KA-BAR Black Tanto Knife Half-Serrated 1245

KA-BAR® Tanto Half-Serrated Knife – Model #1245

Built for strength and penetration, the KA-BAR® Tanto Half-Serrated Knife features a thick, angular tanto bladeinspired by traditional Asian designs. This blade shape excels at piercing and heavy-duty cutting, making it a dependable choice for the toughest tasks in the field.

The 8-inch blade is crafted from proven 1095 Cro-Van steel, offering excellent toughness and edge retention. A half-serrated edge adds versatility for cutting rope, webbing, and fibrous materials, while the Kraton G® handle delivers a secure, slip-resistant grip in demanding conditions.

This knife comes equipped with a hard plastic MOLLE-compatible sheath, allowing for versatile and secure carry options. Designed for serious use, this model is NSN-listed and trusted for combat and utility applications.

Important Notice: A rolling change has been made to the markings on Black Kraton G Fighting/Utility knives. The “USA” marking has been removed. You may receive a knife without this marking. Only the marking has changed; there is no change to where or how these knives are manufactured.

Technical Specifications

• Blade Type: Fixed Blade

• Blade Length: 8.0″

• Overall Length: 12.813″

• Blade Steel: 1095 Cro-Van

• Blade Thickness: 0.165″

• Blade Width: 1.188″

• Blade Shape: Tanto

• Grind: Hollow

• Edge: Half-Serrated

• Edge Angle: 20°

• Handle Material: Kraton G®

• Handle Color: Black

• Rockwell Hardness: 56–58

• Weight: 0.7 lb

• Blade Guard: 12GA Commercial Grade Carbon Steel

• Tang Stamp: KA-BAR

• NSN: 1095-01-587-8654 (Knife-Combat)

• Knife Manufactured In: United States

• Sheath: Hard plastic, MOLLE-compatible

• Sheath Manufactured In: Taiwan

Designed for durability, penetration, and versatility, the KA-BAR® Tanto Half-Serrated Knife is a battle-ready tool you can rely on.