KA-BAR, or more formally KA-BAR Knives, Inc., has earned a reputation for high-quality military, hunting, sporting, utility, and outdoor survival knives. The KA-BAR Elishewitz Pocket Tool brings that trusted heritage together with the innovative design of legendary knife maker Allen Elishewitz. Compact, lightweight, and purpose-built for everyday carry, the EPT is a small fixed blade that packs plenty of practical capability into a remarkably portable package.
Allen Elishewitz brings decades of real-world experience to the design. As a former Force Recon Marine, martial artist, watch maker, and artist, Elishewitz has developed a distinctive approach to knife design since the mid-1980s. The Elishewitz Pocket Tool reflects that experience with a streamlined profile, practical dimensions, and a design that's easy to carry and ready for everyday cutting chores.
The 2.5-inch drop point blade is made from 425 High Carbon Stainless Steel and features a flat grind with a 20-degree-per-side edge angle. Measuring 0.1875 inches thick and 1.7 inches wide, the blade offers a compact but substantial cutting profile. With a Rockwell hardness of 56-58, the steel is heat treated for dependable everyday performance while retaining the corrosion resistance expected from stainless steel.
The EPT's handle is also constructed from 425 High Carbon Stainless Steel, giving the entire knife a clean, durable stainless-steel appearance. At just 0.2 pound and 6.75 inches overall, it won't weigh down your pocket or gear. Its compact size makes it especially well suited for everyday carry, whether you're opening packages, trimming cordage, handling camp chores, or taking care of other routine cutting tasks.
The included molded hard plastic Celcon sheath provides a secure way to carry and protect the knife. Its compact design works naturally with the EPT's lightweight profile, while the pocket clip makes convenient everyday carry possible. A built-in lanyard hole also gives you the option of adapting the sheath for neck carry or other carry configurations.
Manufactured in the United States and designed in the USA, the KA-BAR Elishewitz Pocket Tool carries the KA-BAR/Elishewitz tang stamp as a mark of its heritage. It's small enough to carry without fuss, yet purpose-built enough to earn a place in your everyday gear.
If you're looking for a compact fixed blade that combines Elishewitz's distinctive design philosophy with KA-BAR's reputation for dependable knives, the EPT delivers a practical everyday tool that's easy to carry and ready when you need it.
The Elishewitz Pocket Tool is an everyday carry made simple, available at Smoky Mountain Knife Works.
