KA-BAR Apex Knife 5500

KA-BAR® Apex Fixed Blade Knife – Model #5500

You have reached the Apex.

Designed by Petr Janda, a longtime KA-BAR designer best known for the FIN line, the KA-BAR® Apex is a slim, robust fixed blade built to excel in tight corners and confined spaces. Purpose-driven and highly controllable, the Apex delivers precision without sacrificing strength.

The 3.9-inch clip point blade is crafted from D2 tool steel, offering excellent edge retention, durability, and wear resistance. A flat grind and 20-degree edge angle provide clean cutting performance and reliable control. The glass-filled nylon handle delivers a secure, ergonomic grip in a compact profile, making the Apex comfortable and confident in hand.

Paired with a hard plastic sheath for safe carry and storage, the Apex is an ideal choice for tactical utility, everyday carry, and detailed cutting tasks.

Technical Specifications

• Blade Type: Fixed Blade

• Blade Length: 3.9″

• Overall Length: 8.43″

• Blade Steel: D2

• Blade Thickness: 0.152″

• Blade Width: 1.12″

• Blade Shape: Clip Point

• Grind: Flat

• Edge Angle: 20°

• Handle Material: Glass-Filled Nylon

• Color: Green Handle / Black Blade

• Rockwell Hardness: 59–61

• Weight: 0.4 lb

• Tang Stamp: KA-BAR

• Knife Manufactured In: Taiwan

• Sheath Manufactured In: Taiwan

• Designed In: Czechia

Compact, precise, and purpose-built, the KA-BAR® Apex is a modern fixed blade designed for users who demand control in close-quarters work.