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Short Black KA-BAR® with Black Leather Sheath

$104.99
Style: Fixed Clip Point
Overall Length: 23.8 cm (9 3/8 in.)
Blade Steel: 1095 Cro-Van
Blade Length: 13.3 cm (5 1/4 in.)
Handle: Black Kraton G
Sheath: Black Leather
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SKU: KA-BAR-1256
Availability: 2 in stock

A practically sized fixed blade knife that can be used for just about anything. Leather Sheath.

Kraton G® Handle

The Black handle on the Short Black KA-BAR® is made from Kraton G®. Referred to simply as Kraton, it is a synthetic rubber that can be molded into knife handles. Kraton provides a non-slip grip.

1095 Cro-Van Steel Blade

The Fixed Blade on the Short Black KA-BAR® is made from 1095 CRO-VAN Steel and features a Flat grind. 1095 CRO-VAN steel is 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 "USA".

Field sharpening the Short Black KA-BAR® is easy with its sharpened edge.

Black Leather Sheath

Included with the Short Black KA-BAR® is a Black Leather sheath with KA-BAR stamped on it.This sheath Fits most KA-BAR Knives with 5 1/4 inch blades.This Black Leather sheath is made in Mexico.

Features
  • Overall length 9.25 inches (23.5 cm)
  • Blade length 5.25 inches (13.34 cm)
  • The blade is a Sharpened Clip Point
  • This Fixed Blade knife features a 20-degree edge angle
  • Flat grind blade with "USA" stamped on it
  • Black Kraton G® handle
  • Comes complete with a 1256S - Black Leather sheath
  • Made in the USA




A practically sized fixed blade knife that can be used for just about anything. Leather Sheath.

Kraton G® Handle

The Black handle on the Short Black KA-BAR® is made from Kraton G®. Referred to simply as Kraton, it is a synthetic rubber that can be molded into knife handles. Kraton provides a non-slip grip.

1095 Cro-Van Steel Blade

The Fixed Blade on the Short Black KA-BAR® is made from 1095 CRO-VAN Steel and features a Flat grind. 1095 CRO-VAN steel is 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 "USA".

Field sharpening the Short Black KA-BAR® is easy with its sharpened edge.

Black Leather Sheath

Included with the Short Black KA-BAR® is a Black Leather sheath with KA-BAR stamped on it.This sheath Fits most KA-BAR Knives with 5 1/4 inch blades.This Black Leather sheath is made in Mexico.

Features
  • Overall length 9.25 inches (23.5 cm)
  • Blade length 5.25 inches (13.34 cm)
  • The blade is a Sharpened Clip Point
  • This Fixed Blade knife features a 20-degree edge angle
  • Flat grind blade with "USA" stamped on it
  • Black Kraton G® handle
  • Comes complete with a 1256S - Black Leather sheath
  • Made in the USA




Products specifications
LineKraton G® Handled Fighting/Utility Knives
DesignerNot Available
Made InUSA
Overall Length23.50 cm (9 1/4 in.)
Weight0.161 kg (0.35 lbs)
Blade Length13.34 cm (5 1/4 in.)
Blade Thickness0.419 cm (0.165 in.)
Blade EdgeSharpened
Blade Steel1095 Cro-Van
Blade FinishNot Available
Blade ShapeClip Point
Edge Angle20 Degrees
Blade Hardness (HRC)56-58
Blade Grindflat
Blade StampUSA
Handle MaterialKraton G®
Handle ColourBlack
Sheath Model1254S
Sheath MaterialLeather
Attach ToBelt
Sheath TypeButton Around Handle
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