$215.00 inc GST
KA-BAR / KA BAR / KABAR The most famous fixed blade knife in the World – “the KABAR” – 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.
KA1217: Full-size USMC KA-BAR, Straight Edge
Ka-Bar Knives
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, more than 70 years later.
Specs:
- Overall length 11.875″
- Blade length 7″
- Weight: 11.2oz
- Handle Material: Leather
- Blade Material: 1095 Carbon
- Blade Hardness: 56-58 HRC
- Grind: Flat
- Stamp: USMC
- Edge Angle: 20 Degrees
- Butt Cap /Guard: Powdered Metal / 1095 Carbon
- Knife Country of Origin: United States
- Sheath Country of Origin: Mexico
Brand
Ka-Bar USA
Aussie Outback Supplies, The Spencer Family have been the sole importer and distributor of Ka-Bar USA within Australia since 1987. Ka-Bar Was launched in Australia By Father & Son, Keith Spencer and Darren Spencer. This legacy continues today with the third generation being Darren and his son Brayden Spencer distributing more than 150 Ka Bar models Australia wide.
KA-BAR Knives was founded in 1898 in Tidioute, PA as the Tidioute Cutlery Company. This company eventually became known as the Union Cutlery Company and moved to Olean, NY in the early 1900s. KA-BAR was a trademark of Union Cutlery and was stamped on the iconic USMC Fighting/Utility knife introduced during WWII. Today, KA-BAR is still made in Olean, NY and makes knives for military, law enforcement, camping, hunting, and bushcraft.