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ITEM: 1217

KA-BAR® USMC, Straight Edge

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ITEM 1217

KA-BAR® USMC, Straight Edge

(87)

The most famous fixed blade knife in the World. Our KA-BAR was designed to serve our troops during World War II and is still doing its job, with honors, 70+ years later. Tang stamped USMC. Leather sheath included.

Handle Color: Brown

$147.38

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Sheath Included: 1217S

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Red Spacer USMC KA-BAR +$250.00

Red Spacer USMC KA-BAR #6417

The Red Spacer KA-BAR is arguably the most collectible KA-BAR Knife made during World War II. The distinct red spacer below the hand guard and above the leather washer has caught the eye of collectors for decades. Though originals are rare and expensive, KA-BAR’s State & Union shop has made a small batch of this iconic knife.

The leather washers are shaped by hand and dyed to create an aged appearance. The pommel is ground down to replicate the dimensions of the original. Each red spacer is hand made to be slightly longer than the current spacer used on KA-BAR Fighting/Utility Knives. The blade is worn blue finished. The sheath undergoes an ageing process to darken the leather and match the original sheath color.

PLEASE NOTE THE BLADE HAS A "USMC" STAMP

$250.00

KA-BAR® USMC Short +$147.38

KA-BAR® USMC Short #1250

Featuring KA-BAR's famous oval-shaped leather handles, the Short KA-BAR version of the traditional KA-BAR is made just as well as the original, only 75% the size. Tang stamped USMC. Leather sheath included.

$147.38

- - Blade Guard
  - 12GA Commercial Grd Carbon Steel
- - Blade Length
  - 7.0 inches
- - Blade Steel
  - 1095 Cro-Van
- - Blade Thickness
  - 0.165 inches
- - Blade Type
  - Fixed Blade
- - Blade Width
  - 1.188 inches
- - Color
  - Brown
- - Edge Angle
  - 20 Degrees
- - Grind
  - Flat
- - Handle Material
  - Leather
- - Knife Manufactured In
  - United States
- - Nsn
  - 1095-01-581-9100 KNIFE-COMBAT
- - Overall Length
  - 11.875 inches
- - Rockwell Hardness
  - 56-58
- - Shape
  - Clip Point
- - Sheath Manufactured In
  - Mexico
- - Tang Stamp
  - USMC
- - Weight
  - 0.7 lb
- - Designed In
  - USA

- KA-BAR
  
  We are KA-BAR, or more formally, KA-BAR Knives, Inc. You may know us from our high-quality military, hunting, sporting, all-purpose utility, and outdoor survival knives. We offer hundreds of quality cutlery products and accessories sold through independent retailers, distributors, and KA-BAR.com.

