USMC Straight Edge Fighting - US Military Fighting/Utility Knife by Ka-Bar - Mfg# 1217

The original version of the All American legend. Probably the most widely carried and used knife of it's kind around. This is the legendary knife Marines depended on in World War II. Production of this famous knife continues, designed and manufactured as it was first issued by Ka-Bar in 1941.

-Blade length 7", overall length 11 7/8" -U.S.M.C. tang stamp, straight edge -Oval handles constructed of compacted leather disks, smoothed and polished -Epoxy powder coated, high carbon steel (1095) blades (HRC 56-58) -Buff polished edges -Powdered metal butt caps, carbon steel guards, both powder coated -Comes with U.S.M.C. Eagle and Globe leather sheath