An American Legend
- the knife Marines depended on during World War II, the KaBar U.S.M.C
Fighting / Utility Knife offers a multitude of features:
- Oval handle constructed
of compacted leather disks, smoothed and polished;
- High carbon steel
(1095) blade, black epoxy powder coated, buff polished, razor sharp
edge, HRC 56-58;
- Powdered metal
butt cap, carbon steel guard, both powder coated;
- Cowhide sheath
with U.S.M.C. "Eagle and Globe" crest
This
knife is available with either a plain or partially serrated edge, and
can also be had tang stamped with U.S. Army, and the US Army Crest instead
of the USMC "Globe and Eagle" branded on the sheath.
A
molded kydex sheath (KA-1216) is also available for the USMC Fighting
/ Knife. Kydex is well known for its impact, abrasion and corrosion resistance
and all weather performance. It is impervious to most chemicals, petroleum
based products and moisture, including salt water.
USMC
Fighting Knife
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1217,
1218, 1220
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Length,
Overall:
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11.75"
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Blade
Length:
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7"
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Blade
Material:
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1095
Steel
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Handle
Length:
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4.75"
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Handle
Material:
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Leather
Washers
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Weight:
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{Weight}
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Sheath
Material:
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Leather
(Kydex optional)
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The Kydex sheath is
ambidexterous (can be used right or left handed), and the knife is held
snugly in place by custom contoured knife cavities and friction bars on
the back of the sheath. The sheath also features a heavy duty polypropylene
belt loop and securing straps, as well as a slip lock on the belt loop
itself. Eight eyelet rivets and for strap slots make for a secure and
flexible tie down system, and there is a drain hole on the back of the
sheath to prevent water build up.
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