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product_id: 1403958
title: "KB17281 81 Field Knife"
brand: "glock"
price: "VT18657"
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Glock"
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# HRC 55 spring steel, phosphate treated 12-inch spear point blade Bayonet-ready & ambidextrous grip KB17281 81 Field Knife

**Brand:** glock
**Price:** VT18657
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🗡️ Own the edge that professionals trust — Glock’s field knife means business.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** KB17281 81 Field Knife by glock
- **How much does it cost?** VT18657 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/1403958-kb17281-81-field-knife)

## Best For

- glock enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted glock brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Precision Spear Point:** 12-inch spear point blade offers superior penetration and nimble control for tactical and survival tasks.
- • **Ambidextrous Ergonomics:** Comfortable grip and sheath designed for silent, one-handed deployment by both left and right-handed users.
- • **Battle-Tested Durability:** Spring steel blade with HRC 55 hardness ensures long-lasting edge retention under heavy use.
- • **Value-Packed Performance:** Premium Glock quality at a fraction of the cost—trusted by military pros and outdoor enthusiasts alike.
- • **Multi-Role Combat Utility:** Designed as a utility knife, combat blade, and bayonet—versatility that adapts to any mission or adventure.

## Overview

The Glock KB17281 81 Field Knife is a 12-inch spear point blade crafted from phosphate-treated spring steel with a hardness rating of HRC 55. Engineered for multi-purpose use as a utility knife, combat blade, and bayonet, it features an ambidextrous grip and a sheath designed for quick, silent access. With a reputation for durability, edge retention, and tactical versatility, this Austrian-made knife is a top choice for military personnel, hunters, and outdoor adventurers seeking premium performance at an unbeatable price.

## Description

Great Product

Review: Must HAVE!! - It came pretty quickly and I’ve had it for about two weeks now. It’s just as I heard it was very tough high quality spring steel. Edge hold: after plenty of stress testing it will hold its edge after contact with another piece of steel or metal! The grip is great the blade thickness is impressive the overall design is really great and it even has a bayonet feature for my military buffs overall it is a great and reliable choice for edc and it’s really really greatly priced for the quality you are receiving and I will highly recommend this over and over again if you’re looking for a good quality product at a great price or just want to add to your collection!!! And it’s a GLOCK PRODUCT!!!
Review: Solid A+ no-nonsense military stabby tool - First off, this is a beater. It's solidly a general service utility / combat / bayonet "knife" for the military. It's covered in gun oil / grease that almost smells like cosmoline when you get it -- it's not a "blotchy" paint job like one 1-* "reviewer" stated. Probably good he sent it back, because if you cannot tell a difference between blotchy paint and gun oil / grease... you got to stick to picking up mushrooms. 'nuff said. Next, the blade will not be razor sharp from the factory, because it's a hybrid cold weapon intended to function for three tasks: 1) as a utility knife, 2) as a combat knife, and 3) as a bayonet attached to the StG77 automatic rifle. This is a tool to be used hard, not admired on a shelf. So, yes, with hybrids you'll NEVER get ALL of the intended functions on a PERFECT level, but I dare to say this blade pulls off all of them rather commendably. The sheath? I love it. I have my old unit's knife that beats the snot out of this knife as a combat, utility, and survival knife, but it also certainly costs five+ times as much as this one. I do appreciate that my service knife comes out of its leather sheath silently, though... so you don't hear it, but you actually *feel* it coming out. This one isn't 100% silent, but this sheath isn't too shabby when you practice how to use it properly and one-handed. If you cannot figure this out then stick to picking up mushrooms... I dare to say that Glock made a perfect product for its intended purposes and, especially, for the price. This is a slam dunk for any rank and file infantryman or a civilian; extremely versatile, durable, and budget friendly. The latter gets you into mil contracts. Oh, the surface treatment comes off when you actually use it? Big deal. It's a carbon steel blade and the treatment is to subdue the glare of bare steel, not to make it rust proof. It comes covered in gun oil / grease for a reason and you'll have to treat it with oil / grease periodically or it'll rust. That's the trade off for having a carbon steel blade in general, but it'll also take a bunch of punishment blade-wise and hold an edge. Speaking of edge, this is a hard blade, so it's not as easy / quick to sharpen as some fake steel "blades", but it'll hold pretty nicely under quite a bit of use if you need more sharpness than what it comes with. Let's say it's not a scalpel (cause it's not supposed to be), but it's not dull one either. It's long and nimble enough for some decent knife work and have plenty of edge to get the job done. Also, the thickness of the blade is very adequate should you need to penetrate an object with a considerable force (yeah, after all, this is designed to work as a bayonet, too!). If you leave behind the wants to have the best blade in the world for $30 shipped, you'll be quite satisfied with what Glock provides you. If you have delusions that you'll get a custom combat knife of a specialized unit soldiers for that much money, you need to talk to somebody rather than a blade...

