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KA-BAR Full Size US Marine Corps Fighting Knife, Straight

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About this item

  • 100% Leather Sheath
  • Made in the USA
  • Edge Angles - 20 Degrees
  • Overall length 11.875 inches
  • The most famous fixed blade knife design in the world
  • 1095 Cro-van steel
  • Leather Handle, USMC Fightning Knife
  • 7" Straight Edge Blade
  • Knife Made in USA, Leather Sheath made in Mexico


The Ka-Bar USMC fighting knife is a legendary blade that was first designed to serve US troops during World War II. Now, more than 50 years later it still offers the same high-quality design you can depend on. It boasts a 1095 carbon steel blade that is epoxy powder coated and a stacked leather handle. Includes a leather USMC sheath. Made in the USA.


David S
Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2024
My son has a K-Bar and I bought one as I have been in awe of his knife, abilities and adventures. He has dispatched and skinned hogs. He has field dressed and skinned many deer. It has built many of shelter and cut many of hanks of rope. It is razor sharp and holds a good edge all the while being able to be sharpened. He keeps the leather handle and leather sheath in good condition with oil. My knife arrived in excellent condition, razor sharp, sheath is a good quality leather.
Steven B
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2024
I was surprised how sharp this was. It's very nice and is good quality. The sheath was on the dry side. But some good quality leather conditioner. Really made it look and feel great. If you are looking for a quality k-Bar this is it. I like the price. It's not so expensive that you only want to keep it on display. You could if you wanted to. But it's not made cheap so you can put it to work also. I am very happy with this knife. You will be too.
Felipe Parrilha
Reviewed in Brazil on July 12, 2023
Item especial a qualquer colecionador!
Moises
Reviewed in Mexico on July 11, 2021
La verdad no hay nada que se pueda decir de este cuchillo que no se haya dicho, es un arma legendaria de gran calidad, un cuchillo emblematico de los USMC y uno de los cuchillos de combate mas famosos en la historia
Brynjar Björnsson
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2017
The first thing I find about this blade that makes it different from so many others, is that it is made in America. That alone already sets it apart from almost every other knife. It does come with a sheath, which is made in Mexico.Out of the box, it was nearly, if not razor sharp. The spine is somewhat thick, meaning it's not going to be incredibly good for cutting (In that its not designed specifically as a performance cutting knife), however it is still easy to cut with. After roughly 5 inches (starting at the hilt) it strongly tapers into a Clip point, although it does not have a sharpened false edge, which would improve piercing/stabbing capabilities. Although I can see why they do not do this, as in some US states, that would make the knife a "prohibited offensive weapon".The knife is very sturdy, and it has no loose parts. There is a very slight cant to the right, but it is within 1 degree and is thus of no concern. Its HRC is 58-60, which means that it is very hard. KA-BAR states they use 1095 Cro-Van steel 1095 Cro-Van - It is based on 1095 steel, with the addition of small amounts of Vanadium, Molybdenum, Nickel and Chromium. In layman's terms, it will have Improved wear resistance and toughness compared to 1095. For those interested in the Metallurgy of 1095 Cro-Van: 1.1% Carbon, 0.6% Chromium, 0.06% Molybdenum, 0.25% Vanadium, 0.25% Nickel, 0.5% Maganese, 0.25% Silicon, 0.025% Phosphorus and SulfurOverall, I'd highly recommend this knife to anyone looking for a high quality, general use knife. It is made in the USA, is very well assembled, and holds its edge very well. One thing to note, is that you will need to oil the blade to keep it from rusting over time. All you need to do is wipe it after use with a dry soft cloth, and lightly coat it with some form of oil - KA-BAR recommends Mineral Oil, although Petroleum Jelly [Vaseline] works very well. If exposed to salt water, the process is slightly different - Wash the knife with mild dish detergent, rinse with tap water, and then wipe it with a dry cloth, and put the lite coating of oil on. I'd recommend that after you oil it, you should put it in the leather sheath. The leather will keep residual oil and help keep the blade coated when it is not in use.Some other users have mentioned that in the plumbing section of hardware stores, you can get #15 O-Rings, which fit into the grooves in the handle, which they say improves grip. I have not tested this myself, but I plan to.
Customer
Reviewed in Canada on March 26, 2016
As a knife enthusiast and collector of hunting, camping, and all round survival gear i can say that this is definitely one of the finest Jack-of-all-Trade knives. This knife can be used for hunting, fishing, camping, cooking, digging, brush clearing, and just about anything you can think about. The super durable 1095 Cro-Van steel with a design that hasn't changed for 60+ years is guaranteed to last 5+ generations of abuse and rough treatment. The handle is super comfortable, and the blade is razor sharp and holds its edge well. It can easily go through tin cans, and allows you to baton wood with ease. Carving wood is like shaving a block of butter with a hot knife, and overall it is one of, if not the finest knife i have purchased so far. The blade is perfectly balanced and you can really feel it with every swing.The sheath takes some breaking in, but after taking it in and out enough it becomes a really nice compliment to the knife. Really enjoy my purchase, and i'll be using it for a long time.
G. Mack...
Reviewed in Germany on January 10, 2016
Viel muss man zum Ka-Bar an sich nicht schreiben. Ein klassisches Kampf- und Allround-Messer bester Qualität, made in USA. Wer ein reines Outdoor-Messer sucht, eines, das besonders gut zum Holzhacken etc geeignet ist, wird mit dem Ka Bar wohl nicht so glücklich werden, denn es ist ein Universalmesser, das klar und unübersehbar auch als Kampfmesser konzipiert wurde. Es ist also gut ausgewogen, mit dem Schwerpunkt eher hinten - zum Hacken nicht besonders geeignet.Alles, was mit Schneiden und mit Stechen zu tun hat, ist das, was dieses Messer grandios beherrscht. Es liegt großartig in der Hand, die Bauweise ist ungeheuer funktionell. Die Schärfe ist perfekt. Das Messer kam extrem scharf geschliffen an.Die Lederscheide, made in Mexiko, ist ebenfalls richtig gut. Sie riecht angenehm nach Lederfett, ist nicht so ein staubtrockenes Ding, das sonst gerne geliefert wird. Diese Scheide kann so wie sie ist, benutzt werden. Schlicht und Funktionell, ganz wie das Messer.Die Klinge war bei Lieferung durch eine Kartonhülle geschützt. Diese Hülle bitte nicht wegwerfen, denn wenn man das Messer längere Zeit lagert, soll diese Hülle wieder über die Klinge geschoben werden. Bitte daran denken!Geliefert wurde in einem attraktiven Pappkarton, mit USMC-Siegel und mit einer Gebrauchanleitung, die einiges über die Firma und Tipps zur Pflege des Messers beinhaltet.Zum Preis: in USA ist der Listenpreis etwa 80 US-Dollar. Das sind aktuell knapp 75 Euro. Bestellt man das Messer in USA, kommt da Porto zu, Preis und Porto werden beim Zoll versteuert, was dann so in etwa 100 bis 110 Euro ergeben dürfte. Plus den Aufwand, das Messer vom Zollamt abzuholen. Ich habe ziemlich exakt 100 Euro hier beim Kauf bei amazon bezahlt - das ist völlig in Ordnung. Preis ist absolut korrekt.Fazit: meiner Meinung nach DAS perfekte Messer. In einer Zeit, in der andere Hersteller auch guter Messer ihre Produkte in China oder sonstwo in Fernost herstellen lassen, (oder aber wenn sie traditionell weiter im originalen Land produzieren, ihre Messer zu astronomischen Fantasiepreisen verkaufen), wird das KA-BAR nach wie vor traditionell in USA hergestellt und kostet einen ganz normalen, nicht überzogenen Preis. Ich finde es toll!Ergänzender Nachtrag April 2016:Ich habe mir mittlerweile auch die zu diesem Messer angebotene Ka-Bar-Nylonscheide zugelegt. Mit dieser Scheide wird der militärische Charakter des Messers betont, sie ist sehr funktionell und hochwertig. Das Messer sitzt fest und sicher in der Nylonscheide. Es kann so auch gut am Rucksack wie auch an allerlei Stellen von Funktionskleidung befestigt werden. Allerdings sollte man sich dann auch dessen bewusst sein, dass ein ziviles Tragen des Messers mit der Nylonscheide eigentlich nicht mehr möglich ist. Beim Wandern wird das Messer also doch wohl weiterhin in der Lederscheide getragen. So wirkt es dann eher wie ein normales Fahrtenmesser.
