KA-BAR 5017 Full-size USMC Fighting Knife 7" Fixed Plain Edge, Kydex Sheath
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KA5017: Full-size USMC KA-BAR, Straight Edge

Ka-Bar Knives

The most famous fixed blade knife in the World - "the KA-BAR" - was designed to serve our troops during World War II and is still doing its job, with honors, more than 50 years later.

Specifications

  • Weight: 0.68 lbs
  • Blade length 7"
  • Overall length 11-7/8"
  • Grind: Flat
  • Shape: Clip
  • Handle Material: Leather
  • Stamp: USMC
  • HRC: 56-58
  • Edge Angle: 20 Degrees
  • Butt Cap /Guard: Powdered Metal / 1095 Carbon
  • Steel: 1095 Carbon
  • Sheath: Kydex

UPC Code: 617717250170

Related Categories

KA-BAR Knives, KA-BAR Fixed Blade Knives Series, 1095 Blade Steel, Leather Handle Material, Fixed Blade Knives, Fixed Blade Knives Combat Knives, Made in USA

Badges

Product Steel Type Badge: 1095 Carbon Steel
Product Sheath Badge: Kydex Sheath
Product Country of Origin Badge: Made in USA

Customer Reviews

KA-BAR 5017 Full-size USMC Fighting Knife 7" Fixed Plain Edge, Kydex Sheathrated 4.692 stars out of 5 (13 reviews)
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KA-BAR 5017 Full-size USMC Fighting Knife 7" Fixed Plain Edge, Kydex Sheath
rated 5 stars out of 5
Russell
 Semora, Nc
Apr 25, 2024
Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Finish, Handle Material, Materials, Overall Quality, Sheath/Scabbard, Weight
Cons: None
My and most people's have to have
I always heard awesome things about the KA BAR MARINE AND ARMED FORCES FIXED BLADE. SO FAR EVERY STORY I HEARD ARE CORRECT. VERY AWESOME KNIFE IT REALLY IS A TOUGH FIXED BLADE !! THANK YOU TO ALL THE MEN THAT SERVED AND MAYBE THIS KNIFE HELPED THEM IN SOME WAY. KNIFE CENTER ( RIGHT ON GUYS)
KA-BAR 5017 Full-size USMC Fighting Knife 7" Fixed Plain Edge, Kydex Sheath
rated 5 stars out of 5
Danny
 Southern Illinois
Sep 06, 2021
Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Finish, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None
In Honor of the Marines
I ordered/received the Ka-Bar Mark II knife for it's history alone.I am formerly of the USAF, so I did not get the USMC sheath. I chose the kydex sheath which I prefer to the leather sheath. But also our of respect to the Marines who have used the knife. Pros: I can't say enough good about this knife.Sharp out of the case.Light and easy to holdSlim which makes it good for skinning (as a hunting knife).Kydex sheath has a great hold and does not rattle.Has multiple uses. Some requiring machining.Looks better the more you use it!Cons: Do not deceive yourself, this knife is a goverment piece of equipment. Therefore by necessity, the gov. had to cut corners to hold down expense. It has a rat-tail tang, held in by a pin. I prefer have prefered a full tang. (but I've had no problems with it). It's just a money saver by using less metal.In general I am biased and this knife is great. I would recommend it to anybody needing a knife for hunting, camping or self defense.
KA-BAR 5017 Full-size USMC Fighting Knife 7" Fixed Plain Edge, Kydex Sheath
rated 4 stars out of 5
Spike
 Highlands Ranch CO
May 11, 2017
Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Materials, Finish, Blade Sharpness
Cons: Sheath/Scabbard
Old school
I needed to replace the KA-BAR I had in my collection after giving that one as a gift. As usual, the honest simplicity and quality of this knife was apparent. The only thing I would do differently is the sheath. My last KA-BAR shipped with a "historically correct" leather sheath made in Mexico, which I was fine with. I guess I'm old school in that I prefer leather for both knives and handguns. Kydex just doesn't do it for me. Focusing on the "meat", I assume these are still made of high carbon tool steel, which is arguably the best there is for taking and holding an edge. Keeping a drop or two of oil rubbed onto the blade edge is a small price to pay for an awesome knife. While I have knives in my collection that cost many times more, you can't beat the value or the American history in one of these KA-BAR combat knives.
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