The Knife,skinning, cataloged under National Stock Number 7340-01-642-8259, is classified within Federal Supply Class 7340 (Cutlery and Flatware) of the Food Preparation and Serving Equipment group. Government technical data includes 5 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
7340-01-642-8259
Item Name
Knife,skinning
FSC / FSG
7340 / 73 — Cutlery and Flatware
Status
ACTIVE
Blade Material
STEEL CORROSION RESISTING
Blade Length
4.0 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Handle Material
WOOD
Operation Method
HAND
Blade Type
STRAIGHT
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition Status
ACTIVE
DEMIL Code
DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
Hazard
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N)
Criticality Code
X
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
0103BKS-B
3/9Design control — primary reference
Buck Knives
No interchangeability data on file.
Other items in FSC 7340 — Cutlery and Flatware
Items in the same Federal Supply class. No interchangeability or substitution relationship is implied.
7340-00-022-1316
KNIFE,PICNIC
7340-00-022-1317
SPOON,PICNIC
7340-00-026-0366
7340-00-026-0366 · Item name not on file
7340-00-054-3468
7340-00-054-3468 · Item name not on file
7340-00-062-5655
7340-00-062-5655 · Item name not on file
7340-00-080-5956
SPOON,TEA
7340-00-125-7738
7340-00-125-7738 · Item name not on file
7340-00-161-6915
7340-00-161-6915 · Item name not on file
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 7340-01-642-8259?
NSN 7340-01-642-8259 is a Knife,skinning, classified under FSC 7340, Cutlery and Flatware. Status: active.
What are the specifications of 7340-01-642-8259?
Key specifications for 7340-01-642-8259: Overall Length: 8.25 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Blade Material: STEEL CORROSION RESISTING; Blade Length: 4.0 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Handle Material: WOOD. 5 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 7340-01-642-8259 hazardous material?
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
Sources
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.
✓ Data cited from the U.S. Government catalog; commercial cross-references from OEM and certified industry sources.