Ka-Bar U.S.M.C. Fighting Utility Knives

For the past 20 to 40 years Ka-Bar has been in the hands of the world's largest key maker. Alcas, the current owner is dedicated to restoring the Ka-Bar name to the high position it once held in the American Knife World. The Ka-Bar reputation depended on the U.S.M.C. combat knives, which were also made by many knife companies in WWII. The Ka-Bar reputation was so strong that all the knives of this type became referred to by the name Ka-Bar. The new owners have begun to update the knives with new materials and new designs meant to enhance the image. They are continuing the original U.S.M.C., and are introducing several updated versions. Early this year they added the option of a partially serrated blade on the Short Ka-Bar ,and a U.S.A. tang and sheath stamp in the place of the U.S.M.C. stamp on the original model.

The blades are high-carbon 1095 tool steel coated with a black epoxy powder, with carbon steel guard and powder metal butt caps. The original and the new 3/4 version are available only with the long time standard leather sheath known to three generations of Marines. A very modern Kydex® hard service sheath is available separately.

These serrations cut better than any I have ever seen. They do not look as fierce as the more common types, but they will out cut any I have used. The difference is, these cut most others tear. Still made in the U.S.A. Suggested retail $79.46.

Ka-Bar® 3/4 Version U.S.M.C.

3/4 Version U.S.M.C. Fighting/Utility Knife
This version was brand new in 1999. 5-1/4" black powder coated blade of 1095 at 56-58 Rc., leather handle steel, butt and guard, leather sheath. Weighs 8.0 oz.

(A) KA1250: $49.95

Ka-Bar® U.S.A. plain edge

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KA1251: $49.95

Ka-Bar® U.S.M.C. Fighting/Utility Knife plain edge

Designed to serve our troops during World War II, the Ka-Bar is still doing its job with honors, more than 50 years later. During World War II, combat knives were made by many American knife manufacturers, but Ka-Bar's reputation was so strong that this style knife became known as a "Ka-Bar" no matter who manufactured it.

They are still manufacturing the same knife. The 7" Bowie style blade is 1095 carbon steel at 56-58 Rc. with a epoxy powder coating for corrosion resistance and to cut the reflection. It features the same stacked leather handle and steel butt and guard. Measures 11-7/8" from blade tip to butt and weighs about 10 oz. Includes the traditional Eagle & Globe brown leather sheath. Made in the U.S.A.

(B) KA1217: $49.95

Ka-Bar® U.S.M.C. Fighting/Utility Knife partially serrated edge

KA1218: $49.95

Ka-Bar® Kydex sheath

Kydex Sheath for KA1217 or KA1218

KA1216: $22.95

Ka-Bar® Black U.S.M.C. Fighting/Utility Knife leather sheath

This knife is the Ka-Bar U.S.M.C. modernized. The oval shaped handle is formed of Kraton G® thermoplastic. The blade is made of 1095 high carbon tool steel, with the blade, butt cap and guard being epoxy powder coated for stealth and corrosion resistance. 7" blade of 1095 at 56-58 Rc, black powder coated, Kraton G® handle, steel butt and guard.

(C) KA1212: $47.95

Ka-Bar® Black U.S.M.C. Fighting/Utility Knife kydex sheath

Suggested retail $92.17.

KA1214: $59.95