Description
KA-BAR Short Plain Edge Fixed Blade Knife
A practically sized fixed blade knife that can be used for just about anything. Leather Sheath.

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.
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.
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.
- 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
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Blade Guard | 12GA Commercial Grd Carbon Steel |
| Blade Length | 5.25 inches |
| Blade Steel | 1095 Cro-Van |
| Blade Thickness | 0.165 inches |
| Blade Type | Fixed Blade |
| Blade Width | 0.906 inches |
| Color | Black |
| Edge Angle | 20 Degrees |
| Grind | Flat |
| Handle Material | Kraton G® |
| Knife Manufactured In | United States |
| Overall Length | 9.375 inches |
| Rockwell Hardness | 56–58 HRC |
| Shape | Clip Point |
| Sheath Manufactured In | Mexico |
| Tang Stamp | KA-BAR |
| Weight | 0.4 lb |
| Designed In | USA |













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