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Ka-Bar Gila Folder Knife Black, Medium

4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 474 ratings
Recommended Uses For Product Camping
Brand KA-BAR
Model Name KA3077-BRK
Special Feature Foldable
Age Range (Description) teenagers and adults
Included Components Pocket Clip
Handle Material Aluminum
Color Black
Blade Material Stainless Steel
Style American

About this item

  • Made in: China
  • Category name: locking-knives
  • Made in USA or imported
  • High quality folders at a great price
  • SS blade with aluminum handle
  • 3 3/4 inch blade
  • Side lock glia large clip point folder with thumbhole
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The inexpensive Gila utility folder ideal for everyday pocket carry, groomsmen gifts or stocking stuffers. Features: It has a clip shaped blade that is hollow ground to a 15 degree angle, The non-reflective black blade has a Rockwell hardness of 50-52CR, Side lock locking mechanism, Hole in blade allows for one hand opening, Includes pocket clip. Specifications - Blade Length: 3. 875", Blade Thickness: 0. 14", Blade Edge: Plain, Blade Material: 420 Stainless Steel, Length Open: 8. 875", Length Closed: 5", Weight: 6. 4 ounces, Handle Material: G10.

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4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5 out of 5
474 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the sharpness and value of the knife. For example, they mention it's very well sharpened, and great value for the money. Some are happy with durability. That said, opinions are mixed on ease of opening and closing, weight, lock, and size.

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98 customers mention91 positive7 negative

Customers are satisfied with the sharpness of the knife. They mention that it is very well sharpened, and comes sharp enough to shave with. Some say that the knife is excellent and stays sharp for a long time.

"...It is very sharp out of the box and I have cut just about everything with it from string to sheet rock...." Read more

"...~ The blade is sharp right out of the box! I was able to shave cleanly with it and it passed the paper test with flying colors!..." Read more

"...it as an everyday pocket knife for all my utility needs, and it is plenty sharp to cut those little threads on my wife's silk dress, while being..." Read more

"...It comes as sharp as any other good quality knife...." Read more

90 customers mention85 positive5 negative

Customers are satisfied with the durability of the knife. They mention that it is well-made, solid, and holds a good edge. The blade is high quality and easy to put an edge on. The belt clip is sturdy and strong, and it ages without rusting up. It is capable of heavy-duty work and is a dependable work tool. The lock up is solid, making it a very nice self-defense knife.

"...This is a simple, well-built liner lock design and I couldn't be happier with the knife or the price...." Read more

"...~ The belt clip is sturdy and strong which should allow it to remain secure when clipped to my pocket...." Read more

"...It would actually make a very nice self-defense knife as well, should you be faced with a life threatening situation and you have been trained to..." Read more

"Sturdy and good quality. Bought as a Christmas gift for someone and they loved it! Recommend!" Read more

49 customers mention42 positive7 negative

Customers like the value of the knife. They say it's a great value for the money, and has nice quality for the price. Some customers also mention that the knife is hefty and easy to open.

"...can take a lanyard, can be used with just one hand, and is cheap enough that I won't worry too much if it gets lost or stolen...." Read more

"Pretty solid, I like it! Hefty, big, but I do wish the handle was a little thicker width-wise because a blade like this is made for larger cutting..." Read more

"Very nice folder knife for the price, only gave it 4 stars because it was a little big/heavy for pocket carrying and not exactly what I wanted, but..." Read more

"This is an excellent knife at a very good price. I've used it at work daily for about a year now and it hasn't let me down...." Read more

52 customers mention29 positive23 negative

Customers are mixed about the size of the knife. Some mention that it's a good size knife-blade, sturdy enough to use for camping, and the perfect size blade + handle. However, others say that it’s too big for their usual EDC and intimidating.

"I LOVE THIS KNIFE! It's big, it's heavy, holds an edge and that's exactly what I wanted for an EDC...." Read more

"...than i thought it would be,, not really a bad thing but kinda too big for my usual EDC.. I do love the spear point design of the blade and it has a..." Read more

"...those little threads on my wife's silk dress, while being hefty enough to cut oranges from my tree...." Read more

"...The first thing you should know about this knife is that it is quite large, it will almost assuredly be bigger than what you think from looking at..." Read more

39 customers mention19 positive20 negative

Customers are mixed about the weight of the knife. Some mention it has a nice weight, while others say it's heavier than expected.

"I LOVE THIS KNIFE! It's big, it's heavy, holds an edge and that's exactly what I wanted for an EDC...." Read more

"...draw back to me is that it is a solid metal handle which makes it a bit heavy and also makes the grip not as good.. I would of loved to have this..." Read more

"...pros:~ The Gila has a nice weight (in my opinion, I like a knife with a little weight that I can feel)...." Read more

"...I will admit that it is bigger and heavier than I had anticipated, but ultimately, I really like the size, weight, and balance of the blade...." Read more

24 customers mention14 positive10 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of opening and closing. Some mention that it's easy to open and close with either hand, while others say that the lock gets stuck making it impossible to close. Some say that it takes two hands to open or close the knife.

