Ka-Bar Jarosz Tanto Folder
Item #: KA7506
$39.95
Designed by custom knifemaker and designer for Ka-Bar Knives, Jesse Jarosz. The Tanto Folder has been released under the Ka-Bar/Jarosz banner. The Jarosz family has a long and proud tradition of working with their hands to produce quality products, from woodworking to general carpentry. Jesse used his family's knowledge, work ethic and access to equipment from a young age to build the skills that lead to the creation of Jarosz Knives.
The Tanto Folder is made from AUS-8A stainless steel. The stonewashed blade measures 3-1/2" and has a hardness of 56-58 Rc. The black glass-filled nylon handle scales are attached to stainless steel liners. Measuring 4-5/8" closed. Comes with a removable tip-up or down carry pocket clip. Weighs 5.0 oz. Suggested Retail $54.74.
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TypeFolding
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BladeTanto
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Blade Length3-1/2"
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FinishStonewash
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Blade SteelAUS-8A
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Rockwell56-58
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LockLiner Lock
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LinersStainless
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HandleGFN
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Closed Length4-5/8"
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ClipRemovable Tip-up/down
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Weight5.0 oz.
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OriginTaiwan
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.