KA-BAR Short USMC Knife features KA-BAR'S famous oval shaped leather handles, and is made just as well as the original at 3/4 the size. The clip blade is a classic shape and very practical. Its name describes a shape that seems to have a portion of the spine of the blade clipped off. This brings the blade point lower for extra control and enhances the sharpness of the tip. It provides ample "belly" in the blade for slicing or skinning and a good tip for inserting in and under things that need to be cut. It is available with a plain or serrated edge and comes with a leather sheath.