This frequently counterfeited KA-BAR knife has a fighting history. On December 9, 1942, after the start of World War II, KA-BAR submitted a knife to the United States Marine Corps in hopes that it would become general issue to that branch of the military. Working with the Marine Quartermaster Department the original design was revised and production began of an improved fighting and utility knife for the Marines.
As the War escalated, the USMC KA-BAR knives became so well recognized for their quality and so abundant in number that "Kabar" became the name by which many referred to this knife pattern, regardless of whether the knife was manufactured at the actual KA-BAR facility.
The USMC KA-BAR was adopted by not only the Marines, but also the Army, Navy, Coast Guard and Underwater Demolition Teams. Years after World War II, many KA-BAR knives were unofficially reactivated in the Korean, Vietnam, Desert Storm, and Iraqi Freedom conflicts.
Today, the original USMC Fighting and Utility Knife remains the first choice for many men and women of service who carry it as their personal knife option. It is also a favorite of adventurers, survivalists, outdoor sportsmen and, of course, knife collectors who know that this knife deserves a place in their collection.
Beware of the many fakes KA-BAR's offered by internet sellers, Amazon, Craig's List and auction websites, including eBay.
The authentic USMC KA-BAR was adopted by the Marines, and also the Army, Navy, Coast Guard and Underwater Demolition Teams. Years after World War II, Ka-Bar offered the commemorative Iwo Jima knife.
There are many counterfeit Ka-Bar USMC knives available from internet vendors. They are often of poor quality and at prices less than $30.
This counterfeit Ka-Bar from a China internet vendor has the Ka-Bar trademarked name but is made in China. Authentic Ka-Bar knives are made in the USA.
Ka-Bar offers authentic commemorative USMC knife models; Iwo Jima, Vietnam and 100th Anniversary.
The authentic USMC Ka-Bar knife has the trademarked Ka-Bar branding.
The counterfeit below has "USMC" in the same location.
A counterfeit version of the Anniversary Ka-Bar knife is also produced.
The counterfeit has "USMC" where the Ka-Bar trademarked branding is located on the authentic knife.
Counterfeit Ka-BAr USMC knives are common on China internet websites.
Counterfeit products often find their way to eBay and Craig's List at prices slightly under the authentic items retail price. This counterfeit is only $21.12 with free shipping.
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