This Ka-Bar Fighting/Utility Knife (brand part no. 1250) shrinks the classic USMC fixed-blade pattern down to a 5.25-inch blade for buyers who want the same design in a more compact package. The blade is forged from 1095 Cro-Van steel with a straight edge, and the brown leather handle keeps the traditional feel of the full-size original. A USMC-marked sheath is included, making this a natural choice for anyone who wants a smaller, easier-to-carry version of the Marine Corps classic.

Key Specifications

• The 5.25-inch blade is forged from 1095 Cro-Van steel.
• Carries a straight edge for simple, dependable cutting.
• Features the traditional brown leather handle.
• Overall length measures about 11.5 inches.
• Ships with a USMC-marked sheath.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does this compare to the full-size USMC Ka-Bar? It’s the same pattern and steel in a shorter, more compact 5.25-inch blade.

Is the edge serrated? No, this version carries a straight edge.

Buy the Ka-Bar Fighting/Utility Knife 5.25-Inch Short USMC

All the character of the classic USMC Ka-Bar in a smaller package, this short fixed blade is easy to carry without giving up the steel or handle that made the original famous. Shop the Ka-Bar lineup of fixed blade knives, shipped fast from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop.