KA-BAR Short Tanto Scout Knife

Born from the same lineage as the classic KA-BAR fighting knife but trimmed for speed, the Short Tanto packs a 5.25 inch hollow-ground tanto blade in 1095 Cro-Van steel with a matte black coating that shrugs off glare and weather, driving a strong reinforced tip for puncture-prone chores while the long secondary flat keeps slicing crisp; the full-tang build is wrapped in a grippy Kraton G handle with the familiar palm-filling ribs and bird-beak pommel for a locked-in feel, and at about 9.4 inches overall and roughly 5 to 6 ounces it carries light yet hits above its weight for duty tasks, cord and strap work, camp kitchen duty, light pry and scrape jobs, and emergency use; it rides in a form-fitted hard plastic sheath with nylon retention strap and multiple slots for belt, MOLLE adaptor, or lashing to packs and rigs, making this a compact modern classic for service kits, range bags, or a sharp display alongside the legendary USMC pattern. New condition. Made in the USA.

Expert tips
Keep a thin working edge at about 20 degrees per side and finish with a few strop passes. Wipe dry and touch with oil after use since 1095 is high carbon. Use the reinforced tanto tip for push cuts and pierce work and the forward belly for everyday slicing. Add a short lanyard through the pommel ho