The Knife,ear, cataloged under National Stock Number 6515-00-820-6435, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6515 (Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies) of the Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment group. Government technical data includes 11 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: PG.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6515-00-820-6435 |
| Item Name | Knife,ear |
| FSC / FSG | 6515 / 65 — Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Handle Type | DETACHABLE |
| Shank Type | STRAIGHT |
| Shape | ANGULAR |
| Blade Length | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Grip Type | SERRATED |
| Features Provided | CHUCK HANDLE |
| Surface Treatment | PASSIVATE OVERALL |
| Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING OVERALL |
| Usage Design | EAR SURGERY |
| Furnished Items and Quantity | BLADE, EAR KNIFE, DISPOSABLE, 6S, NSN 6515-01-110-1381 |
| Blade Type | SHARP AND SINGLE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Unit of Issue | PG |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| N-0520 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 6515-00-820-6435 is a Knife,ear, classified under FSC 6515, Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5910-01-464-5499. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 6515-00-820-6435: Handle Type: DETACHABLE; Shank Type: STRAIGHT; Shape: ANGULAR; Overall Length: 7.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 11 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.