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- - Verified Owner
  - David Laurenzo
  - I just got my USMC K-Bar yesterday! Wow. The box was huge. When I opened it, the smell of leather hit me. I am so happy with my new knife. It seems alot bigger than I was expecting. SHARPE! I shaved hairs off my arm. What a beautiful Knife it is. 6 Stars!
  - Verified Owner
  - Ryan Earl
  - Absolutely amazing knife! A knife that both looks good and is very well built and durable is very hard to find but Ka-Bar managed to pull it off! I will definitely be buying more knives from this company, keep up the good work
  - Verified Owner
  - Matt P
  - Best all around fixed blade knife i have ever owned. I've had mine for over 3 years, and used it for every heavy tasked camp chore. Every time i go in the woods, this wonderful blade goes with me.
  - Verified Owner
  - Terry Lewis
  - After many years of buying junk knives from other countries. I finally purchased my first ka bar. from good old Olean, New York. The quality of this knife is outstanding. so if you are looking to buy a good quality knife order one for yourself, and you will not be disappointed
  - Verified Owner
  - Charles Clanton
  - I just received my new Ka-Bar knife. It was as described and Razor Sharp. I didn't get my Dad's Ka-Bar from the late 50's and early 60's. Which was made of top quality material and this knife was used and literally wore out over the years. I would be happy if this new knife is half as good as my Dad's original Ka-Bar.
  - Verified Owner
  - Kirk Reid
  - Best Christmas present ever.
  - Verified Owner
  - Austin K.
  - It's an excellent knife. It's sturdy and well-weighted. It feels mostly good in the hand, but my one critique is that the edges of the handle grooves feel a bit rough. They could be smoothed out a bit, but maybe that's my preference. I'll probably do some light sanding myself to accomplish that. The sheath is excellent as well! The leather seems to be high quality, and the craftsmanship is very solid. This is a tremendous lifelong knife.
  - Verified Owner
  - G W
  - When I was a boy growing up in Hawaii in the early 1950's my dad bought a used USMC KA-BAR with leather sheath. Both were pretty beat up but still solid and serviceable. You could tell it was well made. He bought it for yard work and other stuff around the house. I fell in love with that knife then.. As a young army paratroop in 1970 I carried one with me in Nam. Afterward as an active outdoors man, I always had a KA-BAR on my belt or in my pack every hunting season throughout Colorado, Wyoming, Montana and Alaska. It felt like part of me and like an old friend, it never let me down even in some hairy situations. I'm 63 now and I don't hunt much anymore or spend much time out in the field. But I just recently bought a new KA-BAR, the Full-Size Straight Edge USMC. This one goes in our earthquake emergency kit. When it comes to a knife that is trustworthy, strong and Made in America, one that I can depend on, this knife is IT! There are plenty of knives out there, good ones, but this is the only one for me. Thank you KA-BAR.
  - Geoff Bigelow
  - Ive had the same Ka-Bar that my grandfather used in WW2, passed to my dad when he went to Vietnam and then on to me. It is unreal how long this knife has been in use and its just as strong and dependable today as it was then. When I'm done with it it will go to my son, but he wont be getting it anytime soon. Ive still got plenty of camping to do :)
  - Peter Hauge
  - It doesn't get more classic than this! For the most part, this is the knife by which all other tactical and military knives were derived from, and the design is still strong. The construction on this knife is as solid as it gets. The leather is well sealed and holds up very well to use. The 1095 blade is thick and very agile in the hand. I have both the plastic and leather sheath, and both are great. If you had to grab one knife and go, you can do a lot worse than the classic, full-size USMC KA-BAR. No collection should be without one.
  - noah piotte
  - this knife is my go to knife for pretty much anything, i've beaten on it with my hammer, yes that is right, a hammer, never has it broken, it does dull though yet its a very nice knife for widdling i recommend everyone buys one
  - Evan Patherman
