KA-BAR USMC Fixed Blade Fighting Knife | 11.8" Overall, 1095 Cro-Van Steel, KA1217

The Ka-bar (Kabar) USMC Fighting Knife has to be the most famous combat knife ever made, making this knife an American legend in its own right. The Ka-Bar USMC Fighting Knife measures 12" overall and features a large 7" black epoxy powder coated 1095 high carbon steel blade with USMC tang stamp.

This knife features the iconic polished stacked leather handle and the black epoxy powder coated carbon steel guard and butt finish off the design beautifully. A brown leather belt sheath is included and has with USMC logo on the sheath. This knife is a great all-rounder and can be used for virtually any task including survival, hunting, and camping.

KA-BAR USMC Fighting Knife Specifications:

• Overall: 11 7/8"
• Blade: 7"
• Steel: 1095 Cro-Van
• HRC: 56-58
• Handle: Leather
• Sheath: Leather
• Weight: 0.68 lbs

On December 9, 1942, after the start of World War II, KA-BAR submitted a knife to the United States Marine Corps in hopes that it would become general issue to that branch of the military. Working with the Marine Quartermaster Department the original design was revised and production began of an improved fighting and utility knife for the Marines.

As the War escalated, the USMC KA-BAR knives became so well recognized for their quality and so abundant in number that "Kabar" became the name by which many referred to this knife pattern, regardless of whether the knife was manufactured at the actual KA-BAR facility.

The USMC KA-BAR was adopted by not only the Marines, but also the Army, Navy, Coast Guard and Underwater Demolition Teams. Years after World War II, many KA-BAR knives were unofficially reactivated in the Korean, Vietnam, Desert Storm, and Iraqi Freedom conflicts.

Today, the original USMC Fighting and Utility Knife remains the first choice for many men and women of service who carry it as their personal knife option. It is also a favorite of adventurers, survivalists, outdoor sportsmen and, of course, knife collectors who know that this knife deserves a place in their collection.

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