The KA-BAR Blackout Wrench Knife 1119BK

What is the KA-BAR Blackout Wrench Knife designed for?

The KA-BAR Blackout Wrench Knife is an integral, single-piece utility fixed blade designed for industrial workshops, field dressing, and concealed everyday utility carry. Drop-forged from a single solid billet of 425 High Carbon Stainless Steel, the tool features a skeletonized handle shaped like an open-ended wrench. This eliminates structural failure points like loose handle scales or hardware, while maintaining the iconic, garage-ready aesthetic with an upgraded tactical, non-reflective black oxide finish.

How does the KA-BAR Blackout Wrench Knife perform in the field?

The 425 High Carbon Stainless Steel alloy balances high corrosion resistance with working edge toughness. The entire knife is coated in a durable black oxide finish, making it highly resistant to rust in humid workshop environments, marine settings, or toolbox storage. The 3.0-inch drop point blade features a full flat grind with a 20-degree edge angle optimized for slicing and detail cuts. With a Rockwell hardness of 56-58 HRC, the steel resists chipping under hard impact and can be easily resharpened in the field using standard ceramic or diamond abrasives.

How do you maintain and carry the KA-BAR Blackout Wrench Knife?

While the 425 stainless alloy and black oxide finish offer superior stain resistance compared to traditional carbon steel, wipe the blade free of moisture or corrosive fluids after use, and apply a light coat of mineral oil. The knife snaps securely into the included 1119S hard plastic friction-lock sheath. Featuring molded lashing points, this sheath prevents accidental deployment whether it is carried in a pocket, tossed in a toolbox, or lashed to a hunting pack. Due to the industrial drop-forging process, minor aesthetic surface variations are present on each handle, which do not affect structural integrity.

If you prefer a raw, uncoated steel finish, this model is also available as the KA-BAR 1119 Wrench Knife.

Proudly manufactured in Olean, New York, USA by KA-BAR Knives.

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