  - First of all... I have been called a knife expert. I know what steel makes a good blade, I know good durability and I have friends that recommend good knives to me. This one in particular was recommended by many of my friends, so I bought it. And I must say this is a very good quality knife. This knife is not excellent at one particular thing. It is good at everything it is designed to be and even beyond those specs. My opinion to everyone that thinks about getting one of these knives... YES, You would be a "fool" not to own this Knife!!! The only downside to this knife is that the powder coating comes off relatively easy...
  - cadet kid
  - I bought this knife a year ago, and I have brought it through hell and back,and it is stillin perfect condition and held the razor edge. All that is left to say is that this is the AK-47 bof knives because it is versitile and tough as nails. I highly recomend this knife
  - Brandon Barnes
  - Well I'm 25 now, I got this knife when I was 16 years old before I joined the USMC. Besides boot camp and School of Infantry I took this with me most of the time in the USMC, two Iraq deployments and now I'm in the Army National Guard and I still use it. It can cut through a 1 to 2 inch tree in one chop. It's very durable. I also would say from all the knives I've paid a couple hundred dollars or more for, the USMC KA-BAR is definitely one of the best bangs for your buck!!!!
  - Mike Beckley
  - I just received my first KA-BAR as a present from my wife and I must say that I am excited just to own something so well crafted and stout I can hardly contain myself. I live high in the Sierra Nevada mountains and am an avid Outdoorsman. Believe me this knife will be put through the ringer. Being as I am around mountain lions and bears all the time I feel totally comfortable with this knife at my side.Perfect weight ,nice feel in the hand ,so when I am 30 miles into the back country and this knife is at my side I will hike with complete confidence. Yea Buddy!!!!!!
  - A D
  - I liked almost everything about the knife. The steel is really good and the leather handle is pleasure to hold. Nice leather sheath also. If there's a weak point, it's this knife's thin stick tang which will bend where the blade meets the guard when used for heavier chores. For light-medium duty, it's strong enough.
  - C. Seaton
  - I've decided to add my Ka-Bar story to those I've been reading here. Mine began 75 years ago when I walked into an Army-Navy Surplus store, about two years after the end of World War II. A magical place displaying all things "left over" from that war and at very low prices to their true value. I walked out of that store with 2 USMC Ka-Bar knives (like their current #1217). Total cost was 50 cents each which included the leather sheath. One of those became my salt water skin diving knife, strapped to my leg when diving. The second knife I put into "reserve" for some other day. It's now 75 years later and for the past 20+ years that knife has received the consideration it deserves, residing in bank safe deposit box, still essentially like the day that I bought it for 50 cents. I often think of and pray for all the young boys who depended upon its like during that war, many who never returned home.
  - Joseph Shramovich
  - I had one of these in black leather when I was in high school and ended up trading it to a friend for god knows what. Anyways, I always wanted to replace it and I finally did replace it with the tan leather USMC version. This blade is perfect for chores and the yard and camping. I plan to also take it with me when I go hiking. This blade is a piece of US history and is probably the most popular knife along with a Bowie and Buck knife. I know the price has increased over the years but what hasn't, this thing is still built really good and a good value if you ask me. I couldn't be happier and I am thinking of buying a few others to leave for future loved ones.
  - Edward Shattuck
  - I completely forgot just how awesome this blade is. Words alone don't do it credit. You actually have to buy one to know what I want to say. Solid. Beautiful. Balanced. Sharp. Awesome. Also customer service is second to none. These people want your business and it shows in their promptness, politeness and product knowledge. I didn't have to wait even minute to get a rep and she was lovely. You guys now have a loyal customer. Keep up the WONDERFUL WORK!!!!
  - Mark Welch
  - I HAVE JUST PURCHASED THIS KNIFE, AND I AM EXTREAMLY SATISFIED. IT IS RAZOR SHARP, AND FEELS GOOD IN MY HAND. I INTEND TO USE THIS KNIFE FOR HUNTING, CAMPING, WHEN I JOIN THE MILITARY, AND WHEN THE TIME COMES, SURVIVAL. THIS IS MY FIRST KABAR, AND IT WILL NOT BE MY LAST. WONDERFUL PEICE OF AMERICAN MADE HARDWARE. HOORAH MARINES!!
  - john goldman
  - i wanted to torture test my ka bar so i ran it over with my dads truck and it was fine, truly quality made
  - shao long yan
