Ka-Bar
Shop Ka-Bar knives known for fixed blade strength, military heritage, outdoor utility, and dependable field performance.
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Ka-Bar is one of the most storied names in American knife history. Founded in 1898 and based in Olean, New York, Ka-Bar earned its place in American military history when the United States Marine Corps adopted their fighting knife in 1942. The USMC Ka-Bar went on to serve through World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and every major American military engagement since, becoming the most recognized military fixed blade knife in history and the standard against which all others are measured. Owning a Ka-Bar is owning a piece of that history in a knife that is still made to the same exacting standards that earned it the trust of American fighting men over eight decades ago.
Beyond the iconic USMC fighting knife, Ka-Bar produces a wide range of fixed blade knives for hunting, outdoor use, survival, and everyday carry. Tactical fixed blades across the Ka-Bar catalog maintain the brand's commitment to strength, reliable construction, and field-ready performance. Hunting knives from Ka-Bar apply the same quality standards to game processing and field use, with blade profiles and handle geometry suited for the specific demands of hunters in the field. Survival and bushcraft knives round out the lineup for outdoor users who need a dependable fixed blade for extended backcountry use.
Ka-Bar knives are built from 1095 Cro-Van steel, a high carbon steel alloy that holds a keen edge, is easy to sharpen in the field, and has proven its toughness through decades of military and outdoor use. If you want a fixed blade with genuine American military heritage and proven real-world performance, Ka-Bar belongs on your short list. Ships fast from our veteran owned warehouse in Jesup, Georgia.
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