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KA-BAR Knives Short Tanto Fixed Blade Knife Up to 32% Off w/ Free S&H — 4 models

Ka Bar Knives Kb1255 Serrated Short Ka Bar Black Tanto Knife
Ka Bar Knives Kb5054 Plain Short Ka Bar Black Tanto Kydex Sheath
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Short 5.25" KA Bar by Rick, Verified Owner, May 2, 2017
I have only had it a few weeks and worn it for show of civil disobedience as Texas last passed knife legislation to allow 5.5" knives to be carried in public. I have used it to clear some small brush while hunting pigs. It does an ok job with the sma...
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Product Info for KA-BAR Knives Short Tanto Fixed Blade Knife

KA-BAR Short Tanto KA-BAR Knife is a truly powerful fixed blade knife that can puncture almost any material. This KA-BAR knife features the classic, angular Tanto blade shape, made from 1095 Cro-Van stainless steel and hollow ground into a sharp, 0.165"-thick edge that will easily cut through most materials. KABAR Short Fixed Blade KA-BAR Tanto Knife has an ergonomic handle made from non-slip Kraton G and shaped in the famous oval design found on the original KA-BAR knife. KA-BAR Knives has equipped the knife with a durable sheath to make the knife easy to carry on your person, and its powdered metal butt cap and hand guard add extra character to the knife. For an aggressive, Tanto fixed blade knife, choose the KA BAR Short Black Tanto Fixed Blade Knife.image

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Specifications for KA-BAR Knives Short Tanto Fixed Blade Knife:

Manufacturer: KA-BAR Knives
Blade Length: 5.25 in
Overall Length: 9.375 in
Blade Shape: Tanto
Blade Material: 1095 Cro-Van
Included Accessories: Sheath
Handle Material: Kraton
Blade Finish: Black
Handle Color: Black
Blade Grind: Flat
Blade Thickness: 0.165 in
Weight: 0.35 lb
Package Type: Box
Hand: Ambidextrous
Quantity: 1
Blade Type: Fixed

Features of KA-BAR Knives Short Tanto Fixed Blade Knife

  • Edge angles: 20 Degrees
  • Tang stamp: USA
  • Rockwell hardness: 56-58
  • Butt cap/Guard: 12GA Commercial Grd Carbon Steel
  • Black Leather Sheath

Package Contents:

  • KA-BAR Knives Short Tanto Fixed Blade Knife
  • Sheath

KA-BAR Knives Short Tanto Fixed Blade Knife Orderable Models

List of Orderable Models

  • KA-BAR Short Fixed Tactical KA-BAR Tanto Knife, Combo Edge, Nylon Sheath KB5055 , MPN: 5055 , UPC: 617717250552 , Code: 9W-KN1-SSHRT-KB5055
  • KA-BAR Knives Short Fixed Blade Knife, 5.25in 1095 Cro-Van Tanto Fixed Blade, Black Kraton G Handle, Black, 1254 , MPN: 1254 , UPC: 617717212543 , Code: 9W-KN1-SSHRT-1254
  • KA-BAR Short Fixed Tactical KA-BAR Tanto Knife, Combo Edge, Leather Sheath KB1255 , MPN: 1255 , UPC: 617717212550 , Code: 9W-KN1-SSHRT-KB1255
  • KA-BAR Short Fixed Tactical KA-BAR Tanto Knife, Plain Edge, Nylon Sheath KB5054 , MPN: 5054 , UPC: 617717250545 , Code: 9W-KN1-SSHRT-KB5054
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