  - pecfect! I just like it!
  - wesley lutterwl
  - i just bought this knife and its the best knife i have ever owned leatherman was my favorite knife but ka-bar will be in mt life for a long time
  - Adam Evans
  - Still have my grandfather's, still sharp, deadly, and while retired, I know I could still count on it. I carry the tanto made by your company, and while I do not like the added safety straps, with the sheath one quick motion brings it out. I wish it was as simple as the sheath for my grandfather's, but worthy of the legacy it carries. The original, well, it is simply beautiful functionallity at its finest. Saved my life, and will do so again. Rarely if ever carried, but worthy of the respect it is given. Thank you.
  - Ulysses Lomeli
  - I bought mine 27 years ago. I have taken it all over the world during my military career and now every time I go into the woods. Best knife I have ever owned.
  - Ty Edmonson
  - I grew up in Alaska and heard stories from my father of the best knife he had in the jungles of Vietnam with the USMC. In my early 20's I saw one for the first time and bought it on the spot for my father. To his surprise and bug-eyes he was grateful for the gift. I couldn't take it anymore and bought myself one that same day. It's traveled across the U.S. and back again fishing and big game hunting. It is MY ONLY survival knife I will ever carry! Thank you for your attention to detail!
  - Scott Bell
  - My first Ka Bar came to me in Viet Nam as a FNG grunt Marine. It served me well and I never forgot it. Years later, I was a Private Contractor, training Iraqi Police....OJT style with Army MPs on the streets and in the villages of Iraq. Again I chose what proved itself to me so well decades before. I carried this one for 24 months in Iraq.
  - Matt Alvarez
  - I got my first KaBar when I was 18. It was given to me by my recruiter when I joined the Marines. Ever since then, that knife had been with me almost everywhere, including my deployment to Iraq. The knife is durable and really stands up for its reputation. When I left the Marine Corps, i passed it on to one of my guys. Since then, I've owned many different knives that are popular in the market, but i feel like nothing can compare to this classic. After much consideration, I've decided purchase another one.
  - Kenneth Robinson
  - I am a knifemaker for a living. I love metallurgy, and as such my FAVORITE steel is anything high carbon with a touch of chromium for wear resistance. Aside from the vanadium, this steel is very close to the 5160 spring steel i use for my knives. It cost me $130 to make a blade that equaled this blades performance with a hardwood handle. This Ka-Bar dug a hole like a champ, chopped through kindling like nothing, and built a shelter. All i need to survive the harsh wilderness now is this knife, and a flintstrike. This knife will go from building my shelter, to splitting my wood, to digging a hole, then on to gutting, skinning and prepping game, this knife is all i need to sustain a good healthy knife. Tanto's, zombie choppers, and the fancy blades are nice, but you'll never beat the tried and true shape of a ka-bar or bowie in this call back to a more powerful age. This is american engineering-industry at its finest, and i even turn clients to ka-bar if my $150-175 aren't in their range, because honestly, they perform just as well as this kabar that is offered for under $100. Thank you for bringing me an amazing blade that far outperforms its price. And out of ALL their blades, this one is my absolute favorite! God bless ka-bar, god bless America!
  - Dave Randolph
  - My original issue WWII Kabar was stolen from me in the mid-seventies. A number of years later, my brother gifted me at Christmas with a new one. Thank-you Brother! This is my "if I could have one tool/weapon for survivlal" knife. It is always with me. Best damn knife ever made, bar none! Nice work, Kabar. Don't change a thing with it!
  - Mike D
  - I just joined the Marine Corps and i'm shipping off to basic in a few weeks. The day I signed, my dad surprised me with this bad boy. Needless to say, i'm in love. Comes out of the box crazy sharp, and I love the stacked leather washer handle. I have nothing bad to say about the knife itself, but the leather sheath gets scraped when you insert the knife in it. Isn't that bad if you don't care about keeping everything pristine, but thats how I am. When I deploy I will be carrying this KA-BAR with me with pride. Thanks for such a solid knife with a lot of history!
  - Jake Dufour
