Short Black Tanto, Serrated by KA-BAR® Knives
Canada's source for KA-BAR Knives
Kraton G® Handled Fighting/Utility Knives
Blade Stamp: USA
The Tanto blade shape, of Asian influence, has a thick pointed blade that's rugged enough for the most difficult tasks. Features: Kraton G handle, Epoxy powder coated high carbon steel blade, Sheath fits standard web belt.
The Black handle on the Short Black Tanto 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.
The Fixed Blade on the Short Black Tanto KA-BAR® is made from 1095 CRO-VAN Steel and features a Hollow 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 Tanto shaped blade is 5.25 inches long and is stamped with "USA".
With its partially serrated edge the Short Black Tanto KA-BAR® is perfect for cutting looped and synthetic materials.
Included with the Short Black Tanto 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.
- Overall length 9.38 inches (23.83 cm)
- Blade length 5.25 inches (13.34 cm)
- The blade is a Partially Serrated Tanto
- This Fixed Blade knife features a 20-degree edge angle
- Hollow grind blade with "USA" stamped on it
- Black Kraton G® handle
- Comes complete with a 1256S - Black Leather sheath
- Made in the USA
| Line | Kraton G® Handled Fighting/Utility Knives |
| Designer | Not Available |
| Made In | USA |
| Overall Length | 23.81 cm (9 3/8 in.) |
| Weight | 0.157 kg (0.35 lbs) |
| National Stock Number (NSN) | Not Applicable |
| 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 | Tanto Point |
| Edge Angle | 20 Degrees |
| Blade Hardness (HRC) | 56-58 |
| Blade Grind | Hollow Grind |
| Blade Stamp | USA |
| Handle Material | Kraton G® |
| Handle Colour | Black |
| Sheath Model | 1255S |
| Sheath Material | Leather |
| Attach To | Belt, ATLAS™/PALS/MOLLE |
| Sheath Type | Button Around Handle |