KA-BAR 1477CB, TDI Law Enforcement Clip, Partial Serrated, Coyote Brown, Hard Sheath, 5 5/8" review and price compare 2025- fishinghub

Brand	KA-BAR
Model Name	1477CB
Color	Coyote Brown
Blade Material	Stainless Steel
Power Source	AC/DC
Item Dimensions LxWxH	8 x 4 x 2 inches
Item Weight	90.7 Grams
Blade Edge	Serrated

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Made in the USA and Imported
Blade length: 2 5/16 inch
Overall length: 5 5/8 inch
Steel: aus 8a stainless steel
Weight: 0.18 lb.
Blade length 2-15/16"

In extreme close-quarter encounters where a suspect is attempting to take an officer's handgun, or an officer cannot access his handgun, the TDI knife is available as a "last option" knife. When worn on the pant belt the entire unit - knife and sheath - is well concealed. Designed by John Benner, founder and owner of tactical defense Institute. Now available with partially serrated blade, Coyote brown handle and sheath, and black metal belt clip. Specifications: - weight: 0.20 lb. - steel: AUS 8A stainless steel - blade type: fixed - blade length: 2-5/16" - overall length: 5-5/8" - grind: hollow - edge angles: 15 degrees - handle material: Zytel - shape: drop point - HRc: 57-59CR - stamp: Ka-Bar TDI - pocket clip: N - blade thickness: 0.125

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 4 x 2 inches; 3.2 Ounces
Item model number ‏ : ‎ 3438
Department ‏ : ‎ Unisex-adult
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ March 7, 2008
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ KaBar
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0018VDL2O
Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ Taiwan

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Q:

Does the kabar tdi come with a belt clip?

Answer: Yes, it does. Unfortunately, the provided sheath is a real piece of crap. You'll have to spend extra money buying a decent sheath for this blade. I did.

Answer: yes

Answer: Sure does, a really strong one too

Q:

Is this a legit ka-bar?

Answer: Yes it is made my Ka-Bar and i feel that the quality is the same as their other products

Answer: It’s legit. I bought it as a gift for a friend of mine who was going on deployment. He knows his stuff when it comes to knives and firearms and he was genuinely happy with it.

Answer: Absolutely. Carry it on my ruck strap. Small, so it's easy keep on a belt clip on you're hip, or small of the back.

Answer: Yes it is

Answer: Yes

Q:

Can the sheath be incorporated into a ankle sheath?

Answer: I don't see why not. A ill ingenuity and creativity I'm sure a guy could come up with something

Q:

Does the kabar tdi come with a sheath

Answer: Absolutely, it comes with a coyote brown sheath with pre-mounted belt clip.

Answer: Yes. It comes with a hard plastic sheath that matches the color of the handle. The sheath has a sturdy metal belt clip.

Answer: Mine came with a kydex belt-clip style sheath.

Q:

can it be carried horizontally

Answer: with the sheath that comes with the knife it can only be carried vertically

Answer: Not officially. I carry mine on the shoulder strap, but it is zip tied in place.

Q:

Is this version black or tan.

Answer: TAN

Answer: It’s a tan version

Answer: I have a tan 1 and it's a great little knife

Answer: The one I have is tan

Q:

is this knife suitable for strong side reverse-grip?

Answer: You can safely carry reverse grip, however, it is recommended for standard.

Answer: Yes, it is designed for either hand carry.

Answer: Yes, very comfortable in either direction!

Answer: Yup, works great both ways

Q:

Is it coyote or foliage?

Answer: It is coyote... almost a desert tan.. slightly lighter than magpul gear coyote if that helps.

Answer: Tis coyote my friend.

Answer: Yes it is coyote

Answer: It is on the darkest side of coyote brown. The shade can be much lighter from different companies. It is quite dark. Much darker than a Magpul FDE. Maybe the color shade varies from batch to batch. That is possible. I wish it were lighter like the Khakis most of us wear. I may paint it a lighter shade. Would be simple to do.

Answer: Coyote handle and sheath. Black blade and belt clip.

Answer: Coyote

Q:

Where is it made ,

Answer: Taiwan. There is a version made in the USA. It is expensive. Around $230. I see they are down to $150 now. Probably because of the price and value of this knife. The Colonel.

Answer: It is manufactured in Taiwan for KA-BAR and made to KA-BAR specifications.

Answer: Taiwan. It's still a great knife to carry. I real like mine and carry it with me all the time.

Q:

Is the combo blade available in black?