  - This knife is OUTSTANDING! It's great, sharp, and strong. Great build and the leather sheath is much better than expected. It comes razor sharp and it's also much bigger than I thought. Over all I highly recommend this wonderful knife.
  - Ben Julian
  - This is the best knife I have ever owned. I got it for my birthday, and the moment I took it out of the box, I fell in love with it. I have found it to be very useful and durable throughout the years. I now take it hunting, fishing, or any other outdoor adventure I go on.
  - Alex Semmler
  - I carried, and extensively used, my KABAR in Iraq and then used it to cut my wedding cake. Thank you for the great product and legacy of the knife!!!
  - Luke Grayson
  - This is the best knife ever, this a epic knife!!!!
  - Eric Johnson
  - I've had my KA-BAR for 21 years now and it has never let me down.....
  - Arlo Lewke
  - I got my KA-BAR on my on my 18th birthday just before moving out on my own. Since then it has been used to do everything from intimidating would-be attackers to ensuring my survival in the wildnerness to cutting up meat and vegetables for a nice dinner and picking my teath after that meal. The clip point also makes an excellent back scratcher. I have been an avid knife collector for most of my life but after I got my KA-BAR, I haven't bought another fixed blade knife because I wouldn't be using it. It would just collect dust while the KA-BAR serves me better than any Chinese peice of garbage ever could.
  - 1st Lt H. Morse USMC
  - I got my Ka-bar while stationed in Quantico while Active in the Marines, in 1971..During my 8 years in the Corps, it almost never left my side. It was used for everything and then some. I even openned cans with it when I could not find my P-38. Always stayed sharp and never lost its edge..other than a few light swipes on a stone and back in business. After my Discharge, I became a Police Officer and my Ka-bar served me during all my years as a cop. Today I'm retired and that knife is still razor sharp and ready to go....it is on display on a special Ka-bar knife stand near my Shadow Box. I know I will be giving it to my Step son someday...BTW...I still carry a Ka-bar folding warthog 3072 all the time in my pocket....[rule # 9....Never leave home without your knife]. Semper Fi
  - brandon johnson
  - I'm an avid knife collector, and I just bought this a little over a month ago and WOW! Fell in love with this knife right out of the box. It feels great in my hand, the leather smells nice and is of good quality and the blade is very sharp. I carry this knife every where I go and does the jobs I need it to. Despite it being a fighting knife, this thing serves many other purposes and I can't get enough it. It looks great on my hip and have lots of compliments on it as well. The only down side to this, which doesn't even really matter is the black coating comes off real easy. This is still by far my favorite knife in my collection.
  - Jeb Fresgten
  - An amazing, iconic blade. Recommended. Thanks, Ka-Bar, for an awesome knife!
  - james guertin
  - hellow all i just seen this knife at the pawn shop its not new but great shape i also bought a 1800's Bowie knife great shape there both going in my man cave on the wall
  - Brad Pigott
  - My first fixed blade knife was a USMC KaBar. I was 11. I was obsessed with WW2 and my dad bought me one from the military surplus store. It was my go-to camping knife. I loved it. Sometime while I was in college it got misplaced and I bought a brand new one about 3 years ago. It's just as awesome as my old one. I've owned three knives by this company. 2 USMCs and a BK2. All three were absolutely great. I use the BK2 as my go-to hiking and camping tool now, and my 12 old son carries my USMC just as I did so long ago. It's become a family tradition and I hope my son passes this knife to his kid some day. Keep up the great work and keep this classic alive!
  - Joshua Permann
  - Awesome knife!!! I couldn't be happier
  - Mike Hickert
  - Like others have said my Dad a retired Marine got me one for my birthday. 15+ years and untold amounts of abuse later, it still holds a razor sharp edge and is more reliable than a hammer!
  - Dan Corrigan
  - My Godfather gave me his KA-BAR when he returned from duty in Korea in '53. I was only ten at the time but I used it until '86 when I split from my ex. Somehow it got left behind and I never saw it again. I just bought another and other than the finish being a black no shine and the slightly different leather sheath it is the same knife. High quality throughout and it came with razor sharpness. I expect it to last until I pass on. In the meantime it makes a great letter opener and general use utility knife only as my fighting days are long over. If someone wants to fight me I will just shoot them because old men who can't fight do that.
