The Short Black Ka-Bar USMC knife, the smaller version the traditional USMC KA-BAR is three-quarter the size of the original. Features Ka-Bar's famous oval shaped Kraton handles, the Short KA-BAR version of the traditional KA-BAR is made just as well as the original. This is the same knife design used by the armed forces in World War II just scaled down. The blade is black coated 1095 Cro-Van steel with a partially serrated cutting edge. This knife comes with a leather sheath.
Specifications:
- Overall Length: 9.25 in.
- Blade Length: 5.25 in.
- Blade Thickness: 0.17 in.
- Blade Material: 1095 Cro-Van
- Blade Hardness: 56-58 HRC
- Blade Style: Clip Point
- Blade Grind: Hollow Ground
- Blade Finish: Black
- Edge Type: ComboEdge
- Handle Length: 4.00 in.
- Handle Thickness: 0.91 in.
- Handle Material: Kraton
- Handle Color: Black
- Weight: 6.20 oz
- Carry Method: Black Leather Sheath
- Knife Type: Fixed Blade
- Brand: Ka-Bar
- Model: Short Black USMC Fighting/Utility Knife
- Model Number: 1257
- Made in USA