Ka-Bar Short U.S.A. with Leather Sheaths
Item #: KA1257
$72.95
Since the early 1940s, the name Ka-Bar has been synonymous with military fighting knives. During WWII, the Ka-Bar knives became so well recognized for their quality and dependability that all knives of this pattern, regardless of who manufactured them, became known as a Ka-Bar. The current owners have updated the materials used and the manufacturing facilities, but the quality and reputation of Ka-Bar has continued on.
The 3/4 version of the original Ka-Bar has a 5-1/4" black powder coated blade of 1095 at 56-58 Rc., Kraton G handle, powdered metal butt cap and guard. Overall length 9-1/4". Leather sheath stamped USA included. Weighs 8.0 oz. Made in the USA. Suggested retail $100.71.
Option A
Ka-Bar® Short U.S.A. - Black Combo Edge - Black Leather Sheath
In Stock
Option B
Ka-Bar® Short U.S.A. - Black Plain Edge - Black Leather Sheath
In Stock
Option A
Ka-Bar® Short U.S.A. - Black Combo Edge - Black Leather Sheath
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TypeFixed
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BladeClip Point/Combo
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Blade Length5-1/4″
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FinishBlack Epoxy
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Blade Steel1095 High Carbon
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Rockwell56-58
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Hilt GuardPowdered Metal
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Butt CapPowdered Metal
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HandleKraton G
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Overall Length9-1/4″
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Weight8.0 oz
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SheathLeather
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OriginUSA
Option B
Ka-Bar® Short U.S.A. - Black Plain Edge - Black Leather Sheath
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BladeClip Point/Plain
KA-BAR
Soon after its introduction in the mid-1920's, the KA-BAR trademark became widely known and respected. There have been many versions of how the KA-BAR name came to be, but all evidence points to a letter received from a fur trapper. This particular fur trapper's testimonial turned out to be the most significant ever received by the company.
He wrote, in very rough English, that his gun had jammed and that he had therefore relied on his knife to kill a wounded bear that was attacking him. In thanking the company for their quality product the trapper described using his knife to kill the bear. All that was legible of his scrawled writing was "k a bar". The company was so honored by this testimonial that they adopted this phrase and used it as their trademark, KA-BAR.
KA-BAR is best known for their military production knives. They were chosen by the U.S. Marine Corp. as the primary knife producer for World War II. They also have traditional pocket knives, as well as many options for law enforcement.
Ka-Bar Short U.S.A. with Leather Sheaths