Answer: Yes, the item number from Ka-Bar is 1481 and is sold on Amazon.com at the following link:

Answer: Search for Ka-Bar 1481

Q:

Does the coyote brown come in a straight edge?

Answer: NO, the Coyote brown comes only in combo edge.

Answer: I have only seen the black come in the standard non serrated blade.

Answer: No. The design and use for this knife calls for the serated edge. This is a defensive blade for last ditch fighting, not a Daily EDC knife.

Q:

Can it be used for horizontal carry

Answer: The sheath is designed for vertical carry but many have self rigged the for horizontal carry.

Answer: The sheath is tight but I would not trust it without a piece of paracord or small diameter bungee cord to secure the knife in the sheath

Q:

Does the clip fit a 1.75" belt?

Answer: It can but the clip will expand and keep getting wider, I run it on my pants then my beld around the out side to hold it more securely

Answer: YES, I just double checked with my riggers belt and it works fine. The knife is a good product for defense. The only thing I had a problem with is the knife staying in the sheath. Mine came out and I lost it.

Answer: yes it does.....

Answer: Yes. It will work.

Q:

Is this blade a lowvz, novz, or full bird?

Q:

Does the belt clip can be attached either side of the sheath?

Answer: Yes I'm left handed works on either side

Answer: Yes it can

Q:

Will this sheath work with a tek lok?

Answer: I don't think do. I tried to use a tek lok I had on another kbar I had but it was too large and the holes didn't match up. I think the only clips that work are the ones that kbar make for the TDI but I didn't have a small tek lok to work with, so ultimately I'm not sure.

Answer: No unfortunately not, the holes won't line up but a mini tek lok may.

Answer: Yes, you can easily mount the smaller tekloc by drilling two additional holes. It's a very simple job but cops can't figure it out?

Q:

Is the sheath black or coyote?

Answer: The sheath is coyote to match the handle with a black metal clip for your belt.

Answer: Mine came with a coyote sheath.

Answer: it is coyote.............

Answer: Coyote...nice knife, really like mine

Answer: It was coyote as well.

Q:

Is this able to be worn so the knife sits horizontally on a belt?

Answer: Hello...the sheath belt holder can be adjusted to various angles including horizontal. Since the knife is on about a 30 degree angle, the handle can be horizontal with the sheath on a lesser angle. My biggest concern is the sheath does not LOCK the knife in too well and I lost my knife when attached to a small shoulder bag.

Answer: You would have to drill it yourself but it's designed to be carried Handel up like a sidearm so you can draw it like a pistol with your off hand

Q:

Does this knife include the sheath with clip ?

Answer: Yes it comes with a kydex sheath and the TDI reversable clip

Answer: It does

Answer: Yes it does

Q:

is this usable for a lefty

Answer: definitely. lefty, righty, front grip or back grip the sheath is customizable to go on the belt anywhere left or right

Answer: Yes it is, as I am a lefty also. Very nice knife. Personally, I chose the small one for myself.

Answer: Yes, it can be used ambidexterously.....It is actually intended to be used to protect the side of your body your firearm is carried on. E.G. If you carry your firearm on your right side this knife should be carried on your left so it can be used to protect against someone attempting to get their hands on your firearm in CQB (close quarters combat). It would work equally well if carried on either side depending on whether you are a lefty or a righty. Hope that helps.

Answer: Yes. Easy to change mount to fit either side. As other stated, I'm right hand, firearm on right and carry the knife on left side so you would mount knife on right side.

Answer: Easily used by either hand. The belt clip that attaches to the sheath are also reversible allowing you to put where ever on your belt you would like

Q:

Does this come in a black handle model?

Answer: I don't know about black but my tan 1 is a great little knife

Q:

The powder coating on my blade is rough and somewhat textured. is that normal? i wish it were smooth. i will exchange it i need to.

Answer: That is the normal finish.

Answer: Mine is like that as well. I believe this is the normal finish to be expected.

Q:

Does it come with the sheath as pictured?

Answer: Absolutely, it comes with the sheath and pre-mounted belt clip.

Answer: Yes this does come with a sheath.

Answer: Yes. This is an excellent knife and sheath.

Answer: Yes it does and the clip can be moved to the other side.

Answer: Yes.

Answer: Yes, mine did.

Q:

Can the sheath attached with molle style belt

Answer: It'll work on a 1.5" belt no problem. I wound up getting a custom sheath made. You can order a kydex sheath with soft loops to attach to molle/pals/Alice.

