Ontario ASEK Survival Knife System Fixed (5.0 Inch 1095HC Black Sawback Blade) Black Kraton Handle + Strap Cutter + Nylon Sheath 1400
SKU: ON1400
Retail Price:
$175.95
(1 Reviews)This knife is used by the Air Warrior Program and other branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. The ASEK Survival Knife System designed and manufactured by The Ontario Knife Company is the one and only Survival/Egress knife chosen by the Untied States Army to be included in its Air Warrior Equipment System. Don't be fooled by imitations - This is the only ASEK Survival Knife System tested and approved by PM Soldier and Natick Research Labs to meet the criteria defined by the US Army. This system is a Survival/Egress knife with plexiglas breaker, hammer, saw teeth, serrations, spear holes, lanyard hole and insulated guard. It comes with an anodized aluminum strap cutter to cut webbings, cord, cloth, etc. It has a screwdriver and a honing rod to keep your knife field sharp. The fire retardant scabbard fits on the pilot's vests, load bearing equipment, web belt, belt or can be worn on the calf as designed for Air Warrior. The strap cutter fits in the left leg pocket on flight suits and is a must for medical crews.
Specifications:
- Overall Length: 10.25 in.
- Blade Length: 5.0 in.
- Cutting Edge: 4.25 in.
- Blade Thickness: 0.1875 in.
- Blade Material: 1095 High Carbon
- Blade Hardness: 50-54 HRC
- Blade Style: Clip Point
- Blade Grind: Flat Ground
- Blade Finish: Black Zinc phosphate finish to inhibit rust
- Edge Type: Serrated edge and sawteeth on spine
- Handle Length: 5.375 in.
- Handle Thickness: 1.25 in.
- Handle Material: Insulated Molded Kraton Handle with Spear Holes
- Lanyard hole and glass breaker on butt cap
- Handle Color: Black
- Butt cap can be used as a hammer
- Carry Method: Flame retardant nylon sheath w/Kydex insert, two leg protectors and straps
- Anodized aluminum strap cutter w/screwdriver, honing rod, lanyard and replaceable blade
- Weight: 1 lb. 2.60 oz.
- Knife Type: Fixed Blade
- Brand: Ontario Knife Company
- Model: ASEK
- Model Number: 1400
- Made in USA
- 1400 NSN: 1095-01-518-6832
- 1403 NSN: 1095-01-518-6877