  - JOHN FELT
  - I purchased and carried this knife on every single foot patrol when we were kicking down doors in Sadr City Iraq. This is by far the best fighting knife in the world. I had no doubt in my mind that this knife could save my life if necessary.
  - Danielius Eidukonis
  - One day I was messing with my knife, doing some wood carving and accidentally dropped this knife with a point down straight to stone floor. I thought "Aw man, this knife going to be wrecked". After further inspection, no damage was done to the knife but there was a dent left on the stone floor.
  - Stephen England
  - I put together "breakdown kits" for both my and my Wifes' vehicles, including basic tools, flares, water bottles, MREs, fire-starting gear and on top of the kits is a 5" Ka-bar in Hers' and a 7" Ka-bar in mine, most important tool readily available no matter the situation encountered. It is very re-assuring to know that the Missus has a deadly weapon virtually at Her fingertips should the need arise. Thank you for making one of the greatest tools since the wheel!!!
  - James Wilson
  - I have just received my Dads KA-BAR from when he was in the US Army that he got in 1969. Its still sharp and sturdy. I remember going deer hunting with him in the 70's and he used this same knife. I had one while I was in the Marines that was stolen, and now I intend to purchase another one of my own. That way I will one to pass on to both of daughter's.
  - Douglas Ecker
  - This is the best knife I have ever owned. I have had this knife for 33 years and I have beaten the s--t out of it. I have cut down small trees, hammered in tent stakes, practiced knife throwing, used it to chop wood with a hammer, used it as a fire poker, and even shaved with it. The sheath is still rock solid and I have an old one with staples not rivets. This is the most amazing knife ever! Thank you Ka-Bar!!!
  - Brent Moody
  - I bought my first Kabar in 1983 at the local mall for about $20. Six years later I joined the Marines and it went with me to Desert Storm. It has been a constant companion in many dangerous places and on many a relaxed hunting or fishing trip. I have other knives, including some high dollar handmade Damascus. But the Kabar is the fall back knife and I will never part with it until I pass it on to my son.
  - Stray Cat
  - my leather sheath only lasted 10 years, but the kryton sheath I bought from K-bar has lasted at least that long! Great Knife, my fav of all the knives I own. I should get another one... just, because...
  - John Jones
  - Since 1947 I have carried a K-Bar on the ranch, in the Marine Corps, in law enforcement and now in my old age. It is deceptively concealable and eminently useful. No tool or weapon I ever carried was as personal and comforting as my K-Bar.
  - ugo manassei
  - Ho molti coltelli ma il mio Ka -bar è sicuramnte il migliore, solido come una roccia e affilato come un rasoio
  - Tibor Tibor
  - výborná kvalita a klasika ako sa patrí....ďakujem som veľmi spokojný
  - Greg C.
  - During my time in the Marine Corps Infantry I carried a KA-BAR. When in the field the knife was always at my side and did everything an infantryman could possibly need it to. There is really nothing more to say. The KA-BAR's history speaks for itself. Fortunately, the KA-BAR appears to be built to those same high standards today. I just received one and it is perfect.
  - Nik Joe
  - The knife that delivers! Proud owner!
  - Walter Medders
  - I've had several of these, unfortunately. I say unfortunately because I wish I'd never had to replace them! My first I found in an Army surplus store when I was 15 or so. It was new in box and very underpriced even in those days, so I snatched it up immediately for the $30 asking price. When I showed it to my grandfather who collected some militaria, he showed me one he'd gotten from a friend of his. The handle had somehow been broken off at the tang, so the previous owner welded on a custom handle with knuckles. Several years later, after carrying and using my Kabar almost daily, I was in a tight bind and had to sell it. The handle, a light blonde when I got it, and reddish brown sheath, were both solid black from use. I'd carried it hunting, camping, fishing, and in combat in Afghanistan. As soon as I was able, I got another one. But that wasn't until after my deployment to Iraq, where I carried a vintage Buck. Carried my new Kabar from 2006-2012. Meanwhile, I inherited my grandfather's in 2009. They were