Short KA-BAR U.S.M.C Serrated Edge by KA-BAR®
Canada's source for KA-BAR Knives
Leather Handled Fighting and Utility Knives
Blade Stamp: USA
Partially serrated version of the traditional USMC KA-BAR® is three-quarter the size of the original. This "Shorty" comes complete with a USMC stamped leather sheath.
The Brown handle on the Short USMC KA-BAR® is made from leather. Leather is a durable natural material that has provides years of service on military issued KA-BAR knives.
KA-BAR's famous oval-shaped leather handle construction is accomplished by compressing leather washers on to the tang, shaping and coloring them, and then fastening them on with a pinned-on butt cap.
The butt cap or pommel is attached to the handle of a knife with a steel pin. The pin is inserted into the butt cap, driven part way though the tang, then ground off and painted.
The Fixed Blade on the Short USMC KA-BAR® is made from 1095 CRO-VAN Steel and features a Flat grind. 1095 CRO-VAN steel is an easy to sharpen, plain carbon steel used in knife making. Proven to be one of the most popular steels used in KA-BAR Knives. With a Rockwell hardness rating of 56-58, this Clip Point shaped blade is 5.25 inches long and is stamped with USMC.
With its partially serrated edge the Short USMC KA-BAR® is perfect for cutting looped and synthetic materials.
Included with the Short USMC KA-BAR® is a Brown Leather sheath with KA-BAR, USMC and USMC Logo stamped on it.This sheath Fits KA-BARS with 5 1/4 inch blade and double guard.This Brown Leather sheath is made in Mexico.
- Overall length 9.25 inches (23.5 cm)
- Blade length 5.25 inches (13.34 cm)
- The blade is a Partially Serrated Clip Point
- This Fixed Blade knife features a 20 degree edge angle
- Flat grind blade with USMC stamped on it
- Brown Leather handle
- Comes complete with a 1250S - Brown Leather sheath
- Made in USA
| Line | Kraton G® Handled Fighting/Utility Knives |
| Designer | Not Available |
| Made In | USA |
| Overall Length | 23.81 cm (9 3/8 in.) |
| Weight | 0.161 kg (0.35 lbs) |
| Blade Length | 13.34 cm (5 1/4 in.) |
| Blade Thickness | 0.419 cm (0.165 in.) |
| Blade Edge | Partially Serrated |
| Blade Steel | 1095 Cro-Van |
| Blade Finish | Not Available |
| Blade Shape | Clip Point |
| Edge Angle | 20 Degrees |
| Blade Hardness (HRC) | 56-58 |
| Blade Grind | flat |
| Blade Stamp | USA |
| Handle Material | Leather |
| Handle Colour | Brown |
| Sheath Model | 1254S |
| Sheath Material | Leather |
| Attach To | Belt |
| Sheath Type | Button Around Handle |
Replacement Sheath: Glass-filled Nylon, KA-BAR®
Partially Serrated USMC KA-BAR® with Glass Filled Nylon Sheath
Serrated Short Tanto with Hard Plastic Sheath by KA-BAR®
Overall Length: 23.81 cm (9 3/8 in.)
Blade Steel: 1095 Cro-Van
Blade Length: 13.35 cm (5 1/4 in.)
Handle: Black Kraton G®
Sheath: Black Glass Filled Nylon Sheath
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Replacement Sheath: Brown Leather, KA-BAR® USMC
