USMC KA-BAR Fighting Knife - Straight Edge
The KA-BAR USMC Fighting Knife (Model 1217) is the full-size straight-edge version of the most iconic American combat knife ever produced. It pairs a 7-inch 1095 Cro-Van clip-point blade with a stacked leather handle, powder-coated steel guard and pommel, and a genuine leather sheath embossed with the Marine Corps Eagle, Globe, and Anchor. Overall length runs 11.875 inches with a .165-inch spine, giving you a fighter that doubles as a heavy-duty utility and survival blade. Built in the USA and carrying the original USMC tang stamp, the 1217 is the right choice for service members, collectors, hunters, and anyone who wants the real article.
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- K1217
$159.95
$129.95
Description
Features
- 1095 Cro-Van Steel Blade — High-carbon 1095 Cro-Van steel delivers proven edge retention and easy resharpening in the field.
- 7-Inch Clip Point Blade — Classic clip-point profile with a straight edge handles fighting, utility, and survival tasks with equal authority.
- Epoxy Powder Coated Finish — Matte black coating fights corrosion and cuts glare, protecting the blade through hard use.
- Stacked Leather Handle — Compressed leather washer grip gives you a secure, hand-filling hold that improves with age and use.
- USMC Tang Stamp — Authentic USMC tang marking honors the knife's service heritage dating back to World War II.
- Powder Coated Steel Guard and Butt Cap — Heavy steel furniture anchors the full tang and stands up to prying, hammering, and battlefield abuse.
- Rockwell Hardness 56-58 — Heat-treat sweet spot balances edge holding with toughness for both combat and camp duties.
- Leather Sheath Included — Genuine leather sheath embossed with the USMC Eagle, Globe, and Anchor carries the knife belt-mounted and ready.
- Overall Length 11.875 Inches — Full-size fighter dimensions with a 1.188" blade width and .165" spine thickness for serious work.
- Made in the USA — Built in Olean, New York by KA-BAR, the original manufacturer of the legendary USMC fighting knife.
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Got This for My Dad and He Teared UpOkay so my dad was a Marine in the early 80s and he's been talking about his old KA-BAR for literally my entire life. Lost it during a move sometime in the 2010s and never replaced it. I saw this on a whim while shopping for something totally unrelated (I think I was looking at flashlights?) and just clicked buy. When it showed up I couldn't believe how hefty it felt... 11 and 7/8 inches overall, the leather handle is gorgeous and that USMC stamp on the tang just hits different. Gave it to him for an Father's Day gift last weekend and the man got misty eyed, no joke. He immediately started going on about the 1095 Cro-Van steel and how the clip point was the same as his original. The leather sheath is stiff out of the box but dad says that's how they always were, it'll break in. He did say modern ones have the powder coated blade which his old one didn't have but he actually likes it for rust prevention since he lives near the coast now. Worth every penny honestly.
Beautiful
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