Answer: I use mine on a standard military style belt. It clips over the belt.

Q:

I ordered a kabar b0018vdl2o and it said it was made in the usa and i got mine and it's not made in the usa it's made in taiwan why is that

Q:

Will this sheath fit on molle webbing?

Answer: Not unless you modified it. The larger TDI's come pre-mounted with molle straps. 1482 through 1485

Answer: I don't know why people are saying it won't because it will.. I have it attached to my chest rig. The belt clip on back slides right into standard military molle of 1 1/2" and stays securely. It's a nice knife

Answer: It will not unless you take the clip off and make a rigged attachment to the sheath

Answer: The clip resembles a moment clip almost but a bit more rigid

Q:

Is this legal to carry concealed?

Answer: Always consult your local laws. When in doubt, consult with a knowledgeable attorney,as opposed to any law enforcement officer.

Answer: It is here in Ohio. It would depend on your state laws.

Nathan Thompson : Get one

Great handy little knife for self defense, also perfect for a replacement box cutter at work.

Ron J. : A must Buy

Excellent product for the price and seems to work great so far. Will definitely pass the word on about this great product and company.

Chriss : Five Stars

Excellent and quick on the draw, something most people don't think about when it comes to self defense.

Scott : Great knife, poor sheath.

Great defensive knife. Good design, good construction, good edge. Lousy sheath; it does not hold onto the knife securely. I'll be getting an aftermarket sheath for this knife at NSR tactical. It is widely known that this knife comes with a weak sheath, so the market has filled the void.

MadMonkey : Four Stars

GREAT knife, very concealable and extremely fast to deploy. I'll be ordering a second for EDC.

Toxikviper : FITS

I love it, Easy to deploy, fits in your hand comfortably, a no fuss great knife. If you are looking for a great EDC knife this is it

Dave : self protection

Excellent for protection and came very sharp. Holster is amazing

Mishka : Perfect for backup self defense

Perfect for backup self defense! It's small and can be easily tucked in a boot or waistband! Good quality as always from Ka-Bar

Twizzi464 : Amazing

Omg this is the best knife i have ever owned. Absolutely love it I recommend it

Me : excellent

extremely sharp. comes with a sheath which wasn't real evident from the description. excellent knife

Don Nelson : Fantastic little knife

Fantastic little knife... Sturdy and sharp. Great last ditch knife when the chips are down. Also suited for opening that next Amazon Box. Sits a bit high on waist, So I would look for a horizontal belt option.

Michael : IT COMES WITH A SHEATH DO NOT SPEND 30$ ON ONE LIKE I DID

ITS GRATE BUT IT SHOULD STATE IT COMES WITH A SHEATH

Amazon Customer : Great

Great

Thomas & Holly : wow!

Wow this knife is outstanding!

First of all the shipping was crazy fast, might help that i have amazon prime but still, shipped within 2 hours.

The knife itself is fantastic, perfect size for what i was looking for, very sharp out of the box. I am working on my Law Enforcement Cert and after looking through enough things decided i wanted a backup knife for when im carrying just in case and this is the perfect size. I saw some people complain about the clip that was on their sheath but mine was the heavy duty upgraded one which made me pretty happy, didnt have to worry about ordering that. I realize this isnt a USA made knife and for the price and quality thats fine, would order many more in the future! Might get a couple different colors for myself and friends.

Thomas & Holly : wow!

Wow this knife is outstanding!

First of all the shipping was crazy fast, might help that i have amazon prime but still, shipped within 2 hours.

The knife itself is fantastic, perfect size for what i was looking for, very sharp out of the box. I am working on my Law Enforcement Cert and after looking through enough things decided i wanted a backup knife for when im carrying just in case and this is the perfect size. I saw some people complain about the clip that was on their sheath but mine was the heavy duty upgraded one which made me pretty happy, didnt have to worry about ordering that. I realize this isnt a USA made knife and for the price and quality thats fine, would order many more in the future! Might get a couple different colors for myself and friends.

ReviewTime! : Don't think, don't hesitate... just BUT it!

If your hesitating... DONT!

This is fantastic defense knife. Well made comes with everything needed. Flipped the sheath to draw from 5 o'clock in about 2 minutes so it sits at the bottom of my fist ready to throw a punch.

Carry it every day with my glock, extremely comfortable, perfect retention on the sheath. Highly recommend... several of my friends have already ordered it.

I still carry a pocket knife, because this knife is really only meant to be drawn in defensive situations. However it's extremely sharp and can be used for anything

anthony hemphill : Five Stars

great for EDC.