both stolen in a robbery in 2012. Have yet to replace it because that was also the year I got divorced and I haven't gotten back to a position where I can enjoy the outdoors activities that I used to. I will soon though! And you'd better believe I'll be getting a new Kabar before I get back into camping and fishing every weekend. It'll look good on my belt next to my .44 mag. My Buck simply isn't capable of taking the abuse a Kabar can and my machete is great for backpacking but a bit big for woods carry. Hands down, Kabar is the best knife I've ever owned, and I'm a collector. Get one, carry it, USE it, and yes, abuse the hell out of it. All other knives will always feel inadequate in comparison for the rest of your life, I guarantee it.
  - Barney Finch
  - The best knife I have ever owned. It cuts 4 inches ahead of the blade.
  - Jarrod Briley
  - I’ve carried a Ka-Bar for about 30 years. I understand what it can and cannot do, so I never have problems. Considering how it was intended to be used, some of the features people complain about are actually desirable features. The stick tang, for example. Keeps the knife light, balanced and able to perform 95 percent of the tasks that anyone would ever need. Trust me, if things go sideways, you don’t want to try defending yourself with a quarter inch, 1 lbs. blade. I do wish that 90 grew angle, where the blade and tang meet, was rounded a bit. It would eliminate the weak spot created by that 90 degrees. BUT...not even close to a deal breaker. Don’t beat on it, trying to split logs, then complain if it breaks. That is not a failure, any more than a Swiss Army Knife being beaten through a log and breaking would be a failure. I just can’t possibly recommend it more than I already do. If I were lost in the wilderness (which I actually was...long story), or suddenly dropped into the middle of a war zone, I would be ecstatic to have a Ka- Bar, especially the 1217 ’ not only functional, but a nice looking knife, as well.
  - Zack Q
  - Good solid weight. Razor sharp enough to shave with straight out of the box. Fits into the sheath well. A truly beautiful and tough knife that will last decades.
  - Grant Davisson
  - Just got my KA-BAR delivered about an hour ago after wanting one for several years. I'm impressed with the quality and know I made the right choice getting one. The only minor thing is it didn't arrive "razor sharp" as I read other reviews saying, and isn't very sharp at all. I'm still giving it a 5 star rating, but would've liked it to arrive already sharp.
  - Bobby Booey
  - Just received as gift. Can't wait to use it!
  - Josh P
  - I received the full size USMC as a gift from a friend before going to Papua New Guinea for a year where I put this knife through "bush" life. I used it almost every night to prepare kindling for fires. I batoned with the knife (more on that later), I gutted and filleted fish from a river, I dug with it, I cleared brush and chopped bamboo, I cut sugar cane, etc... Overall I am very happy with the blade. It cut everything I wanted to cut. If you use it as a knife, than it is an excellent blade. If you want a pry bar or something to baton with on a regular basis, this is probably not the knife for you. By the end of the year the handle was bending downward from the spine of the blade and was on the verge of snapping. Ka-Bar did warranty the knife and I want to thank them for excellent customer service. I will not be batoning with this new knife as I did the last, the rat tail tang just doesn't have enough metal for that kind of abuse. That said, I did beat it up for a year in the rain forest, so it isn't some sissy knife. I expect this new one to last a while and would recommend it to anyone looking for an excellent camp knife; just take an ax along.
  - Booey Bobby
  - Can't wait for this piece of history
  - Guido Santucci
  - Very functional and historical knife, sharp out of box!
  - Benjamin Bohannon
  - I have had mine since 2002. Best all around knife made. It has even survived through 2 teenage boys. Thanks for such a great knife Ka-bar.
  - Cecil Thompson
  - I have done your homework for you. The knife is great, you can buy cheaper but you can't buy better. The sheath sucks, poor quality. What good is it when you have to store the sheath separately from the knife.
  - Caleb Franz
  - Very good knife I go camping hiking go though mud vines thorns and still holds up fantastic recommend this knife if u want a strong reliable one
  - Hugh Jass
  - Piece of South Pacific US Marine history!
  - Hugh Jainus
  - South Pacific Marine Corps history
  - Haywood Jablowme
