The KA-BAR Kukri Machete 1249 is the workhorse entry point into the kukri world. Its 11.5-inch SK-5 carbon blade is thinner and lighter than a forged chopper, which makes it fast through grass, vines, and light limbs.
The Kraton G handle is shock-absorbing and grippy in the wet, and the leather-and-Cordura sheath is built for the field. It’s a machete first and a kukri second — light, affordable, and hard to kill.
Who it’s for: campers and property owners who want an inexpensive, swing-all-day brush tool.