SERE Central LLC : Don't leave home without it.

From Afghanistan,Iraq, the Congo, Rwanda and so many other places. I have carried all of the styles and sizes of TDI. They are above and beyond. Come out of nowhere to take your enemy. They also make great skinning knives. Hold an edge and will do what ever job asked.

C Baker : One of my favorite knives. I wear it IWB on my weak ...

One of my favorite knives. I wear it IWB on my weak side (left side) and it sit comfortably with no issues. The description states that the color is "Coyote Brown" but mine is actually Flat Dark Earth. The knife is extremely sharp out of the box. The grip is very ergonomic, whether you have the knife in the top of your hand or the bottom. The sheath is excellent and holds the knife very well.

Mark Ferreira : For anyone wanting a little more security.

Great knife, I wear whenever I leave the house. Small enough so not seen under shirt blade extremely sharp and strong. Great last defense weapon.

Nico Schoenfuss : Belt clip useless

Knife is perfect, but the belt clip is useless, it will bend and the clip will no longer stay in place when trying to remove the knife. So I would say it would be rendered useless in a self-defense situation, you will be trying to stab someone with the knife sheath

BMS : Nice Purpose Built Knife

Great little SD knife. I take it with me when walking the dog early in the morning or late at night. Love the 2.3”+ leaf-shaped hollow ground blade. Not sure how well the black blade coating will hold up, but AUS-8A steel has good corrosion resistance and it will only come out in case of emergency so I’m not too worried about it. The angle of the blade and palm filling full-tang handle make it very efficient and comfortable to draw and use for its designed purpose. I chose the combo edge as the plain portion is effective for penetration with the toothy serrations following for effect. Came pretty sharp but quickly touched up the plain edge portion with my Sharpmaker and strop to my liking. Sheath is secure with no rattle and fast, easy deployment. Sheath and clip hold it snuggly and comfortably on a leather belt or tucked into gym shorts. Lots of flexibility in how you chose to carry it and is highly concealable if desired. Love the desert tan color (comes with the CE edge only) and the inclusion of a wrench and extra screws for the clip is a nice touch. Be sure to check your local laws on if and how you can legally carry it. All in all, this is a super value when you purchase through a reliable channel like Amazon.

Don Nelson : Fantastic little knife

Fantastic little knife... Sturdy and sharp. Great last ditch knife when the chips are down. Also suited for opening that next Amazon Box. Sits a bit high on waist, So I would look for a horizontal belt option.

A : Great

I love these little knives

dan-g : Small but effective 2nd chance protection

The knife is solid. The sheath, after a while loosened up allowing the blade to come out inadvertently. Otherwise, a five star item.

Steven Miller : Nice.

Nice knife would like to see the handle in a solid wood

Me : excellent

extremely sharp. comes with a sheath which wasn't real evident from the description. excellent knife

Mishka : Perfect for backup self defense

Perfect for backup self defense! It's small and can be easily tucked in a boot or waistband! Good quality as always from Ka-Bar

BMS : Nice Purpose Built Knife

Great little SD knife. I take it with me when walking the dog early in the morning or late at night. Love the 2.3”+ leaf-shaped hollow ground blade. Not sure how well the black blade coating will hold up, but AUS-8A steel has good corrosion resistance and it will only come out in case of emergency so I’m not too worried about it. The angle of the blade and palm filling full-tang handle make it very efficient and comfortable to draw and use for its designed purpose. I chose the combo edge as the plain portion is effective for penetration with the toothy serrations following for effect. Came pretty sharp but quickly touched up the plain edge portion with my Sharpmaker and strop to my liking. Sheath is secure with no rattle and fast, easy deployment. Sheath and clip hold it snuggly and comfortably on a leather belt or tucked into gym shorts. Lots of flexibility in how you chose to carry it and is highly concealable if desired. Love the desert tan color (comes with the CE edge only) and the inclusion of a wrench and extra screws for the clip is a nice touch. Be sure to check your local laws on if and how you can legally carry it. All in all, this is a super value when you purchase through a reliable channel like Amazon.

Jonathan Fielding : High quality

Very well made knife and sheath. Very concealable and fits great in the hand.

JD : Four Stars

Great knife, good edc

chilovyek : Awesome

Love this knife. It is my everyday concealed carry knife.

Rob Wright : Absolutely perfect for concealed EDC.

