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NSN 172BK

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black color, steel material, 172bkf model number, 1ea black injected molded multi-carry molle compatible sheath accessory components and quantity, designed for dynamic entry, emergency egress, and on-site improvisation;made in usa general characteristics item description.

NSN 4240-01-598-4253 Datasheet

(NSN) National Stock Number
4240-01-598-4253
(FSC) Federal Supply Classification
4240 - Safety and Rescue Equipment
(NIIN) National Item Identification Number
01-598-4253
Requires Demilitarization
Yes
(INC) Item Name Code
27389
Date
Mon, Aug 1, 2011
Accessory Components And Quantity
1ea black injected molded multi-carry molle compatible sheath
Color
black
General Characteristics Item Description
designed for dynamic entry, emergency egress, and on-site improvisation;made in usa
Material
steel
Model Number
172bkf
Overall Length
16.250 inches nominal
Part Name Assigned By Controlling Agency
benchmade 172 tactical tomahawk-killian design
Special Features
head length is 7.500 inches with a 3.500 inch spike and 0.360 inch thk;bk1 corrosion/scratch resistant coated; differentially heat treated 57-60 hrc hardness; blade material 4140 chromoly forged steel; full tang handle is 0.960 inch thick with g10 scale; contoured wedge end for prying; packaging box dimensions (all inches) 17.688l x 9.500w x 1.125h; total weight (knife + box) 3.380lbs
Unit Package Quantity
1
Unit Package Type
box
Unpackaged Unit Weight
2.425 pounds

Identification

Demilitarization Code
A - Items subject to the export administration regulations (ear) in parts 730-774 of title 15, code of federal regulations (cfr) (ccli or ear99) and determined by dod to present a low risk when released out of dod control. No demil, mut, or end use certificate is required. May require an export licensefrom doc.
Precious Metals Indicator
A - Item does not contain precious metal.
Hazardous Metals Indicator
P - Indicates there is no information in the hmirs. The nsn is in a fsc in table ii of fed std 313 and a msds may be required by the user. The requirement for a msds is dependent on a hazard determination of the supplier or the intended end use of item.
Pseudo Item Name Code
0027389

Cross Reference

CAGE Codes

041N2
Benchmade Knife Co., Inc. Dba Benchmade Knife Co Inc
U.s./canadian manufacturers

Freight Information

Air Commodity
VZ -
Air Dimension
A - Shipment is not a consolidation and does not exceed 84 inches in any dimension.
National Motor Freight Class Rating
W - Rating variable
Special Handling
9 - Other or no special handling required (sh)
Type of Cargo
Z - No special type of cargo code applicable
Uniform Freight Classification Item Number
91810
Water Commodity
796 - Safety and rescue equipment
National Motor Freight Classification Item Number
186620

Questions & Answers

  1. What is the FSCG of the NSN 4240-01-598-4253?

    The FSCG of the NSN 4240-01-598-4253 is 4240

  2. Does NSN 4240-01-598-4253 require demilitarization?

    Items subject to the export administration regulations (ear) in parts 730-774 of title 15, code of federal regulations (cfr) (ccli or ear99) and determined by dod to present a low risk when released out of dod control. No demil, mut, or end use certificate is required. May require an export licensefrom doc.

  3. Does NSN 4240-01-598-4253 contain precious materials?

    Item does not contain precious metal.

  4. Does NSN 4240-01-598-4253 contain hazardous materials?

    Indicates there is no information in the hmirs. The nsn is in a fsc in table ii of fed std 313 and a msds may be required by the user. The requirement for a msds is dependent on a hazard determination of the supplier or the intended end use of item.

  5. When the NSN 4240-01-598-4253 was assigned to the Federal Catalog?

    It was assigned 15 years ago, on Mon, Aug 1, 2011

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