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KA-BAR Full Size US Marine Corp Fighting Knife, Straight | 
 enlarge | Brand: Ka-bar
Category: Sports
List Price: $83.60
Buy New: $44.59
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Rating:  41 reviews
Sales Rank: 778
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 11.8 x 7.9 x 7.9
MPN: 1217
Model: 1217
UPC: 617717212178
EAN: 0617717212178
ASIN: B001H53Q6M
Release Date: March 31, 2009
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 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 |
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Product Description
Kabar Straight Edge Knife w/Leather Sheath Md: 1217, Each Ka-Bar knife undergoes specific manufacturing processes to ensure corrosion resistance, strength, edge holding ability, and an out of the box razor sharp cutting edge., Type: Fixed Blade Type: Clip Point Blade Length: 7" Length: 12" Steel: 1095 Cro-van Handle Material: Leather Weight: 10.8 oz Sheath: Leather Edge Type: Straight, Manufacturer: KA-BAR KNIVES INC, Model: 1217
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 41
1095 is NOT Cro Van...and that's a good thing September 5, 2010
Big Jon (U.S. Army)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
The K-Bar sets the standard for big utility knives. All (non-fencing type) fighting blades are compared to it constantly. The blade shape and style are excellent for general purpose or even heavy duty use. It makes a good camp knife that can do anything from opening cans to chopping firewood. (Light chopping is ok, but don't abuse it too much. This is a knife, not a hatchet.)
The description says "1095 Cro Van steel" and that's wrong. Chromium-Vanadium steels are 61xx alloys which are specialty steels used for applications requiring special hardening. Knives are almost never made of 61xx steels because any of the high carbon steels or simple chromium steels work better. These particular knives are made of mildly tempered 1095, which is a simple high carbon steel. 1095 is an excellent choice for this type of knife and the temper is also excellent. This is not a temperamental knife that loses it's temper easily and it's soft enough to sharpen easily. It's very shock resistant and can take heat up to 500 degrees F. without it effecting the temper. Even if you heat it to red hot (1000F or higher) and screw up the temper, it will still be a usable knife after it cools.
A word or caution: This K-Bar will rust if you leave it wet or dirty. It has a coating of paint to keep it from rusting. 1095 is an excellent knife steel that holds a good edge, but it will rust if abused. Keep it lightly oiled if you are in a damp environment to prevent rust. A good way to do that is to heavily oil the leather sheath (which will also help preserve the leather.) If your knife rusts, feel free to sand off the rust. Or... just keep using it. This is a very robust blade so staining or shallow rust are not an issue.
This is a good solid knife for the price.
wow, now this is a knife September 2, 2010
L. Wheeler (Arizona)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I havent used this knife yet, but wow! It looks very sturdy and its a good heavy knife! It came sharp (did the hair test even though i have very light hair and it scraped off the hair and a little skin). Bought it for my survival pack and I am very happy with it. I got the full size, still need to get a smaller one and a folding knife. Im looking to ka bar for those too! They also make a hachet/hand axe. I didnt know that before I purchased another brand. I can see using it to chop smaller trees if necessary, not sure about splitting wood with it though because if you hit it at the wrong angle from a video i have seen it could break! Im sure this will outlast me, and will give it to one of my nephews when im too old to use it anymore!
Their is no other August 29, 2010
Gary D. Payne
Ka - Bar whta can I say. This is the first time I have ever owned one. All I can say is quality quality quality.
If you want a knife thats as practical as it is a beautiful then look no further.
Great knife for a great deal August 24, 2010
Calvin
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
It's a knife. It does what it says. It's made of tough steel and it looks good, but the leather handle gets pretty yucky after a day in some sweaty hands. I recommend getting the one with the serrated blade and with the rubber handle.
The sheath on this is pretty nice, but It smells like bacon and I plan on getting a glass filled nylon one.
Best Owned Knife August 14, 2010
Best knife I have ever owned. I think everybody should own one. every thing is quality. the stacked leather is quality,the carbon coated blade is quality,the whole knife is quality.Pretty heavy duty knife.ideal for hunting,fishing,and defense.don't go in the woods without this thing.while you buy this knife support the military,and Clint Eastwood.Good knife BUY THIS KNIFE PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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