KA-BAR SHORT BLACK TANTO

617717212543 46354 KA-BAR Short Black Tanto Knife. A compact, stout tanto blade is fiercely rugged and appropriate for piercing through the toughest materials. A fixed blade is a solid piece of steel, anchored to the handle without any folding mechanisms. It's durable and holds up well against the elements. This knife is easy to sharpen, plain carbon steel used in knife making. It's proven to be one of the most popular steels used in KA-BAR knives. This knife blade was inspired by the shape of the Japanese sword blades. The point to this style blade is in line with the spine of the blade The tanto has a reinforced point which is thick and strong and is good for heavy duty stabbing cuts. The ground surface of the blade is concave and used to create a fine cutting edge. Kraton G Thermoplastic Elastomer. Referred to simply as Kraton, is a man made material resembling rubber that can be molded into knife handles. Knife provides a non slip grip.Product SpecificationsPurposeMulti-Purpose ModelShort SeriesBlack Tanto Type Fixed Blade Type Tanto Blade Length 5" OAL 9.38" Blade Material 1095 Carbon Steel Handle Description Synthetic Rubber Black Weight 6.4 oz Sheath Leather Edge Type Plain (Straight) Open Type N/A No. of Blades 1 1254 617717212543