"...The blade opens and closes smoothly; I can do both with one hand as easily as with a similar medium sized knife...." Read more

"...and the only reason i didnt give it 5 stars is because it mine doesn't open very smooth ill play with it a bunch and see if it smooths out or i will..." Read more

"...The Ka-Bar Gila meets all of these requirements. It is easy to open and close single-handed...." Read more

"...It opens very smoothly, but I have other K2-line knives with hinge-pins that required a little assistance...." Read more

18 customers mention7 positive11 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the lock of the knife. Some say that it locks firmly, making it easy to trust it. The slide lock appears to work fine, and the liner lock engages smoothly. However, some customers report that the lock gets stuck and is hard to release.

"...from 5- to 4-stars is that with a wrist-flick open, the lock will sometimes get jammed and require another knife or tool to pry it open and close..." Read more

"...blade is large (3 7/8" long and 0.14" thick) and locks solidly with no free play...." Read more

"...issue is if you snap it open quickly with one hand, the locking mechanism goes too far and you need to pry it back into position so it can be closed." Read more

"...I am a US Marine so Kabar is dear to my heart. The locking mechanism broke, I fixed, it broke again and got locked open while I was out in the bush...." Read more

20 customers mention0 positive20 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the sturdiness of the knife. They mention that the belt clip is flimsy, the handle is weak, and the clasp is too floppy. The steel quality is very low and the pocket clip wears out after a year.

"...sharper I would have given it a five, but it is clear the steel quality is very low, so I don't expect too much at sub-$20...." Read more

"...My knifes only draw back to me is that it is a solid metal handle which makes it a bit heavy and also makes the grip not as good.. I would of loved..." Read more

"...The clip broke in 2018 I sent a photo to ka-bar customer support along with my address and They sent me a replacement clip a few days later...." Read more

"...allen keys fit because its metric i just got it but the pocket clip has gotten a bit loose and i would like to tighten it it up i dont want to use..." Read more

Good knife
4 Stars
Good knife
Very sharp knife, quality build, and perfect size blade + handle. My only issue is if you snap it open quickly with one hand, the locking mechanism goes too far and you need to pry it back into position so it can be closed.
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Stephen Mangiameli Jr
5.0 out of 5 stars I LOVE THIS KNIFE!
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2013
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I LOVE THIS KNIFE! It's big, it's heavy, holds an edge and that's exactly what I wanted for an EDC. Do not be turned off by negative reviews or the "It sucks cuz it's made in China" crowd. This is a simple, well-built liner lock design and I couldn't be happier with the knife or the price.

This is a big and heavy knife, so be warned if you are wanting something small and light. Having said that it fits in my hand beautifully and my front pocket as well. The only issue I had out of the box was the screw holding the blade loosened way more than I cared for. But a drop of lock tight fixed that and after tightening it down pretty good, the blade worked itself to the perfect tension.

The knife doesn't use the latest greatest hardest steel on the market, but it holds an edge well. It is very sharp out of the box and I have cut just about everything with it from string to sheet rock. As a matter of fact, since it's last sharpening I did a little sheet rock cutting during a recent move since my tools weren't at the new house yet and I didn't have access to a razor knife. Since then I've opened boxes, cut cardboard, and trimmed loose threads with ease. It's not as sharp as I'd like at the moment, but what do you expect after cutting sheet rock!

If you aren't sure because of the Chinese stamp but are in the market for a new folder on a budget, BUY THIS KNIFE! You won't be disappointed.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Impressed!!
Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2017
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First Impressions:

I just received the knife yesterday and let me say I am impressed! At this price point I was expecting a lightweight, fragile backup I could put away in my truck for emergencies. I have carried the Mule from Ka-Bar for years...until I lost it and was looking for something of the same weight and quality. I think I've found it for less than half the price of the Mule!

pros:
~ The Gila has a nice weight (in my opinion, I like a knife with a little weight that I can feel).
~ The blade does not have any wriggle what so ever and feels sturdy.
~ The belt clip is sturdy and strong which should allow it to remain secure when clipped to my pocket.
~ The handle is comfortable in my hand.
~ The slim design (compared to the Mule) allows it to not protrude from my pocket making it look bulky.
~ The blade is sharp right out of the box! I was able to shave cleanly with it and it passed the paper test with flying colors!

