The Ka-Bar Black Tanto (1245) knife, made in America, is a modernized version of the legendary Ka-Bar 1217 knife, created for the needs of the United States Navy during World War II. An aggressive, partially serrated blade in the shape of a Tanto, secured with a double-sided crossguard, embedded in a Kraton elastomer handle, finished with a massive steel head.
The Black Tanto knife (1245) from Ka-Bar has a partially serrated blade in the shape of Tanto Point with a hollow cut, made of one piece of high-quality carbon steel with an admixture of chrome and vanadium 1095 Cro-Van, 4.3 millimeters thick. The blade has a small ricasso above the crossguard and a large false cutting edge on the back of the blade. In order to eliminate light reflections and protect the steel against external factors, the blade was covered with black powder paint.
The handle of the Black Tanto knife is made of Kraton G elastomer (thermoplastic rubber). This material is characterized by high resistance to heat, weather conditions and chemicals, while maintaining flexibility and adhesion. The use of this material significantly improved the grip and stability compared to the legendary original. Handle It has a prominent, double-sided steel guard that prevents your hand from slipping onto the blade, and a solid steel head that can be used as an improvised hammer.
The set with the knife includes a light and extremely durable Kydex cover, equipped with an additional clasp that stabilizes the knife's crossguard, adapted to conveniently carry the knife on a belt in a vertical position, and thanks to many attachment and anchoring points compatible with the MOLLE/PALS system, it can be easily installed it in any section of your inventory.
Product features:
- Total length: 327 mm
- Handle length: 124 mm
- Blade length: 203 mm
- Blade thickness: 4.3 mm
- Hardness: 56-58 HRC
- Blade: Combo - partially serrated
- Blade type: Tanto Point
- Cut: Hollow
- Steel: 1095 Cro-Van
- Handle material: Kraton G, Steel
- Weight: 330 g
- Kydex sheath compatible with MOLLE/PALS
- Knife made in the USA
- Producer: Ka-Bar, USA
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