| Knife Specs. | | | | for such a brutal knife. That's exactly what you |
| Blade length: 7 inches | | | | get with the USMC. The good thing about this |
| | | | type of sheath is that it won't be affected by |
| Sheath Material: Nylon | | | | rain, snow or other moisture. Dirt and mud should |
| Handle Material: Black Kraton | | | | clean up easily from this type of sheath also. |
| What I like about the knife | | | | 5. Each Ka-Bar USMC has extreme sharpness and |
| 1. At 7 inches long, the epoxy powder coated | | | | toughness because of the 1095 carbon steel. The |
| blade is the perfect length for utility or tactical | | | | only downfall to this type of steel is that it can |
| use. Ka-Bar uses a clip point design, which even | | | | rust if not cared for properly. To protect you |
| makes the USMC knife useful for hunting and | | | | from this, Ka-Bar covers the blade with a powder |
| skinning. | | | | coat that serves as both an anti-rust agent and |
| 2. The guard and pommel are made from carbon | | | | an anti-reflectant. |
| steel. This means that your fingers have excellent | | | | What I didn't like: |
| protection from slipping unto the blade. The steel | | | | I like just about everything, but I only wish that |
| pommel is rugged enough to make a nice | | | | Ka-Bar offered the USMC with a fully serrated |
| hammer or mallet in the field. | | | | blade. |
| 3. Ka-Bar decided to use black kraton in the | | | | Overall: |
| handle of their USMC knife, which has proven | | | | With a suggested retail value of $92, the Ka-Bar |
| itself over the years to give you an awesome | | | | USMC knife is about as tough as it gets. You will |
| grip even in the most horrific conditions. | | | | be happy to have such a rugged knife when it |
| 4. A tough nylon sheath is the perfect companion | | | | matters the most. |