Ka-Bar U.S.M.C. Fighting / Utility Knife All Black
Item #: KA1211
$91.95
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. Suggested retail $128.82.
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TypeFixed
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BladeClip Point
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Blade Length7″
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Blade Steel1095 High Carbon
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Rockwell56-58
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Hilt GuardCarbon Steel
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Butt CapPowdered Metal
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HandleKraton G
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Overall Length11-3/4″
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Weight10.6 oz
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SheathLeather
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OriginUSA
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.
Ka-Bar U.S.M.C. Fighting / Utility Knife All Black
