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[KA-BAR] USMC Short Knife 1250

£134.95

  • UPC/EAN:PLU 5689 
ONLY ORDER IF 18+
Overall Length : 23.90 cm 9.41" inches
Blade Length : 13.30 cm 5.24" inches
Cutting Edge Length : 12.00 cm 4.72" inches
Blade Height : 2.40 cm 0.94" inches
Blade Thickness : 4.10 mm 0.16" inches
Blade Coating : Black Epoxy Powder Coating 
Blade Finish : Satin
Blade Shape : Clip Point
Type of Edge : Plain Edge
Way of Sharpening (Grind) : Flat, Secondary V-Edge
Sharpening Angle : 20º
Type : Fixed Blade [Full Tang]
Blade Material : 1095 Cro Van Carbon Steel 
Blade Treatment : Heat Treated
Handle Material : Leather
Handle Length : 10.50 cm 4.13" inches
Color : Black, Brown
Weight : 170.00 g 6.00 oz.
Sheath included : Leather
Sheath Mounting : Belt Loop
Sheath Color : Brown
Made in : United States of America (USA)
Warranty : Lifetime
Rockwell/Hardness : 58 HRC
This Knife Can Be Engraved ✓ 
 Description:

The KA-BAR Short USMC is a smaller version of a legendary fixed knife: the KA-BAR 1217. In 1942 this knife was used by the United States Marine Corps as a standard fighting knife for the marines. Ever since this knife is a part of the standard equipment of many soldiers. The knife is big and feels very strong. The handle is enhanced with a knife guard to make sure you will never end up on the razor-sharp edge during heavy-duty use. The blade is made from 1095-carbon steel. This steel, however, is not corrosion-resistant. Fortunately the blade is enhanced with a black coating to make sure maintenance is a lot easier. The handle is made from stacked leather rings. It feels comfortable in hand, even in the freezing cold.

This 1250 Short USMC from KA-BAR is, in terms of model, the same as the 1217, but only 75% of its size.

The KA-BAR Short USMC is a smaller version of a legendary fixed knife: the KA-BAR 1217. In 1942 this knife was used by the United States Marine Corps as a standard fighting knife for the marines. Ever since this knife is a part of the standard equipment of many soldiers. The knife is big and feels very strong. The handle is enhanced with a knife guard to make sure you will never end up on the razor-sharp edge during heavy-duty use. The blade is made from 1095-carbon steel. This steel, however, is not corrosion-resistant. Fortunately the blade is enhanced with a black coating to make sure maintenance is a lot easier. The handle is made from stacked leather rings. It feels comfortable in hand, even in the freezing cold.

This 1250 Short USMC from KA-BAR is, in terms of model, the same as the 1217, but only 75% of its size.

KA-BAR: living legend

In the 70 years that KA-BAR USMC exists it became a real living legend. This knife is copied often and many renowned manufacturers produced a version of this model. As such KA-BAR almost became a generic name for this amazing knife. However, never forget there is only one original: The KA-BAR 1217, made by KA-BAR in New York.

This KA-BAR comes with a leather sheath in order to easily carry it with you.

Duncans offers a sharpening service in store (just ask)
[prices vary depending on size of blade, condition and type of steel]

MANUFACTURERS SKU: KA1220

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