KA-BAR 1256 Short Fighting Knife Fixed Blade 5.25" 1095 Black Plain Clip Point Blade, Black Kraton G Handle, Black Leather Sheath
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Description

KA1256: 1256 Short Fighting Knife - Kraton G/Clip Point

KA-BAR Knives

The KA-BAR Short Fighting Knife is a more compact version of the classic KA-BAR Fighting Knife fixed blade, designed for versatile utility. Crafted in the USA with a 5.25" clip-point blade made from durable 1095 Cro-Van carbon steel, this fixed blade knife is built for reliability. It features a sleek black Kraton G handle and comes with a leather sheath, combining a timeless look with modern functionality for various tasks.

Specifications

  • Blade Length: 5.25"
  • Cutting Edge: 0.165"
  • Handle Length: 4.00"
  • Overall Length: 9.25"
  • Blade Material: 1095 Cro-Van Carbon Steel
  • Blade Hardness: 56-58 HRC
  • Blade Style: Clip Point
  • Blade Grind: Hollow
  • Blade Finish: Black Powder Coat
  • Handle Material: Black Kraton G
  • Sheath Material: Black Leather
  • Weight: 5.60 oz.
  • Made in the USA

UPC Code: 617717212567

Related Categories

KA-BAR Knives, KA-BAR Fixed Blade Knives Series, 1095 Blade Steel, Zytel Handle Material, Fixed Blade Knives, Fixed Blade Knives Combat Knives, Made in USA

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Product Sheath Badge: Leather Sheath
Product Steel Type Badge: 1095 Carbon Steel
Product Country of Origin Badge: Made in USA

Customer Reviews

KA-BAR 1256 Short Fighting Knife 5-1/4" Plain Blade, Kraton G Handle, Leather Sheathrated 4.556 stars out of 5 (9 reviews)
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KA-BAR 1256 Short Fighting Knife 5-1/4" Plain Blade, Kraton G Handle, Leather Sheath
rated 5 stars out of 5
Ebw
 USA
Jan 01, 2023
Pros: None
Cons: None
Fantastic!
I bought this short Ka-Bar to be my new daily-carry utility knife. I wanted something more compact and discreet than my main outdoors knife (Buck 124 Frontiersman) and more capable than my typical carry knife, which only provides a three-finger grip and a 2.5” blade (Condor Compact Kephart).This short Ka-Bar is exactly what I wanted. The grip is perfectly sized to be compact while still providing a full-size grip that fits my entire hand. The Kraton G material provides exceptional traction, even when my hand is wet or greasy from rain, river water, or animal fat / blood. The double guard is large enough to guarantee I’ll never slip onto the edge, while being small enough to never hinder what I’m doing. It is ideal, for my tastes.The blade is superb. Sized to be extremely versatile, it is suited for any task I might have on an average day. From yard work to kitchen work to camp tasks to whittling, it gets the job done well.I am very pleased with this knife. Stays on me 24/7!
KA-BAR 1256 Short Fighting Knife 5-1/4" Plain Blade, Kraton G Handle, Leather Sheath
rated 4 stars out of 5
Young Jo
 San Diego
Oct 24, 2021
Pros: Overall Quality
Cons: Finish
Decent one
Overall decent knife, bit I would like to suggest to pay more attention on the last inspection since mine has unparallel fuller
KA-BAR 1256 Short Fighting Knife 5-1/4" Plain Blade, Kraton G Handle, Leather Sheath
rated 4 stars out of 5
Brent
 Kearns, Ut
May 27, 2021
Pros: Overall Quality, Materials
Cons: Finish, Blade Sharpness
Stout knife
One thing that should be noted about this knife is that it has the same blade thickness as the full sized version. This means that the primary grind is wider making it a less efficient cutter than its big brother. As a result I use this more as a beater than anything else. I think the Ka-Bar USN Mark 1 might be a better choice if you want a shorter utility knife due to its full flat grind.
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