Ka-Bar USMC Fighting Knife 1217
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KA-BAR USMC Fighting/Utility Knife Same basic design as used in WW II. 11 7/8" overall, 7" blade with black epoxy powder coat, 1095 high carbon steel blade stamped USMC, stacked leather handle, sheath is marked USMC as well. On December 9, 1942, after the start of World War II, KA-BAR submitted a fighting knife to the United States Marine Corps in hopes that it would become general issue to that branch of the military. Working in conjunction with the Marine Quartermaster Department a design was devised and soon production was under way on a new and improved fighting / utility knife for the Marines. The KA-BAR knives became so well recognized for their quality and so abundant in number that 'Kabar' became the name by which many referred to this knife pattern, regardless of whether the knife was manufactured at the KA-BAR facility. Today, the original USMC Fighting-Utility Knife remains the first choice for many Marines who choose to carry it as their personal option knife during service. It is also a favorite of adventurers, survivalists, outdoor sportsmen and, of course, knife collectors who know that this knife this 'American Legend' deserves a place in their collection.
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