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ITEM: 1254

Short Tanto

A compact, stout tanto blade is fiercely rugged and appropriate for piercing through the toughest materials. Leather sheath included. Please note a rolling change has been made to the markings on the Black Kraton G Fighting/Utility Knives. The "USA" marking has been removed and you may receive a knife without this marking. Only the marking has changed; this is not a change to where or how these products are made.

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ITEM: 1254

Short Tanto

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Handle Color: Black

$100.71

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Sheath Included: 1256S

- - Weight
  - 0.35 lb
- - Blade Type
  - Fixed Blade
- - Blade Length
  - 5.25 inches
- - Overall length
  - 9.375 inches
- - Edge Angles
  - 20 Degrees
- - Shape
  - Tanto
- - Tang Stamp
  - KA-BAR
- - Knife Material
  - 1095 Cro-Van
- - Grind
  - Flat
- - Handle Material
  - Kraton G®
- - Rockwell Hardness
  - 56-58
- - Butt Cap/Guard
  - 12GA Commercial Grd Carbon Steel
- - Knife Manufactured In
  - United States
- - Sheath Manufactured In
  - Mexico
- - Blade Thickness
  - 0.165 inches
- - Blade Width
  - 0.94 inches

- KA-BAR
  
  We are KA-BAR, or more formally, KA-BAR Knives, Inc. You may know us from our high quality military, hunting, sporting, all-purpose utility, and outdoor survival knives. We offer hundreds of quality cutlery products and accessories sold through independent retailers, distributors, mail order catalogs and our online knife store.

- Write a review
- - Phil Miller
  - I am really impressed by this knife. The design is that of a true tanto fighting knife. this is no toy, and the thickness of the blade as well as the CroVan steel Ka-Bar chooses to use is optimum for strength and durability over other knife manufacturers' choices of steel. In the real world where your life may depend on your choice of knives, KA-BAR is the best choice.
  - Erik Adamson
  - I was not impressed with this knife. The blade is ground unevenly, and is not even straight, it has a noticeable bend to it right out of the package. Purchased directly from Ka-Bar. Thumbs up for made in USA, but I expected better from this reputable company. I will not buy another Ka-Bar knife.
  - John MacArthur
  - Amazing knife. Has seen 2 years of hard use and abuse while still holding up.👍
  - Josh Reynolds
  - So I got this knife many years ago, and it holds up to the test of time. I have been camping all over the US and everywhere I go I take this knife with me. It can cut all day everything from sticks and small trees to rope and even cutting a piece of bread in half for breakfast and and still holds a fantastic Edge, it can Pierce pretty much anything with enough force. I treat it as though it's indestructible, and so far, I haven't been wrong. The handle is simple it doesn't Contour fantastically, but it is still comfortable to hold. It's not designed for chopping and if you do it too much it can be a little rough on the hands. The coating doesn't come off easy but if you abused it like I do it will scratch off. So to sum up this review. If you want a solid knife that as far am I Aware will never break, can cut reliably and hold an edge, and is able to pierce whatever object needs to be pierced this is the kinfe for you.
  - Jeff Martinez
  - Put the knife through dust, mud, rain. Wipes clean everytime and maintains a razor edge. This is one tough blade. I was going to buy a custom but why? The brand has served our military for years. I want the full-size with the brown handle next as I know the durability will last longer than and out-perform me. If you're thinking about one, do it, you'll be happy forever.

Short Tanto

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