Tactical hand grip for k-bar

In this instructable im going to show you how to make a tactical hand grip for your k-bar out of an old bike inner tube.

what youll need:
-bike inner tube

-k-bar knife

-sicors

Step 1: First step

The first step is to remove the end cap.

Comments

[Grimmy Grim]

Am I the only one to notice this isn't actually a Ka Bar?

[atombomb1945]

I find that the grips on these knives are a bit to "round" for my hand to be comfortable. While you have the butt of the knife off, it would be a good time to sand down or cut down the sides of the handle, flattening down the sides.

Never thought about putting the grips like this though, nice touch.

[ArcticNemo]

The round handle was found to increase operator injury, and is not often found on modern fighting knives (such as the improved Marine bayonet). The Ka-Bar will always exist in its iconic form, but they do have synthetic and shaped grips in the lineup as well. Shaving the sides to an oval profile will give a more natural grip, and help index the edge to front
Another necessary modification for most knives in this range of quality is to put a proper grind and edge on them...the factory never will, they want them cheap and fast. There is nothing tactical about a chisel.

[Tux0r]

Good idea, But its called a KA-BAR not a k-bar.

[StupidGenius]

Splendid idea matey.

[jc12welton]

thanks for that comment atombomb1945.