Everyday-carry and outdoor users who want a compact high carbon steel KA-BAR fixed blade at a mid-tier price.
Skip if
You want a larger blade for heavy chopping or prefer stainless steel that needs less rust prevention.
Material High Carbon Steel
Handle Alloy Steel
Length 7.13 Inches
Size 3"
Priced 111% above the category median ($22.60 across 39 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.5/5overall
Owner rating4.5/5
4.5 average across 926 owner ratings
Popularity2.9/5
926 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other hand tools and workshop hand tools we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
The KA-BAR 1119 is a fixed-blade knife priced at $47.58 that carries a 4.5-star rating from 926 verified owners and steady demand at 50 units per month. The blade is listed as high carbon steel with a 3-inch cutting edge and a 7.13-inch overall length.
The handle is listed as alloy steel, and the compact blade points to everyday carry and controlled cutting rather than heavy chopping. High carbon steel takes a keen edge and resharpens easily but needs to be kept dry and oiled.
At $47.58 the 1119 sits in the mid tier of this lineup, backed by KA-BAR's long reputation for outdoor and tactical knives and a strong review base of 926 buyers.
Pros
4.5-star rating from 926 verified buyers
Steady demand at 50 units purchased per month
High carbon steel blade for edge retention
Compact 3-inch blade suited to everyday carry
Backed by KA-BAR's established knife reputation
Cons
Short 3-inch blade limits heavier chopping tasks
High carbon steel needs oiling to prevent rust
No item weight or sheath details are listed in the product data
Specifications
Material
High Carbon Steel
Handle
Alloy Steel
Length
7.13 Inches
Size
3"
Performance notes
The 3-inch high carbon steel blade and 7.13-inch overall length make the 1119 a compact carry and utility knife rather than a chopper. The alloy steel handle adds durability, and the high carbon blade rewards regular maintenance with strong edge retention.
What buyers say
With 926 reviews at 4.5 stars and 50 monthly buyers, owners value the build quality and the KA-BAR name for the price. The most common reservation is the compact blade size for users who expected a larger knife.
We use necessary cookies to keep the site working. With your permission, we also use functional, analytics, and marketing cookies. Read our Cookie Policy.
