Ka-Bar Short U.S.A. with Kydex Sheaths
Item #: KA1258
$71.95
Ka-Bar introduced their very popular 3/4 version of the U.S.M.C. knife of WWII fame. Now, they have brought it into the 21st Century. In addition to the black blade and leather handle of the original full sized knife, this year they have made the knife with the Kraton®, rubber-like, handle that has become so popular with hunters. This new knife is available with both the plain edge and the combination serrated and plain edge. Black powder coated 5-1/4" blade of 1095 at 56-58 Rc. Black steel butt and guard, handle of Kraton G® elastomer with the surface feel of rubber. Weighs 5.6 oz. These knives ship with a Kydex® sheath. Made in the U. S. A. Suggested retail is $100.71.
Option A
Ka-Bar® Short U.S.A. - Black Plain Edge - Kydex® Sheath
In Stock
Option B
Ka-Bar® Short U.S.A. - Black Combo Edge - Kydex® Sheath
In Stock
Option A
Ka-Bar® Short U.S.A. - Black Plain Edge - Kydex® Sheath
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TypeFixed
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BladeClip Point/Plain
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Blade Length5-1/4″
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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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Weight6.0 oz
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SheathBlack Kydex
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OriginUSA
Option B
Ka-Bar® Short U.S.A. - Black Combo Edge - Kydex® Sheath
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TypeStraight
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BladeClip Point/Combo
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 Kydex Sheaths
