KA-BAR 1217 ~ Vintage 1980`s

A classic American knife , KA-BAR Olean, NY USA 1217 USMC Fighting Knife & Leather Sheath  - Approx. 12 inches overall.  Fully ground and sharpened swedge to allow cutting up or down at the point; 7" high carbon steel blade chosen for its excellent edge retention, yet ease of sharpening.  1/32" blood grooves highly compressed genuine cowhide leather washer handle with positive grip grooves. This type of handle will withstand high impact without working loose; steel pinned pommel 3/8" thick; solid steel fighting type double quillion guard; fibre washers between leather handle and metal guard and pommel to prevent corrosion; full tang construction; heavy duty oiled genuine cowhide leather sheath.

• Condition is near mint, slightly used

NKCA Grading system

MINT: A factory fresh knife, absolutely original as it came from the manufacturer, not carried or sharpened, a perfect knife.

NEAR MINT: A new knife that has seen sometimes, show some slight carry or shop wear, blades snap perfectly, handles show no cracks.

EXCELLENT: Shows no more than 10% blade wear, handles are sound, no cracks, blades snap good.

VERY GOOD: About 25% blade wear, slight cracks in handles, may have one lazy blade, stamping clearly visible to the naked eye, no blades changed or repaired.

FAIR: 50% blade wear, blades lazy, cracks and chips in handles, handles replaced with same type, blades repaired, stampings faint but readable with a glass.

POOR: Blades very worn, handles bad or missing, blades have been replaced with the same type, reading of the stamp is almost impossible, even with a glass, good mostly only for parts.