US Navy KA-BAR Fighting Knife - Straight Edge

The Navy KA-BAR

This is KA-BAR's US Navy fighting knife, the classic fixed-blade pattern long associated with American service members, finished here with a plain straight edge and a US NAVY marking on the blade. It is a single, solid fixed blade that handles general camp and field cutting as well as it serves as a working knife for the bench or the pack. Collectors who want the Navy-marked version of the KA-BAR pattern will recognize it at a glance.

Features

• Clip Point Blade — The spine dips in a concave curve toward the tip, which gives a fine, controllable point for piercing and detail cuts.
• Straight Edge — A plain edge with no serrations cuts cleanly and is simple to touch up on a stone in the field.
• Matte Black Finish — The dark coating on the blade keeps it from flashing in sunlight or under lights.
• Long Fuller — A groove runs along the flat of the blade, often called a blood groove, which takes out weight without making the blade noticeably weaker.
• Stacked Leather Handle — Rings of leather are stacked along the tang with grooves cut between them, giving a warm, textured grip that fills the hand.
• Double Crossguard — A black guard extends above and below the handle to stop your hand from sliding forward onto the edge.
• Black Pommel Cap — A rounded cap closes off the end of the handle and holds the leather stack in place.
• US NAVY Marking — The blade is stamped US NAVY near the guard, identifying this as the Navy version of the knife.
• KA-BAR Olean, NY Stamp — The opposite side of the blade carries KA-BAR's Olean, NY maker's mark.

Build and Handling

The layout is the traditional KA-BAR one: a black-coated clip point blade with a fuller, a black crossguard, a stacked leather grip separated by grooves, and a black pommel cap. The straight edge suits buyers who prefer a blade they can sharpen quickly and evenly. Leather handles respond well to occasional conditioning, which keeps the grip from drying out over years of use.