Ka-Bar Military Fighting Utility Knife [Blade: Plain] [Branch: USA]

The KA-BAR Short USMC is a smaller version of a legendary fixed knife: the KA-BAR 1217. In 1942 this knife was used by the United States Marine Corps as a standard fighting knife for the marines. Ever since this knife is a part of the standard equipment of many soldiers. The knife is big and feels very strong. The handle is enhanced with a knife guard to make sure you will never end up on the razor-sharp edge during heavy-duty use. The blade is made from 1095-carbon steel. This steel, however, is not corrosion-resistant. Fortunately, the blade is enhanced with a black coating to make sure maintenance is a lot easier. The handle is made from stacked leather rings. Comfortable for your hands, even when it is freezing out.

• Blade Length: 5-1/4"

• Overall Length: 9-1/4"

• Blade Shape: Clip

• Stamp: USMC

• Edge Angle: 20°

• Steel: 1095 Cro-Van

• Grind: Flat

• Handle Material: Leather

• Sheath: Leather

• Weight: 6.3 oz.

• Sheath Made in Mexico

• Knife Made in USA