carry position, using an aftermarket sheath like the Cleveland Kydex or Valhalla products, which works quite well for my right-hand “cross-draw” style of accessing the knife, and it stays out of my way otherwise for normal movement such as bending down kneeling, etc. I think the larger 1249 would be more in your way unless you carried in a more vertical position suspended from a big enough belt. Both of them are really tough, high quality knives (as you would expect from Ka-Bar). Hope this helps. William H.

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🗡️ Own the Edge, Command the Wild

GRIP THAT WONT QUIT - Ergonomic, slip-resistant Kraton G handle for secure control under pressure
CARRY WITH CONFIDENCE - Includes heavy-duty polyester sheath for safe, stylish transport
RAZOR SHARP KUKRI EDGE - Precision-forged 8.5-inch blade for unmatched cutting power
STEALTH READY BLACKOUT - Non-reflective epoxy powder coating keeps you covert in any environment
BUILT TO BRAVE THE OUTDOORS - Rust-resistant 1095 steel blade engineered for rugged hunting and survival

The Ka-Bar Combat Kukri Knife features a robust 8.5-inch high-carbon 1095 steel blade with a durable epoxy powder-coated black finish for stealth and rust resistance. Its slip-resistant Kraton G handle ensures a secure grip in all conditions, making it ideal for hunting and outdoor survival. The knife comes with a heavy-duty polyester sheath for safe carrying and storage, backed by a 2-year manufacturer warranty.

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Recommended Uses For Product	Hunting
Brand	KA-BAR
Model Name	1280
Special Feature	Rust Resistant
Age Range (Description)	Adult
Included Components	Product
Handle Material	Kraton G
Color	Black
Blade Material	1095 Steel
Style	Modern
Blade Length	2 Inches
Theme	Outdoor
Power Source	AC/DC
Product Care Instructions	[INFERRED] Avoid harsh chemicals, dry thoroughly, oil blade for maintenance
Hand Orientation	Ambidextrous
Item Weight	408.2 Grams
Blade Shape	Kukri
Blade Edge	Plain
Reusability	[Inferred] Reusable
Item Length	17 Inches
Global Trade Identification Number	00617717212802
Size	13.375 inch
Manufacturer	KA-BAR Knives
UPC	617717212802
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H	15.94 x 4.88 x 2.72 inches
Package Weight	0.75 Kilograms
Item Dimensions LxWxH	17 x 5 x 3 inches
Brand Name	KA-BAR
Warranty Description	2 Year Manufacturer
Material	Plastic
Suggested Users	unisex-adult
Number of Items	2
Part Number	1280
Model Year	2012
Sport Type	Hunting

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