KaBar Dog's Head Utility Knife
Item #: KA1317
$96.95
Since "the KA-BAR" was designed to serve our troops during World War II, the name has become one of the most recognized in the industry today. The Ka-Bar reputation depended on the U.S.M.C. combat knives, which were made by many other companies during WWII. The Ka-Bar reputation was so strong that all knives of this type became referred to by the name of Ka-Bar.
The Dog's Head Utility knife presents an alternative to those who wish to have the legendary performance of Ka-Bar's military knives in a non-military setting. Ideal for bushcraft, camping and hunting.
This knife is the same as the first U.S.M.C. combat knife with more modern blade steel and is stamped with the Ka-Bar Dog's Head Pirate. The 7" blade of powder coated 1095 at 56-58 Rc. is available in plain edge. Stacked leather handle, steel butt and guard and brown leather sheath. Made in the U. S. A. Suggested retail $134.96.
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TypeFixed
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BladeCombat
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Blade Length7"
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FinishPowder Coat
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Blade Steel1095
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Rockwell56-58
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Hilt GuardSteel
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Butt CapSteel
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HandleStacked Leather
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SheathLeather
KA-BAR
Soon after its introduction in the mid-1920's, the KA-BAR trademark became widely known and respected. There have been many versions of how the KA-BAR name came to be, but all evidence points to a letter received from a fur trapper. This particular fur trapper's testimonial turned out to be the most significant ever received by the company.
He wrote, in very rough English, that his gun had jammed and that he had therefore relied on his knife to kill a wounded bear that was attacking him. In thanking the company for their quality product the trapper described using his knife to kill the bear. All that was legible of his scrawled writing was "k a bar". The company was so honored by this testimonial that they adopted this phrase and used it as their trademark, KA-BAR.
KA-BAR is best known for their military production knives. They were chosen by the U.S. Marine Corp. as the primary knife producer for World War II. They also have traditional pocket knives, as well as many options for law enforcement.
KaBar Dog's Head Utility Knife