## Features

- Great Product

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000W32PIK |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Best Sellers Rank | #6,720 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #8 in Hunting Knives |
| Blade Edge | Plain/Serrated |
| Blade Length | 12 Inches |
| Blade Material | Spring Steel Hrc55 Phosphate Treated |
| Blade Shape | Spear Point |
| Brand | GLOCK |
| Brand Name | GLOCK |
| Color | Black |
| Country of Origin | Austria |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (2,203) |
| Date First Available | September 17, 2007 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00764503172816 |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Included Components | Product |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 3.5 x 2 x 16 inches |
| Item Length | 11.4 Inches |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 15 x 4.45 x 1.85 inches |
| Item Weight | 8 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Glock |
| Material | Plastic |
| Model Name | KB17281 |
| Package Weight | 0.29 Kilograms |
| Part Number | KB17581-B |
| Power Source | AC/DC |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Camping, Fighting, Hiking, Hunting |
| Special Feature | Sturdy Saw, Phosphate-Treated Blade |
| Style | oem |
| Suggested Users | mens |
| UPC | 764503172816 |
| Warranty Description | 2 Year Manufacturer |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Adult
- **Blade Length:** 12 Inches
- **Blade Material:** Spring Steel Hrc55 Phosphate Treated
- **Brand:** GLOCK
- **Color:** Black
- **Included Components:** Product
- **Model Name:** KB17281
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Camping, Fighting, Hiking, Hunting
- **Special Feature:** Sturdy Saw, Phosphate-Treated Blade
- **Style:** oem

## Images

![KB17281 81 Field Knife - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51fq+JOErML.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Since glock is made in austria, is the knife as well? or is it made in china like most cheap and dissapointing knives?**
A: As a supplier to the Austrian military, Gaston Glock was making knives, shovels and ammo cans in Austria well before he made 16 prototype handguns and a 17th production model (Glock 17).  I have hard used my Glock field knife by sticking it in things you shouldn't and cutting anything in front of me.  I gave the one I purchased recently as a gift to a heavy machine mechanic.  He actually uses his harder than I have used mine.  I would compare the Glock durability to a Cold Steel product.  The fit and finish of the Glock knife is extremely utilitarian (like the pistols).  While it will not win a beauty competition it will serve you very well.  (P.S.  The shovels are even better!).

**Q: Does this knife come with a matching Glock polymer sheath?**
A: Yes, it did. The sheath holds the knife very securely. I think you will be very happy with this knife, I really like mine, like all things Glock, it is well made.

**Q: Can the knife be turned around in the sheath for left hand carry? thanks!**
A: The knife can be either right or left hand and the sheath can be worn on either side of the body.

**Q: Is the blade metal continous through the handle?**
A: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/958362-Glock-Model-81-Field-Knife-ReviewWith the uses described, it must have a metal tang inside the polymer handle clear to the pommel.  Otherwise you could not do the prying and twisting,described.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Must HAVE!!
*by B***. on August 22, 2025*

It came pretty quickly and I’ve had it for about two weeks now. It’s just as I heard it was very tough high quality spring steel. Edge hold: after plenty of stress testing it will hold its edge after contact with another piece of steel or metal! The grip is great the blade thickness is impressive the overall design is really great and it even has a bayonet feature for my military buffs overall it is a great and reliable choice for edc and it’s really really greatly priced for the quality you are receiving and I will highly recommend this over and over again if you’re looking for a good quality product at a great price or just want to add to your collection!!! And it’s a GLOCK PRODUCT!!!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Solid A+ no-nonsense military stabby tool
*by A***E on November 9, 2019*

First off, this is a beater. It's solidly a general service utility / combat / bayonet "knife" for the military. It's covered in gun oil / grease that almost smells like cosmoline when you get it -- it's not a "blotchy" paint job like one 1-* "reviewer" stated. Probably good he sent it back, because if you cannot tell a difference between blotchy paint and gun oil / grease... you got to stick to picking up mushrooms. 'nuff said. Next, the blade will not be razor sharp from the factory, because it's a hybrid cold weapon intended to function for three tasks: 1) as a utility knife, 2) as a combat knife, and 3) as a bayonet attached to the StG77 automatic rifle. This is a tool to be used hard, not admired on a shelf. So, yes, with hybrids you'll NEVER get ALL of the intended functions on a PERFECT level, but I dare to say this blade pulls off all of them rather commendably. The sheath? I love it. I have my old unit's knife that beats the snot out of this knife as a combat, utility, and survival knife, but it also certainly costs five+ times as much as this one. I do appreciate that my service knife comes out of its leather sheath silently, though... so you don't hear it, but you actually *feel* it coming out. This one isn't 100% silent, but this sheath isn't too shabby when you practice how to use it properly and one-handed. If you cannot figure this out then stick to picking up mushrooms... I dare to say that Glock made a perfect product for its intended purposes and, especially, for the price. This is a slam dunk for any rank and file infantryman or a civilian; extremely versatile, durable, and budget friendly. The latter gets you into mil contracts. Oh, the surface treatment comes off when you actually use it? Big deal. It's a carbon steel blade and the treatment is to subdue the glare of bare steel, not to make it rust proof. It comes covered in gun oil / grease for a reason and you'll have to treat it with oil / grease periodically or it'll rust. That's the trade off for having a carbon steel blade in general, but it'll also take a bunch of punishment blade-wise and hold an edge. Speaking of edge, this is a hard blade, so it's not as easy / quick to sharpen as some fake steel "blades", but it'll hold pretty nicely under quite a bit of use if you need more sharpness than what it comes with. Let's say it's not a scalpel (cause it's not supposed to be), but it's not dull one either. It's long and nimble enough for some decent knife work and have plenty of edge to get the job done. Also, the thickness of the blade is very adequate should you need to penetrate an object with a considerable force (yeah, after all, this is designed to work as a bayonet, too!). If you leave behind the wants to have the best blade in the world for $30 shipped, you'll be quite satisfied with what Glock provides you. If you have delusions that you'll get a custom combat knife of a specialized unit soldiers for that much money, you need to talk to somebody rather than a blade...

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Classic, durable, cheap military knife
*by D***Y on December 4, 2025*

This is a great utility or survival knife for a good price. It came with the blade lightly oiled, ready to be used or stored away until it’s needed. Even though the pommel is polymer, it’s still very sturdy (I just used it to break up a frozen bag of ice recently). The sheath has very solid retention also. Keep it in your car or put it in your kit and you can trust it when you need it.

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