The Ontario 498 Marine Combat Knife is one of Ontario's U.S. Military Issue knives. The 498 Marine Combat knife is the chosen knife of the United State Marine Forces... for good reason. One of the most popular of the Ontario knives, the 498 Marine Combat Knife measures 12" in overall length and has a 7" clip point blade that is made of rugged and reliable 1095 carbon steel, with a Zinc Phosphate finish and is .165" thick. The handle is 5" long, and is weather proofed leather (great for field use), and features a Steel buttcap. Comes complete with a black leather sheath.
Specifications:
- NSN: 1095-00-392-4102
- Edge Type: Plain
- Fixed Blade
- Hardness 55-58 HRC
- Overall Length: 12 in (31 cm)
- Weight 9.9 oz (0.28 kg)
- Blade Length: 7 in (18 cm)
- Blade Material: 1095 Carbon Steel
- Blade Grind: Flat
- Blade Thickness: 0.17 in (0.4 cm)
- Blade Color: Black Zinc Phosphate
- Blade Stamp: US Ontario
- Handle Color: Black
- Handle Material: Leather
- Handle Thickness: 1.2 in (3 cm)
- Sheath Type: Belt Loop
- Sheath Color: Black
- Sheath Material: Leather
- Made in USA