The most famous fixed blade knife in the World - "the KA-BAR" - was designed to serve our troops during World War II and is still doing its job, with honors, nearly 70 years later.
Features Ka-Bar's famous oval shaped leather handles. The blade is made of high-carbon 1095 tool steel coated with a black epoxy powder, with carbon steel guard and powder metal butt caps. Knife comes with a KA-BAR sheath constructed of a tough hard shell plastic which is resistant to salt water and provides a hard surface which protects during rough use. Sheath has multiple tie-down ports allowing several mounting positions including up side down.
Specifications:
- Overall Length: 11.875 in.
- Blade Length: 7.00 in.
- Blade Thickness: 0.17 in.
- Blade Material: 1095 Cro-Van
- Blade Hardness: 56-58 HRC
- Blade Style: Clip Point Bowie
- Blade Grind: Flat Ground
- Blade Finish: Black Epoxy Powdercoat and USMC Stamp
- Edge Type: PlainEdge
- Handle Length: 4.875 in.
- Handle Material: Leather
- Handle Color: Brown
- Weight: 11.20 oz.
- Carry Method: Kydex Sheath
- Knife Type: Fixed Blade
- Brand: Ka-Bar
- Model: USMC Fighting Knife
- Model Number: 5017, 2-5017-0
- Made in USA