The Ka-Bar 1251 Short USMC is a smaller version of a legendary fixed knife 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. Comfortable for your hands, even when it is freezing out. Specifications Type of steel: 1095 Cro Van carbon steel Hardness: 58 HRC Blade height: 2.4 cm Blade length: 13.3 cm Blade thickness: 4.1 mm Handle length: 10.5 cm Length: 23.9 cm Weight: 170 g Material handle: leather Material sheath/pouch: leather Finish blade: dark coating Blade shape: clip point Type of edge: plain edge MOLLE-compatible: No Sharpening angle: 20º Series: Short Country of origin: United States
The Ka-Bar 1251 Short USMC is a smaller version of a legendary fixed knife 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. Comfortable for your hands, even when it is freezing out. Specifications Type of steel: 1095 Cro Van carbon steel Hardness: 58 HRC Blade height: 2.4 cm Blade length: 13.3 cm Blade thickness: 4.1 mm Handle length: 10.5 cm Length: 23.9 cm Weight: 170 g Material handle: leather Material sheath/pouch: leather Finish blade: dark coating Blade shape: clip point Type of edge: plain edge MOLLE-compatible: No Sharpening angle: 20º Series: Short Country of origin: United States
