Ka-Bar's Short Utilitarian with Leather Sheath – Kabar

Weight: .4 lb.
Overall Length: 9.25"
Tang Stamp: USA or KA-BAR
Handle Material: Kraton G
Knife: Manufactured in US
Blade Type: Fixed Blade
Edge Angles: 20 Degrees
Knife Material: 1095 Cro-Van
Rockwell Hardness: 56-58
Blade Width: .906"
Blade Length: 5.25"
Shape: Clip Point
Grind: Flat
Butt Cap / Guard: 12Ga Commercial Grd Carbon Steel
Blade Thickness: .165"
Sheath Material: Leather
Handle and Sheath Color: Black

KA-BAR, formally KA-BAR Knives, Inc. manufactures high quality military, hunting, sporting, and all-purpose utility, and outdoor survival knives.

The Short KA-BAR is a practically sized knife with a 5.25” blade intended for all utilitarian uses.

The "USA" marking has been removed and you may receive a knife without this marking.  Only the marking has changed; this is not a change to where or how these products are made.

Oval shaped Kraton G thermoplastic elastomer handles, epoxy powder coated 1095 Cro-Van steel blades, buff polished edge, powdered metal butt cap & guard. Leather Sheath included.

Kraton G polymers are the strongest, most highly dilutive second generation styrenic block copolymers. Intended for use where UV resistance, high service temperature, and processing stability are essential. It is used as a synthetic replacement for rubber. It offers many of the properties of natural rubber, such as flexibility, high traction, and sealing abilities, with increased resistance to heat, weathering, and chemicals.

Kraton G thermoplastic elastomer handles, epoxy powder coated 1095 Cro-Van steel blades, buff polished edges, powdered metal butt caps & guard. USA or KA-BAR tang stamp. Leather sheath included.

1095 CRO Van is a high carbon steel used for making knives. This steel grade is based on the 1095 steel, with higher Vanadium, Molybdenum, Nitrogen, and Chromium elements. These elements offer a great wear resistance and toughness. This knife is easy to sharpen.