  - Quality knife, and rust resistant, too!
  - Justin Kelley
  - This is a knife you can live and die by, and you should. It's not the most tactical or lightweight but it has served military personnel and hunters alike for the last 70+ years. Keep yours oiled and sharp and it will outlast you. This is something that you will pass on to someone you care about so it may serve them as well as it has served you which is what I intent to do. I'm only 17 years old so I got a lot of mileage to put on this knife and I have no doubts about its capabilities.
  - Louis Morselli
  - Received as a gift and is the finest made knife I own. Surpasses many of the "handmade" designer knives with fancy scales and file work. This KAR-BAR will be around and working long after I'm gone. TOP QUALITY. Thank you KA-BAR.
  - Dixie Rect
  - Piece of USMC history! Highly recommend!
  - Anita Bath
  - Great quality knife with rust resistant blade.
  - Josh F
  - Growing up in a very rural part of Pennsylvania, knives, axes, and chainsaws have been a consistent aspect of my life since I was a little kid. Pocket knives went to school, hunting knives were worn on weekends and of course during hunting seasons. I started camping by myself at age eleven. In my twenties I started wandering really far afield, well out of state, and the old KaBar Marine Corps knife was a natural acquisition to go along on my adventures. Thirty-some years later, that KaBar knife has been with me on fishing, camping, serious backpacking, and hunting trips from Maine to Alaska and a lot of places in between, including Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, North Carolina, Vermont, and the Adirondacks. It is not a hunting knife, though it can serve as one if needed. For strictly hunting close to roads I carry a custom knife with a 4" blade made of one of the super performance stainless steels. But for all-around woods time, absolutely nothing beats the big KaBar. It has pounded in tent stakes, cut down pine and spruce saplings, easily batoned and split hardwood firewood, stirred the mess kit pot, without any concern for its welfare. A lot of serious abuse would have to happen before this knife gets damaged. I will take it to my grave.
  - Hugh JMember
  - Viet Nam tool, that was a great work horse!
  - Luca Montaperto
  - Most badass knife ever just got mine today and you think it looks cool in the pictures it's even better in real life. I knew the blade was 7 inches and it is exactly but it feels so big and cool plus it's great for getting rid of dead skin but anyway totally worth it 100/10 would recommend
  - Jacob Brown
  - Best knife you'll ever own!!!
  - Jake Cupples
  - Love This Knife. I Highly Recommend It.
  - Anita Hummer
  - Sharp out for box, and a piece of history. Very glad I bought this!
  - Glancy Cowboy
  - This knife & company is historical & future. Thank you for the opportunity to order such great knives. My mother bought me my first Ka-Bar in SOI Camp Pendleton years ago. American made & such a great tool. I'll stand by for current shipping delays as Americans should support our historical companies. Ka-Bar has never given up & always adapted so nothing new. I'll keep my current knives sharp and patiently wait for gifts to our family. Semper Fi 🇺🇸
  - Ross Faison
  - Got my KA-BAR when I left the Army in '71 and moved to Colorado in '73. Used it for everything including years of wilderness trips by foot and canoe. Never thought I needed anything but my KA-BAR and my SAK (sometimes a smaller blade is handy). I can't think of ANYTHING else I've owned and used for that long and that says something.
  - Lou Skunt
  - K Bar history for indestructiblity!
  - Allison Figueroa
  - I received this as a gift when I graduated boot camp and I absolutely love it. Sharp, versatile and is just comforting to have for protection as well.
  - Fred Davis
  - I've owned several kabars over the years and I still use the very first knife I bought for hunting. It's the USMC kabar and it's quality is amazing as I have only sharpened it a handful of times over the thirty years that I have carried the knife. I also carry the Air Force pilots knife in my hunting pack as a backup blade. I love the knives made by kabar as I prefer high quality fixed blades for hunting. Now I have come back to kabar in search of a good EDC folding blade I am tired of buying cheap made junk from overseas. I want to thank my brother and other family members and friends everyone who has served our country in the military. Especially my brother in talking me into buying my first kabar 33 years ago.

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