Great little EDC knife. Comes super sharp and well articulated even to my big hands. I may purchase a few more of the other blade types too. Great price, great product.

H.M. Murdock : Great Knife

It fits on the belt great and is a perfect size to be useful without getting in the way. The coyote brown color is perfect, too. I highly recommend this for defense or even utility use.

anthony hemphill : Five Stars

great for EDC.

dan-g : Small but effective 2nd chance protection

The knife is solid. The sheath, after a while loosened up allowing the blade to come out inadvertently. Otherwise, a five star item.

Amazon Customer : nice tool. the coating on the blade comes off ...

nice tool. the coating on the blade comes off quick but its a defensive weapon so you never really use the blade until you have to use it. sturdy and attaches well. Used mostly if someone tries to take your gun off your belt you can grab them by the arm and slash away. deploys super quick and look mean as hell.

TEB : Cuts through ropes and straps like butter

Absolutely Love, Love, Love this knife. Razor sharp out the box. My coworkers love this knife also

niel : Five Stars

Nice little knife for edc

Amazon Customer : nice tool. the coating on the blade comes off ...

nice tool. the coating on the blade comes off quick but its a defensive weapon so you never really use the blade until you have to use it. sturdy and attaches well. Used mostly if someone tries to take your gun off your belt you can grab them by the arm and slash away. deploys super quick and look mean as hell.

Adam J : Great quality knife.

WOW just WOW I can't say enough good things about this knife as always Ka Bar has made another great knife (TDI Law Enforcement) this knife has great grip and ergonomics also great price.

Don Nelson : Fantastic little knife

Fantastic little knife... Sturdy and sharp. Great last ditch knife when the chips are down. Also suited for opening that next Amazon Box. Sits a bit high on waist, So I would look for a horizontal belt option.

H.M. Murdock : Great Knife

It fits on the belt great and is a perfect size to be useful without getting in the way. The coyote brown color is perfect, too. I highly recommend this for defense or even utility use.

Dave W. : Great knife!

Great knife! Sharp, durable and well made holster included. Only problem I had was I had to file down the inside of the holster allowing for a quicker draw. Straight out of the box it's take a little bit of strength to pull. Overall great knife perfect for self defense.

Amazon Customer : Great

Don’t hesitate

Steve M Hernandez : Daily carry

Ergonomic, concealable, sharp and fast deployment.

Amazon Customer : Wonderful

Great quality, great communication

dan-g : Small but effective 2nd chance protection

The knife is solid. The sheath, after a while loosened up allowing the blade to come out inadvertently. Otherwise, a five star item.

Jonathan Fielding : High quality

Very well made knife and sheath. Very concealable and fits great in the hand.

Samuel : The only con for me at least is that the blade is a tad small

I was not expecting this blade to come home this fast. amazon prime sure does get the job done otherwise than the fast shipping the blade is GREAT.

KA-BAR 1477CB, TDI Law Enforcement Clip, Partial Serrated, Coyote Brown, Hard Sheath, 5 5/8" review and price compare 2025

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Questions about KA-BAR 1477CB, TDI Law Enforcement Clip, Partial Serrated, Coyote Brown, Hard Sheath, 5 5/8"

Does the kabar tdi come with a belt clip?

Is this a legit ka-bar?

Can the sheath be incorporated into a ankle sheath?

Does the kabar tdi come with a sheath

can it be carried horizontally

Is this version black or tan.

is this knife suitable for strong side reverse-grip?

Is it coyote or foliage?

Where is it made ,

Is the combo blade available in black?

Does the coyote brown come in a straight edge?

Can it be used for horizontal carry

Does the clip fit a 1.75" belt?

Is this blade a lowvz, novz, or full bird?

Does the belt clip can be attached either side of the sheath?

Will this sheath work with a tek lok?

Is the sheath black or coyote?

Is this able to be worn so the knife sits horizontally on a belt?

Does this knife include the sheath with clip ?

is this usable for a lefty

Does this come in a black handle model?

The powder coating on my blade is rough and somewhat textured. is that normal? i wish it were smooth. i will exchange it i need to.

Does it come with the sheath as pictured?

Can the sheath attached with molle style belt

I ordered a kabar b0018vdl2o and it said it was made in the usa and i got mine and it's not made in the usa it's made in taiwan why is that

Will this sheath fit on molle webbing?

Is this legal to carry concealed?

Product reviews of KA-BAR 1477CB, TDI Law Enforcement Clip, Partial Serrated, Coyote Brown, Hard Sheath, 5 5/8"