1095 Steel -
Easy to sharpen, plain
carbon steel used in
knife making. Proven
to be one of the most
popular steels used
in KA-BAR knives.
Game Hook -
Also known as a gut
hook, this blade
shape is best for
opening the flesh of
game.
Rockwell Hardness
(HRC) - An
for measuring the
steel. The higher the
reading, the harder
the steel. Written as
HRC or RC followed
by a range of
numbers.
Glass-Filled Nylon
- Material
used to make
sheaths. Nylon is
reinforced with glass
particles and other
materials to provide
strength and durability
while still allowing
some flexibility.
Hollow Ground
- The ground
surface of the blade
is concave. Used to
create a fine cutting
edge.
Flat Ground -
A grind the tapers
from the top of the
blade down to the
cutting edge. Also
known as a “V” grind.