Ek Model 5 Ka-Bar (EK45)

KA-BAR's third introduction into the John Ek Commando Knife Co. product line is the highly anticipated Model 5. This updated version of the occupational fighting knife with hilt is made from 1095 Cro-Van and features a parkerized bowie blade, textured glass filled nylon handles and traditional X-head fasteners. A US-made Celcon® sheath with retaining strap, self-locking function and multiple tie-down points is also included. To learn more about the history of Ek, the identification of historical Ek knives, and to join the Ek Knives mailing list, visit the brand new Ek website at EkKnives.com. Handle Color: Black TECHNICAL SPECS WEIGHT 0.7 lb BLADE TYPE Fixed Blade BLADE LENGTH 6.875 inches OVERALL LENGTH 13 inches EDGE ANGLES 20 Degrees SHAPE Bowie TANG STAMP KA-BAR/Ek Commando Knife Co. KNIFE MATERIAL 1095 Cro-Van GRIND Flat HANDLE MATERIAL Glass Filled Nylon ROCKWELL HARDNESS 56-58 BUTT CAP/GUARD 12GA Commercial Grd Carbon Steel KNIFE MANUFACTURED IN United States SHEATH MANUFACTURED IN United States BLADE THICKNESS 0.154 inches BLADE WIDTH 1.25 inches PRODUCT VIDEO DESIGNER INFORMATION KA-BAR We are KA-BAR, or more formally, KA-BAR Knives, Inc. You may know us from our high quality military, hunting, sporting, all-purpose utility, and outdoor survival knives.