Klausekowski
Reviewed in Germany on June 18, 2015
Messer - 5 Sterne:Von Werk aus sehr gut gut geschliffen, mit einem anständigen Gewicht, gutem Handling und im klassischen Design. Hierbei handelt es sich um das Originale Ka-Bar, das in den USA gefertigt wird und nicht um einen billigen Asia-Klon. Es ist seit mehreren Jahrzehnten eines der besten Messer und wird es wohl auch noch lange Zeit bleiben.Scheide - 3 Sterne:Die Scheide stinkt leider penetrant nach günstigem Leder, das sollte allerdings nach 1-2 Tagen an der frischen Luft verschwunden sein. Was leider nicht so schnell verschwindet, sind Kratzer im Leder, die bereits entstehen wenn man das Messer zum ersten Mal reinsteckt und wieder rauszieht. Das mag zwar nicht stören, wenn man das Messer zum Angeln, Jagen oder Campen benutzt, für Sammler ist das aber mehr als ärgerlich.Preis - 2 Sterne:Für mich der größte Kritikpunkt! In den USA gibt es genau dieses Ka-Bar für rund 75$ (65€) zu erwerben. Nun habe ich absolut Verständnis dafür, das Zoll und Steuern bezahlt werden müssen und das der Zwischenhändler auch noch Geld verdienen muss. Das Ka-Bar dann aber für fast den doppelten Preis (habe 124€ bezahlt) zu verkaufen ist..."sehr, sehr großzügig" gerechnet. Hier sollte man überlegen das Messer direkt aus den USA zu importieren,was aber aufgrund von Zollbestimmungen (insbesondere bei Messern) und Lieferzeiten nicht immer ganz einfach ist.Da das Messer aber das Hauptprodukt ist, die Scheide mehr eine nette Beigabe ist und jeder selber überlegen kann ob er so viel Geld bezahlt, gibt es trotzdem 5 Sterne für das beste Messer da gibt.
pgriff42
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2013
To read a complete review go to [...]Just received my new KA-BAR USMC Fighting Knife in the mail a day early might I add. I felt like a kid on christmas I was so excited. I should have added gift wrap option just for the extra excitement. Once I opened the box my jaw hit the floor and my eyes started tearing up. It is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen next to my fiance.Now down to business. Knife came razor sharp out of the box with a fine point tip(I dropped the knife and the point grazed my shin and the point poked my shin right thru my jeans and sliced my shin and blood streamed down, I couldn't believe how sharp it was). I also shaved a patch of arm hair off with a single stroke. The coating on the blade is amazing no blemishes at all, feels smooth to the touch and you can tell this blade will last for years to come with no rusting. The USMC stamp is great. I feel honored to be using a knife that some of the greatest warriors on gods geeen earth made famous. Leather washer handle fits my hand great and feels good too. Even though I live in the Greater NW and the Kraton handle would probably have been more practicable for wet weather climates, I just had to stick with the Original handle. I feel that this will last years to come if taken care of properly.The sheath is great also. Even though it was made in Mexico it is still extremely sturdy, and great stitching. The leather is a lot thicker then I anticipated. The Marine logo is nicely stamped in the leather and once again I feel proud to wear it. Overall the sheath is really nice and sturdy. I cant get over how thick the leather is. The leather is a little stiff so I applied a couple applications of Saddle Soap and boy did it make all the difference. The sheath is super soft and it also helped remove/hide some of the creases in the leather, and it also brought out a nice dark brown hue in the leather.Overall I give this five stars and would recommend this to anyone who needs a sturdy fixed blade fighting/survival knife, it will last you a life time if used/stored properly. I feel like a total BA just holding this knife. I also plan on buying one for my Marine Brother-in-law with the Operation Iraqi Freedom commemorative for Veterans Day. The prices Amazon has makes it affordable to give as a gift or to just buy one or two or even three just to have. I will also be purchasing the Ka-Bar Short USMC Fighting Knife with the Tanto Tip. I can't wait to pass this knife down to my Son when he comes of age and then see him pass it to my Grandson when he comes of age. What is also nice is you can have the blade engraved without ruining the blade or finish. This is going to make a great family heirloom for years to come. Thank you Ka-Bar and Amazon!!!