Cons: (not really a "Con" it just takes practice)
~ the thumb hole take a little practice for one handed operation...I was able to do it after about 5 try's (not a big deal)

Overall...I am impressed with this knife and look forward to seeing what it can handle. Don't be fooled (like I have been in the past) with the price, this knife is worth more than the $16 it is listed for!!!
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JaminCycling
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Value Folder
Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2013
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I'll tell you, I was pleasantly surprised when I received this knife. It was a lot bigger than I thought it was going to be. The blade is nearly 4" and the handle is probably close to 5". It has a great heft to it, I'll try to upload a picture of it in my hand. The nice thing is how smooth its action is. I can flick it out forward or downward/reverse without using my finger. Just a nice flick of the wrist with some practice will snap it out. If it came sharper I would have given it a five, but it is clear the steel quality is very low, so I don't expect too much at sub-$20. I put some time on it with a ceramic stone and stropped it and it has been holding its edge nicely now. I use it as an everyday pocket knife for all my utility needs, and it is plenty sharp to cut those little threads on my wife's silk dress, while being hefty enough to cut oranges from my tree. It would actually make a very nice self-defense knife as well, should you be faced with a life threatening situation and you have been trained to use a knife, I would feel comfortable whipping this out.
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JM.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great knife
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2024
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Sturdy and good quality. Bought as a Christmas gift for someone and they loved it! Recommend!
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Amazjon
5.0 out of 5 stars Great knife for a good price
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2013
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This knife is good quality for only $15. The first thing you should know about this knife is that it is quite large, it will almost assuredly be bigger than what you think from looking at the picture. Whether it is too big to be an every day carry knife depends on the person. I personally was looking for a larger folder and this one was a good size. The knife used to be made with aluminum handle scales, but people didn't like the added weight so Ka-Bar switched the handle material to G-10. Despite its large size, there is no blade play and the liner lock is secure. The blade opens and closes smoothly; I can do both with one hand as easily as with a similar medium sized knife.
The blade is a nice thickness and size, so you wouldn't mind using it for a lot of tougher tasks. It comes as sharp as any other good quality knife. Overall it has a good feel just like other Ka-Bar blades and although I haven't used it much yet, my guess is that it could take a beating and remain a solid knife.
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Old Fogey
5.0 out of 5 stars Great knife, great price
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2013
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I wanted to upgrade my hiking knife. I have had one for about 30 years now, and it still works well, but its main drawback is that it take two hands to open and close it. I wanted a knife that can sit in my pack for ages without rusting up, is capable of heavy-duty work in emergencies, can take a lanyard, can be used with just one hand, and is cheap enough that I won't worry too much if it gets lost or stolen. The Ka-Bar Gila meets all of these requirements. It is easy to open and close single-handed. It has a lanyard hole to attach it to my pack so I can't drop it off the mountain. The blade is large (3 7/8" long and 0.14" thick) and locks solidly with no free play. It is stainless steel, and comes out of the box with a shaving edge. To top it off, it comes at a ridiculously low price!
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Jorge Humberto Herrera Aguilar
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente relación precio - calidad
Reviewed in Mexico on October 24, 2021
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Cumple muy bien, se siente de mayor calidad a la esperada, viene muy bien afilada aunque la retención de filo es medianamente buena.
Es cómoda a la mano y da una sensación de confianza muy buena debido a que hasta el momento no se ha aflojado y lo más importante, el bloqueo es bastante bueno.
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Chris Wells
4.0 out of 5 stars Decent
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 13, 2021
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It's an okay beater knife. It's hefty and easy to sharpen. A little overpriced due to having the Ka-bar name on it. But because it's kind of crap you don't mind mistreating it. I've been in situations where I have needed a knife but would not have wanted to use one of my better ones for fear of damaging it.
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Johannes K.
4.0 out of 5 stars Gefällt mir, qualitativ ok, aber...
Reviewed in Germany on November 12, 2017
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... die Klemme zum Befestigen des Messers an einem Gürtel hat an der Verschraubung nach kurzer Zeit einen Riss bekommen. Die Funktion der Klemme ist aber noch gegeben.

Alles in allem Preis-Leistungsmässig ok, würde ich wiederkaufen, kann es daher weiterempfehlen.
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Aarón Zarain Rodriguez
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente calidad y precio
Reviewed in Mexico on April 12, 2021
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Buena calidad, estaría perfecto poder cambiar el Clíp de posición, el filo es impresionante tan coló 2 pasadas en una cgaura de polvo de diamante y quedó como navaja de rasurar, muy buen peso y cómoda ya que a pesar de ser pesada y larga, ya doblada es de un grosor bastante discreto
Excelente calidad y precio
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Brinjun
3.0 out of 5 stars but damages easy when dropped
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 8, 2017
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Solid knife, but damages easy when dropped.
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